We offer a variety of classes for children and adults! CHILDREN'S CLASSES
BALLET We run ISTD ballet classes for children from 3 years. BABY BALLET For 3-4 years. This class is a fun movement to music class in which we teach the ballet basics with songs, stories and games. It is a good introduction for all types of dancing if they decide to try a different discipline when they are older. The children are allowed to bring a baby doll or teddy bear with them each week which we use within the class and they are also a good security aid. Spares are available if they forget. PRE-PRIMARY For 4-5 years. This class is to prepare them for grade work. We do some technical exercises but also some stories and games as in baby ballet; this makes the transition into the exam classes easier. PRIMARY For 5-7 years. This is the first exam class.It consists of technical exercises but everything is explained simply in english. There is also a dance where they can use a toy magic wand. Children do not have to take the exam; when they are ready a letter will be sent out saying what is involved, costs etc. If you do not want them to do the exam they can still move up to the next grade. GRADE 1-6 These are professional grade classes. The steps are all referred to with their correct names in french and the children work on their ballet technique. INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION-ADVANCED 2 These exams are only offered to children who show great potential to be professional dancers as they are judged very strictly. TAP PRIMARY This is the first tap grade we offer and the children have to be 5 years old to start. This is because tap requires strength in their ankles which they have not really developed until then. GRADE 1-6 These are ISTD exam classes which involve learning their tap technique and developing rhythm and musicality. The music is very modern and develops their appreciation of music and sense of timing. INTER FOUNDATION-ADVANCED 2 These are professional classes and the exam is only offered to children who show potential as a professional dancer as they are judged very strictly. MODERN PRIMARY This class is offered to 4 and 5 years and is a fun class which uses songs, games and stories to learn the basics of modern dance. GRADE 1 -6 These are ISTD exam classes which include technical exercises to develop their dance technique and musicality. INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION - ADVANCED 2 These are professional classes and the exam is only offered to those who show potential as a professional dancer as they are judged very strictly. STREET DANCE Children can start street dance from the age of 5. It involves learning routines which build up week by week. Children under 5 generally find it too difficult to remember the routines. The classes are split into the following age groups: 5-7 years 8-12 years 13-18 years. We also have a transition class which is 10-13 years. The class consists of a dance warm up,travelling technical work, stretches and learning a routine, all set to the latest pop/R + B tunes. Street dance students do not take exams. However they are always involved in any performances we get asked to do. The teenagers have also successfully competed in numerous competitions. What Should Be Worn? Please take a look at the Uniform page for details of what to wear and where to purchase. Please see timetable for class times. All classes must be booked through Miss Anderson on 07711866346 or email info@andersondance.co.uk.
ADULT'S CLASSES
We have adult classes in tap, ballet and street dance. TAP We have 3 different tap groups who are all working at different standards. Adult tap group 1 - This is a beginner's class to learn the basics of tap dance. It is a fun class to improve improve fitness and rhythm. Adult tap group 2 - This is a class for adults who have done a bit of tap before and want to improve and learn some new steps. This again is good for fitness and rhythm. We work at grade 3- 4 standard. Adult tap group 3 - This is a class for adults who have done a lot of tap before and want to improve their technique and fitness. We work at grade 5 standard and above. BALLET This class is suitable for all standards, whether you have done ballet before or not. We work on posture, strength, toning, fitness and flexibility. STREET DANCE This class is suitable for all standards. We do a dance warm up and street style routines set to the latest pop/ R+B tunes. This is a fun dance / fitness class which works on cardiovascular fitness, toning and improving your dance moves! What Should I Wear? There is no uniform for adult classes, however comfortable loose fitting clothes are recommended such as tracksuit bottoms and T-shirts. Ballet and tap shoes are necessary and any trainers can be worn for street dance.
Please see timetable for class times. All classes must be booked through Miss Anderson on 07711866346 or email info@andersondance.co.uk.