Dance Classes

Classical Ballet is a highly disciplined dance form rooted in centuries-old technique. It lays the foundation for all other styles, promoting strength, balance, and precise body alignment. Students develop grace, elegance, and refined artistry through structured exercises and choreography. With careful attention to posture, turnout, and footwork, dancers gain a deep understanding of movement quality. Classical Ballet encourages focus, dedication, and attention to detail, shaping versatile performers who carry its timeless influence into every aspect of their artistic journey.

Jazz dance blends classical technique with vibrant energy, playful rhythms, and expressive style. Students gain strength, flexibility, and control. Emphasising individuality, musicality, and dynamic performance quality, Jazz challenges dancers to explore a wide range of tempos and moods. Using strength, flexibility and style, dancers gain a broad education. By incorporating stylised choreography and personal flair, it fosters confidence, stage presence, and adaptability. For older students we offer Commercial Jazz and Broadway Jazz streams.

Tap transforms the dancer’s feet into percussive instruments, creating intricate rhythms and musical patterns. Students refine timing, coordination, and spatial awareness while developing agility and endurance. This lively style demands keen listening skills, as the dancer must fuse movement with sound to bring music to life. As technique progresses, steps become more complex and precise, elevating both clarity and artistry. Tap provides a unique sense of accomplishment, enriching dancers’ overall skill sets and deepening their appreciation of rhythmic expression.

Contemporary dance merges classical ballet principles with modern innovation, embracing fluidity, abstraction, and improvisation. Students explore grounded movement, floor work, and unconventional shapes, discovering personal expression and emotional storytelling. With a focus on artistry and versatility, Contemporary invites dancers to experiment with musicality, dynamics, and interpretation. This style encourages exploration beyond traditional structures, nurturing creativity, openness, and adaptability. By blending technique and imagination, Contemporary fosters both physical strength and artistic growth.

Lyrical dance fuses ballet and jazz elements with a focus on emotional expression and storytelling through movement. Students learn to convey feelings and narratives, seamlessly blending technical precision with heartfelt gestures and fluid transitions. This style emphasizes musicality, allowing dancers to interpret lyrics and melodies with grace and depth. Lyrical encourages exploring vulnerability and connection, fostering a deeper understanding of personal artistry. Through its balance of technique and emotion, Lyrical promotes both physical discipline and creative freedom, enabling dancers to communicate meaning while maintaining control and elegance.

Hip Hop evolved from street culture, combining energetic moves, improvisation, and a strong rhythmic foundation. Students learn foundational steps like popping, locking, and breaking, while embracing freestyle and commercial trends. Characterised by individuality and personal style, Hip Hop encourages dancers to celebrate their unique voices. This powerful form cultivates self-expression, confidence, and cultural appreciation. With its global influence, Hip Hop expands artistic horizons, inspiring dancers to push boundaries, adapt quickly, and connect with diverse audiences and communities.

Combining singing, acting, and dancing, musical theatre is a wonderful confidence booster for kids. It teaches them to express themselves, to be creative and builds their imagination. Communicating and working with peers, they learn about stagecraft and performance. Teaching about the voice and how it works, students participate in a range of acting and singing activities where they learn to develop characters, express different emotions, and perform scripted pieces. Musical Theatre produces well-rounded performers, empowering them to captivate audiences and celebrate the magic of music, drama, and dance combined.

Strength and Conditioning/Pilates sessions build a robust foundation for dance performance. By targeting core muscles, aligning posture, and enhancing stability, students improve strength, flexibility, and injury prevention. Controlled exercises refine balance, coordination, and body control, supporting more efficient execution of choreography. This training complements all dance forms, enabling dancers to perform challenging movements with ease and confidence. Ultimately, these classes empower participants to reach their full potential, progressing sustainably while maintaining the resilience essential for a long, healthy career. Whether you are a dancer or non-dancer, you are encouraged to join us for these classes.

Private dance classes are one-on-one lessons that are tailored to the individual needs and goals of the student. They are an excellent option for students who want personalised attention and instruction from a specialised teacher. They are a great way for students to improve their technique, prepare for performances, competitions or auditions, or simply learn a new style of dance in a more intimate and focused setting. Private classes can be beneficial for students of all ages and abilities, and they can be a fun and rewarding way to learn and grow as a performer.