Combined Beginners: This class consists of Ballet, Lyrical, Modern-Jazz and Tap all squeezed into a 45 minute to 1-hour class (depending on age!)on a weekly basis.  It enables young children to try out various genres of dance before deciding upon which one(s) they wish to learn.  Often the genre they enjoy most will surprise you!  All young beginners will be placed into this class however upon turning approximately 7, classes will begin to be taught separately.  At this stage, individuals will be able to choose to keep up all genres or elect to just continue 1 or 2.  For ages 3+.

Ballet: A classical dance class that is highly structured and focuses on developing intricate technique and grace.  Ballet forms the basis for most genres of dance we know today.

Lyrical: Often considered to be a combination of ballet and modern dance.  Lyrical involves many technical elements of classical ballet yet has the freedom, fluidity and expressiveness of modern dance.  It is often performed to slow ballad music and is focused on emotion through movement.

Modern: A type of dance that is often requires high energy levels and flexibility – think jumps, leaps, kicks and splits! It is much more free in style than the structured code of technique in Ballet and can be performed to a wide range of music from traditional jazz to contemporary chart music.  However, any student wishing to take Modern MUST take Ballet as well, as the technique forms a fundamental basis.

Tap: Characterized by rhythmical tapping of the toes and heels and is performed wearing tap shoes (shoes with small metal plates fitted on the ball and heel).f for you!  For ages 12 and up.

Acro: A fusion between classical dance technique and acrobatic tricks.  It focuses on flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling.  Progressions take the beginner-level dancer from log rolls and summersaults to advanced dancer tumbling e.g. aerials, handsprings, layouts.

Commercial: All about developing a super high energy and a sassy style!  Commercial is the kind of dancing you see when artists perform live, in music videos or on TV.  It’s also seen frequently in films and commercials.  Commercial dance has evolved from urban styles such as Hip-Hop and fused with a more theatrical Jazz-style to give dancers the freedom to unleash a style that is very on trend.

Flexibility and Conditioning: Aimed at nurturing the perfect dancer! These classes will incorporate a variety of methods to stretch and extend the flexibility of all major muscles required as a dancer.  Exercises to boost core and muscular strength and stability will also completed to aid technique in all dance disciplines.

Acting and Musical Theatre: Individuals will have the opportunity to develop an extensive range of performance skills such as mime, improvisation and script work through individual, paired and group work. Children will gain appreciation for the need for appropriate use of voice, gesture and expression in portraying a character effectively to an audience.  Various genres will be covered including straight acting, comedy and musical theatre. Primary 2 and over.

**All classes are suitable for boys and girls**