Children learn basic of ballet, jazz and contemporary dance technique and develop their physical, musical and coordination skills. Creative element of the class encourages dancers to learn both independently and in groups through a range of inspired creative tasks and improvisations. This class encourages participants to discover and explore the relationship between dance and music in order to develop their creativity and confidence.

Class Structure:

Ballet basics: Through imaginary children will be introduced to: Positions of arms, head and feet, Turnout, Plie, Grand-Plie, Releve, Tendu, Battement Glisse, Ronde de jambe a Terre, Retire, Preparation for Arabesque

Jazz Basics: Positions of arms and feet, jazz walk, jazz steps and turns

Jumps: Children will have chance to learn and practice Gallops and Polka, Petit Saute and Spring Points, Straddle Jump, Leaps

Contemporary dance: Classes focus on developing technical expertise, strength, coordination, alignment and flexibility. Students learn movement sequences and dance phrases with a strong emphasis on rhythmic precision and musicality. Creative tasks are given to encourage the development of individual expressiveness and choreographic skills. These classes are levelled by age and experience

Dance Routine: we are also working on a short dance routine to be performed at Christmas and End of the Year performance/Open Classes for parents, friends and families

Stretches and Cool down: our class will finish with safe stretches to cool down