Ages 8-12

Classes at this age get very structured with barre work, centre practice, a variety of jumping steps and turns. Additional strength classes are offered and Acrobatic Dance (Acro) is now an option

Classes for 8-12 Year olds

We follow the Royal Academy of Dance graded syllabus for ballet and the IDTA syllabus for tap, modern and Acro. Dancers are offered exam opportunities when they are ready. The whole school takes part in an annual show in a theatre and there are several other opportunities to perform at this age. We also offer Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) classes to improve strength and flexibility.

We recommend Grade 2 for ages 8-9, Grade 3 for ages 10-11 and Grade 4 for 11+

Acrobatic Dance and PBT are open to all in Grades 3 and above as is pre-pointe training for any dancers wishing to get pointe shoes when they are old enough.

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How much are classes and how do I pay?

30 min class - £38.50 (£12.50 per class)

45 min class - £41.50 (£13.50 per class)

1 hour class - £44.50 (£14.50 per class)

Extra Sibling/parent taking classes discount - 10%

The balance due immediately upon enrolment into a class includes the registration fee plus month of enrolment. We will also include the Membership fee for a new student. After this, the average monthly fee is charged on the 1st of each month by autopay throughout the year, whether or not there are school holidays. Upon enrolment you arecommitted to payment for the remainder of the current term (unless by special agreement to take a part term).

Can parents watch

The younger children get distracted easily, especially when they want to show off new skills to their parents, so we allow parents to watch at the end of each half term. We find this gives them a few weeks to build up their skills and create something to show at 'watching week'. From Grade 1 upwards parents may watch classes and are welcome to take note of any corrections given. We do ask that parents are respectful of the atmosphere of the class and do not talk or distract their child and that mobile phones are on silent.

How do I put hair in a bun?

This video should help...

https://youtu.be/VdcBbcCMeEE

How do I sew ribbons on my ballet shoes?

This video should be of help...

https://youtu.be/5_O3BuS0YZE

Is it necessary to sew on the elastics that are provided with ballet shoes?

Yes, because without the elastic sewn on, children's feet will either slip out of the shoe as they jump or worse still, the child will 'claw' their toes to help keep her foot in the shoe.

At what age do children start wearing pointe shoes?

Generally speaking from the age of 11 or 12 years or when their ankles are strong enough. Dedicated classes are created for children going onto 'pointe'.