classes
Jazz
A performance-focused, energetic, creative class combining dynamic choreography with strong technical training. Dancers develop confidence, coordination, agility, strength, flexibility, and musicality while refining their technique, performance quality, and stage presence.
Lyrical
Lyrical combines the grace of ballet with the freedom and emotion of contemporary dance. Dancers learn to express stories and feelings through fluid movement while building strength, flexibility, technique, and musicality.
Commercial
Commercial Dance is a vibrant performance-based style inspired by the entertainment industry. Combining elements of jazz, hip hop, street dance, and contemporary, classes focus on developing confidence, performance skills, musicality, and stage presence through fun, energetic choreography inspired by music videos, live performances, and artists.
Dance Cirque
Our dance cirque classes currently include silks, aerial hoop, trapeze, sling, hula hoop, juggling, poi, tumbling, hand balancing, strength, stretch and flex! A brilliant way to keep fit, build strength, have fun and learn lots of new skills along the way! The syllabus also includes our Little Cirque pre school programme for ages 2-5. We are proud to say we are the first UK studio to offer this exciting programme.
Acro
Acro dance is the beautiful fusion of the artistic motion of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics. Acro dance blends seamlessly classic dance styles such as jazz, lyrical or contemporary with acrobatic movement. Combining dance technique with acrobatic skills, focussing on flexibility, strength, balance, limbering and tumbling. Following the internationally recognised Acrobatic Arts syllabus.
Aerial Arts
Aerial Arts classes offer an exciting opportunity to progress through the internationally recognised Aerial Arts exam syllabus. Developing movement in the air, combining strength, balancing, postures, technique and spinning. Students learn skills on silks and hoop while building confidence, body control, and performance ability.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre classes combine singing, acting, and dance to help students develop confidence, creativity, and performance skills. Through learning songs, scenes, and choreography from a variety of productions, students build stage presence, teamwork, and the ability to bring characters and stories to life in a fun and supportive environment.
Tumbling
Tumbling classes focus on developing the strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence required to execute a range of floor-based acrobatic skills
- Fundamentals – Building secure foundations to develop strong safe tumblers
- Improvers – Working towards back handsprings / side aerials / back tucks (Must be able to walkover and cartwheel fully stacked both sides)
- Advanced – Working on advanced variations and tumbling tricks. (Must be able to confidently back handspring and side aerial on the floor)
Hand balancing
Hand Balancing involves holding still positions or transitioning through dynamic shapes while supporting the body entirely on the hands or arms. Commonly showcased by Acro dancers, circus artists, sports acrobats and gymnasts, classes develop strength, flexibility, balance, and body control through a range of inversion skills. Students learn techniques such as handstands, presses, and controlled movements also using blocks and canes.
Ballet technique
Ballet Technique classes focus on developing strong foundations in classical ballet, including posture, alignment, coordination, flexibility, strength, and musicality. Students work on barre and centre exercises while building confidence, discipline, and technical skills to support their overall dance development.
Contemporary fusion
Contemporary Fusion classes blend elements of contemporary, lyrical, jazz, and other dance styles to create expressive and versatile movement. Students explore creativity, musicality, and performance while developing strength, flexibility, technique, and confidence in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Hip Hop / Street Dance
Hip Hop / Street Dance classes are energetic and expressive, inspired by urban dance styles, music videos, and popular culture. Students learn a range of foundations, grooves, and choreography while developing rhythm, musicality, confidence, and individual style.
Workshops
Specialised dance workshops offer students the opportunity to explore a variety of styles, develop new skills, and experience different ways of moving. Led by inspiring teachers and industry professionals, our workshops focus on creativity, technique, confidence, and performance while providing a fun and engaging experience for dancers of all abilities.
Holiday dance camps
Our Holiday Dance Camps are a fun-filled opportunity for dancers to enjoy a variety of styles, learn new skills, and build confidence during the school holidays. Packed with dance classes, creative activities, performance opportunities, and plenty of fun, our camps provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for dancers to develop, make friends, and create lasting memories.
Madd-tots
Our Pre-School Dance Programme is designed to introduce young children to the joy of movement, music, and creativity in a fun and nurturing environment. Through age-appropriate activities, children develop coordination, confidence, imagination, musicality, and social skills while building the foundations for their dance journey. Classes include Little Cirque / AcroDance Pre School / Dancing Tots. Please head to our MADD-TOTS section for more details.
Mini Jazz & Lyrical Combined
Our Mini Jazz & Lyrical class introduces young dancers to the energy of jazz and the grace of lyrical dance in one fun, engaging session. Dancers will build confidence, coordination, musicality, and expressive movement while learning age-appropriate technique.
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