CLASSES AT THE DANCE STUDIO
Rising Stars Ballet (3-6 Years)
TDS Rising Stars preschool ballet classes are designed and structured for children age 3-6 years. Each class works to develop musicality, balance, listening skills, classical posture, spatial awareness, creativity, performance and imagination.
Our Rising Stars work towards levelled certificates, open days for their family & friends, and will be invited to take part in our annual show held in June.
Waiting lists apply.
Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Classes (Age 6 -18)
The Royal Academy of Dance offers an internationally recognised portfolio of examinations and class awards designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities.
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RAD Grades 6-8, Intermediate and above carry validated UCAS points that have helped our senior pupils secure places in their dream Universities.
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At The Dance Studio, pupils can take part in RAD syllabus classes from Primary - Advanced. The Dance Studio Principal gained a Distinction in the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance by studying the syllabus under the top examiners and professionals in the field, over a period of three years.
Jazz Classes (Age 6 - 18 years)
Bursting with energy and personality our mini, junior, intermediate and advanced jazz classes work on developing technique across the floor in kicks, leaps & turns. Emphasis is placed on performance, style and dancing as a group. Our advanced students are also educated on the major influences of jazz dance such as Bob Fosse. Lessons are structured by age and waiting lists apply.
Acrobatic Arts Classes (Age 6-12 years)
Acrobatic Arts is defined as the "beautiful fusion of dance technique combined with the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements".
Unlike in gymnastics, where skills are often performed independently, acro trains a dancer to seamlessly execute a skill with musicality, emotional expression, line and extension in and amongst dance choreography. With a certified teacher, our students will learn the safe and effective progressions of flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling. Therefore, no prior experience is required to start!
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Lessons are structured by age. Waiting lists apply.
Lyrical Classes (Age 12 - 16)
Lyrical effortlessly combines the foundations of classical ballet, jazz, acrobatic and modern dance, creating a seamless flow of movement. Our classes centre the value of technique alongside artistry, performance, dynamics and story-telling. Waiting Lists apply.
Stretch & Conditioning (Age 12 +)
TDS Stretch & Conditioning classes effectively train and improve a dancer's overall strength, body control and flexibility. The lessons consist of progressive and structured drills, to specifically target the development of kicks leaps and turns. Tailored entirely for dancers, this is also the perfect place for beginners to start!
