Dance Subjects
The School offers classes in:
Classical Ballet
Babies through to Advanced Level. A second class a week is encouraged from Grade 2 onwards. Technique is developed through the grades giving poise and confidence to the pupil. At the Chesham Arts Festival our school has been cup winner in the Junior Ballet Group for ten consecutive years and in the Senior Bellet Group for 5 years.
Modern Dance
This is a diverse form of dance which incorporates different styles of dance including Jazz. A ballet training is encouraged to help achieve and maintain a good modern style.
Hip Hop and Street Jazz
Street Dance is a fun, popular style, accessible to all, that began appearing in the USA in the 1970’s. Street Dance produces foundation techniques such as popping, locking, and waving, breakdance and funk. Within the professional dance industry, the relationship between street dance and modern/jazz technique is widely explored and used.
A boys only class is now available.
Tap Dance
A rhythmic form of dance.
National Dance
National dance explores dance from other countries. This develops knowledge of culture and costumes of these countries.
GCSE Dance
Starting again in September is a 2 year course which takes place on Monday evenings from 18:30 - 20:00. Please apply for this course via our e-mail address on Contact us - pupils taken from year 8 upwards.
Singing and Drama
These classes will be on Saturdays and will fit in with the dance timetable of the school. Teaching will be within age groups, everybody from 7 years of age can join. Classes offer the option of Drama and Musical Theatre exams as part of this.
The classes run back-to-back and are led by Lee Bright for singing and Alexis Caley for drama. Both are professionals who have appeared in Pantomimes at the Elgiva Theatre including last year's triumph Robin Hood.
Please direct all enquiries to our e-mail address on Contact us.
ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) examinations are taken in Ballet, Modern, Tap and National dance.
Correct uniform is expected at all classes at all times. Uniforms are available from Dancers Boutique, Amersham.
