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SPRING TERM - 2024
Adult Dance Class
Elevate Your Well-being with Adult Dance Classes at Dance Associate!
Unwind, Move, and Thrive with Dance - A Unique Path to Wellness.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of rejuvenation and self-discovery? Join our vibrant adult dance classes in Northern Ireland, where every step you take brings you closer to a healthier, happier you.
Discover the Joys of Dance for Adults
🩰 Revitalise Your Mind and Body: Our adult dance classes aren't just about dance – they're about nurturing your well-being. As you dance your stress away, you'll also be treating yourself to a dynamic cardiovascular workout. Feel the rhythm ignite your energy as you build core strength, enhance flexibility, and boost your stamina.
🕺 Connect and Thrive: Our dance community is more than just a class – it's a welcoming haven where friendships flourish. Regular dancers experience less isolation, embrace adventure, cultivate empathy, and form unbreakable bonds with fellow enthusiasts.
Embrace a World of Benefits with Each Step
🎉 Social and Sensational: Our classes are an invitation to socialize, laugh, and let loose in a supportive environment that celebrates movement.
đź’Ş Strengthen Your Foundation: Dancing transforms more than just your mood. It shapes muscles, increases strength, and nurtures both physical and mental health.
🌟 Boost Your Confidence: As you master new moves, witness your self-assurance skyrocket. Dancing isn't just about steps – it's about discovering your inner grace and exuding confidence.
❤️ Elevate Your Heart Health: Dancing isn't just for the young; it's a prescription for a healthier heart. Feel your cardiovascular health improve with each exhilarating session.
đź©° Enhance Balance and Coordination: Whether it's a graceful waltz or a lively jig, every dance step enhances your balance and coordination, translating into a more agile, graceful you.
🌞 Elevate Your Mood: Experience the natural high of dancing as endorphins flood your system. It's a mood-boosting remedy that's far better than any tonic.
🏋️ Shape Your Body: Dance sculptors lean muscle, tones your physique, and leaves you with enhanced endurance and fitness.
Your journey to a healthier, happier, and more connected you begins now. Step onto the dance floor and let the music guide you to a brighter future. Join our adult dance classes and redefine what wellness means to you.
Ready to dance into a new chapter of your life? Contact us at 07725518020 or visit https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/danceassociate to secure your spot today!
Rediscover Yourself Through Dance - Great Adult Dance Experience.
Ages 18 - 70
Elevate Your Well-being with Adult Dance Classes at Dance Associate!
Unwind, Move, and Thrive with Dance - A Unique Path to Wellness.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of rejuvenation and self-discovery? Join our vibrant adult dance classes in Northern Ireland, where every step you take brings you closer to a healthier, happier you.
Discover the Joys of Dance for Adults
🩰 Revitalise Your Mind and Body: Our adult dance classes aren't just about dance – they're about nurturing your well-being. As you dance your stress away, you'll also be treating yourself to a dynamic cardiovascular workout. Feel the rhythm ignite your energy as you build core strength, enhance flexibility, and boost your stamina.
🕺 Connect and Thrive: Our dance community is more than just a class – it's a welcoming haven where friendships flourish. Regular dancers experience less isolation, embrace adventure, cultivate empathy, and form unbreakable bonds with fellow enthusiasts.
Embrace a World of Benefits with Each Step
🎉 Social and Sensational: Our classes are an invitation to socialize, laugh, and let loose in a supportive environment that celebrates movement.
đź’Ş Strengthen Your Foundation: Dancing transforms more than just your mood. It shapes muscles, increases strength, and nurtures both physical and mental health.
🌟 Boost Your Confidence: As you master new moves, witness your self-assurance skyrocket. Dancing isn't just about steps – it's about discovering your inner grace and exuding confidence.
❤️ Elevate Your Heart Health: Dancing isn't just for the young; it's a prescription for a healthier heart. Feel your cardiovascular health improve with each exhilarating session.
đź©° Enhance Balance and Coordination: Whether it's a graceful waltz or a lively jig, every dance step enhances your balance and coordination, translating into a more agile, graceful you.
🌞 Elevate Your Mood: Experience the natural high of dancing as endorphins flood your system. It's a mood-boosting remedy that's far better than any tonic.
🏋️ Shape Your Body: Dance sculptors lean muscle, tones your physique, and leaves you with enhanced endurance and fitness.
Your journey to a healthier, happier, and more connected you begins now. Step onto the dance floor and let the music guide you to a brighter future. Join our adult dance classes and redefine what wellness means to you.
Ready to dance into a new chapter of your life? Contact us at 07725518020 or visit https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/danceassociate to secure your spot today!
Rediscover Yourself Through Dance - Great Adult Dance Experience.
Ages 18 - 70
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£7.00
Mini Lyrical
Lyrical dance is a combination of ballet and jazz dance that often uses music with lyrics to inspire the movements of the dancer. Choreographers use the lyrics from the song to inspire the dance and the result is a style that focuses on strong emotion as well as a more individual approach than some dance styles. It is also a very precise dance with the dancer’s movements portraying the emotion and story of the song.
Lots of different types of music are used for lyrical dance. These include pop, rock and blues as well as hip-hop and music from around the world.
Ages 4 - 6
Lyrical dance is a combination of ballet and jazz dance that often uses music with lyrics to inspire the movements of the dancer. Choreographers use the lyrics from the song to inspire the dance and the result is a style that focuses on strong emotion as well as a more individual approach than some dance styles. It is also a very precise dance with the dancer’s movements portraying the emotion and story of the song.
Lots of different types of music are used for lyrical dance. These include pop, rock and blues as well as hip-hop and music from around the world.
Ages 4 - 6
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Flex & Stretch All Levels (must take as part of Acro on Tuesdays)
The primary focus of this class is to enhance flexibility, stretch the body, and strengthen the muscles utilised in a variety of different dance & gymnastics.
Flexibility is an important part of a child's fitness and includes movements like bending, twisting and stretching. These activities allow the muscles and joints to move easily through their full range of motion.
This class provides a fun, nurturing and supportive environment for young girls to safely improve their range of motion.
Stretching techniques and exercises include splits and back stretching, with supervision from experienced and accredited teachers.
Why stretches are important:
- Stretching helps kids’ bodies become and remain flexible (able to move joints and muscles in a full range of motion) as they grow into adulthood;
- Stretching improves joint health and range of motion;
- Stretching can help kids’ bodies recover after exercise and prevent injuries;
- Flexible bodies are more agile and perform better;
- Stretching reduces muscle tension and increases blood flow to the muscles;
- Stretches feel good!
For children, stretches should be part of an overall, daily physical activity routine. Even though flexibility often seems to come naturally to children, their muscles may become tight, especially during growth spurts, and stretching can help.
Ages 4 - 17
The primary focus of this class is to enhance flexibility, stretch the body, and strengthen the muscles utilised in a variety of different dance & gymnastics.
Flexibility is an important part of a child's fitness and includes movements like bending, twisting and stretching. These activities allow the muscles and joints to move easily through their full range of motion.
This class provides a fun, nurturing and supportive environment for young girls to safely improve their range of motion.
Stretching techniques and exercises include splits and back stretching, with supervision from experienced and accredited teachers.
Why stretches are important:
- Stretching helps kids’ bodies become and remain flexible (able to move joints and muscles in a full range of motion) as they grow into adulthood;
- Stretching improves joint health and range of motion;
- Stretching can help kids’ bodies recover after exercise and prevent injuries;
- Flexible bodies are more agile and perform better;
- Stretching reduces muscle tension and increases blood flow to the muscles;
- Stretches feel good!
For children, stretches should be part of an overall, daily physical activity routine. Even though flexibility often seems to come naturally to children, their muscles may become tight, especially during growth spurts, and stretching can help.
Ages 4 - 17
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£3.50
Acrobatic Arts/Acro Dance (must be also enrolled to Flex & Stretch at 5:30pm on Tuesday)
Acrobatic Arts / Acro Dance
What is the difference between AcroDance and gymnastics?
While the similarities are obvious there are several key variances between them.
AcroDance is designed with the dancer/performer in mind, by blending classical dance with acrobatic elements while preparing them to execute skills safely on a hard stage floor. Some of the skills look similar to gymnastic elements but are they trained differently to accommodate for the difference in flooring. The top concern of every Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher is to train dancers safely with strong technique. A safe dancer is a healthy dancer.
Regulatory Committees:
Gymnastics is highly regulated by governing bodies with specific licenses and requirements. Dance is ungoverned. There are several organizational bodies in dance but none of them is mandatory to operate in the competitive community.
Sport vs. Art:
Gymnastics is considered a sport while dance is considered a performing art. Understanding this key difference shapes the technical foundations for how skills are executed. In gymnastics, there are set point deductions for specific errors and difficulty incentives that create higher start values when executed well. Competitive dance does not have higher start values for difficulty or specific requirements and the scoring systems are highly unregulated compared to the universal judging deductions mandated in gymnastics.
Technical Variances:
It is the nature of the sport to perform skills with the optimal value in mind; it is the nature of art to allow for expressive preferences. As dancers, we make choices in the execution of our form that enhance the aesthetic – as seen in the acrobatic arts selection of arms in the side aerial. Dancers are concerned with transitional steps and the ability to engage the audience at all times while gymnastics is viewed from stadium seating which encourages projection to all four sides.
Equipment vs Dance Floor:
The Vault, Bars and Beam exercises found in gymnastics aren’t commonly found in dance performance; they do however show up in various ways in the circus community. The music and choreography in the gymnastics floor routine showcase similarities with acrobatic dance but gymnasts are aided by a sprung floor, which allows for the execution of skills you don’t typically see on the hard floor. The way that a dancer tumbles on a hard floor also must adapt slightly to absorb impact and protect our joints. In order to aid the aesthetic priority, we see more splitting and step-outs from tumblers in acrodance as two-footed skills are typically more hard-hitting and louder. In gymnastics, it is common to see more two-footed tumbling skills on floor exercise as gymnasts utilize the sprung floor. In contrast, splitting steps outs (back aerial) is most common on beam; this is simply because the small width of the beam is suited to land with one foot at a time.
In conclusion, the most important thing for acrodance choreographers to remember when comparing dance to gymnastics is the artistic process. In gymnasts there is a general outline pre-established by the required skills on that apparatus, tumbling passes and core content is then strung together by connecting steps. In a way this piecework of choreographic blocking limits artistic freedom. In dance the canvas is blank and there are no rules (or limited rules) about where you can go with it. Ultimately this freedom of artistic development is the cornerstone to what makes dance a performing art and the technical choices we make at acrobatic arts are built on this foundation.
Acrobatic Arts
https://acrobaticarts.com/#/page/blogentry/15
Ages 7 - 15
Acrobatic Arts / Acro Dance
What is the difference between AcroDance and gymnastics?
While the similarities are obvious there are several key variances between them.
AcroDance is designed with the dancer/performer in mind, by blending classical dance with acrobatic elements while preparing them to execute skills safely on a hard stage floor. Some of the skills look similar to gymnastic elements but are they trained differently to accommodate for the difference in flooring. The top concern of every Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher is to train dancers safely with strong technique. A safe dancer is a healthy dancer.
Regulatory Committees:
Gymnastics is highly regulated by governing bodies with specific licenses and requirements. Dance is ungoverned. There are several organizational bodies in dance but none of them is mandatory to operate in the competitive community.
Sport vs. Art:
Gymnastics is considered a sport while dance is considered a performing art. Understanding this key difference shapes the technical foundations for how skills are executed. In gymnastics, there are set point deductions for specific errors and difficulty incentives that create higher start values when executed well. Competitive dance does not have higher start values for difficulty or specific requirements and the scoring systems are highly unregulated compared to the universal judging deductions mandated in gymnastics.
Technical Variances:
It is the nature of the sport to perform skills with the optimal value in mind; it is the nature of art to allow for expressive preferences. As dancers, we make choices in the execution of our form that enhance the aesthetic – as seen in the acrobatic arts selection of arms in the side aerial. Dancers are concerned with transitional steps and the ability to engage the audience at all times while gymnastics is viewed from stadium seating which encourages projection to all four sides.
Equipment vs Dance Floor:
The Vault, Bars and Beam exercises found in gymnastics aren’t commonly found in dance performance; they do however show up in various ways in the circus community. The music and choreography in the gymnastics floor routine showcase similarities with acrobatic dance but gymnasts are aided by a sprung floor, which allows for the execution of skills you don’t typically see on the hard floor. The way that a dancer tumbles on a hard floor also must adapt slightly to absorb impact and protect our joints. In order to aid the aesthetic priority, we see more splitting and step-outs from tumblers in acrodance as two-footed skills are typically more hard-hitting and louder. In gymnastics, it is common to see more two-footed tumbling skills on floor exercise as gymnasts utilize the sprung floor. In contrast, splitting steps outs (back aerial) is most common on beam; this is simply because the small width of the beam is suited to land with one foot at a time.
In conclusion, the most important thing for acrodance choreographers to remember when comparing dance to gymnastics is the artistic process. In gymnasts there is a general outline pre-established by the required skills on that apparatus, tumbling passes and core content is then strung together by connecting steps. In a way this piecework of choreographic blocking limits artistic freedom. In dance the canvas is blank and there are no rules (or limited rules) about where you can go with it. Ultimately this freedom of artistic development is the cornerstone to what makes dance a performing art and the technical choices we make at acrobatic arts are built on this foundation.
Acrobatic Arts
https://acrobaticarts.com/#/page/blogentry/15
Ages 7 - 15
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Lyrical/Jazz - Leaps, Jumps & Turns Technique
This class focuses on developing the strength, power, flexibility, and technique necessary for more advanced jumps and turns. An emphasis will be placed on proper body alignment, spotting, and turnout. Students will be taught combinations that will enhance their dance repertoire for multiple dance styles.
Leaps, Jumps and Turns is a jazz-based technique class based on a five-level curriculum. This class focuses on strict techniques to help the dancer achieve their fullest potential.
This class includes a warm-up focused on strength, conditioning, and flexibility.
Ages 8 - 17
This class focuses on developing the strength, power, flexibility, and technique necessary for more advanced jumps and turns. An emphasis will be placed on proper body alignment, spotting, and turnout. Students will be taught combinations that will enhance their dance repertoire for multiple dance styles.
Leaps, Jumps and Turns is a jazz-based technique class based on a five-level curriculum. This class focuses on strict techniques to help the dancer achieve their fullest potential.
This class includes a warm-up focused on strength, conditioning, and flexibility.
Ages 8 - 17
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Hip Hop/Breaking Mini
Hip Hop Classes Develop amazing core strength.
Hip-hop dance classes for kids class starts with a thorough warm-up, then shift to strengthening the core muscles necessary for body control and proper technique. Later in class, we introduce the latest funk and hip-hop moves, followed by lots of choreography to develop the expressive abilities of the dancers. It's hard work and your child will receive a good workout. All they know is that they are having fun.
Hip-hop is a type of music. ... Hip-hop music often has heavy beats and electronic sounds. It may also include other musical styles, such as jazz or rock and roll.
And of course, we play only clean music selections that are always family-friendly.
Breakdancing/B-boying/Breaking
A style of street dance that originated among Black youths in New York City during the early 1970s. The dance spread worldwide due to its popularity in the media, especially in regions such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan. While diverse in the amount of variation available in the dance, b-boying consists of four kinds of movement: top rock, down rock, power moves, and freezes. B-boying is typically danced to hip-hop, funk music, and especially breakbeats, although modern trends allow for much wider varieties of music along certain ranges of tempo and beat patterns.
A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker. Although the term “breakdance” is frequently used to refer to the dance, “b-boying” and “breaking” are the original terms. The majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners prefer these original terms.
Ages 4 - 6
Hip Hop Classes Develop amazing core strength.
Hip-hop dance classes for kids class starts with a thorough warm-up, then shift to strengthening the core muscles necessary for body control and proper technique. Later in class, we introduce the latest funk and hip-hop moves, followed by lots of choreography to develop the expressive abilities of the dancers. It's hard work and your child will receive a good workout. All they know is that they are having fun.
Hip-hop is a type of music. ... Hip-hop music often has heavy beats and electronic sounds. It may also include other musical styles, such as jazz or rock and roll.
And of course, we play only clean music selections that are always family-friendly.
Breakdancing/B-boying/Breaking
A style of street dance that originated among Black youths in New York City during the early 1970s. The dance spread worldwide due to its popularity in the media, especially in regions such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan. While diverse in the amount of variation available in the dance, b-boying consists of four kinds of movement: top rock, down rock, power moves, and freezes. B-boying is typically danced to hip-hop, funk music, and especially breakbeats, although modern trends allow for much wider varieties of music along certain ranges of tempo and beat patterns.
A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker. Although the term “breakdance” is frequently used to refer to the dance, “b-boying” and “breaking” are the original terms. The majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners prefer these original terms.
Ages 4 - 6
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Hip Hop/Breaking Junior
Hip Hop Classes For Kids Not a fad, but a serious fitness art form.
Hip-Hop Dance is easy to dismiss as just the latest fad dance style but it started in the 1960s and it's still here today so, it's no fad. If it's not already, Kids' Hip-Hop dancing is fast entering the mainstream dance culture. If your child wants to learn hip-hop dance, we will teach them the best elements of this very fun, stylish and 'hip' dance style.
Breakdancing/B-boying/Breaking
A style of street dance that originated among Black youths in New York City during the early 1970s. The dance spread worldwide due to its popularity in the media, especially in regions such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan. While diverse in the amount of variation available in the dance, b-boying consists of four kinds of movement: top rock, down rock, power moves, and freezes. B-boying is typically danced to hip-hop, funk music, and especially breakbeats, although modern trends allow for much wider varieties of music along certain ranges of tempo and beat patterns.
A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker. Although the term “breakdance” is frequently used to refer to the dance, “b-boying” and “breaking” are the original terms. The majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners prefer these original terms.
Ages 7 - 11
Hip Hop Classes For Kids Not a fad, but a serious fitness art form.
Hip-Hop Dance is easy to dismiss as just the latest fad dance style but it started in the 1960s and it's still here today so, it's no fad. If it's not already, Kids' Hip-Hop dancing is fast entering the mainstream dance culture. If your child wants to learn hip-hop dance, we will teach them the best elements of this very fun, stylish and 'hip' dance style.
Breakdancing/B-boying/Breaking
A style of street dance that originated among Black youths in New York City during the early 1970s. The dance spread worldwide due to its popularity in the media, especially in regions such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan. While diverse in the amount of variation available in the dance, b-boying consists of four kinds of movement: top rock, down rock, power moves, and freezes. B-boying is typically danced to hip-hop, funk music, and especially breakbeats, although modern trends allow for much wider varieties of music along certain ranges of tempo and beat patterns.
A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker. Although the term “breakdance” is frequently used to refer to the dance, “b-boying” and “breaking” are the original terms. The majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners prefer these original terms.
Ages 7 - 11
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Breaking/Commercial Senior
In short, commercial dance is a style of dance that is designed to be performed in front of an audience. Commercial dance represents a wide variety of dance styles, including modern, jazz, hip-hop, breakdancing, ballet and more. The choreography for commercial dance is typically used for concerts, music videos, television shows, movies, and others. Commercial dancers must be able to perform with energy and precision while still making the routine look effortless.
Breakdancing/B-boying/Breaking
A style of street dance that originated among Black youths in New York City during the early 1970s. The dance spread worldwide due to its popularity in the media, especially in regions such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan. While diverse in the amount of variation available in the dance, b-boying consists of four kinds of movement: top rock, down rock, power moves, and freezes. B-boying is typically danced to hip-hop, funk music, and especially breakbeats, although modern trends allow for much wider varieties of music along certain ranges of tempo and beat patterns.
A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker. Although the term “breakdance” is frequently used to refer to the dance, “b-boying” and “breaking” are the original terms. The majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners prefer these original terms.
Ages 12 - 17
In short, commercial dance is a style of dance that is designed to be performed in front of an audience. Commercial dance represents a wide variety of dance styles, including modern, jazz, hip-hop, breakdancing, ballet and more. The choreography for commercial dance is typically used for concerts, music videos, television shows, movies, and others. Commercial dancers must be able to perform with energy and precision while still making the routine look effortless.
Breakdancing/B-boying/Breaking
A style of street dance that originated among Black youths in New York City during the early 1970s. The dance spread worldwide due to its popularity in the media, especially in regions such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan. While diverse in the amount of variation available in the dance, b-boying consists of four kinds of movement: top rock, down rock, power moves, and freezes. B-boying is typically danced to hip-hop, funk music, and especially breakbeats, although modern trends allow for much wider varieties of music along certain ranges of tempo and beat patterns.
A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker. Although the term “breakdance” is frequently used to refer to the dance, “b-boying” and “breaking” are the original terms. The majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners prefer these original terms.
Ages 12 - 17
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Ballet Grades
Ballet RAD, BDTA & NATD Grade 1-2
This Ballet class is suitable for students age 8-9. By this stage, students are expected to have completed a year of Ballet transition from Primary to Grade 1 and will be approaching the stage where they can take their Grade 1 ballet exam should they so wish.
Exams are not compulsory and many children decide to just move up, however, Dance Associate likes to offer the option of ballet exams to those pupils who are keen to focus on perfecting the syllabus. We believe it’s good for youngsters to study towards exams as it encourages them to practise and perfect the steps and work towards achieving a goal. RAD Grades 1-3 constitute Level 1 of the RAD’s Graded syllabus and are equivalent to GCSE Grades D-G NVQ level 1.RAD Grades 1-3 promote “feeling before form” where the children are unafraid to try out new sensations of spinning, leaping and balancing. Musically inspired exercises motivate students to acquire a well rounded understanding of ballet and character and promote joy in movement, sense of dance and performance quality. The music for Grades 1-3 is a glorious collection of three centuries of dance music. Ballet encourages self-discipline and self-expression, developing listening skills, encouraging children to follow instruction, learning to work as an individual and in groups, developing co-ordination, good posture, strength and suppleness. Ballet also provides a nurturing environment for the development of artistry and musical appreciation.
Ages 7 - 17
Ballet RAD, BDTA & NATD Grade 1-2
This Ballet class is suitable for students age 8-9. By this stage, students are expected to have completed a year of Ballet transition from Primary to Grade 1 and will be approaching the stage where they can take their Grade 1 ballet exam should they so wish.
Exams are not compulsory and many children decide to just move up, however, Dance Associate likes to offer the option of ballet exams to those pupils who are keen to focus on perfecting the syllabus. We believe it’s good for youngsters to study towards exams as it encourages them to practise and perfect the steps and work towards achieving a goal. RAD Grades 1-3 constitute Level 1 of the RAD’s Graded syllabus and are equivalent to GCSE Grades D-G NVQ level 1.RAD Grades 1-3 promote “feeling before form” where the children are unafraid to try out new sensations of spinning, leaping and balancing. Musically inspired exercises motivate students to acquire a well rounded understanding of ballet and character and promote joy in movement, sense of dance and performance quality. The music for Grades 1-3 is a glorious collection of three centuries of dance music. Ballet encourages self-discipline and self-expression, developing listening skills, encouraging children to follow instruction, learning to work as an individual and in groups, developing co-ordination, good posture, strength and suppleness. Ballet also provides a nurturing environment for the development of artistry and musical appreciation.
Ages 7 - 17
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Primary Ballet
Our ballet classes form the heart of our dance school and teaching the Royal Academy Ballet has been Victoria’s passion for many years. We teach ballet from 4 years all the way up to professional standards using the RAD syllabus. Ballet helps develop stamina, posture, fluidity and grace and can be started with no prior experience.
Royal Academy of Dance
RAD Ballet is on the National Framework and qualifications are the equivalent to GCSE, A-Level, and so UCAS points.
We are passionate about teaching the Royal Academy of Dance Ballet syllabus
Beginning with Pre School ballet which is taught in a fun way to promote a love and interest in ballet, whilst incorporating all of the basic movement skills, progressing to graded work where all instructions are given in French as in every RAD class in the world allowing students to drop in to a class wherever their travels take them.
Our students love our ballet lessons and many stays with us for years. We offer supportive, inclusive ballet classes with lots of opportunities for growth and development. Whether you have a child who is dreaming of being a ballerina or you just want your child to learn and develop a new skill, an appreciation for music and a chance to express themselves through ballet, they will thoroughly enjoy our ballet lessons.
Ballet is the base for so many other forms of dance which is why it is so popular as an art form on its own and as a starting point for so many other disciplines. Ballet also has so many other benefits, it teaches grace, poise and posture along with helping students develop interpersonal skills with their peers in class. By learning new steps and routines along with working towards exams and performances gives students not only a sense of satisfaction but also self-belief and the self-confidence that comes along with that.
Ages 4 - 6
Our ballet classes form the heart of our dance school and teaching the Royal Academy Ballet has been Victoria’s passion for many years. We teach ballet from 4 years all the way up to professional standards using the RAD syllabus. Ballet helps develop stamina, posture, fluidity and grace and can be started with no prior experience.
Royal Academy of Dance
RAD Ballet is on the National Framework and qualifications are the equivalent to GCSE, A-Level, and so UCAS points.
We are passionate about teaching the Royal Academy of Dance Ballet syllabus
Beginning with Pre School ballet which is taught in a fun way to promote a love and interest in ballet, whilst incorporating all of the basic movement skills, progressing to graded work where all instructions are given in French as in every RAD class in the world allowing students to drop in to a class wherever their travels take them.
Our students love our ballet lessons and many stays with us for years. We offer supportive, inclusive ballet classes with lots of opportunities for growth and development. Whether you have a child who is dreaming of being a ballerina or you just want your child to learn and develop a new skill, an appreciation for music and a chance to express themselves through ballet, they will thoroughly enjoy our ballet lessons.
Ballet is the base for so many other forms of dance which is why it is so popular as an art form on its own and as a starting point for so many other disciplines. Ballet also has so many other benefits, it teaches grace, poise and posture along with helping students develop interpersonal skills with their peers in class. By learning new steps and routines along with working towards exams and performances gives students not only a sense of satisfaction but also self-belief and the self-confidence that comes along with that.
Ages 4 - 6
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Acrobatic Arts/Acro Mini
Acrobatic Arts / Acro Dance
What is the difference between AcroDance and gymnastics?
While the similarities are obvious there are several key variances between them.
AcroDance is designed with the dancer/performer in mind, by blending classical dance with acrobatic elements while preparing them to execute skills safely on a hard stage floor. Some of the skills look similar to gymnastic elements but are they trained differently to accommodate for the difference in flooring. The top concern of every Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher is to train dancers safely with strong technique. A safe dancer is a healthy dancer.
Regulatory Committees:
Gymnastics is highly regulated by governing bodies with specific licenses and requirements. Dance is ungoverned. There are several organizational bodies in dance but none of them is mandatory to operate in the competitive community.
Sport vs. Art:
Gymnastics is considered a sport while dance is considered a performing art. Understanding this key difference shapes the technical foundations for how skills are executed. In gymnastics, there are set point deductions for specific errors and difficulty incentives that create higher start values when executed well. Competitive dance does not have higher start values for difficulty or specific requirements and the scoring systems are highly unregulated compared to the universal judging deductions mandated in gymnastics.
Technical Variances:
It is the nature of the sport to perform skills with the optimal value in mind; it is the nature of art to allow for expressive preferences. As dancers, we make choices in the execution of our form that enhance the aesthetic – as seen in the acrobatic arts selection of arms in the side aerial. Dancers are concerned with transitional steps and the ability to engage the audience at all times while gymnastics is viewed from stadium seating which encourages projection to all four sides.
Equipment vs Dance Floor:
The Vault, Bars and Beam exercises found in gymnastics aren’t commonly found in dance performance; they do however show up in various ways in the circus community. The music and choreography in the gymnastics floor routine showcase similarities with acrobatic dance but gymnasts are aided by a sprung floor, which allows for the execution of skills you don’t typically see on the hard floor. The way that a dancer tumbles on a hard floor also must adapt slightly to absorb impact and protect our joints. In order to aid the aesthetic priority, we see more splitting and step-outs from tumblers in acrodance as two-footed skills are typically more hard-hitting and louder. In gymnastics, it is common to see more two-footed tumbling skills on floor exercise as gymnasts utilize the sprung floor. In contrast, splitting steps outs (back aerial) is most common on beam; this is simply because the small width of the beam is suited to land with one foot at a time.
In conclusion, the most important thing for acrodance choreographers to remember when comparing dance to gymnastics is the artistic process. In gymnasts there is a general outline pre-established by the required skills on that apparatus, tumbling passes and core content is then strung together by connecting steps. In a way this piecework of choreographic blocking limits artistic freedom. In dance the canvas is blank and there are no rules (or limited rules) about where you can go with it. Ultimately this freedom of artistic development is the cornerstone to what makes dance a performing art and the technical choices we make at acrobatic arts are built on this foundation.
Acrobatic Arts
https://acrobaticarts.com/#/page/blogentry/15
Ages 4 - 6
Acrobatic Arts / Acro Dance
What is the difference between AcroDance and gymnastics?
While the similarities are obvious there are several key variances between them.
AcroDance is designed with the dancer/performer in mind, by blending classical dance with acrobatic elements while preparing them to execute skills safely on a hard stage floor. Some of the skills look similar to gymnastic elements but are they trained differently to accommodate for the difference in flooring. The top concern of every Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher is to train dancers safely with strong technique. A safe dancer is a healthy dancer.
Regulatory Committees:
Gymnastics is highly regulated by governing bodies with specific licenses and requirements. Dance is ungoverned. There are several organizational bodies in dance but none of them is mandatory to operate in the competitive community.
Sport vs. Art:
Gymnastics is considered a sport while dance is considered a performing art. Understanding this key difference shapes the technical foundations for how skills are executed. In gymnastics, there are set point deductions for specific errors and difficulty incentives that create higher start values when executed well. Competitive dance does not have higher start values for difficulty or specific requirements and the scoring systems are highly unregulated compared to the universal judging deductions mandated in gymnastics.
Technical Variances:
It is the nature of the sport to perform skills with the optimal value in mind; it is the nature of art to allow for expressive preferences. As dancers, we make choices in the execution of our form that enhance the aesthetic – as seen in the acrobatic arts selection of arms in the side aerial. Dancers are concerned with transitional steps and the ability to engage the audience at all times while gymnastics is viewed from stadium seating which encourages projection to all four sides.
Equipment vs Dance Floor:
The Vault, Bars and Beam exercises found in gymnastics aren’t commonly found in dance performance; they do however show up in various ways in the circus community. The music and choreography in the gymnastics floor routine showcase similarities with acrobatic dance but gymnasts are aided by a sprung floor, which allows for the execution of skills you don’t typically see on the hard floor. The way that a dancer tumbles on a hard floor also must adapt slightly to absorb impact and protect our joints. In order to aid the aesthetic priority, we see more splitting and step-outs from tumblers in acrodance as two-footed skills are typically more hard-hitting and louder. In gymnastics, it is common to see more two-footed tumbling skills on floor exercise as gymnasts utilize the sprung floor. In contrast, splitting steps outs (back aerial) is most common on beam; this is simply because the small width of the beam is suited to land with one foot at a time.
In conclusion, the most important thing for acrodance choreographers to remember when comparing dance to gymnastics is the artistic process. In gymnasts there is a general outline pre-established by the required skills on that apparatus, tumbling passes and core content is then strung together by connecting steps. In a way this piecework of choreographic blocking limits artistic freedom. In dance the canvas is blank and there are no rules (or limited rules) about where you can go with it. Ultimately this freedom of artistic development is the cornerstone to what makes dance a performing art and the technical choices we make at acrobatic arts are built on this foundation.
Acrobatic Arts
https://acrobaticarts.com/#/page/blogentry/15
Ages 4 - 6
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Contemporary/Lyrical
What is Lyrical Dance?
An expressive form of dance that incorporates a fusion of ballet and jazz dance styles.
Many times, this style tells a story through choreography and dance phrases inspired by the lyrics of the song.
Dancers are encouraged to explore their emotions and movement through improvisation. A strong ballet and jazz foundation enhances the quality of movement.
Benefits of Lyrical Dance
- Expressive and emotional outlet
- Self-confidence
- Body and spacial awareness
- Strength
- Endurance
What to wear?
Lycra fitted jazz shorts
Leggings
Leotards
Fitted top, tank, or half top
Ballet slippers (ages 8-10) and Twyla’s (1/2 ballet slippers – ages 10 and up)
Hair pulled back from face and neck
Ages 7 - 17
What is Lyrical Dance?
An expressive form of dance that incorporates a fusion of ballet and jazz dance styles.
Many times, this style tells a story through choreography and dance phrases inspired by the lyrics of the song.
Dancers are encouraged to explore their emotions and movement through improvisation. A strong ballet and jazz foundation enhances the quality of movement.
Benefits of Lyrical Dance
- Expressive and emotional outlet
- Self-confidence
- Body and spacial awareness
- Strength
- Endurance
What to wear?
Lycra fitted jazz shorts
Leggings
Leotards
Fitted top, tank, or half top
Ballet slippers (ages 8-10) and Twyla’s (1/2 ballet slippers – ages 10 and up)
Hair pulled back from face and neck
Ages 7 - 17
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio B
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Commercial Junior Team
Team - Competitions Class
Incorporating a mixture of styles from Street and Urban Dance foundations to fierce Commercial heels work, the Commercial Dance company is a crew you want to be a part of. With weekly rehearsals and regular in-studio showcases throughout the year, The Commercial Dance Company is a versatile group of like-minded individuals that come together to form one of the most exciting and constantly evolving companies in London. The group are continually challenging their creativity with exciting choreography and slick moves.
Ages 8 - 11
Team - Competitions Class
Incorporating a mixture of styles from Street and Urban Dance foundations to fierce Commercial heels work, the Commercial Dance company is a crew you want to be a part of. With weekly rehearsals and regular in-studio showcases throughout the year, The Commercial Dance Company is a versatile group of like-minded individuals that come together to form one of the most exciting and constantly evolving companies in London. The group are continually challenging their creativity with exciting choreography and slick moves.
Ages 8 - 11
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Jazz/Modern
Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. In Dance Associate, we mostly concentrate on dance to the musicals.
Ages 7 - 17
Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. In Dance Associate, we mostly concentrate on dance to the musicals.
Ages 7 - 17
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Commercial Team/Solo/Duets Junior & Senior
Team - Competitions Class
Incorporating a mixture of styles from Street and Urban Dance foundations to fierce Commercial heels work, the Commercial Dance company is a crew you want to be a part of. With weekly rehearsals and regular in-studio showcases throughout the year, The Commercial Dance Company is a versatile group of like-minded individuals that come together to form one of the most exciting and constantly evolving companies in London. The group are continually challenging their creativity with exciting choreography and slick moves.
Ages 8 - 17
Team - Competitions Class
Incorporating a mixture of styles from Street and Urban Dance foundations to fierce Commercial heels work, the Commercial Dance company is a crew you want to be a part of. With weekly rehearsals and regular in-studio showcases throughout the year, The Commercial Dance Company is a versatile group of like-minded individuals that come together to form one of the most exciting and constantly evolving companies in London. The group are continually challenging their creativity with exciting choreography and slick moves.
Ages 8 - 17
Saturday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Commercial Senior Team
Team - Competitions Class
Incorporating a mixture of styles from Street and Urban Dance foundations to fierce Commercial heels work, the Commercial Dance company is a crew you want to be a part of. With weekly rehearsals and regular in-studio showcases throughout the year, The Commercial Dance Company is a versatile group of like-minded individuals that come together to form one of the most exciting and constantly evolving companies in London. The group are continually challenging their creativity with exciting choreography and slick moves.
Ages 12 - 17
Team - Competitions Class
Incorporating a mixture of styles from Street and Urban Dance foundations to fierce Commercial heels work, the Commercial Dance company is a crew you want to be a part of. With weekly rehearsals and regular in-studio showcases throughout the year, The Commercial Dance Company is a versatile group of like-minded individuals that come together to form one of the most exciting and constantly evolving companies in London. The group are continually challenging their creativity with exciting choreography and slick moves.
Ages 12 - 17
Saturday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
SUMMER TERM - 2024
Adult Dance Class
Elevate Your Well-being with Adult Dance Classes at Dance Associate!
Unwind, Move, and Thrive with Dance - A Unique Path to Wellness.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of rejuvenation and self-discovery? Join our vibrant adult dance classes in Northern Ireland, where every step you take brings you closer to a healthier, happier you.
Discover the Joys of Dance for Adults
🩰 Revitalise Your Mind and Body: Our adult dance classes aren't just about dance – they're about nurturing your well-being. As you dance your stress away, you'll also be treating yourself to a dynamic cardiovascular workout. Feel the rhythm ignite your energy as you build core strength, enhance flexibility, and boost your stamina.
🕺 Connect and Thrive: Our dance community is more than just a class – it's a welcoming haven where friendships flourish. Regular dancers experience less isolation, embrace adventure, cultivate empathy, and form unbreakable bonds with fellow enthusiasts.
Embrace a World of Benefits with Each Step
🎉 Social and Sensational: Our classes are an invitation to socialize, laugh, and let loose in a supportive environment that celebrates movement.
đź’Ş Strengthen Your Foundation: Dancing transforms more than just your mood. It shapes muscles, increases strength, and nurtures both physical and mental health.
🌟 Boost Your Confidence: As you master new moves, witness your self-assurance skyrocket. Dancing isn't just about steps – it's about discovering your inner grace and exuding confidence.
❤️ Elevate Your Heart Health: Dancing isn't just for the young; it's a prescription for a healthier heart. Feel your cardiovascular health improve with each exhilarating session.
đź©° Enhance Balance and Coordination: Whether it's a graceful waltz or a lively jig, every dance step enhances your balance and coordination, translating into a more agile, graceful you.
🌞 Elevate Your Mood: Experience the natural high of dancing as endorphins flood your system. It's a mood-boosting remedy that's far better than any tonic.
🏋️ Shape Your Body: Dance sculptors lean muscle, tones your physique, and leaves you with enhanced endurance and fitness.
Your journey to a healthier, happier, and more connected you begins now. Step onto the dance floor and let the music guide you to a brighter future. Join our adult dance classes and redefine what wellness means to you.
Ready to dance into a new chapter of your life? Contact us at 07725518020 or visit https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/danceassociate to secure your spot today!
Rediscover Yourself Through Dance - Great Adult Dance Experience.
Ages 18 - 70
Elevate Your Well-being with Adult Dance Classes at Dance Associate!
Unwind, Move, and Thrive with Dance - A Unique Path to Wellness.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of rejuvenation and self-discovery? Join our vibrant adult dance classes in Northern Ireland, where every step you take brings you closer to a healthier, happier you.
Discover the Joys of Dance for Adults
🩰 Revitalise Your Mind and Body: Our adult dance classes aren't just about dance – they're about nurturing your well-being. As you dance your stress away, you'll also be treating yourself to a dynamic cardiovascular workout. Feel the rhythm ignite your energy as you build core strength, enhance flexibility, and boost your stamina.
🕺 Connect and Thrive: Our dance community is more than just a class – it's a welcoming haven where friendships flourish. Regular dancers experience less isolation, embrace adventure, cultivate empathy, and form unbreakable bonds with fellow enthusiasts.
Embrace a World of Benefits with Each Step
🎉 Social and Sensational: Our classes are an invitation to socialize, laugh, and let loose in a supportive environment that celebrates movement.
đź’Ş Strengthen Your Foundation: Dancing transforms more than just your mood. It shapes muscles, increases strength, and nurtures both physical and mental health.
🌟 Boost Your Confidence: As you master new moves, witness your self-assurance skyrocket. Dancing isn't just about steps – it's about discovering your inner grace and exuding confidence.
❤️ Elevate Your Heart Health: Dancing isn't just for the young; it's a prescription for a healthier heart. Feel your cardiovascular health improve with each exhilarating session.
đź©° Enhance Balance and Coordination: Whether it's a graceful waltz or a lively jig, every dance step enhances your balance and coordination, translating into a more agile, graceful you.
🌞 Elevate Your Mood: Experience the natural high of dancing as endorphins flood your system. It's a mood-boosting remedy that's far better than any tonic.
🏋️ Shape Your Body: Dance sculptors lean muscle, tones your physique, and leaves you with enhanced endurance and fitness.
Your journey to a healthier, happier, and more connected you begins now. Step onto the dance floor and let the music guide you to a brighter future. Join our adult dance classes and redefine what wellness means to you.
Ready to dance into a new chapter of your life? Contact us at 07725518020 or visit https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/danceassociate to secure your spot today!
Rediscover Yourself Through Dance - Great Adult Dance Experience.
Ages 18 - 70
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£7.00
Mini Lyrical
Lyrical dance is a combination of ballet and jazz dance that often uses music with lyrics to inspire the movements of the dancer. Choreographers use the lyrics from the song to inspire the dance and the result is a style that focuses on strong emotion as well as a more individual approach than some dance styles. It is also a very precise dance with the dancer’s movements portraying the emotion and story of the song.
Lots of different types of music are used for lyrical dance. These include pop, rock and blues as well as hip-hop and music from around the world.
Ages 4 - 6
Lyrical dance is a combination of ballet and jazz dance that often uses music with lyrics to inspire the movements of the dancer. Choreographers use the lyrics from the song to inspire the dance and the result is a style that focuses on strong emotion as well as a more individual approach than some dance styles. It is also a very precise dance with the dancer’s movements portraying the emotion and story of the song.
Lots of different types of music are used for lyrical dance. These include pop, rock and blues as well as hip-hop and music from around the world.
Ages 4 - 6
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Flex & Stretch All Levels (must take as part of Acro on Tuesdays)
The primary focus of this class is to enhance flexibility, stretch the body, and strengthen the muscles utilised in a variety of different dance & gymnastics.
Flexibility is an important part of a child's fitness and includes movements like bending, twisting and stretching. These activities allow the muscles and joints to move easily through their full range of motion.
This class provides a fun, nurturing and supportive environment for young girls to safely improve their range of motion.
Stretching techniques and exercises include splits and back stretching, with supervision from experienced and accredited teachers.
Why stretches are important:
- Stretching helps kids’ bodies become and remain flexible (able to move joints and muscles in a full range of motion) as they grow into adulthood;
- Stretching improves joint health and range of motion;
- Stretching can help kids’ bodies recover after exercise and prevent injuries;
- Flexible bodies are more agile and perform better;
- Stretching reduces muscle tension and increases blood flow to the muscles;
- Stretches feel good!
For children, stretches should be part of an overall, daily physical activity routine. Even though flexibility often seems to come naturally to children, their muscles may become tight, especially during growth spurts, and stretching can help.
Ages 4 - 17
The primary focus of this class is to enhance flexibility, stretch the body, and strengthen the muscles utilised in a variety of different dance & gymnastics.
Flexibility is an important part of a child's fitness and includes movements like bending, twisting and stretching. These activities allow the muscles and joints to move easily through their full range of motion.
This class provides a fun, nurturing and supportive environment for young girls to safely improve their range of motion.
Stretching techniques and exercises include splits and back stretching, with supervision from experienced and accredited teachers.
Why stretches are important:
- Stretching helps kids’ bodies become and remain flexible (able to move joints and muscles in a full range of motion) as they grow into adulthood;
- Stretching improves joint health and range of motion;
- Stretching can help kids’ bodies recover after exercise and prevent injuries;
- Flexible bodies are more agile and perform better;
- Stretching reduces muscle tension and increases blood flow to the muscles;
- Stretches feel good!
For children, stretches should be part of an overall, daily physical activity routine. Even though flexibility often seems to come naturally to children, their muscles may become tight, especially during growth spurts, and stretching can help.
Ages 4 - 17
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£3.50
Acrobatic Arts/Acro Dance (must be also enrolled to Flex & Stretch at 5:30pm on Tuesday)
Acrobatic Arts / Acro Dance
What is the difference between AcroDance and gymnastics?
While the similarities are obvious there are several key variances between them.
AcroDance is designed with the dancer/performer in mind, by blending classical dance with acrobatic elements while preparing them to execute skills safely on a hard stage floor. Some of the skills look similar to gymnastic elements but are they trained differently to accommodate for the difference in flooring. The top concern of every Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher is to train dancers safely with strong technique. A safe dancer is a healthy dancer.
Regulatory Committees:
Gymnastics is highly regulated by governing bodies with specific licenses and requirements. Dance is ungoverned. There are several organizational bodies in dance but none of them is mandatory to operate in the competitive community.
Sport vs. Art:
Gymnastics is considered a sport while dance is considered a performing art. Understanding this key difference shapes the technical foundations for how skills are executed. In gymnastics, there are set point deductions for specific errors and difficulty incentives that create higher start values when executed well. Competitive dance does not have higher start values for difficulty or specific requirements and the scoring systems are highly unregulated compared to the universal judging deductions mandated in gymnastics.
Technical Variances:
It is the nature of the sport to perform skills with the optimal value in mind; it is the nature of art to allow for expressive preferences. As dancers, we make choices in the execution of our form that enhance the aesthetic – as seen in the acrobatic arts selection of arms in the side aerial. Dancers are concerned with transitional steps and the ability to engage the audience at all times while gymnastics is viewed from stadium seating which encourages projection to all four sides.
Equipment vs Dance Floor:
The Vault, Bars and Beam exercises found in gymnastics aren’t commonly found in dance performance; they do however show up in various ways in the circus community. The music and choreography in the gymnastics floor routine showcase similarities with acrobatic dance but gymnasts are aided by a sprung floor, which allows for the execution of skills you don’t typically see on the hard floor. The way that a dancer tumbles on a hard floor also must adapt slightly to absorb impact and protect our joints. In order to aid the aesthetic priority, we see more splitting and step-outs from tumblers in acrodance as two-footed skills are typically more hard-hitting and louder. In gymnastics, it is common to see more two-footed tumbling skills on floor exercise as gymnasts utilize the sprung floor. In contrast, splitting steps outs (back aerial) is most common on beam; this is simply because the small width of the beam is suited to land with one foot at a time.
In conclusion, the most important thing for acrodance choreographers to remember when comparing dance to gymnastics is the artistic process. In gymnasts there is a general outline pre-established by the required skills on that apparatus, tumbling passes and core content is then strung together by connecting steps. In a way this piecework of choreographic blocking limits artistic freedom. In dance the canvas is blank and there are no rules (or limited rules) about where you can go with it. Ultimately this freedom of artistic development is the cornerstone to what makes dance a performing art and the technical choices we make at acrobatic arts are built on this foundation.
Acrobatic Arts
https://acrobaticarts.com/#/page/blogentry/15
Ages 7 - 15
Acrobatic Arts / Acro Dance
What is the difference between AcroDance and gymnastics?
While the similarities are obvious there are several key variances between them.
AcroDance is designed with the dancer/performer in mind, by blending classical dance with acrobatic elements while preparing them to execute skills safely on a hard stage floor. Some of the skills look similar to gymnastic elements but are they trained differently to accommodate for the difference in flooring. The top concern of every Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher is to train dancers safely with strong technique. A safe dancer is a healthy dancer.
Regulatory Committees:
Gymnastics is highly regulated by governing bodies with specific licenses and requirements. Dance is ungoverned. There are several organizational bodies in dance but none of them is mandatory to operate in the competitive community.
Sport vs. Art:
Gymnastics is considered a sport while dance is considered a performing art. Understanding this key difference shapes the technical foundations for how skills are executed. In gymnastics, there are set point deductions for specific errors and difficulty incentives that create higher start values when executed well. Competitive dance does not have higher start values for difficulty or specific requirements and the scoring systems are highly unregulated compared to the universal judging deductions mandated in gymnastics.
Technical Variances:
It is the nature of the sport to perform skills with the optimal value in mind; it is the nature of art to allow for expressive preferences. As dancers, we make choices in the execution of our form that enhance the aesthetic – as seen in the acrobatic arts selection of arms in the side aerial. Dancers are concerned with transitional steps and the ability to engage the audience at all times while gymnastics is viewed from stadium seating which encourages projection to all four sides.
Equipment vs Dance Floor:
The Vault, Bars and Beam exercises found in gymnastics aren’t commonly found in dance performance; they do however show up in various ways in the circus community. The music and choreography in the gymnastics floor routine showcase similarities with acrobatic dance but gymnasts are aided by a sprung floor, which allows for the execution of skills you don’t typically see on the hard floor. The way that a dancer tumbles on a hard floor also must adapt slightly to absorb impact and protect our joints. In order to aid the aesthetic priority, we see more splitting and step-outs from tumblers in acrodance as two-footed skills are typically more hard-hitting and louder. In gymnastics, it is common to see more two-footed tumbling skills on floor exercise as gymnasts utilize the sprung floor. In contrast, splitting steps outs (back aerial) is most common on beam; this is simply because the small width of the beam is suited to land with one foot at a time.
In conclusion, the most important thing for acrodance choreographers to remember when comparing dance to gymnastics is the artistic process. In gymnasts there is a general outline pre-established by the required skills on that apparatus, tumbling passes and core content is then strung together by connecting steps. In a way this piecework of choreographic blocking limits artistic freedom. In dance the canvas is blank and there are no rules (or limited rules) about where you can go with it. Ultimately this freedom of artistic development is the cornerstone to what makes dance a performing art and the technical choices we make at acrobatic arts are built on this foundation.
Acrobatic Arts
https://acrobaticarts.com/#/page/blogentry/15
Ages 7 - 15
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Lyrical/Jazz - Leaps, Jumps & Turns Technique
This class focuses on developing the strength, power, flexibility, and technique necessary for more advanced jumps and turns. An emphasis will be placed on proper body alignment, spotting, and turnout. Students will be taught combinations that will enhance their dance repertoire for multiple dance styles.
Leaps, Jumps and Turns is a jazz-based technique class based on a five-level curriculum. This class focuses on strict techniques to help the dancer achieve their fullest potential.
This class includes a warm-up focused on strength, conditioning, and flexibility.
Ages 8 - 17
This class focuses on developing the strength, power, flexibility, and technique necessary for more advanced jumps and turns. An emphasis will be placed on proper body alignment, spotting, and turnout. Students will be taught combinations that will enhance their dance repertoire for multiple dance styles.
Leaps, Jumps and Turns is a jazz-based technique class based on a five-level curriculum. This class focuses on strict techniques to help the dancer achieve their fullest potential.
This class includes a warm-up focused on strength, conditioning, and flexibility.
Ages 8 - 17
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Hip Hop/Breaking Mini
Hip Hop Classes Develop amazing core strength.
Hip-hop dance classes for kids class starts with a thorough warm-up, then shift to strengthening the core muscles necessary for body control and proper technique. Later in class, we introduce the latest funk and hip-hop moves, followed by lots of choreography to develop the expressive abilities of the dancers. It's hard work and your child will receive a good workout. All they know is that they are having fun.
Hip-hop is a type of music. ... Hip-hop music often has heavy beats and electronic sounds. It may also include other musical styles, such as jazz or rock and roll.
And of course, we play only clean music selections that are always family-friendly.
Breakdancing/B-boying/Breaking
A style of street dance that originated among Black youths in New York City during the early 1970s. The dance spread worldwide due to its popularity in the media, especially in regions such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan. While diverse in the amount of variation available in the dance, b-boying consists of four kinds of movement: top rock, down rock, power moves, and freezes. B-boying is typically danced to hip-hop, funk music, and especially breakbeats, although modern trends allow for much wider varieties of music along certain ranges of tempo and beat patterns.
A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker. Although the term “breakdance” is frequently used to refer to the dance, “b-boying” and “breaking” are the original terms. The majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners prefer these original terms.
Ages 4 - 6
Hip Hop Classes Develop amazing core strength.
Hip-hop dance classes for kids class starts with a thorough warm-up, then shift to strengthening the core muscles necessary for body control and proper technique. Later in class, we introduce the latest funk and hip-hop moves, followed by lots of choreography to develop the expressive abilities of the dancers. It's hard work and your child will receive a good workout. All they know is that they are having fun.
Hip-hop is a type of music. ... Hip-hop music often has heavy beats and electronic sounds. It may also include other musical styles, such as jazz or rock and roll.
And of course, we play only clean music selections that are always family-friendly.
Breakdancing/B-boying/Breaking
A style of street dance that originated among Black youths in New York City during the early 1970s. The dance spread worldwide due to its popularity in the media, especially in regions such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan. While diverse in the amount of variation available in the dance, b-boying consists of four kinds of movement: top rock, down rock, power moves, and freezes. B-boying is typically danced to hip-hop, funk music, and especially breakbeats, although modern trends allow for much wider varieties of music along certain ranges of tempo and beat patterns.
A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker. Although the term “breakdance” is frequently used to refer to the dance, “b-boying” and “breaking” are the original terms. The majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners prefer these original terms.
Ages 4 - 6
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Hip Hop/Breaking Junior
Hip Hop Classes For Kids Not a fad, but a serious fitness art form.
Hip-Hop Dance is easy to dismiss as just the latest fad dance style but it started in the 1960s and it's still here today so, it's no fad. If it's not already, Kids' Hip-Hop dancing is fast entering the mainstream dance culture. If your child wants to learn hip-hop dance, we will teach them the best elements of this very fun, stylish and 'hip' dance style.
Breakdancing/B-boying/Breaking
A style of street dance that originated among Black youths in New York City during the early 1970s. The dance spread worldwide due to its popularity in the media, especially in regions such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan. While diverse in the amount of variation available in the dance, b-boying consists of four kinds of movement: top rock, down rock, power moves, and freezes. B-boying is typically danced to hip-hop, funk music, and especially breakbeats, although modern trends allow for much wider varieties of music along certain ranges of tempo and beat patterns.
A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker. Although the term “breakdance” is frequently used to refer to the dance, “b-boying” and “breaking” are the original terms. The majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners prefer these original terms.
Ages 7 - 11
Hip Hop Classes For Kids Not a fad, but a serious fitness art form.
Hip-Hop Dance is easy to dismiss as just the latest fad dance style but it started in the 1960s and it's still here today so, it's no fad. If it's not already, Kids' Hip-Hop dancing is fast entering the mainstream dance culture. If your child wants to learn hip-hop dance, we will teach them the best elements of this very fun, stylish and 'hip' dance style.
Breakdancing/B-boying/Breaking
A style of street dance that originated among Black youths in New York City during the early 1970s. The dance spread worldwide due to its popularity in the media, especially in regions such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan. While diverse in the amount of variation available in the dance, b-boying consists of four kinds of movement: top rock, down rock, power moves, and freezes. B-boying is typically danced to hip-hop, funk music, and especially breakbeats, although modern trends allow for much wider varieties of music along certain ranges of tempo and beat patterns.
A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker. Although the term “breakdance” is frequently used to refer to the dance, “b-boying” and “breaking” are the original terms. The majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners prefer these original terms.
Ages 7 - 11
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Breaking/Commercial Senior
In short, commercial dance is a style of dance that is designed to be performed in front of an audience. Commercial dance represents a wide variety of dance styles, including modern, jazz, hip-hop, breakdancing, ballet and more. The choreography for commercial dance is typically used for concerts, music videos, television shows, movies, and others. Commercial dancers must be able to perform with energy and precision while still making the routine look effortless.
Breakdancing/B-boying/Breaking
A style of street dance that originated among Black youths in New York City during the early 1970s. The dance spread worldwide due to its popularity in the media, especially in regions such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan. While diverse in the amount of variation available in the dance, b-boying consists of four kinds of movement: top rock, down rock, power moves, and freezes. B-boying is typically danced to hip-hop, funk music, and especially breakbeats, although modern trends allow for much wider varieties of music along certain ranges of tempo and beat patterns.
A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker. Although the term “breakdance” is frequently used to refer to the dance, “b-boying” and “breaking” are the original terms. The majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners prefer these original terms.
Ages 12 - 17
In short, commercial dance is a style of dance that is designed to be performed in front of an audience. Commercial dance represents a wide variety of dance styles, including modern, jazz, hip-hop, breakdancing, ballet and more. The choreography for commercial dance is typically used for concerts, music videos, television shows, movies, and others. Commercial dancers must be able to perform with energy and precision while still making the routine look effortless.
Breakdancing/B-boying/Breaking
A style of street dance that originated among Black youths in New York City during the early 1970s. The dance spread worldwide due to its popularity in the media, especially in regions such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan. While diverse in the amount of variation available in the dance, b-boying consists of four kinds of movement: top rock, down rock, power moves, and freezes. B-boying is typically danced to hip-hop, funk music, and especially breakbeats, although modern trends allow for much wider varieties of music along certain ranges of tempo and beat patterns.
A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker. Although the term “breakdance” is frequently used to refer to the dance, “b-boying” and “breaking” are the original terms. The majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners prefer these original terms.
Ages 12 - 17
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Ballet Grades
Ballet RAD, BDTA & NATD Grade 1-2
This Ballet class is suitable for students age 8-9. By this stage, students are expected to have completed a year of Ballet transition from Primary to Grade 1 and will be approaching the stage where they can take their Grade 1 ballet exam should they so wish.
Exams are not compulsory and many children decide to just move up, however, Dance Associate likes to offer the option of ballet exams to those pupils who are keen to focus on perfecting the syllabus. We believe it’s good for youngsters to study towards exams as it encourages them to practise and perfect the steps and work towards achieving a goal. RAD Grades 1-3 constitute Level 1 of the RAD’s Graded syllabus and are equivalent to GCSE Grades D-G NVQ level 1.RAD Grades 1-3 promote “feeling before form” where the children are unafraid to try out new sensations of spinning, leaping and balancing. Musically inspired exercises motivate students to acquire a well rounded understanding of ballet and character and promote joy in movement, sense of dance and performance quality. The music for Grades 1-3 is a glorious collection of three centuries of dance music. Ballet encourages self-discipline and self-expression, developing listening skills, encouraging children to follow instruction, learning to work as an individual and in groups, developing co-ordination, good posture, strength and suppleness. Ballet also provides a nurturing environment for the development of artistry and musical appreciation.
Ages 7 - 17
Ballet RAD, BDTA & NATD Grade 1-2
This Ballet class is suitable for students age 8-9. By this stage, students are expected to have completed a year of Ballet transition from Primary to Grade 1 and will be approaching the stage where they can take their Grade 1 ballet exam should they so wish.
Exams are not compulsory and many children decide to just move up, however, Dance Associate likes to offer the option of ballet exams to those pupils who are keen to focus on perfecting the syllabus. We believe it’s good for youngsters to study towards exams as it encourages them to practise and perfect the steps and work towards achieving a goal. RAD Grades 1-3 constitute Level 1 of the RAD’s Graded syllabus and are equivalent to GCSE Grades D-G NVQ level 1.RAD Grades 1-3 promote “feeling before form” where the children are unafraid to try out new sensations of spinning, leaping and balancing. Musically inspired exercises motivate students to acquire a well rounded understanding of ballet and character and promote joy in movement, sense of dance and performance quality. The music for Grades 1-3 is a glorious collection of three centuries of dance music. Ballet encourages self-discipline and self-expression, developing listening skills, encouraging children to follow instruction, learning to work as an individual and in groups, developing co-ordination, good posture, strength and suppleness. Ballet also provides a nurturing environment for the development of artistry and musical appreciation.
Ages 7 - 17
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Primary Ballet
Our ballet classes form the heart of our dance school and teaching the Royal Academy Ballet has been Victoria’s passion for many years. We teach ballet from 4 years all the way up to professional standards using the RAD syllabus. Ballet helps develop stamina, posture, fluidity and grace and can be started with no prior experience.
Royal Academy of Dance
RAD Ballet is on the National Framework and qualifications are the equivalent to GCSE, A-Level, and so UCAS points.
We are passionate about teaching the Royal Academy of Dance Ballet syllabus
Beginning with Pre School ballet which is taught in a fun way to promote a love and interest in ballet, whilst incorporating all of the basic movement skills, progressing to graded work where all instructions are given in French as in every RAD class in the world allowing students to drop in to a class wherever their travels take them.
Our students love our ballet lessons and many stays with us for years. We offer supportive, inclusive ballet classes with lots of opportunities for growth and development. Whether you have a child who is dreaming of being a ballerina or you just want your child to learn and develop a new skill, an appreciation for music and a chance to express themselves through ballet, they will thoroughly enjoy our ballet lessons.
Ballet is the base for so many other forms of dance which is why it is so popular as an art form on its own and as a starting point for so many other disciplines. Ballet also has so many other benefits, it teaches grace, poise and posture along with helping students develop interpersonal skills with their peers in class. By learning new steps and routines along with working towards exams and performances gives students not only a sense of satisfaction but also self-belief and the self-confidence that comes along with that.
Ages 4 - 6
Our ballet classes form the heart of our dance school and teaching the Royal Academy Ballet has been Victoria’s passion for many years. We teach ballet from 4 years all the way up to professional standards using the RAD syllabus. Ballet helps develop stamina, posture, fluidity and grace and can be started with no prior experience.
Royal Academy of Dance
RAD Ballet is on the National Framework and qualifications are the equivalent to GCSE, A-Level, and so UCAS points.
We are passionate about teaching the Royal Academy of Dance Ballet syllabus
Beginning with Pre School ballet which is taught in a fun way to promote a love and interest in ballet, whilst incorporating all of the basic movement skills, progressing to graded work where all instructions are given in French as in every RAD class in the world allowing students to drop in to a class wherever their travels take them.
Our students love our ballet lessons and many stays with us for years. We offer supportive, inclusive ballet classes with lots of opportunities for growth and development. Whether you have a child who is dreaming of being a ballerina or you just want your child to learn and develop a new skill, an appreciation for music and a chance to express themselves through ballet, they will thoroughly enjoy our ballet lessons.
Ballet is the base for so many other forms of dance which is why it is so popular as an art form on its own and as a starting point for so many other disciplines. Ballet also has so many other benefits, it teaches grace, poise and posture along with helping students develop interpersonal skills with their peers in class. By learning new steps and routines along with working towards exams and performances gives students not only a sense of satisfaction but also self-belief and the self-confidence that comes along with that.
Ages 4 - 6
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Acrobatic Arts/Acro Mini
Acrobatic Arts / Acro Dance
What is the difference between AcroDance and gymnastics?
While the similarities are obvious there are several key variances between them.
AcroDance is designed with the dancer/performer in mind, by blending classical dance with acrobatic elements while preparing them to execute skills safely on a hard stage floor. Some of the skills look similar to gymnastic elements but are they trained differently to accommodate for the difference in flooring. The top concern of every Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher is to train dancers safely with strong technique. A safe dancer is a healthy dancer.
Regulatory Committees:
Gymnastics is highly regulated by governing bodies with specific licenses and requirements. Dance is ungoverned. There are several organizational bodies in dance but none of them is mandatory to operate in the competitive community.
Sport vs. Art:
Gymnastics is considered a sport while dance is considered a performing art. Understanding this key difference shapes the technical foundations for how skills are executed. In gymnastics, there are set point deductions for specific errors and difficulty incentives that create higher start values when executed well. Competitive dance does not have higher start values for difficulty or specific requirements and the scoring systems are highly unregulated compared to the universal judging deductions mandated in gymnastics.
Technical Variances:
It is the nature of the sport to perform skills with the optimal value in mind; it is the nature of art to allow for expressive preferences. As dancers, we make choices in the execution of our form that enhance the aesthetic – as seen in the acrobatic arts selection of arms in the side aerial. Dancers are concerned with transitional steps and the ability to engage the audience at all times while gymnastics is viewed from stadium seating which encourages projection to all four sides.
Equipment vs Dance Floor:
The Vault, Bars and Beam exercises found in gymnastics aren’t commonly found in dance performance; they do however show up in various ways in the circus community. The music and choreography in the gymnastics floor routine showcase similarities with acrobatic dance but gymnasts are aided by a sprung floor, which allows for the execution of skills you don’t typically see on the hard floor. The way that a dancer tumbles on a hard floor also must adapt slightly to absorb impact and protect our joints. In order to aid the aesthetic priority, we see more splitting and step-outs from tumblers in acrodance as two-footed skills are typically more hard-hitting and louder. In gymnastics, it is common to see more two-footed tumbling skills on floor exercise as gymnasts utilize the sprung floor. In contrast, splitting steps outs (back aerial) is most common on beam; this is simply because the small width of the beam is suited to land with one foot at a time.
In conclusion, the most important thing for acrodance choreographers to remember when comparing dance to gymnastics is the artistic process. In gymnasts there is a general outline pre-established by the required skills on that apparatus, tumbling passes and core content is then strung together by connecting steps. In a way this piecework of choreographic blocking limits artistic freedom. In dance the canvas is blank and there are no rules (or limited rules) about where you can go with it. Ultimately this freedom of artistic development is the cornerstone to what makes dance a performing art and the technical choices we make at acrobatic arts are built on this foundation.
Acrobatic Arts
https://acrobaticarts.com/#/page/blogentry/15
Ages 4 - 6
Acrobatic Arts / Acro Dance
What is the difference between AcroDance and gymnastics?
While the similarities are obvious there are several key variances between them.
AcroDance is designed with the dancer/performer in mind, by blending classical dance with acrobatic elements while preparing them to execute skills safely on a hard stage floor. Some of the skills look similar to gymnastic elements but are they trained differently to accommodate for the difference in flooring. The top concern of every Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher is to train dancers safely with strong technique. A safe dancer is a healthy dancer.
Regulatory Committees:
Gymnastics is highly regulated by governing bodies with specific licenses and requirements. Dance is ungoverned. There are several organizational bodies in dance but none of them is mandatory to operate in the competitive community.
Sport vs. Art:
Gymnastics is considered a sport while dance is considered a performing art. Understanding this key difference shapes the technical foundations for how skills are executed. In gymnastics, there are set point deductions for specific errors and difficulty incentives that create higher start values when executed well. Competitive dance does not have higher start values for difficulty or specific requirements and the scoring systems are highly unregulated compared to the universal judging deductions mandated in gymnastics.
Technical Variances:
It is the nature of the sport to perform skills with the optimal value in mind; it is the nature of art to allow for expressive preferences. As dancers, we make choices in the execution of our form that enhance the aesthetic – as seen in the acrobatic arts selection of arms in the side aerial. Dancers are concerned with transitional steps and the ability to engage the audience at all times while gymnastics is viewed from stadium seating which encourages projection to all four sides.
Equipment vs Dance Floor:
The Vault, Bars and Beam exercises found in gymnastics aren’t commonly found in dance performance; they do however show up in various ways in the circus community. The music and choreography in the gymnastics floor routine showcase similarities with acrobatic dance but gymnasts are aided by a sprung floor, which allows for the execution of skills you don’t typically see on the hard floor. The way that a dancer tumbles on a hard floor also must adapt slightly to absorb impact and protect our joints. In order to aid the aesthetic priority, we see more splitting and step-outs from tumblers in acrodance as two-footed skills are typically more hard-hitting and louder. In gymnastics, it is common to see more two-footed tumbling skills on floor exercise as gymnasts utilize the sprung floor. In contrast, splitting steps outs (back aerial) is most common on beam; this is simply because the small width of the beam is suited to land with one foot at a time.
In conclusion, the most important thing for acrodance choreographers to remember when comparing dance to gymnastics is the artistic process. In gymnasts there is a general outline pre-established by the required skills on that apparatus, tumbling passes and core content is then strung together by connecting steps. In a way this piecework of choreographic blocking limits artistic freedom. In dance the canvas is blank and there are no rules (or limited rules) about where you can go with it. Ultimately this freedom of artistic development is the cornerstone to what makes dance a performing art and the technical choices we make at acrobatic arts are built on this foundation.
Acrobatic Arts
https://acrobaticarts.com/#/page/blogentry/15
Ages 4 - 6
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Contemporary/Lyrical
What is Lyrical Dance?
An expressive form of dance that incorporates a fusion of ballet and jazz dance styles.
Many times, this style tells a story through choreography and dance phrases inspired by the lyrics of the song.
Dancers are encouraged to explore their emotions and movement through improvisation. A strong ballet and jazz foundation enhances the quality of movement.
Benefits of Lyrical Dance
- Expressive and emotional outlet
- Self-confidence
- Body and spacial awareness
- Strength
- Endurance
What to wear?
Lycra fitted jazz shorts
Leggings
Leotards
Fitted top, tank, or half top
Ballet slippers (ages 8-10) and Twyla’s (1/2 ballet slippers – ages 10 and up)
Hair pulled back from face and neck
Ages 7 - 17
What is Lyrical Dance?
An expressive form of dance that incorporates a fusion of ballet and jazz dance styles.
Many times, this style tells a story through choreography and dance phrases inspired by the lyrics of the song.
Dancers are encouraged to explore their emotions and movement through improvisation. A strong ballet and jazz foundation enhances the quality of movement.
Benefits of Lyrical Dance
- Expressive and emotional outlet
- Self-confidence
- Body and spacial awareness
- Strength
- Endurance
What to wear?
Lycra fitted jazz shorts
Leggings
Leotards
Fitted top, tank, or half top
Ballet slippers (ages 8-10) and Twyla’s (1/2 ballet slippers – ages 10 and up)
Hair pulled back from face and neck
Ages 7 - 17
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio B
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Commercial Junior Team
Team - Competitions Class
Incorporating a mixture of styles from Street and Urban Dance foundations to fierce Commercial heels work, the Commercial Dance company is a crew you want to be a part of. With weekly rehearsals and regular in-studio showcases throughout the year, The Commercial Dance Company is a versatile group of like-minded individuals that come together to form one of the most exciting and constantly evolving companies in London. The group are continually challenging their creativity with exciting choreography and slick moves.
Ages 8 - 11
Team - Competitions Class
Incorporating a mixture of styles from Street and Urban Dance foundations to fierce Commercial heels work, the Commercial Dance company is a crew you want to be a part of. With weekly rehearsals and regular in-studio showcases throughout the year, The Commercial Dance Company is a versatile group of like-minded individuals that come together to form one of the most exciting and constantly evolving companies in London. The group are continually challenging their creativity with exciting choreography and slick moves.
Ages 8 - 11
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Jazz/Modern
Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. In Dance Associate, we mostly concentrate on dance to the musicals.
Ages 7 - 17
Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. In Dance Associate, we mostly concentrate on dance to the musicals.
Ages 7 - 17
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Commercial Team/Solo/Duets Junior & Senior
Team - Competitions Class
Incorporating a mixture of styles from Street and Urban Dance foundations to fierce Commercial heels work, the Commercial Dance company is a crew you want to be a part of. With weekly rehearsals and regular in-studio showcases throughout the year, The Commercial Dance Company is a versatile group of like-minded individuals that come together to form one of the most exciting and constantly evolving companies in London. The group are continually challenging their creativity with exciting choreography and slick moves.
Ages 8 - 17
Team - Competitions Class
Incorporating a mixture of styles from Street and Urban Dance foundations to fierce Commercial heels work, the Commercial Dance company is a crew you want to be a part of. With weekly rehearsals and regular in-studio showcases throughout the year, The Commercial Dance Company is a versatile group of like-minded individuals that come together to form one of the most exciting and constantly evolving companies in London. The group are continually challenging their creativity with exciting choreography and slick moves.
Ages 8 - 17
Saturday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00
Commercial Senior Team
Team - Competitions Class
Incorporating a mixture of styles from Street and Urban Dance foundations to fierce Commercial heels work, the Commercial Dance company is a crew you want to be a part of. With weekly rehearsals and regular in-studio showcases throughout the year, The Commercial Dance Company is a versatile group of like-minded individuals that come together to form one of the most exciting and constantly evolving companies in London. The group are continually challenging their creativity with exciting choreography and slick moves.
Ages 12 - 17
Team - Competitions Class
Incorporating a mixture of styles from Street and Urban Dance foundations to fierce Commercial heels work, the Commercial Dance company is a crew you want to be a part of. With weekly rehearsals and regular in-studio showcases throughout the year, The Commercial Dance Company is a versatile group of like-minded individuals that come together to form one of the most exciting and constantly evolving companies in London. The group are continually challenging their creativity with exciting choreography and slick moves.
Ages 12 - 17
Saturday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio A
DA Studios
DA Studios
£6.00