At Art of Dance, no matter your experience, we have a dance class for you.
Class availability is subject to factors such as age appropriateness, skill level requirements, and class capacity. We ensure that each dance group receives the most suitable and enjoyable classes tailored to their specific needs and abilities. Our friendly staff will be happy to guide you in selecting the classes that best align with your dance group's requirements.
Acro
Acro class combines acrobatic movements with dance techniques. Dancers will learn a series of tumbling and partnering skills. Acro emphasises strength, flexibility, and balance.
Ballet
Ballet is often used as a foundation for other dance genres and is a style we recommend starting with. In Ballet class, dancers will work both on and off syllabus and focus on technique, musicality, and creativity through a series of exercises at the barre, in the centre and through choreography.
Commercial
Commercial class focuses on the latest trends and styles in street dance. Dancers will learn high-energy routines that incorporate elements of Hip-Hop, House, and Jazz Funk, often to popular music.
N.B. NCDTA examinations are optional.
Competitive Team
Our competition team is an elite group of dancers who have opportunities to perform at competitions, championships, and scholarships in a variety of genres, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Song and Dance, and Troupes.
N.B. To compete is at the discretion of the teachers. Dancers must attend the following to be eligible - 2x Ballet, 1x Jazz, 1x Stretch and 1x Tap.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance class emphasises fluidity, emotional expression, and versatility. Dancers will learn a variety of movements and combinations, often incorporating floor work and improvisation. Contemporary is a modern dance style that combines elements of Ballet and Jazz, with fundamentals and techniques from dance artists such as Martha Graham.
Drama
In drama class, students will learn the fundamentals of acting, including character development, improvisation, and script analysis. Students may also work on scene study, monologues, and audition techniques, as well as exploring a variety of theatre styles and genres.
Jazz
Jazz class focuses on style, rhythm, and performance. Dancers will learn various combinations and routines that incorporate technical work such as isolations, turns, and jumps. Jazz dance often incorporates elements of ballet and other styles and is frequently seen in musical theatre productions.
N.B. NCDTA examinations are optional.
Musical Theatre
In musical theatre class, dancers will learn routines that incorporate Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Singing and Drama. Within this class, each year we will work on a production that will be showcased at the Customs House Theatre in South Shields.
N.B. Requirements to attend this class - 2x Ballet, 1x Stage, 1x Stretch and an optional Tap Class.
Pointe
Within pointe class dancers will perform a series of ballet exercises and combinations that develop strength, control, and technique enabling them to progress onto pointe.
Singing
In singing class/one-to-ones, students will focus on developing their vocal technique, range, and control. Students may work on breathing exercises, scales, and vocal exercises, as well as learning songs from a variety of genres.
Strength & Conditioning
In stretch and conditioning class, dancers will work on improving their flexibility, strength, and stamina through exercises, stretches and combinations. The class is often used as a supplement to other dance styles to help prevent injuries and improve performance.
Tap Class
Tap class emphasises rhythm and timing through percussive footwork. Dancers will learn, both on and off syllabus, a series of steps and combinations, often to music that includes syncopated rhythms.
NCDTA examinations are optional.
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