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Ballet – Children aged 3+

Classical Ballet technique underpins the foundations for all other forms of dance. Students learn musicality, expression, poise and artistry alongside the physical disciplines of good posture, strength and flexibility.

Aucott School of Dance offer fun filled and structured pre-school ballet classes for children aged 3-4 years. Our nursery ballet classes teach basic ballet movements through imaginative story telling and develop confidence, co-ordination, expression and musical appreciation.

Our Ballet classes for children from Reception year upwards follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabi and students have the opportunity to take examinations as and when they are considered ready by their teachers.

We are delighted that Miss Gemma is one of just 30 in the world to be accepted by The Royal Ballet School to train in the first cohort as an Affiliate Teacher and has begun introducing the pioneering new RBS Affiliate Training and Assessment Preogramme in the Autumn of 2022.

Modern Theatre Dance – Children in Yr R+

Modern dance is theatrical and energetic and is often seen in musicals.  Students develop musicality, strength and flexibility through the use of travelling steps, kicks, leaps and turns and experience a range of styles from lyrical and contemporary to up-beat and jazzy.

From Year R upwards our Modern classes for children follow the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing syllabi and students have the opportunity to take examinations as and when they are considered ready by their teachers.

Tap – Children in Year R+

Tap dancing is another theatrical form of dance which evolved in America and is full of rhythm, character and energy. Tap dance has been popular in musicals on stage and screen throughout the last century and is thought to have originated from African, Irish and clog dancing.

From Year R upwards our Tap classes for children follow the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing syllabi and students have the opportunity to take examinations as and when they are considered ready by their teachers.

Street Dance – Children from age 6 approx.

A fun, non-syllabus street dance class where children learn all the latest moves to all the latest tunes! Full of energy and attitude!

Musical Theatre – Children aged 4-16 years

An all singing all dancing theatre session for boys and girls aged 4+ who love to act, sing and dance! A perfect introduction to the world of musicals.

Jazz – Children aged 7-16 years

A fantastic non-syllabus Jazz class for students aged 7 – 16 years. Jazz classes work brilliantly to compliment your child’s other technique classes or as a stand alone session. Incorporating progressive theatrical jazz technique the student’s have to opportunity to increase their vocabulary and experience varying and challenging styles.

Contemporary – Children aged 8-17 years

A wonderful non-syllabus Contemporary class for students aged 8 – 17 years. Contemporary classes work brilliantly to compliment your child’s other technique classes or as a stand alone session. The best foundation for younger children before embarking on their Contemporary journey is either Ballet or Modern although no experience is required to join these classes. Incorporating a variety of Contemporary and choreographic techniques the student’s have to opportunity to increase their vocabulary and stretch their creative muscles.

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