Est. 2011
Preschool Dance Classes
Dance With Me
Ages 2 and 3 (Caregiver in class with student)
A magical world of Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes awaits! You and your child can start dancing together – twirling, bouncing, clapping, and developing key movement skills. From the first spins and leaps, you’ll be immersed in a magical and stimulating dance environment. Movement, music, and excitement fill the classroom as your child develops physical skills, creativity, expression, and musicality.
A parent or caregiver is included as part of the class helping to develop a bond, while props and musical instruments help create a fun and stimulating environment for everyone.
Caregivers and Children participating in “Dance With Me” classes both benefit from the activities and will learn:
- Basic co-ordination and gross motor skills
- Imagination and creative thinking skills
- Simple counting and rhythm skills
- How to express feelings and emotions through movement
Students studying Dance With Me have the option of participating in a Royal Academy of Dance Demonstration Class each year, in front of an RAD Examiner and invited audience of family and friends as part of the school’s RAD examination sessions as well as in studio family viewing days.
It’s the perfect start to your little one’s dancing journey.
Dance To Your Own Tune
Age 4 (Level 1 and Level 2)
Each week, we pack a bag and head off on an imaginary adventure! Whether it’s to the beach, the Zoo, outer space or under the sea – your child’s imagination and confidence will grow as they explore the world around them.
This fun and engaging class is playful and develops skills which prepare for a transition to ballet and other dance genres at higher levels. Students develop independence as they learn to dance and perform on their own.
Parents and family are invited to watch class on our viewing days each Term.
Children in “Dance to Your Own Tune” classes will learn;
- Move with increased control, co-ordination and confidence
- Sensitivity to music and rhythm
- How to express feelings and emotions through movement
- Basic dance skills that form the foundations for future training
Students may also choose to participate in a Demonstration Class in front of a RAD Examiner and invited audience of family and friends as part of the school’s RAD examination sessions each year. They can also take their first steps into the stage light as part of our annual performance.
Put simply, this preschool dance education starts your child off on the right foot.
Pre-Primary in Dance
Recommended Age 5
From their first ballet walk, Pre-Primary in Dance students learn to put their best foot forward as they earn simple dance skills in a fun settings, making progress enjoyable.
Imagination and expression are key learning areas alongside fundamental skills such as skipping, leaping, and spinning. This engaging and age-appropriate class continues to develop musicality, physical skills and confidence.
Students can undertake their Class Award in front of an RAD Examiner, receiving a Certificate and Medal. The opportunity to perform as part of the end of year performance is also available. Parents and friends are welcome to watch class on our viewing days.
Pre-Primary in Dance is an engaging and exciting way for children to develop skills and friendships
Primary in Dance
Recommended Age 6
For the budding little dancer! Whether it’s chasing butterflies or dress-up dances, learning is a joyful and engaging process. Building on the skills developed in Pre-Primary this level is available twice a week and is designed to engage students’ imagination while establishing basic ballet skills.
Primary students can undertake their first RAD Examination – and exciting and confidence building first step on their training journey. The Class Award option is available for students attending once per week.
On successful completion of a course of study based on Pre-Primary in Dance and Primary in Dance, students will have the skills to:
- Demonstrate control, co-ordination, elevation and dynamics in movement
- Respond to the elements of music
- Perform expressively and confidently
- Perform a sequence of simple steps to depict a story
A secure ballet foundation is the basis for all other dance training and at Simply Ballet it’s and enjoyable and confidence building process.
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