Grades 3-8 (Ages 9+)
Our students have lots of exciting opportunities in this age bracket! They have a wide range of dance styles to choose from; ballet, tap, modern, musical theatre, acro, and also jazz and contemporary from age 11+, with many of our students taking multiple classes per week. RAD and ISTD graded exams/class awards are something that many of students enjoy progressing through, but we also have students who just attend non-syllabus classes with us.
Our main school show for students in Grades 2 upwards takes place once every two years at the New Bury Theatre, Hurstpierpoint College, which is a stunning, state-of-the-art theatre. Previous productions include The Jungle Book, Razzmatazz (a musical theatre revue) and Beauty and the Beast.
Students can also audition for one of our Performance Teams who compete at several local dance competitions per year and also perform at local events like Haywards Heath Town Day and Lewes Late Night Shopping.
Our students have lots of exciting opportunities in this age bracket! They have a wide range of dance styles to choose from; ballet, tap, modern, musical theatre, acro, and also jazz and contemporary from age 11+, with many of our students taking multiple classes per week. RAD and ISTD graded exams/class awards are something that many of students enjoy progressing through, but we also have students who just attend non-syllabus classes with us.
Our main school show for students in Grades 2 upwards takes place once every two years at the New Bury Theatre, Hurstpierpoint College, which is a stunning, state-of-the-art theatre. Previous productions include The Jungle Book, Razzmatazz (a musical theatre revue) and Beauty and the Beast.
Students can also audition for one of our Performance Teams who compete at several local dance competitions per year and also perform at local events like Haywards Heath Town Day and Lewes Late Night Shopping.
Dance Styles and Timetable
Ballet
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Grades from 3-8 syllabi develop students' technical and artistic skills in classical ballet and is world-renowned for being one of the best training programmes for ballet dancers. Students have the opportunity to take either RAD exams or class awards, although neither is compulsory.
Students from Grade 4 upwards may also be invited to join a vocational ballet class to push their ballet training to the next level.
Grade 3 Ballet- Thursdays, 5-6pm, The Dance Studio at Oathall Community College
Grade 3 Ballet- Wednesdays, 5.30-6.30pm, Plumpton Village Hall
Grade 3 Ballet- Thursdays, 6.00-7.00pm, Christ Church, Lewes
Grade 4 Ballet- Mondays, 6.30-7.30pm, Beechwood Hall, Cooksbridge
Grade 4 Ballet- Fridays, 4.00-5.00pm, Plumpton Village Hall
Grade 5 Ballet- Mondays, 4.00-5.00pm, Beechwood Hall, Cooksbridge
Grade 6 Ballet- Tuesdays, 4.45-5.45pm, Plumpton Village Hall
Grade 7 Ballet- Fridays, 6.00-7.00pm, Plumpton Village Hall
Modern and Tap
Modern is a high-energy dance style that is often seen in Musicals and other theatrical productions. Students learn travelling steps, including kicks, leaps and turns and develop skills such as flexibility, strength, quality of movement and musicality. Students will enjoy experimenting with rhythm and improvisation, encouraging creativity and self-expression.
Tap dancing is not only heaps of fun, it is fantastic for developing co-ordination, a good sense of rhythm and musicality, as well as strong ankles, legs, and core muscles.
Grade 3 Modern- Tuesdays, 4.45-5.30pm, Christ Church, Lewes
Grade 3 Modern- Thursdays, 4.15-5.00pm, Plumpton Village Hall
Grade 3 Modern- Saturdays, 9.15-10.00am, The Dance Studio at Oathall Community College
Grade 3 Tap- Wednesdays, 4.30-5.15pm, All Saints Centre, Lewes
Grade 3 Tap- Saturdays, 10.00-10.45am, The Dance Studio at Oathall Community College
Grade 4 Modern, 5.30-6.15pm, Christ Church, Lewes
Grade 4 Modern- Saturdays, 10.45am-11.30, The Dance Studio at Oathall Community College
Grade 4 Tap- Wednesdays, 5.15-6.00pm, All Saints Centre, Lewes
Grade 5 Modern- Saturdays, 12.15-1.00pm, The Dance Studio at Oathall Community College
Grade 5 Tap - Saturdays, 11.30-12.15pm, The Dance Studio at Oathall Community College
Grade 6 Modern- Fridays, 5.00-6.00pm, Plumpton Village Hall
Grade 6 Tap- Wednesdays, 6.00-6.45pm, All Saints Centre, Lewes
Acro
Our acro classes are taught by an Acrobatic Arts certified teacher which means it is taught safely to students with plenty of mats for students to use. In lessons, students work on their individual progress, always being pushed to achieve the next step, and they also incorporate acro moves into dance routines. Students have the opportunity to take Acrobatic Arts exams once ready.
Acro 1- Thursdays, 5-6pm, Plumpton Village Hall
Acro 2 (for ages 11+ or those with a good level of gymnastics experience) Mondays, 5-6pm, Plumpton Village Hall
Musical Theatre
In our Musical Theatre classes, the students focus on a different musical each term, learning songs, acting scenes and dances to perform to parents at the end of term.
Musical Theatre classes help improve children's confidence, social skills, public speaking skills, as well as their singing, acting and dancing skills.
Junior Musical Theatre- for ages 6-10
Fridays 4-5pm, Plumpton Village Hall
Senior Musical Theatre- for ages 11+
Thursdays, 6-7pm, Plumpton Village Hall
Get In Touch
Please complete the enquiry form below if you’re interested in booking a class and we will get back to you as soon as possible! If you would prefer to chat to someone over the phone, you can call us on 07947 803105 or email [email protected] and arrange for someone to call you back.
Please complete the enquiry form below if you’re interested in booking a class and we will get back to you as soon as possible! If you would prefer to chat to someone over the phone, you can call us on 07947 803105 or email [email protected] and arrange for someone to call you back.
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