What We’re Learning This Term!

In News by Niki Flowers

January – March 2018

Children’s Classes

20:20:20

Singing, dancing and acting to music from The Lion King, Cinderella, The Princess & the Frog, Moana, Aladdin, Pooh Bear, Mary Poppins, High School Musical, Annie & a few contemporary pop hits.

BALLET
Class 1
(Suitable for beginner student’s aged 4 – 5)

ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Syllabus Grade 1 and 2
CHOREOGRPHY TO ‘PART OF YOUR WORLD.’ THE BALLET KIDS

Class 2
(Suitable for beginner student’s aged 6 – 8)

ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Syllabus Grade 1 and 2
CHOREOGRAPHY TO ‘THE CELLO SONG.’ THE PIANO GUYS 

Class 3
(Suitable for beginner – mid level students aged 9++)

ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Syllabus Grade 3 and 4
CHOREOGRAPHY TO ‘THE CELLO SONG.’ THE PIANO GUYS 

Class 4
(Suitable for intermediate level students)

ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Syllabus Grade 5 & 6
CHOREOGRPHY TO ‘THE HEART ASKS FOR PLEASURE FIRST.’ MYLEENE KLASS

Pointe
(Attendance by invitation only)

ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Syllabus Intermediate
CHOREOGRPHY TO ‘TOCCATA & FUGUE IN D MAJOR.’ MYLEENE KLASS

JAZZ DANCE

All of our jazz classes start with a strength & stretch warm up and technical corner work, followed by choreography to a chosen piece of music. This terms planned choreography is:

Class 1
(A mixed level class for students aged 5-7)

FEEL IT STILL. (PORTUGAL. THE MAN.) 

Class 2
(A mixed level class for students aged 8-9)

ONE FOOT. (WALK THE MOON.) 

Class 3
(A mixed level class for students aged 10-12)

ATTENTION – BINGO PLAYERS REMIX. (CHARLIE PUTH. BINGO PLAYERS.) 

Class 4
(A mixed level class for students aged 13+)

HOW LONG – ROSITTO REMIX. (CHARLIE PUTH. ROSITTO.) 

Class 5
(A mixed level class for students aged 14+)

BARCELONA. (ED SHEERAN.)

TAP DANCE

All of our tap classes start with a warm up which introduces and practices steps and phrases, followed by choreography. This terms planned choreography is:

Class 1
(Suitable for beginner students aged 5 ++)

ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Syllabus Grade Pre Primary & 1.
HERE COME THE GIRLS. TROMBONE SHORTY

Class 2
(Suitable for mid level students aged 7 ++ with prior tap experience)

ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Syllabus Grade 1 and 2.
THEMES FROM PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN. THE PIANO GUYS

Class 3
(Suitable for mid level students aged 9 ++ with prior tap experience)

ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Syllabus Grade 3 and 4
TRIPPED OUT SLIM. TROMBONE SHORTY

Class 4
(Suitable for intermediate level students)

ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Syllabus Grade 5 & 6
STACYS MUM. SCOTT BRADLEES POST MODERN JUKEBOX

MUSICAL THEATRE

All of our classes start with a vocal and dance warm up, followed by choreography to a song and dance number. This terms planned choreography is:

Class 1
(A mixed level class for students aged 5-7)

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD! (FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ) 

Class 2
(A mixed level class for students aged 8-10)

THE MUNCHKIN MUSICAL SEQUENCE (FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ) 

Class 3
(A mixed level class for students aged 11++)

POPPIES/ ACT 1 FINALE (FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ) 

THERE WILL BE AN INFORMAL SHOWING OF THE MUSICAL THEATRE CHOREOGRAPHY AT THE END OF TERM. THE CHOREOGRAPHY WILL BE WORKED INTO DRAMA CLASS 1’S PERFORMANCE. 

DRAMA

All of our classes start with Icebreakers and improv warm up exercises and games, followed by script work. This terms planned script is:

Class 1
(A mixed level class for students aged 7-10)

THE WIZARD OF OZ

THERE WILL BE AN INFORMAL SHOWING OF THE SCRIPT AT THE END OF TERM.

Class 2
(A mixed level class for students aged 11++)

PRINCESS ALEXANDRA ISN’T VERY HAPPY
A spoof on traditional fairy tales written for performers aged 11 to 16. Thematically it addresses traditional gender roles, loyalty, status/class, as well as exploiting and exploding fairy tale archetypes.

THERE WILL BE AN INFORMAL SHOWING OF THE SCRIPT AT THE END OF TERM.

HIP HOP

All of our classes start with a warm up stretch, followed by choreography. This terms planned choreography is:

Class 1
(A mixed level class for students aged 5-10)

“Knock the Dominoes.” Scott & Brendo

Boys Only Hip Hop
(A mixed level class just for boys)

UNDERGROUND Hip Hop/Break Dance Play List.

BOLLYWOOD

All of our classes start and finish with a yoga inspired warm up / cool down and stretch followed by choreography. This terms planned choreography is:

Class 1
(A mixed level class for students aged 8++)

“Deewani Mastani / Nachne de saare”

VOICE

All of our classes start with a breathing and vocal warm up, followed up with the study of choir and or classical musical pieces. This terms chosen music will be decided based on students individual abilities.

Class 1
(A mixed level class for students aged 10++)

THIS TERMS CHOSEN MUSIC WILL BE CHOSEN AFTER EACH STUDENT’S CAPABILITIES HAVE BEEN ASSESSED.

Adult’s Classes

LINDY HOP

All of our classes start with a warm up which introduces and practices steps and phrases, followed by choreography. The Lindy hop is an American dance which was born in Harlem, New York City in 1928 and has evolved since then with the jazz music of that time. It was very popular during the Swing era of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Lindy was a fusion of many dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazztapbreakaway, and Charleston. It performed in couples, but don’t worry if you don’t have a partner – we’ll pair you up with someone from the class!

This terms planned choreography is:

Adult Class
(A mixed level class for students of all ages)
Hay Burner. Count Basie orchestra 
Walk Em. Buddy Jonson and his orchestra.
STRETCH DANCE & MOVE!

The class will encompass Yoga, Pilates, Ballet, Release Dance Technique & Horton Dance Technique to get you feeling an inch taller, get you moving and get you dancing in a fun, non-competitive environment. This is a gentle class aimed at those wanting a class with no impact.

Adult Class
(A mixed level class for students over the age of 60)

CHOREOGRAPHY TO ‘THE FOUR SEASONS – SPRING.’ VIVALDI 

BALLET
Adult Class
(A mixed level class for students of all ages)

CHOREOGRAPHY TO ‘DANCE OF THE LITTLE SWANS,’ SWAN LAKE. TCHAIKOVSKY

TAP
Adult Beginners
(A basic class for students of all ages wishing to learn the fundaments of tap dancing from the very beginning.)

CHOREOGRAPHY TO ‘SEVEN NATION ARMY.’ SCOT BRADLEES POST MODERN JUKEBOX

Adult Intermediates
(An intermediate level class for students of all ages that have experience in tap dancing.)

CHOREOGRAPHY TO ‘WEAPON OF CHOICE.’ FATBOY SLIM 

JAZZ
Adult Class
(A mixed level class for students of all ages)

CHOREOGRAPHY TO ‘ISSUES.’ JULIA MICHAELS