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We offer classes in Ballet Modern Tap and Jazz. Examinations can be taken in all genres of dance at various levels awarded by the ISTD Dance Examinations Board.

Each year during the summer holidays we hold a Summer School open to those in and outside the school. Our summer school combines Dancing, Acting and Singing ending in a short performance. This year we performed our version of Grease. More info can be found on our summer school page Here.

We also produce a school show at the Point theatre in Eastleigh every 2 years, inbetween the examinations and other activities happening in the school. To see photos and find out more about our school shows please visit the Shows page.

Under 5 Tap and Ballet Ages 3-5

Here we introduce children to the joy of Tap and Ballet dance.    The class commences with some fun creating different sounds by dancing  in our tap shoes followed by a change to ballet pumps  when we skip and dance to classical music learning about the joy of movement inspired by music.

 

Primary Ballet 5 - Under 10

More structured classes now begin, when the children learn a simple but fun classical ballet syllabus devised by the Imperial  Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD).  The children have the option to take the examination when they are ready, or simply continue to develop their co-ordination and joy of dance and move up when they have achieved the required level.

Primary Tap 5 - Under 10

As per the ballet syllabus we now begin a more structured but really enjoyable rhythmic ISTD syllabus.   The children have the option again to take examinations or simply to learn the steps and when they have achieved a good level of competence move up to the next level.

Grade 1 Modern 5 - Under 10

Modern  dance is a fun and energetic style of dance which evolves and adapts to the modern music of the day.  Grade 1 modern is our first taste of modern where the children are introduced to bright and fun moves to popular music.

Junior Jazz 6 - Under 12

Introductory Jazz class which is similar to modern but with greater freedom and is a less technical form of dance.  Jazz is great for boys and girls who wish to have a more recreational only approach to their dance.

Ballet, Tap and Modern Grades 1 - 5

The continuation and development of the ISTD classical ballet,  tap and modern dance syllabi  increasing in content and technique at each level  providing a comprehensive training  and worthwhile sense of achievement for children and young adults who dance  for recreation and those hoping to pursue a career in dance.

Older children wishing to start dancing are always welcome to come in at a level suitable for their ability which we can establish with trial lessons.

Intermediate and Above

The major classes provide a continuation of classes  building up technique and artistic qualities both for the student wishing to dance professionally or simply dancing for pleasure and fitness.

 

Bronze, Silver and Gold Jazz

The ISTD have devised these three levels of examination in the jazz genre for those who would like to develop their jazz  skills to examination standard.

Adult Classes

Jazzercise -    This is an open class which is pay as you go and involves a thorough warm up section, followed by stretching, toning and strengthening exercises on floor mats (bring your own) after which we perform simple dance movements to modern music.  Lots of fun and suitable for all ages and abilities.

Adult Tap
Beginners – Discover this enjoyable and rhythmic form of recreational dance.

Improvers Tap – For those who have already achieved a basic knowledge of tap dancing and wish to develop it further.    
Advanced Tap -  An adult class for experienced tap dancers who wish to keep up their skill and build upon it.

Improvers and Advanced Tappers are offered the opportunity of performing in shows and concerts if they so wish.

Adult Ballet – An open level  ballet class for those who wish to try or recapture the skill they had as a child. 

All adult classes are a great way to get and stay fit in a friendly and sociable environment.

What to Wear, and School merchandise
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Under 5's and Primary Ballet

Plum Leotard, Plum Shirt, Pink Socks Pink Ballet Pumps with elastic (For Exams Hair in a Bun and Ribbon for the Pumps)

Under 5's also require white Tap Shoes

 

 Under 5s and Primary Ballet

 

 

Boys Ballet Primary to Senior

White leotard, black tights, black belt, white socks
black ballet pumps with elastic.

Boys Ballet

Grade 1,2 and Foundation Modern or Junior Jazz

Girls - Red leotard, red ¾ leggings, bare feet.   Hair in 2 French plaits.

Boys – Boys white leotard and black cycle shorts, bare feet.

1 and 2 Modern, unior Jazz

Grade 1 and 2 Tap

Girls – Red leotard, red ¾ length leggings, white socks, white tap shoes with heel taps.
Hair in a bun or French plait.

Boys – JMSD school T-shirt, black cycle shorts, black socks and black tap shoes with heel taps.

Grade 1 and 2 TapGrade 1 and 2 Tap Boys

Grade 5 Ballet

Black ballet leotard, black belt, pink tights,

pink ballet pumps with elastic or ribbons.  Hair in a bun.

Grade 5 Ballet

Grade 3 and 4 Ballet

Purple leotard, purple belt, pink ballet tights,

pink pumps with elastic (ribbons for exams only)
Hair in a bun.

Grade 3 and 4 Ballet

Grade 1 and 2 Ballet

Plum leotard, plum belt, pink ballet tights,

pink pumps with elastic (ribbons for exams only)
Hair in a bun. 

Grade 1 and 2 Ballet

Grade 3 and 4 Modern

Purple leotard, black ¾ leggings, bare feet.  Hair in 2 French plaits.

Boys – Boys white leotard, black jazz trousers, bare feet.

3 and 4 Modern

Grade 5 Modern, Intermediate Foundation and above plus
Bronze, Silver, Gold and Advanced Jazz

Black velour leotard, black ¾ leggings, bare feet. 

Hair in bun or French plait.

Boys – Boys white leotard, Black jazz trousers, bare feet.

Inter G5, Sl Gold Jazz

Pointe Class

Black ballet leotard, black belt, pink tights,

pointe shoes with ribbons.  Hair in a bun.

Pointe Class

Grade 5 Tap and Above

Girls - Black Velour leotard, black 3/4 leggings, black jazz tap shoes, black sports socks.

Hair in a bun or French plait.

Boys – Smart black shirt and trousers with belt, black socks and shoes.

 

Grade 5 Tap and Above

Grade 3 and 4 Tap

Girls -  Purple leotard, black ¾ leggings,

black jazz tap shoes with heel taps, grade 3 should

wear short white socks and grade 4 should wear

black sports socks.  Hair in a bun or French plait.

Boys – Smart purple shirt and trousers with belt,

black socks and shoes.

Grade 3 and 4 tap