Singing Over a period of years Adrian studied the voice and became a vocal coach in order that he can pass on his knowledge to up and coming performers. The learning does not stop. Adrian continues to study and attends seminars not only to stay on top of his own skills but to learn new techniques in order to make his lessons an enjoyment and not boring.
Drama Improvisation, characterisation, working on scripted, monologue, duologue and group pieces are just some of the skills addressed in the drama work shops. Our teachers aim to bring the best out of everyone working on confidence building skills, stage presentation, speech etc. You can take LAMDA Examinations, perform in shows and productions or audition for professional parts.
Comedy The comedy classes teach up and coming comedians the art of performance and timing as well as stage presence. The classes are taken by professional comedy teachers and at certain times Bobby will give a special master class in the art of comedy.
Gym/Acrobatics In our Gym/Acrobatics classes we will give you the best stretches to improve you flexibility and agility. Our specialist Acrobatics teachers will concentrate on cartwheels, tumblers and flips. This class is excellent the compliment your dance classes.
Ballet Ballet for pleasure, Ballet for the more serious-minded. This classical style of expressive movement has something to offer for everyone. Ballet dates back to the 17th century. The conventional steps, grace and fluidity of movement are still found in Ballet today. Choreographers have been influenced by composers through the ages. Ballet has a technique which is the foundation of all dances.
Tap Tap is rhythm - rhythm is tap. Its origins are many and varied. Americans claim its origin dates from the African Jazz age. The Irish stake their claim to the Jigs and Step Dancing. The English relate back to northern Clog Dancers but whichever one chooses to believe, Tap is as popular today as it was in the heyday of the great Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly musicals. Evergreen shows, 42nd Street and Crazy for You, and the more recent Stomp and Tap Dogs highlight the great diversities of style and music in tapping. The IDTA has recently launched its new Tap Grade Examinations. Thousands of examinations and medal tests are held each year for children, students and professionals and a wide range of tests are available for adults of all ages. A gentle, rhythmical and enjoyable way to keep fit!
Modern Jazz Modern Jazz is fun. You will learn to develop many different movements reaching to a broad choice of varying rhythms and musical styles. Classes are structured to begin to prepare the physical strength and flexibility required to demonstrate emotion through interpretation of any musical genre, one minute you may be dancing to the rhythm of a drum, the next to a funky jazz style. You may explore contrast between expansion and relaxation or learn to isolate in a slick stylish mood, whatever the atmosphere of the class; it will be a wonderful opportunity to react and interact with other members of the class and really dance to express your feelings.
Freestyle/Disco Freestyle/disco is the trendiest and most popular form of dance in the UK today. In involves runs, spins, kicks and leaps as well as many other diverse steps and movements with lots of different arm and hand actions. The music can be fast and 'beauty' or slow and sensuous, allowing dancers of all ages to use freedom of expression to enhance their style.
Street Dance Have you ever seen the hottest pop band's music video or performance on Top of the Pops? Then you will already know what Street dance looks like. Street dance takes any form of popular music - from pop to hip hop - and choreographs routines to the beats. We have seen that, only too often, the most successful pop acts have made it big by combining Street dance routines with their tunes and lyrics.
Break-dance A perfect compliment to our street classes as you will learn all the tricks and floor work regardless of your level.
Salsa Salsa is a fun and flirtatious Latin American dance, fuelled by Afro-Caribbean rhythms and all-night partying. The dance fuses Cuban, Puerto Rican and Columbian styles into simple and lively movements. Salsa dancers fill venues all over the UK, reveling in this hot Latin dance.
Showdance Learn routines from your favourite musicals, latest chart toppers and all time classics. The routines are set to a stage to teach children how to dance within a set area and get used to the wings, backstage etc. All students who take part in the show dance classes will be invited to perform in some of Englands most prestigious stages.
Latin
The latin classes are made up of many individual dances including
Ballroom
Ballroom is a term used for a variety of formal dances including