KIDS' CLASSES
There are some places left in some of the kids' classes. Please call to book. You don't need to wait for the start of the next block. £5.50 for a trial class. Schedules and descriptions below.
TEENS
Please note that the Teens can attend adult classes on a pay as you go basis at the student price of £6 or £22 for 4 classes or £40 for 8
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NEW BLOCK OF CLASSES FOR KIDS
Payment is due for the next block of classes for kids by Wednesday 3rd November 2011
Price £50 (A 10% discount applies for a second child)
The new 10 week block runs as follows:
Monday Classes
7th November up to and incl. 30th January 2012
(No classes on 19/12, 26/12 or 02/01 - classes start back
after Christmas break on 09/01/12))
Tuesday Classes:
8th November up to and incl. 31st January 2012
(No Classes on 20/12, 27/12 or 03/01 - classes start back
after Christmas break on 10/01/12))
Wednesday Classes:
9th November up to and incl. 1st February 2012
(No Classes on 21/12, 28/12 or 04/01- classes start back
after Christmas break on 11/01/12)
Thursday Teen Class
This doesn't run in blocks, teens pay the student price
and can payg but there will be NO classes for teens
on 22/12/11, 29/12/11 or 5/01/12 - classes start back
after Christmas break on 12/01/12)
Saturday Classes:
12th November up to and incl 4th February 2012
(No classes on 17/12, 24/12, or 31/12 - classes start back
after Christmas break on 07/01/12)
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CLASS SCHEDULES
MONDAYS: Streetdance 4.30-5.30pm - 3-5yrs Inc Primary 1s - Teacher: Val Wilson
MONDAYS: Streetdance 5.45-6.45pm P2-P4 - Teacher: Val Wilson
TUESDAY: Breakdance 5.30-6.30pm P4+ Teachers: Chris Maule / David Wark
WEDNESDAYS: MTV Style Hip Hop 5.45-6.45pm P5+ - Teacher: Sophie Charlwood Green
SATURDAYS: Streetdance 10.30-11.30am P2-P4 - Teacher: Brogan Reilly
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BREAKDANCE
This is a hi-energy spectacular free-style dance which ranges from basic top rock steps to power moves .... back spins, head spins etc.
This has become an extremely popular class, particularly with boys.(Although we do have quite a few girls in the class) It's billed for Primary 4 & upwards (although we occasionally take kids younger than the P4 age group if they are really keen) so there's quite a range of ages in the class. However it is a style which requires self-discipline because it is a freestyle dance and the teacher will advise you if he thinks your child is not quite ready.
The kids are all given a good warm up and then divided into groups or worked with individually. They are given various sequences to work on and the teachers work round each group giving them guidance as required. This is where the self-discipline comes in - while the teachers are working with other class members the kids are expected to carry on practicing. They will be given basic steps to start with and when they're ready they are shown more complex power moves. It helps if they like gymnastics!
Everyone in the class is at different levels - some doing basic steps, some doing back spins etc - which means our teachers have to be strict with the kids - safety is tantamount. How fast the pupil progresses depends on how much practice and energy they put into it.
It's a tough style which looks easier than it really is. The classes are taught by Chris Maule of The Flying Jalapenos.
WHAT TO WEAR
Trackies, baggy jeans or combats; T-shirts, trainers etc. (please bring a clean pair of trainers which you don't use for outdoors - to keep the floor clean for the next class)
We recommend that you get some knee & elbow pads - go for the volley ball variety which are soft & flexible - available from good sports shops.
Kids can join the classes at any time through out the year subject to availability of places
TUESDAYS 5.30-6.30pm P4+ Teacher: Chris Maule & David Wark
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FUNKSTYLES (Lockin 'n Poppin / Bodypopping)
Sorry this class is off at the moment.
Both of these dances are Funkstyles, styles of dance that came from the funk era of the 1970’s West coast America & what most people thing of as "Bodypopping" , but are also considered to be part of Hip-Hop dancing as well as B-boying, the original Hip-Hop dance.
These dances are more upright than B-boying but will include some floorwork
although we will concentrate mainly on the basics up top before we get down
for the get down…..Feel the funk y’all!
WHAT TO WEAR
Trackies, joggers, vests, t-shirts etc. CLEAN trainers or jazz sneakers.
TUESDAYS 4.30- 5.30pm P4+ Teacher: Chris Maule & David Wark
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STREETDANCE
This is a funky urban style with lots of attitude, which is popular with both boys and girls. We like to give the kids a range of styles within these classes. So they will learn sequences for hip hop, jazz, etc and also be given a good base in dance technique.
This is different from Breakin in that they work on choreographed pieces with their teachers and are not expected to practice on their own during the class. The music ranges from Chart to R&B to Hip Hop.
Kids can join the classes at any time through out the year subject to availability of places & at present we do have some places left in the current classes
WHAT TO WEAR
Trackies, joggers, vests, t-shirts etc. CLEAN trainers or jazz sneakers. Go for comfort - there's lots of stretching in these classes.
MONDAYS 4.30 - 5.30pm 3-5yrs (inc Primary 1s) & 5.45-6.45pm P2-P4 - Teacher: Val Wilson
SATURDAYS 10.30-11.30am P2-P4 - Teacher: Brogan Reilly
MTV STYLE HIP HOP
Similar to the Streetdance but draws on moves you see on MTV, with a strong hip hop base. Again they work on choreographed pieces and the Music is mainly chart. There's a big influence in this class by groups like Diversity and "Got 2 Dance" competitors.
Kids can join the classes at any time through out the year subject to availability of places & at present we do have some places left in the current classes
WHAT TO WEAR
Trackies, joggers, vests, t-shirts etc. CLEAN trainers or jazz sneakers. Go for comfort - there's lots of stretching in these classes.
WEDNESDAYS 5.45-6.45pm P5+ - Teacher: Sophie Charlwood Green
PRICES
Kids can do a trial class for £5.50 to see if they like it. After that payment is to the end of the block & works out at £5 per class plus a £5 admin fee - you can pay by cheque or switch/credit card. Please call to reserve a place. There is a 10% discount for a second child.
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