KIDS' CLASSES
New term for kids starts on Week Beginning Mon 25th August EXCEPT
for the wednesday street class which will start on wed 3rd September 2008
Price for the term up to and including 15th December for Monday street class
is £60(No class on Mon 29th September or Mon 13th October)
Price for the term up to and including 16th December for Tuesday breakin
class is £64 (No Class on Tues 14th October)
Price for the term up to and including 17th December for Wednesday street
class is £60 (No Class on Wed 27th August or Wed 15th October)
NEW KIDS CLASSES - we're expanding the range of styles for
kids so we're starting some new classes in FLAMENCO, TAP (Street Style) &
LOCKIN & POPPIN (Funkstyles).
There's a chance to try these out when we have a taster class on Tuesday
26th August 4.30-5.30pm which will give a 20min taster in each style. Price
£5 for the hour session - please book a place for this. They don't need
Flamenco or Tap shoes for this - trainers or a hard sole shoe will do for
the taster session.
Places are reserved for anyone who was already attending class over the last year.
Please give a call to reserve a place for new studentss.
MONDAYS: Streetdance 5.45-6.45pm P1-P4 - Teacher: Val Wilson
TUESDAYS: Breakdance 5.30-6.30pm P4+ Teachers: Chris Maule & Steven Sinclair
WEDNESDAYS: Streetdance 5.45-6.45pm P5+ - Teacher: Sophie Green
Details Below
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 groupif 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 teachers will advise you if they think 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 & Steven Sinclair of The Flying Jalapenos. Both are enthusiastic and dedicated teachers and performers.
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+ Teachers: Chris Maule & Steven Sinclair
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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 5.45-6.45pm P1-P4 - Teacher: Val Wilson
WEDNESDAYS 5.45-6.45pm P5+ - Teacher: Sophie Green
PRICES
Kids can do a trial class for £5 to see if they like it. After that payment is per term & works out at £4 per class - you can pay by cheque or switch/credit card. Please call to reserve a place.