Modern / Contemporary / Jazz / Commercial Street / Funky Feet

         

What is Funky Feet ? (Age 3-5) 

This is an introduction for young Boys & Girls to enjoy a combination of new up-beat rhythms, body moves and music to co-exist with ballet. It is a fun and energetic class for those not wishing to do ballet but still wanting to learn basic dance moves. This exciting class builds up the child's awareness and confidence of many things including rhythm and co-ordination which will go on to help with styles such as Jazz, Modern, Hip-hop which they can study later. 

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What is Modern Theatre?  (Age 5+)

Modern Theatre dance is a rhythmic dance style which originated in America before travelling to the rest of the world. It is often seen on the stages of musical productions and is known for its theatrical qualities. The style uses travelling steps, high kicks, leaps and turns which all need strength and flexibility. Boys are expected to also show great physical strength. This is a highly energetic dance style. The ISTD Modern Theatre is a syllabi from Primary to Advanced, designed for girls and boys and helps trains many forms of dance like Contemporary Dance, Lyrical Jazz and stage work. Modern also improves musical appreciation, artistry and style, performance and choreography. Often students taking both Modern and Ballet become overall strong and versatile performers and it is advised for any age wishing to take dance as a career to maintain this training. Students can be examined from the age of 5. 

 

What is Contemporary?  (Age 10+)

Developed in the mid twentieth century, contemporary has grown to become one of the most dominant genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world. Contemporary does NOT exist until students are at full time training with advanced levels in Ballet and Modern. However, the type of contemporary that is taught to teenagers explores and develops the 'Ideas and Creativity' around the concept.  GCSE dance also has the same idea although they are heavy on paperwork and less practical.  We mix the ballet and modern styles and help students add expression and improvisation skills to their experience. 

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What is Jazz?  (Age 8+)

Jazz Awards (Bronze/Silver/Gold) - ISTD Jazz awards are especially beneficial for students and are an enjoyable discipline for improving both fitness and self-confidence. A good technique is required and those who have studied modern will find an easy transition into Jazz. Students from the age of 9 can be examined for the ISTD Jazz Awards. For Gold, a high level of Modern is required before this exam.

                 

What Is Commercial Street?  (Age 6+)

Is a free style, working on the funkier styles or the latest trend. The class will start to introduce a basic Jazz technique so that good co-ordination is understood and students progress.  There are many different styles of dance that can be worked into the commercial category. Commercial is a strong style with elements of Jazz & Street. A lot of Dancers on Music Videos are classified as Commercial dancers. Routines will be danced to the latest pop, r'n'b and chart music. Street dance also has many styles within it genre including 'Poppin & locking', 'Crumping', 'B-boying', 'Hip-hop' to name a few.