Whatever your level of experience, there’s a class for you, and anyone over 16+ years can take part.
We offer classes in a variety of styles and levels.
Contemporary
Introduction – Kate Durrant – Saturday 09.00 – 10.30h
Contemporary Introduction is for adults with no previous experience of contemporary dance, limited dance experience, or if you would like to try a new style.
The course will introduce and guide you through the basics of contemporary technique, in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
If you have never done any dancing before, we recommend joining at the start of a term for Block 1 – this will give you the best experience of taking part in the sessions.
Level 1 – George Frampton – Saturday 09.00 – 10.30h
This class is for adults with basic experience in contemporary dance, or who are returning from a long break. The class is also suitable for more experienced movers with lower levels of stamina.
The course will build confidence, improve technique, and increase your dance vocabulary. This would be suitable for those who have taken part in 2-3 terms of our Contemporary Introduction course, who feel ready to move on from the basics.
Level 2 – Julian Lewis – Wednesday 18.45 – 20.15h
This is a release based contemporary technique class for participants with considerable experience in contemporary dance, who are confident in learning and executing movement.
The class uses complex phrasing to improve dynamics and performance, whilst expanding technical knowledge.
The class focuses on strength, resistance, coordination, and musicality to encourage freedom of movement, and uses a combination of falling, shifting and creative improvisation.
Level 2 – Natalie Gibbs – Saturday 10.45 – 12.15h
This is a release based contemporary technique class for participants with considerable experience in contemporary dance, who are confident in learning and executing movement.
The class uses complex phrasing to improve dynamics and performance, whilst expanding technical knowledge.
The class focuses on alignment, co-ordination, use of weight, and musicality, to encourage freedom of movement. The class includes a warm up and a cool down, as well as a combination of technical exercises, travelling, and a more complex phrase of movement.
Over 60s Contemporary Technique – Emily Robinson – Wednesday 18.00-19.30h
Open to both beginners and those with more experience
You will focus on learning the principles of contemporary dance technique in a supportive environment. Our experienced teacher will provide options at different levels, so that you can go at your own pace – challenging and building strength, whilst pushing your creativity.
Ballet
Introduction – Vicki Busfield – Thursday 18.45 – 20.15h
Ballet Introduction is for adults with no previous experience of classical ballet, and is a great place to start if you are new to ballet or if you have limited dance experience.
The course will introduce and guide you through the basics of classical ballet technique with a sense of fun and enjoyment.
If you have never done any dancing before, we recommend joining at the start of a term for Block 1 – this will give you the best experience of taking part in the sessions.
Level 1 – Liora Goldwater – Thursday 18.45 – 20.15h
This class is for adults with basic experience in classical ballet technique, or who are returning from a long break. The class is also suitable for more experienced movers with lower levels of stamina.
The course will build confidence, improve technique, and increase your dance vocabulary. Class will consist of a barre and centre practice.
This would be suitable for those who have taken part in 2-3 terms of our Ballet Introduction course, who feel ready to move on from the basics.
Level 2 – Liora Goldwater – Tuesday 18.45 – 20.15h
This technically demanding class is for adults with considerable experience in classical ballet, who are confident in learning and executing movement.
Ballet Level 2 is designed to improve ballet technique, and increase dance vocabulary. The class uses complex phrasing to improve dynamics and performance, whilst expanding technical knowledge. Classes will consist of a barre and centre practice.
Thursday Night Hype
Open Level – Icy Ice 54 – Thursday 18.45 – 20.15h
This general level street dance class caters for all abilities.
Thursday Night Hype is a fun filled session to get you moving, playing music that will make you smile with feel good vibes. You’ll cover a combination of 80s – 00s hip-hop grooves, contemporary flow, jazz technique, plus so much more. The class contains a good mix of styles to open the mind and get the body ready for the weekend ahead.
Icy Ice 54 will help build your self-confidence and fitness week by week, and aims to give participants a high-energy and fun experience in a relaxed atmosphere. After all, Thursday is the new Friday – let’s get hype!
Pilates
Open Level – Luisa D’Ambrosio – Saturday 09.00 – 10.15h
This open level matwork course is suitable for beginners as well as those with more experience.
The Pilates method is a system of exercises designed to promote body alignment, strength and flexibility. The work is focused around the abdominal muscles and the use of breath to support spinal alignment and promote muscular efficiency. The pace of the class is gentle and focuses the body and the mind on simple actions to increase control. This will allow time for the body to change habitual patterns in order to promote more efficient movement and increase suppleness.
Yoga
Open Level – Shamita Ray – Saturday 09.00 – 10.15h
This open level class is suitable for beginners as well as those with more experience.
The class combines both dynamic sequences and restorative exercises. The emphasis is on breath, awareness, and safe-practice. A non-competitive atmosphere is encouraged so that you can practise at your own level and ability. The class begins with a series of simple exercises to prepare the whole self for the practice. A series of sun-salutations will encourage you to experience the more dynamic aspect of Yoga followed by standing and sitting asana (postures) to emphasise alignment and balance, while working on the relation between strength and stretch. The class ends with relaxation and a short sitting meditation.
You can also drop in to yoga on a Saturday morning – no need to sign up, just pay by card on the day!