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PRE-SCHOOL BALLET 2.5-4YRS

WEDNESDAY'S 16:00-16:30 & SATURDAY'S 9:30-10:00

Pre-School Ballet has been created to encourage your child to explore their imagination as they step into our story based class. Your child will learn to march like a soldier, gallop like unicorns, jump like frogs and tip toe carefully past the guards of the castle! This class is suitable for ages 3-4yrs.  

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PRE-SCHOOL MOVEMENT & ACRO 3-5YRS

SATURDAY'S 11:45-12:15

This class has been created to help develop essential physical skills and co-ordination. Your child will learn to jump, hop, roll, crawl and skip. We will also have lots of fun playing through tunnels, walking across an elevated walkway and we also learn handling skills as we play with ribbons, skipping ropes, hoops and balls. We also start learning preparations for forwards and backwards rolls, cartwheels and handstands. This class is suitable for students aged 3-4.5yrs.

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MINI DANCERS 3-5YRS

SATURDAY'S 12:20-12:50

Our Mini Dancers class is aimed for students aged between 3-5 years and designed to support your little ones during those crucial early years developmental stages. This fun filled 45-minute class is a great way to introduce your child to dance and help them enhance their coordination and rhythm. Classes will involve action songs, dancing games, fun balance and co-ordination exercises and much more. Throughout each term, we will explore various dance styles providing your mini dancer with the chance to discover different genres of dance, music and movement whilst having lots of fun! No previous dance experience is necessary.

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RAD PRE-PRIMARY BALLET 4-5YRS

TUESDAY'S 15:30-16:00 | FRIDAY'S 15:45-16:15 | SATURDAY'S 10:45-11:30

Pre-Primary is the first introduction to The Royal Academy Of Dance syllabi. This class is designed for children who've just started reception year at school age 4. The children will learn the basic positions such as 1st position, and steps such as skipping, jumping and galloping. Pre-Primary has a huge focus on imagination but is also a step forwards towards formal dance training. Steps developed in Pre-School Ballet are developed further in this class. Students are given the opportunity to take their first RAD Ballet exam in this grade before moving up to the level which is RAD Primary Ballet. 

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ACRO 5-6YRS

TUESDAY'S 16:45-17:30

PAD NI follows the internationally renowned Acrobatic Arts program. The program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Developed with input from professionals and experts in ballet, modern dance, jazz, contortion, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, sport acrobatics, yoga, acro yoga, pilates, physiotherapy, hand balancing and more, you will not find a more comprehensive program. Simple thoughtful progressions take the beginner preschool level dancer from log rolls and somersaults to the advanced dancer tumbling effortlessly across the stage! 

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YOUNG STREET DANCE 5-8YRS

THURSDAY'S 16:15-17:00

The perfect class for your energetic little star! Strike your best pose with Miss Molly, learning sassy routines and new grooves each week!

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Mini Dance & Acro 3-5YRS

THURSDAY'S 15:45-16:15

This class is tailored for children aged between 3 and 5 years and is designed to support their developmental stages through the joy of movement and expression. Whether your child is a budding dancer or new to the world of Acro, this class will provide a nurturing environment for them to explore and grow.

Here's what your little one can expect from our Mini Dance & Acro class:

  • Fun-filled 30-minute sessions

  • A mix of action songs, dancing games, and balance exercises

  • Introduction to basic Acro skills

  • Opportunities to explore various dance styles and music genres

  • Enhancing coordination, rhythm, and motor skills

We believe that dance and movement play a crucial role in a child's development, fostering creativity, confidence, and physical well-being. Our aim is to make learning enjoyable and rewarding for your child while laying the foundation for a lifelong love of dance and Acro.

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