FAB School of Dance
Principal: Miss Frances Ann Butler M.BATD
Classes
Baby Classes (3-5 Years)
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Our fun-filled baby classes are a great way to introduce your little one to the wonderful world of dance!
We aim to capture children's imagination with the use of music which is age appropriate, props and exciting themes.
Both the Baby Ballet and Movement Class & the Baby Tap and Modern class will allow children to learn the basic steps of dance.
Classes will help your child to...
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Develop both fine motor and gross motor skills.
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Improve posture, balance, focus and concentration skills.
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Become more confident and have better self-awareness.
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Make friends and improve their social skills.
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Different Class themes include...
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Under the sea
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A day at the farm
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Teddy Bear's Picnic
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It's Raining it's pouring
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How does your garden grow
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Nursery Rhymes
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Children will also be taught steps from the BATD Starlight Syllabus.
Juvenile Class (6-9 Years)
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Our Juvenile Classes are for children aged 6 to 9 years old. They are available in Ballet, Tap and Modern/Jazz.
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Pupils will be taught steps, sequences and exercises from the BATD working from the Syllabus starting at Pre-Primary and will progress through the grades.
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Classes are fun, energetic and a little more formal than the younger classes as the children will be working towards a higher level of technique....
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Exam work will be incorporated into the lessons as children will be entered for exams once a year. We will also be focusing on learning new routines for shows, competitions, festivals and galas.
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Children will have the opportunity to win the 'Star Dancer' Certificate which will be given out at the end of each lesson.
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Pupils taking ballet and Modern/Jazz lessons will also have to attend a weekly limbering class with Nat to work on strength and flexibility.
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These lessons will in still discipline, boost self-esteem and help children to work as a team which they will be proud to be a part of.
Junior Classes (10-13 Years)
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Our Junior classes are available in Ballet, Tap and Modern/Jazz.
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Just the same as the younger classes, pupils will be taught steps, sequences and exercises from the BATD syllabus.
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We will work towards taking yearly exam sessions and troupes for festivals, competitions and galas.
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Young dancers will have a good foundation of dance and work towards developing their technical ability.
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Whether just starting out or having danced before, pupils will learn the importance of having good posture, strength and placement.
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It is important at this age that children become more confident within themselves and start to show their own sense of creativity.
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Pupils taking ballet and Modern/Jazz lessons will also have to attend a weekly limbering class with Nat to work on strength and flexibility.
Intermediate & Senior Classes (14-18 Years)
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Our Intermediate and Senior classes are available in Tap, Modern, Jazz and Contemporary.
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Pupils taking Ballet and Modern/Jazz lessons will also have to attend a weekly limbering class with Nat to work on strength and flexibility.
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We have places for both experienced dancers and those who are just starting out. It is never too late!
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These classes will be carefully planned and prepared based on ability and may differ depending on what the pupil wants to gain from their training.
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For some pupils classes may just be for fun, exercise and fitness whereas other may want to ensure they reach their full potential, allowing themselves to take their passion for dance and performing arts to the next level maybe even as a career.
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As a Dancer progresses through the grades, they will have the opportunity to take their Associate Exams and be able to assist in teaching the other classes. This will help students to gain experience and pass on their skills and knowledge and most importantly, further their own professional development.
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Adult Tap Class (18+ Years)
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Whether you've danced before or have always wanted to start, our Adult Tap Classes are a fun way to meet new people and keep fit.
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We will focus on mastering basic tap steps, developing a good tap technique and learning routines to different tempos, rhythms and styles of music.
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For those of you that have danced before, it is a great way to expand your tap vocabulary!
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No uniform is required for this class, please wear something comfortable and don't forget... bring your Tap Shoes!
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"You don't stop dancing because you grow old,You grow old because you stop dancing!"
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