Recreational Dance Classes at En Pointe Theatre Arts offer more than just dance instruction. We invite everyone aged two and older to join our vibrant and inclusive community and discover the transformative art of dance. Our classes provide an environment where technique, rhythm, and musicality are explored, and friendships are formed among peers of similar ages and abilities. Dancing with us is not just about learning a skill; it’s about becoming part of a supportive and diverse community where everyone is welcomed and accepted.
As part of our recreational program, dancers have the opportunity to participate in examinations through the Royal Academy of Dance and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. We take pride in our school’s remarkable 100% pass rate in these examinations, reflecting the personal growth and achievements of our students. To promote safe dance practices, we encourage dancers to take at least one classical ballet class and one body conditioning class each week, fostering both technique and confidence.
Dancing is more than just a physical activity; it’s an exhilarating and fulfilling aspect of a healthy lifestyle. At En Pointe Theatre Arts, we are excited to share this joy with you and welcome you into our dance community, where fun and enjoyment are always a priority. To register for classes, please use the parent portal or contact us by clicking the inquiry button. Our team is ready to provide you with all the information you need to ensure that your child’s dance experience is educational, positive, and enjoyable.
Dancers also have the exciting opportunity to shine in our biennial school showcases, where they can demonstrate their skills and creativity in front of a supportive audience, as well as participate in community performances that contribute to the local arts scene. These events are not only fun but also help build confidence and stage presence.
With limited spaces available in our classes, we prioritise small class sizes to ensure that each dancer can thrive and reach their full potential. Embrace this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of dance. Inquire today and join our vibrant dance community!
Royal Academy of Dance Ballet
At En Pointe Theatre Arts, we embark on a remarkable journey through the world of ballet, welcoming students from the age of 2 to adults.
Our Tiny Dancers take their first steps into this enchanting adventure, mastering foundational classical ballet techniques. As they skip, gallop, and learn essential ballet positions, their imaginations soar, exploring vibrant worlds—from jungles to Disney and even the North Pole, fostering their creativity along the way. It's a journey that fills parents with pride as they witness their children's progress.
Beginning at age 4.5, dancers dive into the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus with Pre-Primary in Dance, progressing through a dynamic Graded Examination system that evolves with them.
Early learners at the Pre-Primary and Primary levels typically engage in one class per week, though many aspiring dancers choose to take on more. As they journey through the graded system, a commitment to two or more classes per week is encouraged, paving the way for steady progress and greater achievements.
Our graded syllabus includes character dancing, a unique component that introduces our students to steps and styles from various European countries. This not only broadens their movement repertoire but also fosters confidence and teamwork as they learn to embody different characters and styles.
Our examinations offer tangible goals, significantly enhancing dancers’ confidence as they celebrate their successes. These milestones reflect their growth within the art of dance, and our qualifications are internationally recognized, OFQUAL-regulated in line with the UK school system, and acknowledged by Qualifications Wales. This global recognition ensures our students receive a prestigious ballet education.
The Royal Academy of Dance embodies a vibrant community that champions inclusivity and inspires the world to dance.
At En Pointe Theatre Arts, we adopt a holistic approach to ballet training. Our dancers learn not just the beauty of movement but also the significance of physical fitness through body conditioning classes. From the RAD Pre-Primary Ballet curriculum, skipping is integrated into every class as a warm-up, ensuring our dancers are vibrant, healthy, and skilled.
Contemporary and Creative Movement
Our Contemporary and Creative movement classes are the school’s syllabus and are designed to nurture creativity while challenging dancers to explore new techniques and movement patterns. Going against the norm to explore their bodies’ full potential.
Our classes not only improve muscular strength and flexibility but also foster a deep connection between the dancer's emotional state and their movements. This emphasis on self-expression and exploration takes dancers on a transformative journey of self-discovery, inspiring personal growth.
Contemporary Dance examinations are available for dancers ages 12 years and over with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing if dancers wish. However, typically, this provides a more structured approach to contemporary dance, as there are established criteria. Therefore, we encourage the non-syllabus structure alongside the syllabus structure in classes, as it allows for more freedom and creativity in movement exploration.
We encourage dancers to participate in at least one ballet class and one body conditioning class, alongside their contemporary and creative movement classes, where possible. This not only promotes safe dance practice but also enhances dance technique, giving dancers a sense of confidence and reassurance.
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Modern Theatre
ISTD Modern Theatre Classes are suitable for girls and boys ages 3 years and over. Following a carefully designed sequential syllabus from Primary through Advanced 2, dancers enhance their muscular strength, flexibility, coordination, posture, elevation, stamina, agility, musicality, rhythm, performance skills, and communication skills. This structured approach assures parents of a comprehensive and balanced learning experience for their children, while also developing teamwork and forming new friendships.
Our examinations offer tangible goals, significantly enhancing dancers’ confidence as they celebrate their successes. These milestones reflect their growth within the art of dance, and our qualifications are internationally recognized, OFQUAL-regulated in line with the UK school system.
We encourage dancers to participate in at least one ballet class and one body conditioning class, alongside their contemporary and creative movement classes, where possible. This not only promotes safe dance practice but also enhances dance technique, giving dancers a sense of confidence and reassurance.
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Tap
ISTD Tap classes are designed for boys and girls ages 3 years to adult. The classes start at the Pre-Primary level, ensuring a solid foundation, and progress in a structured and systematic manner to the Advanced 2 level, providing a clear path for development.
Tap dance offers a unique way of learning rhythm and movement. With tap plates attached to the heel and ball of the shoe, dancers can hear the clarity of their movements from the very beginning. This unique feature allows them to enjoy the art of combining different rhythms to create their music, a fascinating aspect of tap dance.
Tap dance is not just about the art form. It provides a comprehensive range of benefits, including enhancing balance, coordination, posture, rhythm, musicality, stamina, performance, listening, and communication skills, offering a well-rounded and holistic learning experience.
Our examinations offer tangible goals, significantly enhancing dancers’ confidence as they celebrate their successes. These milestones reflect their growth within the art of dance, and our qualifications are internationally recognized, OFQUAL-regulated in line with the UK school system.
We encourage dancers to participate in at least one ballet class and one body conditioning class, alongside their contemporary and creative movement classes, where possible. This not only promotes safe dance practice but also enhances dance technique, giving dancers a sense of confidence and reassurance.
Progressing Ballet Technique
Progressing Ballet Technique is a programme designed to enhance dance technique through building strength and flexibility. The methodology incorporates props, including Therabands, Fusion Balls, and yoga balls, to provide dancers with the opportunity to experience correct muscle engagement through Pilates-based exercises that inform dance technique—enhancing dancer's awareness of weight placements and alignment.
Progressing Ballet Technique is a system of training that can be utilized by dancers, gymnasts, athletes, and non-athletes alike. The program enhances flexibility, muscle strength, coordination, balance, concentration, musicality, artistry, and performance. It encourages the use of imagery to aid in accomplishing goals, whether it's a higher development for dancers or building core strength and flexibility for others. With these benefits, you can be confident that you're making the right choice for your physical development.
Classes are not just about learning, they are about having fun and feeling included. Suitable for ages 6 years and over, these classes are designed to be enjoyable and inclusive. The exercises are performed to music, creating a lively atmosphere that encourages the development of musical skills.
Body Conditioning
Body conditioning classes are designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, build strength, enhance flexibility and improve coordination. To promote safe dance technique. Classes are designed to meet the student’s needs, enabling them to reach new heights in their dance training.
Conditioning is not just a supplement to dance training, but an essential component. It plays a crucial role in managing the physical demands of dance, protecting the musculoskeletal system for long-term health and well-being, and most importantly, enhancing dancers’ technique and performance, instilling a sense of confidence and reassurance.
When a dancer’s body is physically and psychologically fit, it is primed to meet the technical demands of dance and fully unleash the dancer’s artistic potential.