Inters & seniors
ATDance senior programme progresses the students through to the higher levels of training. We also offer ballet graduate and performance classes for students attaining a higher level of technique and performance, which is an ‘invitation class’ for highly motivated students.
Some classes are graded examination classes which allow the students to move up when they have taken the appropriate examination whereas others are age dependant. However, it is never too late to have your first dance lesson, so if you are not sure at what level you should start then get in touch to ask our advice.
Ballet
Grade 3 – Monday and Friday evening
Grade 4,5 and 6 Cecchetti ballet- including pointe work classes for grades 5 and 6- are Monday evening
Intermediate- Foundation and Intermediate Cecchetti ballet including pointe work are Tuesday evening
Pointe
When our students are in Grade 5 ballet, along with a strong technique our teachers will enable them to start our preparation for pointe work programme. This course lasts for one term to prepare the students feet and bodies for the demands of pointe work. We focus on alignment, turnout, flexibility, strengthening exercises along with consideration of any possible problems they may encounter with additional exercises to assist and improve. When the teacher is satisfied that the student has gained a clear understanding of these demands and is ready for her first pair of pointe shoes, then we have an expert pointe shoe fitter who comes to our studios to meet parents and students and fit their first shoes.
Modern
Grade 3 and 4 – Friday evening and Saturday morning
Grade 5- Tuesday and Wednesday evening
Grade 6, Intermediate and Advanced 1 – Wednesday evening
Tap
Grade 3 - Friday evening and Saturday morning
Grade 4 – Friday evening
Grade 5 – Tuesday and Friday evening
Grade 6, Intermediate and Advanced 1 – Wednesday evening
Acro
This programme uses strength and flexibility to perform gymnastic based tricks and is a perfect combination with ballet, modern and contemporary. The classes teach flexibility, balance, strength and coordination. Acrobatic dance is an art, whereas gymnastics is a sport.
Age 9-12 years- Tuesdays 5.30 - 6.30 pm *Acro is also a feature of our ballet graduate and performance classes
Contemporary
This class is hugely popular and works well alongside GCSE, BTEC and A level Dance as a style that is expressive, creative and develops choreographic skills.
Age 11-13 years - Friday 3.50 - 4.50 pm
Age 13-15 years - Friday 3.45 - 4.45 pm
Age 15 + years - Friday 4.50 - 5.50 pm
Street and Commercial
Age 11- 3 years - Street dance takes inspiration from music videos and students learn routines to hits from current artists. - Thursday 6.45 - 7.45 pm
Age 15+ years - Commercial dance class is a strong and sassy style with elements of street and jazz. This is an ideal class for those wishing to build their repertoire for future training at dance colleges – Thursday 7.45 - 8.45 pm
Musical Theatre
ATDance has experienced drama, vocal and dance teachers who develop the student’s all-round musical theatre skills in acting, singing and movement.
Intermediate – age 11-13yrs Saturday 12.50 - 2.20 pm
Senior – age 14-16yrs Saturday 3.20 - 4.50 pm
Elite – age 16+ years Tuesday 6.00 - 7.15 pm
“Karen Speers and her team put their hearts into the teaching and development of their students”