CLASSES WE OFFER
BALLET
Learning Ballet at Dance Expression Studios is a journey which typically starts from the the age of 2.5 years old in our Preschool class when we introduce the first ballet steps in the context of stories and imagery to stimulate imagination.
Our objectives are always to ensure a caring and fun loving environment whilst developing the building blocks of dance.
​
From reception age, we introduce the Primary syllabus of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and gradually prepare your child for an optional first Ballet exam that can be taken once they reach the age of 6 years old and are of the standard required.
Exams are not compulsory, but we do encourage parents to have their child’s progress recognised through the ISTD examination board. Preparing for exams instills a sense of purpose, setting goals to work towards and ultimately being rewarded with a certificate in that grade. Higher Grades achieved also count in points on the UCAS tariff for entry into higher education and university.
TAP
Tap is a great dance form to learn as it combines a love of dance, music and performance. It teaches the dancer about choreography, improvisation and syncopation.
You’ll love finding your inner rhythm and improving your sense for finding the beats and patterns in music. It requires a lot of aerobic movement and weight shift which improves your fitness, coordination, balance, and core control.
Tap dance can be adapted for any age or fitness level, from young children to senior citizens and everyone in between. Tap steps are complex. Learning, practising, and putting them together is great exercise for your brain. It doesn’t matter how old you are, making noise just feels good!
​
At Dance Expression Studios we start Tap from the age of 2.5 years in our preschool combo classes and this training can continue all the way through to adulthood in Adult Tap Classes.
From reception age we follow the ISTD syllabus and examinations are optional once the child reaches the age of 6 and their technique is if the required standard.
MODERN
Our Modern classes at Dance Expression Studios follow the ISTD curriculum. It is an energetic dance style with theatrical qualities as seen in musical productions.
We introduce modern in our Primary Combo class and this training can then be continued through the grades as the child gets older.
​
The Syllabus combines musical theatre, jazz and lyrical dance and teaches you movements from high kicks to leaps and turns! In class we work on strength and flexibility as well as performance skills and musicality. We offer the opportunity to take exams at the teachers’ discretion.
​
ACRO
Acro dancing is a unique genre of dance that encompasses an exciting mix of acrobatics and contemporary dance. It has recently gained popularity from acrobatic and circus shows such as Cirque du Soleil.
Acro dance is comprised of athleticism, balance, limbering and tumbling, while increasing the body’s contortion ability, strength and flexibility. These elements help make you stronger which will help you refine your form and keep control, especially when holding your own body weight.
Unlike gymnastics, acro dance blends the dance and acrobatic elements seamlessly, without pause and without the help of a sprung floor. It can either be fast-paced and energetic or slow and expressive, but it is choreographed in a fluid dance style, where acrobatics and dance work together harmoniously.
We follow the Acrobatic Arts syllabus and are the only certified studio in the area!
​
TUMBLING
This class has been specifically added to our timetable to encourage our Acrobats Level 2 and above to take their training a step further.
​
Tumbling is similar to the floor element of gymnastics where you see gymnasts flipping and doing somersaults across the room! Many people looking for gymnastics and acrobatic classes often discover it is actually the tumbling element which appealed most to them.
​
This class is only open to our existing students and will aid them in learning skills such as walkovers, cartwheels, handsprings and aerials!
BALLET
Learning Ballet at Dance Expression Studios is a journey which typically starts from the the age of 2.5 years old in our Preschool class when we introduce the first ballet steps in the context of stories and imagery to stimulate imagination.
Our objectives are always to ensure a caring and fun loving environment whilst developing the building blocks of dance.
​
From reception age, we introduce the Primary syllabus of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and gradually prepare your child for an optional first Ballet exam that can be taken once they reach the age of 6 years old and are of the standard required.
Exams are not compulsory, but we do encourage parents to have their child’s progress recognised through the ISTD examination board. Preparing for exams instills a sense of purpose, setting goals to work towards and ultimately being rewarded with a certificate in that grade. Higher Grades achieved also count in points on the UCAS tariff for entry into higher education and university.
JAZZ COMBO
Our Jazz Combo Dance Classes are the ideal way to develop well-rounded dance skills.
Lively, energetic, and creatively diverse, Jazz combines styles and techniques from a variety of popular dance forms.
Ranging from street dance to musical theatre to lyrical contemporary this class is the perfect choice for those who want to experience different dance styles without the cost of paying for multiple classes.
As well as learning various dance styles, this class also improves fitness, coordination and flexibility. Students learn fun combinations of leaps, turns, isolations and floor work.
Jazz gives students an opportunity to dance to popular music and develop their own personality.
Build confidence, technical ability and performance quality by trying a Jazz Combo class at DES!
