Adult Dance Classes

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Our ballet tone classes relate body conditioning exercises to classical ballet technique, making them excellent for general toning and fitness. Classical ballet emphasises fluid, graceful movements and long, aesthetically pleasing lines and we encourage our adult students to develop this artistry and musicality, especially in our more advanced level classes.

Adult ballet tone (I) – Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm

This class is for those with no experience or very basic experience who want to improve posture, strength and flexibility through learning ballet technique. Body conditioning exercises and technical ballet movements / exercises are taught and balance, control and coordination developed.

Adult ballet tone (II) – Wednesday 8.30-9.30pm

Suitable for those with at least two years’ experience in ballet as an adult, or basic experience as an older child. This class focuses on improving posture, strength and flexibility through ballet related body conditioning exercises and technical ballet movements / exercises. Balance, control and coordination are developed as well as a sense of classical style and artistry.

Adult ballet (III) – Tuesday 8.15-9.15pm

Suitable for those with at least four years’ experience in ballet as an adult or having reached approximately Grade 3 to Grade 5 standard in ballet as a child. This is a comprehensive ballet class to improve posture, technique, strength and flexibility. Balance and coordination are developed as well as a sense of classical style and artistry.

Adult ballet (IV) – Monday 8.30-9.45pm

Suitable for approximately Grade 5 to Advanced 1 standard in ballet. A comprehensive ballet class working on technique as well as artistry; suitable for dancers with many years’ experience in ballet.

Please submit an enquiry form if you are interested in starting classes with us.

Tap dancing was born of the fusion of cultures on American soil in the late 19th century, influenced by African rhythms, Irish stepping and English clogging.  Tap dancing was a feature of vaudeville and music halls, later became a significant component of musical films.

The tap dancer wears shoes fitted with heel and toe taps sounds out audible beats by rhythmically striking the floor, or any other hard surface.

NEW adult tap complete beginners class – Wednesday 6.30-7.30pm

Have fun learning basic tap dancing skills and fundamental steps in this new class, commencing September 2022. Various different types of music are used in the class to develop sense of musical timing and rhythm. Coordination, physical stamina and control are improved through training exercises.

Adult intermediate level (I) tap – Monday 8.30-9.30pm

This class is suitable for those with one or two years of tap dancing experience.  Fundamental steps are revised and new steps and sequences are taught.  Tap technique progresses along with use of arm lines as coordination, physical stamina and control improve.  A wide range of music is used in the class to develop your sense of musical timing and understanding of different rhythms.

Adult intermediate level (II) tap – Tuesday 8.30-9.30pm

This class is suitable for those with a few years of tap dancing experience as an adult, or having reached approximately Grade 3 to 5 tap – you will need knowledge and understanding of fundamental tap dancing steps and musical ideas. The teacher primarily approaches tap dancing through rhythm, with increased vocabulary of more complex steps, development of technique and tonal quality following suite. Paying homage to tap dance history whilst pushing new boundaries, you will learn both original and new, exciting choreography to a wide range of music as well as learn the necessary skills for successful improvisation. The classes are always challenging, supportive and fun!

Adult experienced level tap – Tuesday 7.30-8.30pm

This class is suitable for highly experienced tap dancers who are approximately Grade 6 to advanced standard – you need to have an established understanding of musical ideas and have learnt more the complex, fundamental steps such as double shuffles, cramp rolls, riffs, flaps, paddle & roll, pick-ups and pull-backs. The teacher will introduce you to original tap dancing foundations such as Steve Condo’s rudiments and the BS Chorus as well as interesting, new sequences. You will develop a greater understanding of musical phrasing and more complex choreographic elements, alongside continuing to work on tonal quality, different approaches to the floor and technique.  There will also be opportunities to develop your improvisation skills to a wide range of music. The classes are always challenging for both body and mind, yet rewarding and highly enjoyable!

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Adult Jazz/modern/street/stretch

Modern Dancing is a highly energetic dance style which defies a single permanent definition. This is largely due to its ability to adapt, develop and evolve with the changing fashion in dance. Modern dancing can be performed to many different types of music and therefore, there are lots of styles within modern dance such as contemporary, lyrical, blues, jazz, isolations, musical theatre and increasingly commercial/street, all of which can be seen in music videos, on TV programs, at pop concerts and in theatre shows. Modern dancing is exciting because of the wide and ever-growing range of contrasting elements.

The whole body is used in modern dance to tell a story or depict an idea and travelling steps, high kicks, leaps and turns are included, so modern dancers need to be fit, flexible and strong.  Modern dance technique is derived from classical ballet. As in all dance styles, rhythm is important in modern dancing to make it interesting, varied and often, surprising.

Adult Jazz/modern/street/stretch – Thursday 9.00-10.00pm

This class includes a thorough warm up, stretching and strengthening work followed by practicing different dance movements and over the term, learning a few routines of contrasting modern dance styles to a range of music. The teacher adapts the routines to suit individuals so this class is suitable for all levels (except professional level).

Please refer to https://southlondondancestudios.co.uk/general-information/fees-for-dance-classes/ for our current class fees.

Please refer to our Adult uniform list using the webpage below:

https://southlondondancestudios.co.uk/general-information/uniform-for-dance-classes/