Kids & Teens
Dance Classes
'Strictly Kids', 'Strictly Rising Stars'
Ballroom & Latin Dance for ages 5 to 16
Secure a space for a £1 trial
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In the structured class programme of the Kids & Teens Dance Academy the following dances are being taught over time: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz in Ballroom and the Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive, Paso Doble in Latin. Most importantly children learn how to move while having fun. Each child’s ability and progress are being frequently assessed, and the class level and the focus are modified as needed. This results in progressive learning for the children. While the children gain correct Basic technique, great posture and poise, the teachers make sure it's fun, exciting and the children grow in their confidence, abilities and coordination.
Children take part in performances for the families and they have opportunities to take Medal tests assessed by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and to take part in dance competitions.
Schedule
Fridays
4:15pm-4:55pm
5pm-6pm
Age 5 - 8:
'Strictly Kids'
Age 9 -16:
'Strictly Rising Stars'
Saturdays (NEW from 22nd April)
11:45am- 12:25pm
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Age 5 - 8:
'Strictly Kids'
Age 9 -16:
'Strictly Rising Stars'
Price
Classes have to be paid for the rest of the whole school term (number of weeks x class price).
Class price per week:
Age 5 - 8: 45 minutes £10
Age 9 -16: 60 minutes £12
A trial class can be booked, even if the term has already started.
Term dates
9th Sept to 16th December 2022
(except 28th October)
SPRING TERM
6th January to 31st March 2023
(except 17th February)
SUMMER TERM
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Fridays 21st April to 14th July 2023
(except 2nd June)
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NEW! Saturdays 22nd April to 15th July (except 3rd June)
AUTUMN TERM
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Fridays 8th Sept to 15th December 2023 (except 27th October)
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Saturdays 9th Sept to 16th December 2023 (except 28th October)
Secure a space for your child for the £1 TRIAL
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Try first, without having to book the full term immediately. Only possible in the first 3 classes of the term!
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Class Preparation
Students should bring a bottle of water with them in class, a dry T-shirt or top and a track suit or similar to stay warm and to change quickly after the class.
Dress code
(Leather Full Suede Sole Jazz Dance shoes > in case they are sold out in our webshop)
More dance shoe links on our FAQ page
Shoes
Non-sticky shoe soles are important. Jazz dance shoes with Suede Full Sole are a good start (the heel needs to be covered with suede), later Ballroom dance shoes are recommended (low heels, children shoe sizes 7, 8, 9 with 3/4” = 1.9cm, then up to 12 years a maximum of 1.2" = 3.05cm).
Clothes
- Skirted leotards, T-shirts or leotards
- Skirts, long bootcut jazz pants, stretchy trousers or leggings
- Ankle socks
- Enter the class with a zip hoodie in case it's needed and consider bringing a dry T-shirt and a track suit bottom for after the class, to get ready quickly.
Hair should be worn away from the face (longer hair in a bun, ponytail or braid, medium long hair with a head band).
1-1 Lessons
are available>. 1-1 lessons with their teachers are an excellent tool to speed up and deepen learning progress if a child will be attending Medal tests and dance competitions, is very talented and/or wishes to catch up.