Kids & Teens
Dance Classes
'Strictly Kids', 'Strictly Rising Stars'
Ballroom & Latin Dance for ages 6 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.
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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
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5pm-6pm
Age 6 - 8:
'Strictly Kids'
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Age 9 -16:
'Strictly Rising Stars'
Saturdays (NEW from 13th Jan. 2024)
11:45am- 12:25pm
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12:30pm - 1:30pm
Age 6 - 8:
'Strictly Kids'
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Age 9 -16:
'Strictly Rising Stars'
Price
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Classes have to be paid for the rest of the whole school term (number of weeks x class price).
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Class price per week:
Age 5 - 8: 45 minutes £10
Age 9 -16: 60 minutes £12
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A trial class can only be booked in the first three weeks of the term.
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Term dates​
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AUTUMN TERM
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Fridays 8th Sept to 15th December 2023 (except 27th October)
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NEW! Saturdays 9th Sept to 16th December 2023 (except 28th October)
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SPRING TERM (12 WEEKS)​
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Fridays 12th January to 22nd March 2024 (except 16th February​
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Saturdays 13th January to 23rd March 2024 (except 17th February)
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SUMMER TERM
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Fridays Friday 19th April to 12th July 2024 (except 31st May)
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Saturdays 20th April to 13th July 2024 (except 1st June)
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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
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with suggestions for first affordable dance shoes and some outfit options.
More dance shoe links on our FAQ page
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Shoes
Non-sticky shoe soles are important. Canvas shoes with suede soles or 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).
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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.
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​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
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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.