Pre-School Ballet
1 - 4 year olds
These classes offer an introduction to Ballet for children from walking (around age 1) up to 4 year olds in a safe and nurturing environment. Emphasis is on imagination and fun, while teaching them basic ballet technique and discipline. Children from walking up to 2.5 years can look forward to enjoying the class with their grown-up joining in alongside them! Sensory play is incorporated into the class for our youngest children to keep the class engaging and varied. From age 2.5 we encourage them to join in more independently while grown-ups sit and watch the class. From age 4 we encourage children to be left at class without a parent, teaching them independence and giving them confidence in preparation for school.
Imperial Classical Ballet
4 years and up
These classes follow the Imperial Classical Ballet ISTD syllabus, where students have the opportunity to work towards examinations. The discipline in this training will improve a child’s posture, coordination, musicality and grace.
Modern Theatre Dance
4 years and up
This class encapsulates all styles of dance you might see in a modern theatre – from jazz to lyrical, street to contemporary. Emphasis is on the learning of solid technique, increasing strength, coordination, musicality, rhythm and stage presence. Classes follow the ISTD syllabus, where there is the opportunity to enter for examinations.
Tap Dance
4 years and up
This class follows the ISTD syllabus, where focus is on learning footwork and rhythm, combining these to create exciting variations. The new ISTD Tap syllabus is very current, with styles as diverse as musical theatre, jazz and hip hop.
Acrobatic Dance
5 years and up
This class follows the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, a training system from Canada. Classes are focussed on building up flexibility, strength and tumbling skills. We also incorporate into classes some of the more advanced skills from Modern Theatre and Jazz dance such as turns, kicks, leaps and jumps.
Elite Coaching and Festival Team
5 YEARS AND UP
Talented students who take classes in multiple dance styles may feel they would like to further their dance training through Elite Coaching. At Marlow School of Dance we believe in tailoring Elite Coaching to the individual student - while some students may wish to go down the competition route (in which case they can enter for dance festivals at a local and national level) others may prefer to work towards higher level exams and take part in classes to improve their strength and technique. Whichever route they choose we believe strongly in helping each student reach their full potential.