Dance & Performance is a ballet-based class designed to help dancers progress their expressiveness whilst dancing a classical piece. Twenty percent of the graded RAD ballet exams marks are given for performance. We have noticed that some children (whilst technically strong) lack the confidence of performing or in expression and their marks reflect this.
The dance pieces are mainly demi-character solo’s, duos and trios. The children are involved in choosing the characters, music and steps. The class is a great way of working as team to build the dance and story. Students learn how to relate the steps they have learnt in class with different pieces of music and learn to make their own choreography.
This term the students have been dancing and acting the role of Little Red Riding Hood.
Within these classes were possible to we also extend the student past the steps in their graded work and show them steps to aspire too.
The class is not only fun but also benefits better exam results, builds confidence, enhances team skills, creative thinking and enjoyment of dance in general.
Dear Emma and Nicole
Everyone was so impressed with the quality of the show. The costumes, the venue, the choreography, the organisation and the dancers! What amazing work! Thank you for making such a huge effort from your personal time for this event. Uma was so proud and delighted to be on stage. All the kids were so happy - it shows how well prepared they were!!! Super job and thanks so much
Caroline and Saahil
Good morning Ms. Emma and Nicole,
I wanted to express my gratitude for the spectacular show you organized yesterday evening. The performance was simply breathtaking, and our young ballerinas looked exceptionally skilled and well-prepared. This is undoubtedly a testament to your hard work and professionalism.
I cannot thank you enough! Chloe thoroughly enjoyed herself, and it was a delight to see your older students perform with such grace and poise. It has inspired Chloe to pursue her own dream of becoming a ballerina like them one day.
Thank you once again for the wonderful experience.
Best regards,
Regina
What a totally fantastic show yesterday ! It blew us away! Wonderful and congrats to you all for pulling off such a fab show.
C Cripps
Just wanted to let you know Verity and I had a wonderful time on Sunday. Being behind the scenes, it was obvious how much time and effort had gone into putting the performance together - thank you.
We are looking forward to seeing the video and photos!
Kind regards
Fiona
The show was amazing and it’s incredible that you made such a beautiful ballet from all the different classes. Naturally Evelyn’s grandparents will want to buy a copy of the recording. Congratulations.
Many thanks
Anne