Jane Coleman School Dance Classes
Classical Ballet - for children & adults
Ballet classes concentrate on the core concepts for classical ballet such as technique, strength, flexibility, posture and musicality. Starting with pre-school ballet through to advanced or adult ballet, all dancers are encouraged to learn the basic foundations that will allow them to progress through from the barre to dancing on pointe.
We follow the IDTA syllabus from Preparatory and pointe classes start from grade 5 and above.
For adults, we also offer a Ballet Fitness and Stretch class and a Classical Ballet class.
Tap
Tap is a fun style of dance that focuses on rhythm, tempo and musicality - a great workout for body and mind!
We offer Classical Tap classes with the IDTA syllabus and a chance to take examinations. Our adult open tap classes combine styles from Classical tap, Broadway and Jazz Tap.
Ages 4+ welcome
Modern Contemporary Jazz
Our modern jazz classes are based on the IDTA syllabus and candidates are offered the chance to enter examinations. Dancers develop movements with a broad choice of varying rhythms and musical styles. Classes are structured to increase the physical strength and flexibility required to demonstrate emotion through interpretation of any musical genre. Modern jazz is fantastic base for all form of jazz dance.
Freestyle
These fun classes incorporate modern jazz technique without the syllabus. Expect up tempo modern music with lots of jumps, kicks and fun routines.
Suitable for ages 6+
Private Lessons
Private dance lessons are a great way to improve your skills whether you would like a bit of help to progress quicker, extra training for exams and auditions or just prefer 1-2-1 coaching rather than a group class.
It's the best way to completely focus on you and your dance needs whatever they may be. It can also be more convenient, as private lessons are booked at a time to suit you rather than a scheduled group class.
Lessons are available for adults and children, individuals, couples or groups and are tailored to suit your needs.
We offer private lessons in:
Ballet
Tap
Modern Contemporary Jazz
Freestyle Dancing
Adult Ballet Fitness & Stretch
Adult Ballet
Please click here to contact us about private lessons.