Our Current Classes and Courses:
Weekly Classes for Children:
*Parent Assisted Music and Movement classes for walkers upwards
Our “Adventures with Artie and Ballet Bear” classes introduce children to the magical world of performing arts through songs, music, dancing, games and imagination as we go on a new musical adventure each week.
Visual aids and props are used to support the exercises and encourage sensory development. Children will also develop an understanding and appreciation of music as well as sharing, turn-taking and tidying up!!
These classes naturally lay the foundations of dance in a fun and structured way preparing children for the independent classes that follow.
Venue: 8th and 22nd District
*Independent Ballet Classes for ages 3/4 years upwards
Our specially structured classes introduce children to the important foundations of ballet and dance through imagination and adventure, carefully laying down the all important technical elements without children even realising they are learning!
Ballet technique, musicality, rhythm, poise, posture, performance skills and musical appreciation and interpretation are further developed in a fun yet structured manner (because we at the EDA do not believe that fun and discipline need to be mutually exclusive!)
After the Pre-Ballet classes children follow both syllabus and freework, as well as learning choreography, mime and improvisation to enhance their performance skills.
Children are introduced to the barre from Preliminary level upwards and may work towards (optional) examinations and costumed performances.
Classes will continue at all levels and abilities and pupils are welcome to choose their own path – whether that be to take their technique to a professional level or simply to attend for fun, fitness and friendship!
Venues: 8th and 22nd District
Contemporary/Lyrical Dance classes for children aged 7 years plus (and taking Interest for classes for Teens and Adults)
Now one of the most dominant dance styles in the professional world the EDA introduce pupils to the technique and story-telling power of the Contemporary and Lyrical genre in a fun, structured class led by our professionally trained teacher Miss Katy Geertson (BA (hons) in Dance Theatre at Trinity Laban).
Incorporating elements of classical, modern and jazz styles this class will develop grace, strength, technique and performance skills as well as encouraging partner and team work as well as individual expression and improvisation.
Venues: 8th District and taking names for Children’s and Adult classes in 22nd district.
Street/Pop Dance classes for children aged 6 years plus
A fun and energetic class for all the budding popdancers out there!
Warm-up, exercises, games and choreographed routines using both classic and current pop and commercial music. This class will have you smiling and dancing like the backing dancers to your favourite singers and bands!
Venue: 22nd District
Soft-Shoe Tap – for children and adults
All the fun, joy and rhythm of a Tap Dance class but in your trainers or soft-soled shoes instead!
Learn rhythm exercises, tap steps and exercises, in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Incorporating styles including Jazz, American Stage, Musical theatre and more – these classes will have those feet tapping long after the session is finished!
Venue: 22nd District
Musical Theatre – ages 6 +
Our Musical Theatre programme will have a new theme running through the sessions each term.
Sessions will include dance, singing and acting as well as art and crafts related to the theme, including prop, costume and set design.
We are always on the look out for reusable items that would otherwise go to waste so feel free to drop your finished kitchen rolls, egg boxes, toilet rolls, boxes, textiles and anything else you would like to donate for some musical theatre upcycling!
Venue: 22nd District
Weekly Classes for Adults:
“Adult Dancercise” – A fun filled aerobic workout inspired by dance styles, including Salsa, Cha Cha, Jive, Charleston, Disco, Quickstep and more!
Drop-In sessions available!
Venue: 8th and 22nd District
Taking interest for further morning and evening classes in both venues. Styles include: Dancercise, Ballet/Barre, Tap, Contemporary/Lyrical. Email englishdancewien@gmail.com to register your interest and preferred day/times!
Events and Programmes:
* Workshops and Dance Parties
* Holiday Camps
*Programmes for Kindergartens and Schools
Our Dance Styles:
*Music and Movement
*Ballet
*Tap
*Modern/Jazz
*Popdance/Street/Freestyle
*Musical Theatre
*Dancercise
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