CONTEMPORARY/ LYRICAL – 

Contemporary is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dance is all about expressing emotion through organic movements and unrestricted lines. Contemporary dance is an exciting fusion which allows pupils to work through powerful and emotional routines.

MODERN/JAZZ -

Jazz is a highly energetic class focusing primarily on technique. Pupils will learn everything from cardio warm ups to technical across the floor exercises, strength and flexibilty as well as choreography. Jazz is an umbrella term which incorporates influences from many other styles such as musical theatre, street and commercial as well as original jazz which emerged from America in the early 20th century. This class is fast paced and energetic.

BALLET – 

Ballet is the foundation of all dance and is the number one recommended class to encourage technique and growth in all dancers. Ballet originated during the Italian renaissance and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. Ballet has become a widespread highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary based on French terminology. Through out the class fundamental characteristics of ballet will be taught including barre, turn out, alignment, port de bras, posture, centre work including correct body positions, lines and angles.

TAP – 

Tap is a form of dance characterised by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. The sound is made by shoes which have a metal tap on the toe and heel. There are several variations of tap dance including rhythm tap classical tap and broadway tap. Influences can come from Jazz dance and musical theatre and in more recent years street dance. Regarded as one of the most difficult styles to learn due to not only the dance steps but also the rhythms created with the feet, tap is an absolute must for the keen dancer.

STREET DANCE - 

Street Dance is a high energy stylised class. Dancers can learn breakdancing, popping, locking, house, waacking and more in this popular class and enjoy choreographed routines to popular music. Street Dance emphasises and will help to improve coordination, agility and technique in a fun and friendly environment.

ACRO -

Acro Gymnastics is a floor based class focusing on improving flexibility and tricks that will compliment dance classes. The dancers will work on stretching, improving core strength and range of movement each week. Basic skills such as handstands, cart wheels and forward rolls will be worked on and developed to progress to walk overs, aerials and back hand springs and more.

WORkSHOPS -

ALW Dance run various workshops during school holidays available to everyone. Click below to see our latest workshops on offer!