Classes
We offer weekly Ballet, Modern and Tap classes for all ages and abilities. . We follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet syllabus and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance Modern and Tap syllabi. We hold regular examination sessions where our students gain excellent results. We also offer Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theatre and Lyrical choreography for shows and competitions.
Please see Royal Academy of Dance and ISTD for more info.
Pre-School Ballet
For children aged 3 - 4 years old. Pre-school ballet is a fun and imaginative class where children learn introductory ballet steps through stories and mime.
Tuesdays 2.15pm - 2.45pm in Wells Town Hall
Saturdays 9.00am - 9.30am in Wells Town Hall
Saturdays 9.30am - 10.00am in Oakhill Village Hall
Pre Primary and Primary Ballet
For children aged 4 - 7 years old. These classes are the first grades of the Royal Academy of Dance. They are structured technical classes that are also very fun and imaginative.
Tuesdays 4.00pm - 4.30pm in Wells Town Hall
Saturdays 9.30am - 10.00am and 10.00am - 10.45am in Wells Town Hall
Saturdays 10am - 10.30am in Oakhill Village Hall
Grade 1 - 8 Ballet
For students aged 7 to adult. The graded 1 - 8 ballet syllabus provides a detailed and broad ballet education to students. It develops technical, musical and performance skills. Grades 6 - 8 are now accredited and count as university UCAS points.
Classes are held on Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Please see our Timetable for class times.
Intermediate & Advanced Ballet
These are vocational graded examinations for dedicated and talented students that prepare students for a career in dance. These examinations are recongised by the leading London dance colleges and are also accredited as university UCAS points.
Classes are held on Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Please see our Timetable for class times.
Pointe work & PBT
These classes are for students who have reached a level of technique to learn the art of pointe work. Students are invited to attend this class when they are technically strong enough to participate safely.
Classes are held on Monday Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Please see our Timetable for class times.
Tap and Modern
We offer Tap and Modern Dance classes following the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance) dance syllabus for all ages. These are fun and technical classes are where children learn Theatre, Pop, Jazz steps and routines. We offer classes from Mini Tappers to Teen Modern classes.
Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in Wells Town hall.
Please see our Timetable for class times.
Little Elites
Little Elites is a class for emerging dancers who show talent and potential between the ages of 9 and 13 yrs old. This class is by invitation and It is a class covering lots of extra ballet steps and technique. The students of this class get performance opportunities to dance at festivals with solos, duets, trios and group choreography.
Senior Elites
We offer a Senior Elite class which is by invitation for dance students aged 14 - 18 years old who show talent and potential in class and would like to progress further with their dance training. We cover advanced dance steps and work on technique and artistry. This group of students also get the opportunity to compete in dance competitions and festivals with solo pieces, duets, trios and group choreography in Ballet, Lyrical, Modern, Tap, Character and Musical Theatre.
Competition Classes
We offer private and group tuition to competition students. We offer solo, duet, trio and group work in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical and Musical Theatre. These class are by invitation to students who show exceptional talent and confidence to enter regional dance competitions in the South West region.
