classes
Choose your dance Class
A variety of dance styles designed for all ages and skill levels. Vale Dance Academy offers something for everyone.
Classical Ballet
Classical Ballet is a traditional, formal dance style that follows classical ballet techniques. Ballet helps develop technique, posture, poise, grace and alignment. It encourages self-expression, artistry and musicality. Optional graded examinations are available with The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD).
Modern Dance
Modern dance is popular in theatres and musical productions worldwide,
ranging from lyrical to jazz styles. While it includes technical exercises, it is a
freer, more upbeat style than ballet. It focuses on core strength, flexibility,
musicality, performance, use of space and travelling movements. Optional
graded examinations are available with The Imperial Society of Teachers of
Dancing (ISTD).
Tap Dance
Tap Dance is a fun, energetic, percussive style of dance, where dancers wear
shoes with taps to create rhythmic patterns. It’s excellent for building
coordination, rhythm and confidence. Optional graded examinations are
available with The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD).
Jazz Dance
Jazz is a style of modern dance that encourages individuality and originality. It is
energetic and fun, featuring quick footwork, big leaps and sharp turns. Jazz is
typically performed to upbeat, modern music, in a lively and dynamic class.
Optional medal tests are available with The Imperial Society of Teachers of
Dancing (ISTD).
Street Dance
Street Dance is an energetic and dynamic style of dance. Classes are creative,
blending original hip-hop moves with modern commercial styles set to the latest
music. Street Dance is constantly evolving, with new styles and variations
emerging over time.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre classes focus on dance and acting. Students explore the dance
styles used in musical theatre and learn how dance numbers and scenes are
created. They will try a variety of dance styles while developing performance
skills and expression to match the genre.
Acro Dance
Acro Dance is a style that blends the artistry of dance with the athleticism of
acrobatics, creating a visually dynamic and engaging performance. It combines
classical dance techniques with acrobatic elements like tumbling, balances and
lifts, that flow effortlessly through their dance.
Combo Classes
A mix of Jazz, Musical Theatre and Street Dance combined into a fun, exciting
class for our youngest students. Focusing on confidence, expression and
performance skills.
PEP
Our Performance Extension Programme is for those students wishing to take
their dance to the next level. Training in strength, technique and flexibility.
Students will explore a variety of dance styles each week, while also having the
opportunity to perform in various events, shows and festivals.