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BRISTOL BALLET SCHOOL

JOIN THE WORLD OF DANCE

 

About our Dance Lessons for Children

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Mother and Baby Steps Ballet

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Imagination, Creative, Fun, Collaboration, Teamwork.

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To provide a fun loving atmosphere where playtime is structured but always fun and engaging.

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Our Baby Steps Ballet classes are designed for toddlers as young as 18 months and up to the age of 3 years old with their parent or carer.

While formal Ballet training normally starts at 3 years old, our Baby Steps Ballet Classes are a great introduction for toddlers and their parents to the world of ballet and dance.

They will look forward every week to getting dressed up and meeting up with other toddlers to share activities that will stimulate their imagination and help them develop strength, coordination and confidence.

Our baby ballet lessons focus on learning through play, mime, song and dance in a safe, positive and nurturing environment.

Our lessons will help to develop children's fine and gross motor skills whilst capturing children's creativity and imagination.

Baby Steps Ballet lessons are suitable for children of all abilities.

We look forward to welcoming you and your little one to the magical world of Baby Steps Ballet.

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What to Wear

T-shirt, shorts or skirt and ballet shoes.

Feel free to dress your baby in a little tutu or leotard so they feel special.

Above all make sure they are comfortable in whatever clothes they are wearing.

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Bristol Ballet School offers lessons in The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Classical Ballet syllabus.

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The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the world’s most influential dance education and training organisations and is recognised internationally for the highest standards of learning and teaching.

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Royal Academy of Dance Pre-Primary Ballet

Pre-Primary in Dance lessons are designed for students 3 to 5 years of age

Set to engaging music, Pre-Primary Ballet is a gentle exercise lesson that introduces the foundations of classical ballet technique in a creative and fun environment.

We use a wide range of props such as feathers, scarfs, wands and percussive instruments to aid learning in all areas.

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Royal Academy of Dance Primary Ballet

Primary in Dance lessons are designed for students 6 to 8 years of age

This RAD ballet class is for young dancers who will learn movement skills, expression, creativity and musical awareness. There is no previous experience required for this class.

These classes are designed to motivate and encourage students of all levels of ability through systematic measurement of progress and attainment.

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Royal Academy of Dance Grade 1 Ballet

Grade 1 Ballet lessons are designed for students 7 to 9 years of age

By studying RAD Ballet at this level, students will learn technical, musical and performance skills in ballet and related dance disciplines. These classes encourage students to enjoy ballet as a form of physical exercise, whilst also teaching timing, rhythm and musicality skills.

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Royal Academy of Dance Grade 2 Ballet

Grade 2 Ballet lessons are designed for students 7 to 11 years of age

By studying RAD Ballet at this level, students will learn technical, musical and performance skills in ballet and related dance disciplines. These classes encourage students to enjoy ballet as a form of physical exercise, whilst also teaching timing, rhythm and musicality skills.This lesson focuses on dance technique and performance skills, working towards optional examination and class awards.

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Royal Academy of Dance Grade 3 Ballet

Grade 3 Ballet lessons are designed for students 7 to 13 years of age

This Grade 3 ballet lesson is for children who want to learn more about ballet, develop their dance technique and meet other young people interested in dance. These lessons provide an opportunity to study ballet through recreational and vocational routes. They are suitable for students who want to develop their dance technique and skills further, or are new to dance and looking for a fun way to get fit.

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Royal Academy of Dance Grade 4 Ballet​

Grade 4 Ballet lessons are designed for students 7 to 14 years of age

 Grade 4 ballet lesson is for children aged 7 to 14 years of age.

By studying RAD ballet at this level, students will learn technical, musical and performance skills in ballet and related dance disciplines. These lessons encourage students to enjoy ballet as a form of physical exercise, whilst also teaching timing, rhythm and musicality skills.

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Royal Academy of Dance Grade 5 Ballet​

Grade 5 Ballet lessons are designed for students 7 to 15 years of age

This Grade 5 ballet lesson will teach students secure dance technique in areas such as core stability, turnout and line. Students will develop their understanding of the vocabulary and technique of ballet.

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Royal Academy of Dance Intermediate Foundation Ballet​

Intermediate Foundation Ballet lessons are designed for students 11+ years of age

The RAD Intermediate Foundation syllabus challenges and inspires students technically and creatively, encouraging critical thinking and physical fitness. Students will develop their understanding of the vocabulary and technique of ballet.

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Royal Academy of Dance Intermediate Ballet​

Intermediate Ballet lessons are designed for students 12+ years of age

The RAD Intermediate syllabus challenges and inspires students technically and creatively, encouraging critical thinking and physical fitness. Students will develop their understanding of the vocabulary and technique of ballet.

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Royal Academy of Dance Advanced 1 Ballet​

Advanced 1 Ballet lessons are designed for students 13+ years of age

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The RAD Advanced 1 syllabus challenges and inspires students technically and creatively, encouraging critical thinking and physical fitness. Students will develop their understanding of the vocabulary and technique of ballet.

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Royal Academy of Dance Advanced 2 Ballet​

Advanced 2 Ballet lessons are designed for students 14+ years of age

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The RAD Advanced 2 syllabus challenges and inspires students technically and creatively, encouraging critical thinking and physical fitness. Students will develop their understanding of the vocabulary and technique of ballet.

 

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Our Ballet lessons are designed for students who have never studied ballet before to dancers who have been studying ballet consistently for many years. 

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Ballet classes include Barre, Stretching, Centre, Adagio, Allegro and Pointe Work.

We focus on perfecting the vocabulary of The Royal Academy of Dance syllabus as well as free work and choreography. Physical and intellectual understanding of how and why each movement is executed.

With our expert teaching methods and knowledge in dance, your child will progress further, quickly and safely.

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Whether you are experimenting to see where your child's interests lie are or have an aspiring dancer, our ballet classes will provide a nurturing environment for you.

 

Most of our Ballet classes for children are offered twice a week. It truly expedites the muscle memory allowing dancers to progress much more quickly when they attend class multiple times per week. If you can only attend once a week, we would still love to have you.

Just expect that there will be a difference in technical ability from some of the other students by the end of the session.

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Lesson duration are at least 45 minutes long so that the syllabus can be covered thoroughly and are designed to ensure each individual students talent can develop to its full potential.

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Our aim is to make our lessons fun whilst establishing a strong foundation of the classical Ballet and dance technique. 

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Although we encourage students to be entered into The Royal Academy of Dance Examinations, this is not compulsory.

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All lessons at Bristol Ballet School are taught by qualified and experienced Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Teachers. They are also qualified in First Aid and CRB checked.

We are constantly updating our dance timetable so check back often to make sure you don't miss out on a new dance opportunity.

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All new students will need to register with us in advance before attending any lessons

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What to Wear

T-shirt, shorts, leotard, tights skirt and ballet shoes.

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Tap and Modern Dance

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Tap and Modern Dance lessons are designed for students 5 years of age +

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We offer Tap and Modern Dance for children from the age of 5 onwards. Our Lessons cover the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) syllabus as well as free work. Tap and Modern Dance allows for much freedom of movement, drawing from musical theatre, modern and Jazz dance styles.

Each dance class starts with a thorough warm-up to build strength and stimulate core connections and body awareness.

The warm up is followed by phrase work focusing on directional shift, weight changes, rhythm.

Class finishes with some fun choreography and stretching to keep their minds and body in tip-top shape.

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Contemporary Juniors and Seniors Dance Programme

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Contemporary lessons are designed for students 7+ years of age

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This Contemporary lesson provides the highest quality tuition and guidance in supporting the future contemporary dance artists. Bristol Ballet Schools Contemporary Dance lesson is aimed at developing students technical skills and nurturing their unique artistry.

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• focus on developing your technique, release and floor work

• build confidence in both performing and creating contemporary dance pieces

• take part in performing opportunities

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Musical Theatre Juniors Programme

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Musical Theatre lessons are designed for students 7+ years of age

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Children are introduced to the performing arts through acting, dancing and singing. In our musical theatre lessons, children learn songs, rhythm and timing. We incorporate fun dancing and practice acting through improvisation, role play and storytelling.

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