Why Modern dance?
Modern is a fun and fast moving discipline, which compliments Ballet and Tap very well, it also opens the door to Jazz, which broadens the horizons of any dancer – vital in today’s competitive dance world.
Guernsey Modern Dance Classes start at the age of 5 yrs (or 3, in our combined Introduction to Tap & Modern class) .
A warm-up starts off each of the lessons, leading into stretching and strengthening exercises for the legs and core, isolating different parts of the body, and moving to different types of music. As with Ballet and Tap, the class progresses to a rhythm section which builds in each grade; giving the children a good knowledge of music and its qualities.
The class then builds into the dance movement section, where students begin to learn how to turn, leap, kick, use the floor, jump, and put these together into free amalgamations and dance routines. The end section of the lesson is dedicated to developing these routines in a specific style. Modern dance incorporates different styles and is portrayed in different ways depending on the music style. It has a great fun element allowing the children to express themselves and contribute to the Class.
Modern dance is a fun and light-hearted discipline and suits a child with bags of energy and/or a bubbly personality.
Modern dance exams
As for Ballet, Modern dance exams are undertaken from the age of 6yrs with Grade 1, through to Grade 6 and on to the Vocational qualifications.
All exams are taken with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.
Exams are not compulsory: the choice lies with parent and child. However, they are encouraged since they develop a sense of achievement.
TRIAL Guernsey Modern Dance Classes AVAILABLE AT ALL STANDARDS AND DISCIPLINES
TO BOOK YOUR CHILD IN FOR A FREE TRIAL CLASS CALL 07781 414940 OR EMAIL enquiries@thedanceacademy.org
Classes available for age 5 yrs to 16+ yrs.