Adult Classes

Any problem in the world can be solved by dancing.

-- James Brown (1933 - 2006)

Here at Danceworks we believe very firmly in ‘lifelong learning' and have a wide selection of classes to suit adults of all ages and abilities. If you're looking to simply get fit, tone up, funk out or tap step your way into a new hobby then Danceworks has something for you. So whether you're 18 or 80, male or female, novice or pro - give us a ring, and give it a go.

 

Ballet

The word ballet originates from the Latin ‘ballere' which literally means ‘to dance' and it has been at the heart of the performing world for the last six hundred years. Ballet has changed little since its early years in Italy and France and still thrills and captivates generation after generation with its simplistic beauty and stunning elegance.

 

Whether you are trying ballet for the first time or looking to re-engage with the dance world; the benefits of ballet are immediately obvious. As the mother of all modern dance, ballet is excellent

at focussing both the mind and body, it relies heavily on core-stability, improves posture and increases both muscle tone and flexibility. Add to all of these a chance to unwind, some beautiful clas

sical music and a real sense of achievement and you have ballet in a nutshell. Call the studio today to book your place in one of our classes or to make an enquiry about private lessons.

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Street Dance

Street Dance is a relatively new style; it first sprang up in the 70's and 80's as an answer to the conventional dance training found in most studios. Unlike the more sedate and classical moves found in Ballet, Street Dance is fast, frenetic and full of funk.

 

Our high energy classes are not only a great workout for your whole body, they're excellent for flexibility and movement memory. If you find yourself itching to dance along when watching pop videos then ‘Street' is the class for you.

 

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Tapper

Tap Dancing

In New York during the 1830's, two styles of Dance had a head on collision - Irish Dance and the African Shuffle. Over the next one hundred and seventy years the beautiful baby of this collision became immensely popular. It was a craze people began to call ‘tap dancing'. This toe-tapping, shoe-shuffling dance style continually reinvents itself for every new generation. Older people may remember Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire with some fondness youngsters will be more familiar with Stomp!

 

Taking a class in ‘Tap', is an excellent workout both mentally and physically for complete beginners or advanced; whilst your feet do the tapping your mind has to wrestle with rhythm, tempo and syncopation. So if you fancy a challenge then

tap-spring-shuffle-ball-change yourself to the phone and book yourself into a class now.

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What to Wear in Class

For all classes please wear either dancewear or practical comfy clothing.

 

Footwear

Ballet - any style Ballet shoes

Street - Either jazz shoes or correct dance trainers only, no sports / outside trainers as these grip too much to our professional dance floors and can cause injury.

Tap - Tap shoes with toe and heel plates

Pilates - bare feet or socks

 

New starters can wear bare feet for a couple of classes to see if class is suitable for them but it is essential that correct footwear be worn into class for enjoyment and safety reasons. All dance footwear can be purchased from our shop.