Our Classes
First Steps
Our little ones will work on their balance and rhythm with fun exercises using colours and numbers. From there they will move on to basic technique and begin to learn movements and in time adding those movements together to learn full dances. Our little ones will get the opportunity to compete in Primary and Beginner sections and can also take part in early exam grades such as Tartan Tots. Our Christmas party will give young ones the chance to perform for family and friends to showcase all of their work throughout the year.
Novice to Intermediate
Our more advanced dancers will learn full dances and more challenging technique. They will work towards local competitions where they will perform a number of dances to gain stamps which will move them up through sections and also medals and trophy's as rewards for their hard work. Dancers will take part in examinations where they will work their way up starting at bronze through to gold and then more advanced levels. These dancers will also take part in displays as part of the school team showcasing dance to the local area at different events. They will receive Exam awards at our Christmas party where they will also get the chance to learn and perform choreography pieces.
Premier to Championships
Advanced dancers will compete throughout the year at different competitions some out the area if dancers are happy and willing to travel. Every Summer Dancers will compete at the All England Championships to work towards a ranking in England or a Championship win as some dancers have achieved in the past. Along with other major events they will also be given the chance to compete at the World Championships, an amazing experience for any dancer. Our advanced dancers will work towards professional teaching qualifications giving them a diploma in dance. learning the theory behind dance is the best way to improve a pupils dancing but will also lead them into a potential teaching career.
These pupils will take part in our biggest displays to larger audiences and will lead choreography and dances at our in school performances.
Judging
Qualified teachers within the school can work towards passing their judges test to become an adjudicator on the world wide panel. As instructor Laura is a member of this panel she can coach dancers through this test and from there they will then be able to travel and judge at competitions. This is the highest level for any teacher/dancer and gives dancers after their years of progression through Highland dance the change to watch from the best seat at any competition or championship.
