Classes

BALLET

At TDC, our training is based on the world-renowned Royal Academy of Dance syllabi.

The Academy considers professional training of young children in classical ballet to be vitally important. The Academy’s syllabi have been devised with great care to enable a child to progress through their dance training in planned stages, demanding no more of a young body than it can cope with.
–Royal Academy of Dance

Pre-school Dance Ages 2-3

Pre-school dance will develop the young students appreciation for movement and musicality while allowing them to explore and express themselves. Parents are welcome in the room as their little ones grow in confidence.

Pre-Ballet (Ages 3-4)

Pre-Ballet is a fun way to introduce all forms of dance to children. It teaches them the enjoyment of dance through movement and music, while developing co-ordination, body awareness, musicality, expressiveness, and control.

Pre-Primary (Age 5)

Pre-Primary Ballet builds on the elements taught in Pre-Ballet, but now involves the beginning of proper ballet technique. This technique is crucial, for it is the foundation of every style of dance.

Royal Academy of Dance Grading Structure (Ages 6+) Primary to Advanced

Starting at age 6, all ballet students will begin their RAD syllabus training and exams. Each grade follows a set syllabus that has been carefully formulated to ensure optimal technique and strength progression.

JAZZ

Pre-Junior (Age 5) to Advanced

Jazz at TDC is based on the original Luigi Method, which we have contemporized to reflect today’s music and dance styles. Classes are categorized as Junior, Intermediate, and Advanced. We also offer a Senior Jazz for less experienced teenagers.

TAP

Pre-Junior (Age 5) to Advanced

The tap syllabus is a freestyle tap based on the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) technique and various other influences. Classes are categorized as Junior, Intermediate, and Advanced. We also offer a Senior Jazz for less experienced teenagers.

CONTEMPORARY (Lyrical)

Junior (Age 8) to Advanced

Contemporary Dance is a wonderful way to encourage a dancer to express themselves. Students are encouraged to use the music and imagery to improvise movements and discover new ways to use their bodies through different planes. Focus on performance quality and expression will be forefront in so that dancers may apply these principles in their other classes and in preparation for RAD Ballet exams.

MODERN DANCE

Modern dance emcompasses a wide range of styles which have broken away from codified movements and balletic styles. Beginner, intermediate and advanced Modern classes will focus on Graham (Martha Graham) and Limon (Jose Limon) technique. Graham technique focuses on specific body movements such as the contraction, release and spiral which have all had profound influence on the development of modern dance.

Limon technique will aid students to find their own movement and personal uniqueness while focusing on the quality of the body’s weight (fall and rebound). Modern classes will include floor work, center work and combinations moving across the floor. Classes will also engage students in elements of contact improvisation and individual improvisation.

MUSICAL THEATRE

When we say Musical Theatre, WE MEAN IT!

Each week students will engage in training in acting, dance and singing utilizing works from popular music theatre selections. Our Musical Theatre programme will culminate in a performance for family and friends.

Through the use of various theatre “games” students will develop invaluable skills such as: Working in a group, self-reflection, critical thinking, creativity, confidence, self-expression, presentation and communication.