Classes for teens

At GDA we follow the most widely recognised and highly respected syllabi with the Royal Academy of Dance.

Ballet is recommended for all dance students, it not only benefits the dancer’s physical ability with strength, posture (there for protecting the body), but it also teaches discipline and etiquette in the dance environment, which guides the student in everyday life as well.

At GDA we follow one of the most widely recognised and highly respected syllabi with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD).

Tap is a fascinating genre and an incredible skill to learn. Not only is it extremely fun, but it also benefits the dancer’s physical strength and balance. It is a fabulous form of exercise and really gets the heart pumping, as well as being a brilliant mental exercise with all of the rhythms, quick thinking and intricate foot isolations.

At GDA we follow one of the most widely recognised and highly respected syllabi with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD).

Modern is a technical style of dance, it follows stucture and specifics to stengthen and align the dancer. It gives a very strong technical base for genres like Jazz and Contemporary, even Commercial and Street styles.

Jazz is a fascinating genre with a lot of history, and within the bracket of 'Jazz' are many styles. We think it is important for the dancer to explore as many as possible, along with the history of this fabulous art form.

Jazz teaches many different skills such as technique, posture, expression, energy, power, control, to travel the stage, to perform with facials, and capture their audience with all round entertainment, just to name a few!

Contemporary itself has many styles within the genre, primarily danced with freedom, making unusual movements and shapes, but also using highly disciplined technique. You will be surprised how tricky it is to find the balance between being free but maintaining the control!

Within our classes, we think it is especially important with these styles that the student is able to be creative themselves, so are often given the opportunity to work on their choreographic skills and explore their individuality.

Acro involves moves which are probably best known as gymnastics. The difference being the acrobatic moves are entered and exited in a way that runs smoothly within dance choreography. Because of this, Acro does require a unique style and technique, different to gymnastics.

At GDA we follow the worldwide syllabus from Acrobatic Arts. Our structured training is highly effective and, most importantly, it is safe! It teaches progressively, and focusses strongly on strength and flexibility, while also acknowledging the age of the student’s body, as the maturity of the body will determine what is safe or not. We absolutely will not teach something that is not safe yet, no matter how much the child wants to achieve what they have seen on YouTube!

Vicky journey at GDA has been a beautiful one. She trained with us for many years and discovered the incredible talent she has for choreography.

This class does not have just one genre of dance, it explores many styles broadening the students knowledge, as well as falling in love with Vickys own unique style.

There is no rush to decide on the class for you. You can trial as many classes as you wish within this two week period, as we know you want to make sure you make the right decision.

Our two week trial allows you to get the full experience before making a commitment, and with absolutely no obligation to sign up if you feel it isn't for you!

(Although, we are pretty confident you will love it!)