 Ballet classes (which encourage grace and good posture) compose of classical ballet, free movement and character (the theatrical presentation of dance from different countries). These are taught by Teresa Blee and follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Graded classes are taught from Pre-Primary to Grade 8 and at approximately Grade 4 level selected children are given the opportunity to study the vocational syllabus of Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate. These are designed for those students who wish to make dance their career in some form and at this level pointe work is introduced.Modern/Jazz classes (a ‘pop’/jazzy style) and Tap classes (one of the most enjoyable forms of dance) are taught by Debbie Johnson and the syllabus is that devised by The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance. Modern classes are taught from Primary to Grade 6 then for those looking to go into the dance profession Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate follow. Tap classes are taught from Beginners to Grade 6 and tap is an essential skill for todays professional dancers. 
Debbie also teaches a Beginners Ballet class which has been specifically designed by the RAD to be appropriate for ages 2.5-4.5. The class usually has a theme or storyline, which the children get involved in for a few weeks and songs, nursery rhymes, various props and a few basic dance steps are introduced in a fun way. dance classes, children, dancing, cornwall, teresa blee, royal academy of dance, helston, ballet, tap, jazz, children dance classes, dance school in cornwall, dance classes helston |
