Group Classes
A brief introduction to the classes we provide here at Top Hat Theatre School.
For new students, classes will be allocated based on age and previous dance experience.
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BALLET
The foundation of all dance forms. Body placement, flexibility, alignment, strength and technique are achieved through barre and centre floor work following the ISTD syllabus.
Advanced classes will include Pointe Work.
MUSICAL THEATRE
This is where we encourage fun whilst learning! Classes are action packed, fun filled and driven.
Here we produce a yearly full scale Musical Theatre production with a West End Orchestra, professional set performed in a professional theatre venue
TAP
This form of dance teaches the student the basic fundamentals of tap sounds, steps and rhythms. Students develop coordination of mind and body and a more perceptive sense of rhythm, timing and phrasing.... and a lot of fun along the way!
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JAZZ
Jazz is the dance style of the stage, screen and music videos. The classes include a warm up, isolations, across-the-floor work and technique ending with choreography set to contemporary music.
MODERN
Modern Theatre dance is often seen on the stages of musical productions and television.
The style uses traveling steps, high kicks, leaps and turns which all need strength and flexibility. This is a highly energetic dance style. We follow the ISTD syllabus where children are entered into examinations.
DRAMA
Students are taught confidence building techniques through the form of drama based games and the studying of monologues, duologues and poems in preparation for festival participation auditions and LAMDA examinations.
SINGING
In this class, children are taught correct singing technique and most importantly...confidence. Confidence to sing in public. Classes are group based with those wishing to sing solo are encouraged to do so.
Classes are led by our West End musical MD on piano helping to really understand harmonies and correct technique.
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CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary dance focuses more on floor work and isn’t restricted by the rules that govern traditional dance forms. Instead, it relies on improvisation and versatility and is characterized by freedom of movement and fluidity, letting dancers explore the mind-body connection and ideally evoking emotion in the audience.
ACROBATIC ARTS
This very popular class is only available to those who also take dance class with us. In this class we learn how to safely execute a correct handstand right up to flips and aerials when each student has accomplished the necessary skills required.
DINKY DANCERS
Ages 3 - 4
At the age of 3, the children follow a structured, independent class (without a parent) consisting of Ballet, Tap and Modern. Aimed very much at using their imagination through movement and beginnings of technique.
COMMERCIAL / STREET
The coolest moves to the coolest tunes!
In this high energy class, students learn choreography and routines covering various urban and commercial styles.
LITTLE STARS
Ages 5 - 6
This hour long lesson is split into 3, focusing on the fundamentals of
Tap, Ballet and Modern following the ISTD syllabus.
Here children will begin preparing for examinations and performance. Designed specifically to capture the children’s imagination.