Child Classes: Age 8-10
Grade One Ballet
Age 8-9
Our grade one ballet class is suitable for those who have progressed through our primary class or who are joining us from year 3. This class builds on the foundations previous learnt and progresses our students through the ISTD syllabus. Now using the French terminology, grade one ballet improves our students technique, posture, alignment and style. At this level students are encouraged to attend 2 classes per week. Students have the opportunity to work towards their exam.
Tuesday - 5.45 - 6.30pm
Friday - 4.30 - 5.15pm
Fees: £17.88 per month
“The support given by all the teachers is fantastic, they couldn’t be any more encouraging and supportive!”
Grade Two Modern
Age 8-10
Progressing on from our grade one modern class students build on the technique already learnt and learn more complex dance steps and combinations. This class is full of energy and fun whilst continuing to develop rhythm, performance, artistry and technique. New students joining us need to be year 3 or above. Students can work towards their exam.
Tuesday - 6.30 - 7.15pm
Friday - 5.15 - 6.00pm
Fees: £17.88 per month
“Miss Kirsty is such a great teacher and always goes above and beyond to help and encourage her students. Both my girls love dancing with her and have done for several years now. They have learnt so much but also have so much fun during her dance lessons. 5 star rating from us”
Grade Two Ballet
Age 9-12
Students in grade two ballet will now know the foundation steps and have a good understanding of classical technique. This class is open to all new students from year 4 upwards. Developing classical technique, students are encouraged to attend 2 classes per week. Students can work towards their exam.
Tuesday - 7.15 - 8.00pm
Friday - 6.00 - 6.45pm
Fees: £17.88 per month
“Wonderful dance academy and my daughter would go every night if she could! Miss Kirsty is just so lovely and encouraging. I would 100% recommend anyone to join”
Junior Jazz Class
Age 8-14
This class has been designed for those not wanting to work towards any exams. Incorporating fun, high pace, energetic dance routines this class is perfect for those children with a passion for dancing and performance. Dancing to a variety of different styles of music our students explore various jazz styles from commercial, hip hop and more classical styles of jazz
Thursday - 6.00 to 6.45pm
Fees: £17.88 per month
“KDA is simply the best, my daughter loves her Jazz class, she looks forward to new dances and routines to learn. She enjoys showing all her family what she has learnt. Kirsty and her team are highly professional and have such passion to dance, which the girls thrive on. 10/ 10”
Turns & Stretch Class
Age 8-14
Our focus in this class is to increase flexibility and learn various turns. This class gives our students the opportunity to learn tricks, splits, leaps and turns
Wednesday - 6.00 - 6.45pm
Fees: £17.88 per month
"Since KDA opened my daughter has been attending the classes. She loves all the teachers who always put in 110% into their lessons. My daughter has learnt a lot while at KDA and I would definitely recommend, for anyone looking to get their child into dance classes.”
Musical Theatre Class
Year 4 - year 8
Our Musical Theatre classes are a mixture of both singing and dancing. Students will be guided through a variety of singing warm-ups and physical warm ups before focusing on combining both skills in various song and dance from Westend, Broadway and film.
Thursday - 5.15 - 6.00pm
Fees: £17.88 per month
“My daughter has been attending dance classes with Kirsty for many years and she absolutely loves them. She has grown in confidence, has made some lifelong friends and has gained so many new skills.
The support given by all the teachers is fantastic, they couldn’t be any more encouraging and supportive!
I would definitely recommend Kirsty’s Dance Academy to anyone who’s looking for a wonderful environment for their child to blossom in.”
We’d Love to Invite your Child to a Trial Class!
KDA offer trial sessions for all our child dance classes, so that you can be sure the class is right for your child before they sign up!
You can view our class timetable here.