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Classes and Exams
At the heart of Dance Direction lies the range of classes run by Yolande Parkin.
| MUSIC & MOVEMENT |
For children aged 3 by August 31st for the following Sept. An imaginative class for the very beginnings of musicality and dance.
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| PRIMARY & STANDARD 1 |
For children starting in Reception and Year 1. The first real ballet steps are taught but with plenty of fun thrown in.
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| GRADES 1 - 6 |
For confident children - the work starts here (but we still enjoy ourselves!)
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| VOCATIONAL GRADES |
Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced 1, Advanced 2 - for those children who show great talent and fortitude.
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| PERFORMANCE AWARDS |
Having passed the relevant grade, students can enter for these short but challenging exams, gaining bronze, silver, gold and gold star medals. The best part is the costumes!
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| JUNIOR JAZZ |
A special class added in the run up to shows Non-syllabus and recreational but with a definite professional style.
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| SPIRITED STEPS AWARD |
This cup is awarded once a term in recognition of hard work. It doesn't only go to the most talented children but also those who have made great strides or fought hard to maintain standards. A certificate is given to keep and the cup can be kept at home for the term.
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| DANCE JAMBOREES |
Held in the run-up to Christmas - Great larks with the Can Can, Musical Mischief, Ribbons, Dancing in Colour, Chair Dancing, Balls and Stuff etc etc etc
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| ADULT'S CLASSES |
Ballet each Wednesday: 9.15 - 10.30 am and Saturday: 2.00 - 3.15pm. Body Conditioning: Short courses available. Please contact for details.
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Children can enter for Ballet exams at the age of 5. No exam is compulsory for progression within the school.
Vocational exams have to be taken in the correct order without omissions with the exception of Intermediate Foundation.
Once Grade 2 is obtained, talented pupils are selected for Dance Direction's special class, known affectionately as The Pirouettes, so that extra training can be directed at those who will then be entered for Ballet competitions, and also encouraged to audition for The Cecchetti Associate and Royal Ballet School Associate classes held in London. You will be advised if your child should audition. There are currently a number of children on the Cecchetti Associates programme with more auditioning for both programmes this year. An eleven year old pupil has recently been accepted for full time vocational training at Arts Educational, Tring.
Class Times are included in the latest newsletter which can be found on the News page. There are also details of Dressing Up Day and other exciting events.
Fees: Fees are due on the first day of term.
Notice: Half a term’s notice is due or Half a term’s fees
Cheques: Please make cheques payable to Dance Direction
For private lessons, please contact me directly.
Ballet Uniforms
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Primary and Standard 1
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Light blue sleeveless, boat neck leotard |
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Grade 1 and 2
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Light blue sleeveless, boat neck leotard with matching belt Boys: white T-shirt style leotard, black footless tights, white socks, black or white ballet shoes. |
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Grade 3
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Red sleeveless, boat neck leotard with matching belt Boys: as Grade 1 & 2 |
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Grade 4
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Royal Blue sleeveless, boat neck leotard with matching belt Boys: as Grade 1 & 2 |
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Grade 5 and 6
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Navy sleeveless, boat neck leotard with matching belt Boys: as Grade 3 & 4 |
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Vocational Grades
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See Mrs Parkin |
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Awards
| Annual Awards |
Medals are awarded for various successes in examinations, varying from the highest mark in the school to those who have raised their personal best by 10 marks or more. Details of winners are in the newsletters on the News page
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| Outstanding Performance | Medals are awarded by a special guest who attends the biennial show. Details of winners are in the newsletters on the News page |