Ballet
Ballet has long been a popular hobby and it’s all due to the physical and mental benefits it provides. Our RAD ballet classes are available for all ages, boys and girls. From pre-school all the way to adult.
Sign up for the term, or book a trial class. We welcome all ages and abilities, boys and girls.
Pre-school ballet
Movement, music and magic for children aged 3-4 years.
Pre-school ballet classes are the perfect choice if you want to give your children a creative outlet from the very beginning! These are lively but structured dance classes for kids that develop physical skills and encourage creativity, expression and confidence.
Parents and carers are encouraged to wait outside the hall/studio once the pupil has settled into the class.
Intro pre primary ballet
The next step from pre-school ballet which provides movement, music and magic for children aged 4-5 years.
Intro pre primary ballet classes begin to prepare children for the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus which begins at the next level. These are lively but structured dance classes for kids that develop physical skills and encourage creativity, expression and confidence.
Pre primary ballet
Ballet Class for children aged 5-6 years (Reception/Y1)
The beginning of the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. These structured classes develop students’ physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression and musicality using a range of movements and musical styles. The syllabi prepares students for a successful transition to syllabus ballet and other dance genres at higher levels.
A Class Award is offered to students who are the correct age, prepared and ready after four terms. This is the perfect introduction to a ballet exam environment together with their teacher in a fun atmosphere. Class Awards and examinations are optional.
Primary ballet
Ballet Class for children aged 6-7 years (Y1/Y2)
These structured classes develop students’ physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression and musicality using a range of movements and musical styles. The syllabi prepares students for a successful transition to syllabus ballet and other dance genres at higher levels.
Royal Academy of Dance Examination or Class Award is offered to students who are the correct age, prepared and ready after four terms. Class Awards and examinations are optional.
Grade 1 to 8 ballet
These structured classes develop students’ physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression and musicality using a range of movements and musical styles.
Royal Academy of Dance Examination or Class Award is offered to students who are the correct age, prepared and ready after four terms. Class Awards and examinations are optional.
The Royal Academy of Dance Graded Examinations consists of three dance disciplines:
- Ballet – the foundation and the most important part of the syllabus.
- Free Movement – influenced by and incorporating movements in common with other dance styles such as Natural Movement, Contemporary and Classical Greek Dance.
- Character – the theatrical presentation of national dance using original ethnic dance and music which has been freely adapted for the theatre. The three styles (Hungarian, Russian and Polish) were selected because of their historic importance in the development of the nineteenth century full-length classical ballets.
RAD vocational ballet (Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 2)
Together with the graded syllabi, the Vocational Graded Examinations by the RAD provides an in-depth study of ballet, developing students’ technique, music and performance skills and introduces pointe work for female candidates. This highly-focused and practical training prepares students for a dance, or dance-related, career. The syllabi are appropriate for students from the age of 11 years and who are technically capable of the work. Students wishing to study for Vocational Graded examinations should have the maturity and technical aptitude for demanding study and attend dance class minimum two times a week.
The vocational classes are invite only.
Tap and Modern
Perhaps ballet isn’t for your child or you’d just prefer a different dance style, check out our Tap dance and Modern dance classes for children aged 4 and up!
ISTD Modern Primary to Grade 6
Modern dance provides girls and boys with the opportunity to develop a more current style of dance. The classes are lively and lots of fun! The children learn core dance skills which are developed and built upon as they progress through the grades. The lessons are based around a structured syllabus which involves learning set exercises as well as free dances, providing the children with the opportunity to take exams.
ISTD Tap Primary to Grade 6
Tap dance is excellent for developing a sense of rhythm and musicality – the children find it great fun learning different rhythms and trying to recreate them with their feet.
It also encourages appreciation and interaction with a different type of music. The classes are structured around a tap syllabus which provides the children with the opportunity to take exams.
Contemporary
This is a non syllabus class aimed at students who wish to release stress and dance in a relaxed yet structured environment. There is no exam focus and is suitable for students who wish to join a dance class at a later age. This class explores efficiency in movement through the use of weight and momentum as well as finding ease, fluidity and power in the body.
Adult Dance
Adult Ballet
Have you missed out on Ballet in childhood and want to learn something new? Or perhaps you have some experience and want to hone your craft? Our classes are for you either way!
Adult Dance (Tap and Jazz)
Dance carries plenty of benefits – both physical, as it helps strengthen your body, and mental, helping you improve focus. Regardless of the style you want to learn, we can help you out!
Adult Body Focus
This class is devoted to all those who wish to improve the overall condition of their body. Join a diverse class combining workouts and dance made just for you!
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program using mats and yoga balls that has been designed to enhance students’ technique in all forms of dance by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance.
The program helps with injury prevention and rehabilitation and enhances the ability of athletes to perform at their best. It can be difficult for students to feel which muscles initiate the correct alignment in training. However, with the use of an exercise ball, the students gain a great sense of posture and weight-placement whilst feeling each correct muscle group working throughout each exercise, which then stays with them whilst performing.
Silver Swans
As a dance community dedicated to inclusivity and joy, we recognize the immense benefits that dance can bring, particularly for older adults. The Silver Swans initiative is designed to empower individuals aged 55 and over, focusing on enhancing dance skills while promoting physical and mental well-being.
Research shows that engaging in dance can significantly improve your quality of life by enhancing balance, coordination, and confidence. Here are just a few reasons why we’re passionate about bringing Silver Swans to our community:
1. Health Benefits: Dance has been shown to improve cardiovascular health, flexibility, and strength, which are crucial as we age.
2. Social Connection: Our classes provide a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and share the joy of movement.
3. Creative Expression: Dance allows for self-expression and creativity, which can be incredibly fulfilling.
At Siegeris Dance, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to experience the joy of dancing, regardless of age or ability.
Our Silver Swans classes will be tailored to meet the unique needs of older adults, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our Wimbledon classes and embark on this exciting dance journey together.