Adult Classes
Ambiance Dance is not just for the children. We also offer exciting classes for the adult dancer. Currently offering Jazz, Tap Ballet Pilates and Fitness classes for adults.
For classes offered in this style please refer to the timetable
Just Dance
Just Dance is a relaxed class offering a combination of jazz, hip hop and Acro. No concert performance is required in the class but a small performance at the studio will take place within the year to give the students something to work towards. This a great stepping stone into other classes if the students are maybe lacking in confidence.
For classes offered in this style please refer to the timetable
Acrobatics
Commonly referred to as Acro, it has similar components to gymnastics and enables students to learn how to cartwheel, handstand, back flip and much more in a class that is fun, energetic and exciting. Acrobatics involves difficult feats of balance, agility and coordination enabling students to build strength, agility and flexibility which will help them in all their dance classes or other sports they wish to participate in. Starting in Acro will help students engage in core stability and will help if they decide to take on other forms of acrobatic styles such as Contortion.
For classes offered in this style please refer to the timetable
Baby Bop – Tiny Tots Combination – Tumble Boo – Tutu Cute Ballet
Baby Bop is a fun class to introduce your baby/toddler to the world of movement, music and eventually dance. Baby Bop class covers simple movement exercises as well as discovering musicality. Suitable for 15mth-3yrs.
Tiny Tots Combination classes are more focused on developing a basic understanding of dance concepts in all genres whilst gaining more rhythm and co-ordination through not only dance, but drama and song as well.
Tumble Boo,
A new class for 3-5 year olds teaching the basic acro positions, locomotion skills, balance skills, class behaviour and social skills, in a safe, fun and developmentally age appropriate class.
Tutu Cute Ballet,
A new class for 2-5 year olds teaching the basics of ballet. Dance like a fairy princess or a pirate. Using props and imaginative learning. Develop social skills and a love for ballet, in a safe, fun and developmentally age appropriate class.
For classes offered in this style please refer to the timetable
Classical Ballet
Classical Ballet technique is a fantastic way to achieve flexibility and strength. Student’s wear soft technique shoes until their bones and muscles are strong enough to wear pointe shoes. Until then, we work on improving ankle strength and technique. Ballet is best known for its unique features and techniques such as pointe work and high extensions, as well as its graceful, precise movements and ethereal qualities. The techniques found in classical ballet are a framework for many other styles of dance, including Lyrical and Jazz.
For classes offered in this style please refer to the timetable
Contemporary
At Ambiance Dance, we teach contemporary techniques and classes based around the CSTD Jason Winter’s Contemporary syllabus-This is a world-class and comprehensive contemporary dance syllabus. Its technique and structure is designed in the most classical and academic way and infused with choreographic brilliance used in today’s most commercial settings. To take a contemporary class you must be doing a ballet class as it draws from classical technique.
For classes offered in this style please refer to the timetable
Lyrical
Ambiance Dance offers Lyrical classes which draw from a range of techniques from Ballet and Contemporary. Lyrical dance allows students to show expression and emotion through music that is usually soft and slow. It is a style that draws upon strong classical foundations which allows choreography to be shown to a high standard. To take a lyrical class you must be doing a ballet class as it draws from classical technique.
For classes offered in this style please refer to the timetable
Hip Hop/Crew
Hip Hop is similar to the dancing on the latest music videos; the classes are fun and set to the latest music trends. Hip Hop is great workout without realising you are exercising and is a perfect place to start if you have never danced before. A usual class begins with a funky warm up, light stretching, finishing with a routine.
For classes offered in this style please refer to the timetable
Jazz
Jazz is a great style to introduce children to in dance. Some of the most common and modern forms of jazz styles are Broadway and Commercial Jazz. Jazz incorporates big, exaggerated movements as well as strong, sharp style. Jazz is a great style for all ages and teaches strong technique and discipline. You’re never too young or old to learn to wiggle those hips!
For classes offered in this style please refer to the timetable
Tap
Twinkle those toes and let’s make some noise. Tap teaches students how to move and tap with rhythm so it becomes a melody as opposed to just noise and learn how to also complement the music and match the rhythms. Common tap steps include the shuffle, time steps, slap up’s, and wing’s. Also, mums and dads, see our Adult Tap class on the timetable, you can’t let the kids have all the fun.
For classes offered in this style please refer to the timetable
Musical Theatre
In this class, students will develop confidence in a variety of disciplines including drama, singing and dance whilst working to develop skills as a triple threat. They will spend time learning about musicals and how they vary in styles of singing and dance. Children should partake in this genre as it is a fantastic opportunity to learn stage craft, performance skills and will aid in producing a well rounded performer.
For classes offered in this style please refer to the timetable
Exam Classes
C.S.T.D Jazz, Tap, Classical, Contemporary Exams
Classes marked with (E) on the timetables
Exams are a great avenue for those students who aim towards a career in the world of dance. Exams are not compulsory but encouraged as it gives students something to strive towards and benefit from the reward of achieving a high level of dance. Whilst students can benefit from participating in the exam preparation, only those students considered ready by their teachers will be entered to avoid disappointment if unsuccessful. Ambiance Dance offers CSTD exams within Jazz, Tap, Classical and Contemporary Syllabi, which guide students from basic exercises, and routines to advanced performance and teaching skills.
Troupe Classes
Classes marked with (C) on the timetables
Troupe classes are designed for competition purposes. They are not classes to teach technical steps of dance, but to put together routines using steps already known. All troupe participants must be taking a class in the corresponding subject to be considered for troupes. Additionally by the time the student reaches the age level of U/12 they must be taking either a ballet class or stretch and conditioning class to remain eligible for jazz and Acro troupes (this is always at Miss Tania’s discretion). We encourage all students to participate in a troupe, to gain stage experience, work in a team sport situation and most of all gain the confidence that comes from such an experience.
Troupe classes are divided into age groups from 6yrs & under to Open age. Students can participate in the age group above as well as their own age group (approved by Miss Tania) but they MUST participate in their own age group before they can dance up an age group.
Private Lessons
Ambiance Dance offers private lesson classes for students wishing to participate in solos or duos and trios in competitions. Further information available from the Competitions page. Solo students 8yrs & above must participate in troupes before they can perform in a solo. Students aged from 3yrs of age may enter into solo’s or duo/trio’s. Once they reach an age appropriate for troupes we expect students to enter troupes if they are entering solo’s as this is a TEAM sport.