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VAL DEAKIN DANCE SCHOOL<\/strong><\/span>\nClasses available for children, teens and adults<\/p>\n
PRE-SCHOOL: Movement class for children aged 3-5 years. <\/strong><\/span> BALLET: GRADED CLASSES<\/strong><\/span> Ballet II: Second year studies for 7-9 years old. Elementary, intermediate and advanced classes for adults and teenagers. After taking carefully graded elementary techniques, 2 or 3 classes per week are recommended. This allows for a development of stamina and strength. All age groups are approximations, taking into account the individual and background.<\/p>\n JAZZ;<\/strong><\/span> Children’s Jazz from aged 6. exciting and fun rhythmic movement to popular music. Also Junior Jazz for 10 \u2013 16 years old. MODERN DANCE (Contemporary):<\/strong><\/span> Dance based on Martha Graham technique, breathing and central body control. A body conditioning class as well as dance combinations and improvisations.<\/p>\n TAP:<\/strong><\/span> A study of tap rhythms, steps and dances for children and adults<\/p>\n CHARACTER DANCE:<\/strong><\/span> a study of various national dance forms MIME:<\/strong><\/span> For dancers and those interested in the theatre. A language of movement and gesture and the carriage of the body (weight shift and emphasis)<\/p>\n PAS DE DEUX:<\/strong><\/span> The art of partnering for advanced students. Training for the professional theatre is available.<\/p>\n BALLROOM DANCE:<\/strong><\/span> Basic and Latin. Private lessons for weddings available.<\/p>\n NEW PLYMOUTH STUDIO: Dance studio terms run parallel with school terms. WHAT DANCE CAN MEAN FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n 1. Self-expression, creativity, the use of the imagination.<\/p>\n 2. Fun and a sense of accomplishment.<\/p>\n 3. The development of the senses in conjunction with body awareness.<\/p>\n 4. Poise and agility \u2013 development of the mind and body together, through a self-initiated discipline (under experienced tuition).<\/p>\n 5. Social awareness, relating in space and cooperating with others in their abilities and limitations.<\/p>\n 6. An understanding of music, rhythms and the allied art forms.<\/p>\n 7. Reliability and co-operation<\/p>\n 8. All classes are taught without the pressure of exams or competitions.<\/p>\n 9. Annual dance school recitals for performing experience.<\/p>\n CLASSWEAR<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Ballet: Girls\/Women: Plain colour leotards without skirt or frill. Pink tights or white socks and ballet shoes. Hair should be tied back off the face. Modern: Leotards and footless tights.<\/p>\n Jazz: Track pants, t-shirt, leotard and tights, sneakers or jazz shoes.<\/p>\n Tap: Hard-soled shoes with tap plates.<\/p>\n Ballroom: Hard-soled shoes.<\/p>\n A Registration fee of $15 per year is payable to ensure the running of a class and secures a place for the student in that class. Term fees are payable in advance. Please Note: The Val Deakin Dance School is a privately owned business which is separate from, but affiliated with the Val Deakin Dance Theatre Trust, which is a non-profit educational organisation operating for the benefit of students from all schools,\u00a0with open auditions held for performances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Val Deakin Dance School has an annual Dance School Recital in December. The performances feature children aged 4 and up, teens and adults dancing an exciting range of dances of many different genres \u2013 ballet, character, national, modern, tap, comedy and ballroom dance. There… <\/p>\n
\nFor rhythm, co-ordination, strength, awareness and social interaction through creative and play dances.<\/p>\n
\nBallet I: Beginners aged 5-8 years. Exercises, basic dance steps, story dance and improvisation. Followed by graded classes for continuing study.<\/p>\n
\nBallet III \u2013 V: 10 years and over.<\/p>\n
\nSpecial Adult beginners class.<\/p>\n
\nAdults \u2013 beginners to advanced<\/p>\n
\ne.g Russian, Mazurka, Tarantella<\/p>\n
\nDANCE CENTRE
\n306 St Aubyn Street<\/p>\n
\nHoliday classes are available.<\/p>\n
\nBoys\/Men: Grey tights or shorts and white socks, t-shirt, ballet shoes<\/p>\n
\nSingle classes are $20 payable prior to the class.<\/p>\n