Dance Genres
At Southport Dance Academy we offer classes in the following genres.
Tiny Tots
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This is a reception class for all dance genres starting at two and a half years. We teach the children to hop, skip and move to the music, incorporating gentle stretching and strengthening exercises. The classes develop co-ordination and boost confidence.
Mini Stars
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This incorporates street, cheerleading and musical theatre. An excellent class for an alternative to ballet. Great for boys.
Ballet
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A highly technical form of dance that helps build the foundation of all styles.
Tap
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Tap is a form of dance characterised by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion.
Modern
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This technique incorporates jazz and contemporary. It builds strength and develops flexibility. It also develops choreography which assists with GCSE and A level dance.
Street
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This urban style of dance is fun and good exercise using all the current hit music.
Cheerleading
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Intense physical activity for team motivation. It includes dance jumps, cheers and basic stunts.
Riverdance
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This is a theatrical interpretation of Irish dancing. It includes soft shoe and hard shoe techniques.
Musical Theatre
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This combines singing, dancing and acting, and is great for confidence building.
Drama
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Suitable for all ages from 5 years old. We cover dramatic activities, texts, diction and creative improvisation.
Lyrical Contemporary
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Lyrical Contemporary is a dance style that embodies various aspects of contemporary jazz and ballet, relating the flow of movement to the song's lyrics.
Acro
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Acrobatic Gymnastics is a modern and artistic discipline including elements of strength, flexibility, agility and tumbling.
Age Range of Classes
Tiny Tots : 2 1/2 - 5 years
Mini Stars : 3 - 6 years
Preparatory Modern & Gymnastics : 4-8 years
All other preparatory classes from 5 years
Junior Classes : 5-11 years
Inter Classes : 12-14 years
Senior Classes : 15-21 years