CLASSES WE OFFER

COMPETITIVE FREESTYLE

This a popular form of dance which can include performing to fast paced rhythmic music or slow lyrical style music. This dance genre works on flexibility, performance, strength, stamina and more. If you are part of our freestyle competitors, we require commitment as you will represent DNA and compete at least once a month. We have trained dancers up from Beginners to Premier Championship dancers and continue to welcome new dancers in to our freestyle family!

 FREESTYLE FUN AND ACRO

This class focuses on learning all the basic moves of freestyle dance including working on flexibility and acro tricks which are used in freestyle dance. This class is perfect for those wanting to learn the freestyle dance style but don’t want to commit to competitions.

CONTEMPORARY COMPANY

These are selected dancers who train as part of a team to represent the dance school at competitions. This requires more commitment and dedication as the company is required to compete at least 5 times a year. If you are interested in being part of the company and you are a complete beginner it is beneficial to attend the contemporary and technique class first.

CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUE

Contemporary dance has become very popular recently and we are able to offer a high standard of training in this expressive dance style. Contemporary is a fusion of different styles and allows the dancer to interpret and create movements from their own expressions. The technique that we mainly focus on are Graham, Cunningham and an upcoming practitioner Rebecca Davis with RADAR technique. For those who are wanting to pursue dance as a career this class will be extremely beneficial for your GSCE, college and further training. 

DANCE4FUN

This class is predominantly street dance but also includes a variety of other dance styles. Its all about having fun and dancing to all the popular chart music. This class is perfect for complete beginners or for those who don’t want to commit to competitions.

ACRO/GYMNASTICS

This class is a combination of learning gymnastic skills and progressing on to advanced tricks. We work on strength, balance, poise and flexibility and we now also offer a chance to participate in acro dance exams twice yearly. We are also very lucky to allow the acro students to experience learning tricks on a tumble track once a term.

COMMERCIAL

This style of dance is the latest trend and focuses on what most industry auditions for music videos, shows and concerts will be looking for. It is a combination of hip hop, jazz, locking and popping. This class encourages being able to perform confidently and working hard on SASS!!

DNA DIDDIES

A fun an energetic class introducing dance and movement to younger children. This class will include dances to the latest chart music and popular children’s songs. There are many benefits of a dance class for early years development including physical, social, cognitive and emotional. DNA Diddies welcomes both boys and girls from 18 months – 3 years old.