Pre Senior (4th year - 6th year)

Our Pre Senior classes are for children in 4th year – 6th year.

 

At this age the children choose which classes they would like to do – tap – disco – modern/jazz – ballet.

 

All our classes are age-appropriate in dance moves and song choices.

 

Our classes help instil confidence, social and life skills which will help them in their chosen career.

 

Our annual show is usually at the beginning of June and the children do one dance for each discipline – the difference this experience makes to them I honestly cannot put into words. It is a great confidence booster and they really blossom after their time on stage. This is the highlight of our dancing year.

 

All outfits for our display are hired from the school and the only things you need to provide are their tap and ballet shoes, pink ballet tights and a white outfit for the finale – there are no hidden extras.

 

From this age the children can take part in dance exams if they have had good class attendance and have reached the required standard – they must be able to do all the required exercises/dances on their own with no help from the teacher. They enter in groups of 3-4 and an adult is present with them at all times. The reward for entering is a medal and a certificate with their name printed on it. These exams are not compulsory but they do give the children a great sense of achievement.

What to wear

Girls

  • Black leotard – the one we use has a higher neck line
  • Black lycra leggings
  • Black chiffon ballet skirt with an elastic waist
  • Black Bloch Timestep tap shoes – please get these tap shoes as they have the best taps
  • Pink leather Bloch Arise split sole ballet shoes for ballet
  • Soft pointe shoes – these need to be fitted by a professional fitter – we usually bring someone in to do this, or you can go to a reputable dance shop

 

Boys

  • Black lycra trousers
  • Black or white t-shirt
  • Black full laced tap shoes
  • Black Bloch Arise ballet shoes
  • Black ankle socks

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