Our classes are taken from the IDTA (International Dance Teacher's Association) syllabus which uses a combination of traditional classwork at the barre and in the centre as well as creative improvisation to alternative music.
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Our classes are taken from the IDTA (International Dance Teacher's Association) syllabus which uses a combination of traditional classwork at the barre and in the centre as well as creative improvisation to alternative music.
The first class we teach is Pre Juvenile Ballet, which is designed to introduce 3 and 4 year olds to the world of ballet and balletic movement. It focuses on the development of basic movement skills which are the foundation of all dance as well as encouraging creativity through imaginative character dances. Children will also be encouraged to work with partners and as a group but ultimately to have fun and develop a love for dancing.
From here the IDTA grades begin, with Preparatory all the way up to Intermediate. Students have the opportunity to take regular IDTA examinations which take place at our studio as well as developing a sound ballet technique through the grade system.
Pointe work is offered as part of the higher grades but only once a firm technique has been established, there is no set age for starting pointe as every student will require individual assessment.
My name is Jasmine Tui Paine and I'm the principal teacher here at the Jasmine Tui School of Dance, thanks for taking the time to look at my website.
I started my ballet training at the age of 11 at the Affleck Academy of Dancing where I remained for 15 years, during this time I studied classical ballet up to Intermediate level before embarking on my teacher training.
In 2003 I graduated from Northumbria University with a BA Honors degree in Performance and finally gained my IDTA Associate dance teaching qualification in 2006.
For the next few years I had a number of jobs including working as a youth worker for a local charity but continued to teach dance at weekends until eventually, in 2008 I established the Jasmine Tui School of Dance in Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne. In just over 13 years we have grown in to a vibrant, popular dance school in the heart of Gosforth.
Ballet is to dance what the alphabet is to reading.
Most ballet dancers dream of their first pointe shoes and first pointe work performance, we have a proven track record of high quality teaching in this area and our students excel in and enjoy this highly specialised dance form.
Ballet classes are offered by SR Dance Academy. We provide dance classes to children and adults. We offer a safe haven for students to meet new friends, express themselves through dance and overall build self esteem.
The class is for open-minded people who want to learn exciting dance styles, meet new people, perform, and of course… have fun!
Classes focus on posture which helps with all aspects of everyday life: self-confidence, body strength, balance, and general wellbeing.
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