With a strong emphasis on style and rhythm, Modern dance can build confidence in the shy child and provide a vehicle for expression in the extrovert!
Modern Theatre is one of the twelve branches of dancing offered by the ISTD. It comprises of Jazz, Contemporary and Lyrical styles.
Children may start Modern dance exams from the age of 5 with the Primary level, and progress through to the highest level of Advanced 2.
Examinations are held in Wanganui (usually) during August/September each year. Examiners from all over the world annually travel to New Zealand to undertake examination tours.
Modern Theatre training is an excellent preparation for students wishing to progress to Musical Theatre, and complements classical ballet training. With a strong emphasis on style and rhythm, Modern dance can build confidence in the shy child and provide a vehicle for expression in the extrovert!
Classes always start with a limbering section, which enhances flexibility in all dance styles. Each graded level has its own set dance and a ‘teacher’s dance’ which is choreographed to up-to-date music – always a plus for the young dancer!
Classes are upbeat and fun, from beginners right through to senior level.
Each stage is as important as the other – more than any other dance form, ballet requires correct technique and patient correction from a trained teacher. After 14 years of training, and have completed a Master of Arts degree at Auckland University, Anna decided to concentrate on a teaching career.
She completed two years of part-time study with Julia Barry studying a course developed by her, based on the Royal Ballet School teachers training program, while at the same time teaching part-time for vocational students at the Auckland Ballet Academy.
We introduce musicals through one song and one ensemble script. activities are peppered throughout the training in order to facilitate retention. focus on fun and creativity. primary age, non-graded, non-auditioned.Â
This class explores a bit of movement as well as a bit of acting and sing-a-long.
We offer classes and individual tuition to people of all ages and abilities in our Sing – Dance – Act – Pplay classes and private lessons.
Our Ignite Musical Theatre classes will focus mainly on dance character development and stage craft, but will now also include elements of acting and vocals taught by our Ignite drama and singing tutors.
The triple dip of the theatre world; acting, singing, and dancing.
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