Children's Classes and Pre-Professional Training

Island Dance studio has classes for children beginning at age four.

Our Focus at IDS is on patient, careful instruction tailored to the potential and the steady development of each dancer. This enables each student to build self esteem, confidence, and a lasting appreciation of dance.

 

Ballet Classes

• Using both the Cecchetti and Royal Academy of Dancing methods, highly qualified and experienced teachers provide instruction from pre-ballet to professional.
• Younger children, starting at four years of age begin with pre-ballet. These classes concentrate on the development of gross motor skills, coordination, musicality, and self-expression. As their strength develops, students move on to more technical classes which include syllabus and unset classes.
• Examinations, on the recommendation of the Director, are an integral part of the ballet program.
• Participation in pointe work is by the Director's approval once the student has gained sufficient strength and technique and demonstrates the correct postural alignment needed for these classes.
• Piano accompaniment is an essential component of ballet training and is provided for all ballet classes.

Jazz Classes

• For all ballet students 11years of age older, we offer Jazz classes that explore a range of styles from classical to contemporary and commercial.

Modern and Contemporary Classes

• Older students (14 years and over) have the option of studying various modern dance techniques, including improvisation.