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Classes in Classical Ballet (RAD and ISTD syllabuses), ISTD Modern, ISTD Tap and Musical Theatre (Dance, Drama and Singing).

Saturday
Class Time Teacher Studio
Pre-Primary Ballet 9.00 – 9.30am Miss Emma Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Primary Ballet (New Class) 9.30 – 10.10am Miss Emma Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Grade 1 Ballet 10.15 – 11.00am Miss Emma Raikes Room 1st Floor
Musical Theatre Juniors (5-8 yrs) 10.15 – 11.15am Miss Lizzie and Izzy Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Musical Theatre Intermediates (8-11 yrs) 11.15 – 12.45pm Miss Emma and Miss Lizzie Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Musical Theatre Seniors (11 years and above) 12.45 – 2.00pm Miss Emma and Miss Lizzie Pre-School Studio or Raikes Room
Monday
Class Time Teacher Studio
Adult Ballet 6.45 – 7.30pm Emma Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Adult Tap 7.30 – 8.15pm Emma Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Tuesday
Class Time Teacher Studio
Primary Ballet 3.45 – 4.15pm Miss Emma Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Primary Tap 4.15 – 4.45pm Miss Emma Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Grade 3 Ballet 4.45 – 5.30pm Miss Emma Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Junior Street Jazz (New Class)(6-9yrs) 5.30 – 6.15pm Miss Abi Squash Court Ground Floor or Raikes Room First Floor
Grade 4 Ballet 5.30 – 6.15pm Miss Emma Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Grade 3 Tap 6.15 - 7.00pm Miss Emma and Miss Abi Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Grade 4 Modern 7.00 - 7.45pm Miss Emma and Miss Abi Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Thursday
Class Time Teacher Studio
1st Steps Dance (3-4 years) 3.30 – 4.00pm Miss Emma Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Pre-Primary Ballet 4.00 – 4.30pm Miss Emma Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Grade 1 rising Grade 2 Tap 4.20 – 5.00pm Miss Abi Squash Court Ground Floor
Primary Tap/Modern 4.30 – 5.10pm Miss Lizzie Raikes Room 1st Floor
Primary Ballet 4.30 – 5.10pm Miss Emma Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Grade 4 Modern 5.00 – 5.40pm Miss Abi Raikes Room 1st Floor
Grade 1 Ballet 5.15 – 6.00pm Miss Emma Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Grade 1 Modern (New Class) 5.15 – 5.45pm Miss Lizzie Squash Court Ground Floor
Grade 1 Tap (New Class) 5.45 – 6.15pm Miss Abi Squash Court Ground Floor
Senior Commercial Street Dance (9yrs and above) 5.45 – 6.30pm Tom Goodhall Raikes Room First Floor
Grade 2 Modern (New Class) 6.00 - 6.45pm Miss Lizzie Overflow Ground Floor or Whitefield Room First Floor
Grade 3 Ballet 6.00 – 6.40pm Miss Emma Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Private or shared lesson availability (Contact Emma for bookings) 6.15 – 6.45pm Miss Abi
Grade 2 rising Grade 3 Tap/Try Tap 6.45 – 7.30pm Miss Emma and Miss Abi Squash Court Ground Floor
Senior Dance Jazz Fusion (New Class) (9 yrs and above) (Body Conditioning/Strengthening/Flexibility and Jazz) 6.45 – 7.30pm Miss Lizzie Pre-School Studio Ground Floor
Adult Commercial Jazz (New Class) 6.45 – 7.30pm Tom Goodhall Raikes Room First Floor

PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE IN BALLET, TAP AND MODERN, (subject to availability). PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

HELEN WILSON OFFERS PRIVATE SINGING LESSONS AT THE PAVILION ON SATURDAY MORNINGS. PLEASE CONTACT HELEN DIRECTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ARRANGE A LESSON: helenmwilson_is@yahoo.com

Autumn Term Dates 2017

Saturday 9th September – Sunday 10th December 2017 (Inclusive)

Half Term: Sunday 22nd October – Sunday 29th October 2017 (Inclusive)

First classes of new term:

  • Saturday 9th September 2017
  • Tuesday 12th September 2017
  • Thursday 14th September 2017
  • ADULT BALLET AND TAP CLASSES START ON MONDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2017

FOR SATURDAY CLASSES THIS IS A 13 WEEK TERM AND FOR TUESDAY AND THURSDAY CLASSES, A 12 WEEK TERM

Parent Watching Week

Week Beginning: Monday 4th December 2017

Christmas Musical Theatre Presentation, Christmas Party and Awards Ceremony:

Sunday 3rd December 2017

Spring Term 2018

Tuesday 2nd January – Thursday 29th March 2018 (Inclusive)

EXTRA MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES FOR ALL GROUPS

WEDNESDAY 28TH MARCH 2018

Half Term: Monday 12th February – Sunday 18th February 2018 (Inclusive)

FOR ALL CLASSES THIS IS A 12 WEEK TERM

Dates may be subject to change due to extenuating circumstances, (ie. Inclement weather/teacher illness)

Fees

  • 30 minute class - £4.50 per session
  • 45 minute class - £5.00 per session
  • 1½ hour class - £9.00 per session

If a pupil participates in two or more classes, there will be a 10% discount on each of the additional class fees.

Fees are payable in advance by cheque, cash or BACS payment, or in three interest free instalments by standing order.

**FREE TASTER SESSIONS AVAILABLE**

Free parking is available at The Pavilions.

Complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits will be available for parents waiting for their children on a Tuesday and Thursday afternoon and on a Saturday morning, the Church runs a kiosk offering refreshments and snacks at a nominal cost.

Uniform

Emma Ward Dance and Performing Arts recommends Showcase for all uniform requirements.

Showcase, Lower Ground Floor, 14 - 15 Montpellier Arcade, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1SU
Open: 10.00 - 5.00 Monday - Saturday (Closed Tuesday)
Tel: 01242 224144 Visit Showcase website

1st Steps/Pre-Primary and
Primary Ballet

Girls

  • Sky Blue ISTD regulation leotard
  • Sky Blue ISTD regulation chiffon skirt
  • Pink ballet tights or ankle socks
  • Pink satin or leather ballet shoes with elastic
  • Sky Blue ISTD regulation crossover (optional)

Boys

  • Black lycra or cotton shorts
  • White fitted t-shirt or leotard
  • White ankle socks
  • White/Black leather/canvas ballet shoes

Grade 1 and 2 Ballet

Girls

  • Plum ISTD regulation leotard and belt
  • Pink ballet tights
  • Pink satin or leather ballet shoes with elastic
  • Plum ISTD regulation crossover (optional)

Boys

  • Black lycra or cotton shorts
  • White fitted t-shirt or leotard
  • White ankle socks
  • White/Black leather/canvas ballet shoes

Grade 3/4 Ballet

Girls

  • Black lycra leotard
  • Black chiffon Georgette skirt
  • Pink ballet tights
  • Pink satin or leather ballet shoes with ribbon or elastic

Boys

  • Black lycra/cotton shorts or Black Lycra footless tights
  • White fitted t-shirt or leotard
  • White ankle socks
  • White/Black leather/canvas ballet shoes

Modern

Girls

  • Black lyrca unitard
  • Black Jazz shoes

Boys

  • Black lycra/cotton shorts or Black Lycra footless tights
  • White fitted t-shirt or leotard
  • White ankle socks
  • White/Black leather/canvas ballet shoes

Tap

  • As for Modern. Black
  • Tap shoes with heel and toe taps

Musical Theatre

  • Black t-shirt/leotard
  • Black jazz pants/track suit bottoms or leggings
  • Black jazz shoes