Borrowash Classes

The following classes are offered at our Borrowash branch, which is located at:

Borrowash Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Row
Borrowash
Derby
DE72 3LR

Street Dance

Suitable for children aged 6 – 12 years of age.

Our fun and energetic popular Street Dance class teaches children lots of moves used in Street Dance including the “cut through” and the “spin ball” (to name a few)! In this class pupils work towards community performances as well as our annual Recital and Annual summer showcase. This class is perfect for children that just want to Dance and learn new skills! Please contact us today to arrange a free trial. This class will also allow pupils to explore creativity within dance and movement by learning how to put dances together (known as choreography) as well as developing their fitness, stamina and coordination not to mention develop your child’s confidence and self-esteem!

Performing Arts

Suitable for children aged 6 – 13 years of age.

Our Performing Arts classes aim to provide children with the necessary skills needed in order to be successful in life. The skills and techniques that the children learn include communication and presentation skills as well as confidence building. All classes will allow the children to develop at their own pace in a supportive and fun learning environment. Each week a different theme is explored for example ‘superheroes’ or ‘Horrible Histories.’ Classes will also involve the teaching of Musical Theatre and Dance Skills. There is also the opportunity for children to work towards Speech and Drama examinations held by the awarding body Trinity College London or the IDTA. (Participation in examinations is not compulsory).

Dynamicmotif Singers

Suitable for children aged 6-13 years of age.

Our group singing class teaches children the basics of music theory and practical singing techniques. This is all through the songs from age appropriate Musicals performed on Broadway and the West End. An enjoyable class where all pupils are given the opportunity to showcase their skills by performing in our yearly Recital and Annual Showcase.

Senior Dynamicmotif Dance Company

Suitable for children who have achieved a Grade 2 Ballet Standard or above.

This class promises to be something very different to what your child may have tried in the past! Structured into two halves the class involves structured dance technique exercises to help build strong muscles, coordination and flexibility followed by thirty minutes of learning specific dances and exploring a range of dance styles and choreography tasks including improvisation techniques. Pupils in this class will work towards live performances and dance festivals. This class is the perfect extra-curricular class if your child wishes to study or is taking their GCSE in Dance.

Senior Commercial Street Dance

Suitable for children who have achieved a Grade 2 Ballet Standard or above.

Our fun and energetic popular Commercial Street Dance class teaches older pupils of secondary school age lots of moves and techniques. Pupils in this class will work towards live performances and dance festivals. This class is also perfect as an extra-curricular class if your child wishes to study or is taking their GCSE in Dance.

Primary Ballet

Suitable for children aged 6 – 10 years and over without prior experience.

Our Primary Ballet Classes (for boys and girls) are aimed at slightly older children. Each week children continue to build on the foundations of Classical Ballet technique whilst working towards the IDTA examinations (if they want to). These classes allow pupils to explore the following IDTA syllabus including Primary, Juvenile and Team Dance Award. At this level pupils continue to explore the wonderful world of Ballet through lots of fun unique games and activities developing strength, flexibility, knowledge and team working skills. There are also lots of opportunities for pupils to take part in community performance events as well as our own annual Recital and summer showcase.

Contemporary Ballet

Suitable for children aged 6-12 years of age.

This is a non-examination based class which focuses on learning two specific styles of Dance which is fused together to form its own genre. “Contemporary Ballet” focuses on developing pupils performance skills whilst enhancing their Classical Ballet training and teaching pupils Contemporary Dance techniques. It is recommended that children attend an additional Ballet class in addition to attending this class to get the most out of it.

Intermediate Ballet

Suitable for children who have achieved Grade 5 Ballet standard.

This class is for pupils who have completed their Grade Five or Classical Award Ballet Examination. The class structure at this level is preparing the dancer to recite un-seen Enchainment work which is part of the Intermediate Performers syllabus. This is taught through theoretical and practical tasks where pupils will build their knowledge of vocabulary and terminology of Classical Ballet language. In addition to this the class also includes body conditioning, flexibility and strengthening exercises as well as Progressive Ballet Technique and Intermediate/Advance level Pointe work.