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DANCE CLASSES FOR
6-7 YEAR OLDS
Our classes are specifically designed to give a solid foundation of ballet technique to prepare our children for success in all dance styles.
Welcome to dance and acrobatics classes for 6-7 year olds.
This cohort is called the Primary Level.
Typically, students are in this level for 2 years and complete 2 ballet exams, Pre-Primary and Primary.
On a Saturday, we offer a 1 hour ballet class for 6-7 year olds. This class is designed to teach our students the fundamentals of real classical technique, which translates through to all dance styles. For this reason, our 6-7 year olds focus on building good ballet technique so they can easily learn other dance techniques on a consistent basis, when they progress into the Junior Dance Classes. Intermittently, throughout the year, our 6-7 year olds, train in Jazz, Tap, and group Choreography & Performance, within their 1 hour timetabled lesson, in preparation for becoming a Junior Student. We currently offer ballet examinations using the BBODance pre-graded Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet Syllabus.
We also offer Acro Dance Classes for 6-7 year olds. This 1 hour class is designed to be an introduction to acrobatics for dancers to enhance the core strength, flexibility, and coordination, needed for excellent overall dance technique.
Primary Ballet Classes for 6-7 year olds
Saturday mornings-
11.30am-12.30pm
In this 1 hour lesson, the children master basic ballet movements that are used throughout all styles of dance. As a recommendation, children are entered for the "Pre-Primary" ballet exam at 6 years of age, and the "Primary" ballet exam at 7 years of age. There is a strong focus on performance in both syllabi: every step, exercise, dance, and task, has been considered with characterisation, personality, musicality, and style, in mind. If successful, candidates receive a report, certificate, and badge, for each exam.
We recognise that each child learns at a different pace and that some children may need slightly longer to successfully complete their exam. The Principal will discuss with you any recommendations we have for your child's progression.
What do we include in our ballet class?
The Primary Ballet Syllabus is designed to develop dance technique, artistry, and performance skills . It includes the following exercises:
- Entrance and Curtsey
- Port de Bras and Galops
Barre work
3. Foot Exercise
4. Battement Tendu
5. Battement Pique
Centre Practice
6. Port de Bras
7. Walks with Pique
8. Battement Tendu
9. Galops and skips in a circle
10. Sways
11. Glissade and Sautes
12. Balances
13. Reverence
Learn Jazz, Tap, and Choreography & Performance, with SBS
At Saddleworth Ballet School, our 6 and 7 year olds, also learn Tap, Jazz, and Choreography & Performance. Intermittently throughout the year, and within their 1 hour lesson, time is dedicated to building these additional skills.
Saddleworth Ballet School
The Dance Studio
Greenfield Primary School
Shaw Street Greenfield
Saddleworth
Oldham
OL3 7AA