Ballet, Tap & Modern Jazz
Classical Ballet, Tap and Modern Jazz form the core of our dance training at Spotlight Studios.
We are committed to providing a comprehensive dance education that stands out for its depth and quality. Our program is meticulously designed to encompass the three pivotal disciplines of dance: Classical Ballet, Modern Jazz, and Tap. This ensures that each dancer develops a versatile skill set characterized by elegance, strength, rhythm, musicality and a profound understanding of dance as an art form.
Our innovative combined class structure is specifically tailored to allow students the opportunity to immerse themselves in all three dance forms within a single day. This approach not only offers unmatched convenience for busy parents but also enriches the learning experience for our students. By navigating through Ballet, Modern Jazz, and Tap in one session, dancers gain a holistic perspective of dance, enabling them to appreciate the nuances and complexities of each style. This comprehensive exposure lays a solid foundation for mastering advanced techniques and preparing for captivating performances.
Cheerleading & Street Dance
Cheerleading is a team-based activity that combines elements of dance, gymnastics, stunting, and chanting to support and inspire teams, usually in sports like football or basketball. Originating in the United States, it has since captivated audiences worldwide and has grown into a competitive sport in its own right.
Street dance is a dance style that is constantly evolving. It originated outside dance studios, in the streets, parks and schoolyards. This style of dance is fun, energetic and lively.
Musical Theatre
Musical theatre consists of singing, dancing and acting. This class is brilliant for boosting confidence levels and for children to work independently and in groups. If you have a love of theatre or Disney movies this class would be perfect for you.
Acrobatic
Acrobatic Dance, or "Acro" as it is affectionately known, is an art form that seamlessly combines dance and acrobatic movements.
Acro teaches dancers to execute acrobatic skills with grace and beauty, incorporating them into dance routines to enhance storytelling and emotional expression.
Regular practice improves overall flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance, vital for performing all dance styles. Balance and coordination are developed and students gain confidence in their acrobatic skills.
Lyrical
Lyrical is a dance style that combines ballet technique with the freedom and musicality of jazz and contemporary. Lyrical dance is strongly associated with clearly displayed emotional moods and illustration of song lyrics.
Freestyle Disco
A modern, expressive and varied dance style.
Freestyle is a popular form of dance in the UK today. It involves runs, spins, kicks and leaps, as well as many other diverse steps and movements with lots of arm and hand actions.
The music is fast and rhythmic, allowing dancers of all ages to use freedom of expression to enhance their style.
Latin & Ballroom
Ballroom and Latin dance styles have been popularised by BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. Students learn the ballroom dances - waltz, foxtrot, tango and quickstep and the latin dances - runba, samba, cha cha cha, paso doble and jive.