Children’s Dance Classes in South Bristol
About our founder, jo
A dedicated and passionate teacher with over 20 years experience, Jo, was prompted to start classes in Knowle when there were none she could find for her own daughter.
Jo also runs a thriving dance studio in London, as well as South Bristol Barre and Pilates.
About the classes
Combining discipline and fun, our classes follow the prestigious ISTD syllabus with the option of exams.
Classes have a strong focus on technique and are high energy; bringing dance to life through music.
Our class types
Tiny Tap + Mini Modern
This class introduces pre-school children to dance using music, props and stories.
The emphasis is on moving and capturing the imagination. Each exercise builds essential motor skills, co-ordination and rhythm. Children work in partners and groups to discover their first Tap, Modern and Ballet steps. This nurtures their social and emotional development.
Pre Primary Tap + Modern
Children are now able to remember the names of the steps they learn and begin putting them into short sequences. Following the Pre-Primary ISTD syllabus in Tap and Modern provides an appreciation of the contrasting styles and accompanying music, for example; rhythmic tap and jazzy modern.
Primary Tap + Modern
Students now learn longer sequences demonstrating more precise technique. Improvisation is encouraged, drawn from the range of steps they have developed in their classes so far. There is an option of taking a class exam (where the teacher is present) in the Primary ISTD Tap and Modern syllabi they have learned. This is usually after 3 - 4 terms of study.
Grade 1 Tap + Modern
The differing styles of Tap + Modern become more defined at this level and classes are now taken separately.
The process of learning, memorising + performing longer dances contributes to increasing self-confidence.
Rhythm is a strong focus of the Tap exercises, along with the precise movement of the feet + ankles. Modern is frequently seen in musicals and the basis of these high energy steps starts here.
There is the option of taking an exam once approximately 3 - 4 terms of study have been completed.
Tap : 4.35 - 5.05pm
Modern: 5.05 - 5.35pm
Discount available for those taking both classes
Try a class for free
Dance classes are key to developing a love of movement, music and exercise. RSD is invested in your child's journey and committed to getting the right class for them, at the right time.
Fees
Fees are paid in advance. We run in line with Bristol City term dates.
(G1 Tap + Modern)
We operate a 4 lesson (not weeks) notice period for stopping classes. This is so that we can potentially find a solution for why your child wants to stop sessions, offer your place to someone else, or make necessary adjustments for fluctuating numbers. Notice must be given in writing via email.
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Drop-off
Children are expected to learn independently, however please feel free to hang around in the waiting area. Ideally please make sure they have gone to the toilet before class starts (there are 2 there) or we can take them during the session of course.