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Shooting Stars

Classes for 11-18

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Ballet

At GDA, we follow the most widely recognised and highly respected syllabi with the Royal Academy of Dance.

Ballet is recommended for all dance students; it not only benefits the dancer’s physical ability with strength, posture (therefore protecting the body), but it also teaches discipline and etiquette in the dance environment, which guides the student in everyday life as well.

Grade 3 Ballet
10-14yrs

Advancing the foundations of ballet, introducing new techniques, and empowering students to thrive with independence and confidence.

Grade 4 Ballet
11-15yrs

Advancing the foundations of ballet, introducing new techniques, and empowering students to thrive with independence and confidence.

Grade 5 Ballet
12-16yrs

For dancers who take their Ballet seriously, who are ready to perfect techniques and excell performance styles.

Grade 7 Ballet
13-18yrs

This class is designed for dancers advancing their technical skills and artistry.

Perfect for those looking to deepen their understanding of classical ballet.

Adv 1 Ballet
(14-18yrs)

A more advanced ballet class for dancers who have built a strong foundation and are ready to progress further. The focus is on refining technique, strength, control, and artistry, with a more detailed and disciplined approach to training.

Pointe Work
11-18yrs

This class focuses on building the strength, technique, precision needed for en pointe dancing. It requires prior ballet experience and teacher approval for safety.

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Modern

At GDA, we follow one of the most widely recognised and highly respected syllabi with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD).

Modern is a technical style of dance that follows structure and techniques to strengthen and align the dancer. It gives a very strong technical base for genres like Jazz and Contemporary, Commercial Street, and Acro.

Grade 2-3 Modern
8-12yrs

This dynamic class blends expressive movement with technical precision, introducing students to the foundation of modern dance techniques

Advanced 1 Modern
13-18yrs

Dancers focus on building strength, precision, and artistry while mastering the technical elements required at this level, whilst working towards exams

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Teen Tap 13-18yrs

At GDA we follow one of the most widely recognised and highly respected syllabi with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD).

Tap is a fascinating genre and an incredible skill to learn. Not only is it extremely fun, but it also benefits the dancer’s physical strength and balance.

It is a fabulous form of exercise and really gets the heart pumping, as well as being a brilliant mental exercise with all of the rhythms, quick thinking and intricate foot isolations.

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Acro

At GDA, we follow the worldwide syllabus from Acrobatic Arts. Our structured training is highly effective and, most importantly, it is safe!

It teaches progressively and focuses strongly on strength and flexibility, while also acknowledging the age of the student’s body, as the maturity of the body will determine what is safe or not. We absolutely will not teach something that is not safe, no matter how much the child wants to achieve what they have seen on YouTube or TikTok!

Level 1-2 Acro
6-12yrs

Based on ability more than age, level 1 introduces foundational skills, while Level 2 builds on these with more advanced tricks and transitions

Level 2-5 Acro
6-15yrs

Based on ability more than age, these sessions focus on strength, flexibility, and mastering advanced tricks and transitions

Level 5+ Acro
9-18yrs

Based on ability more than age, this class focuses on advanced acrobatic skills, complex tricks, and seamless transitions, with an emphasis on strength, flexibility, and precision

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Jazz

Jazz is a fascinating genre with a lot of history, and within the bracket of 'Jazz' are many styles.

We think it is important for the dancer to explore as many as possible, along with the history of this fabulous art form.

Jazz teaches many different skills such as technique, posture, expression, energy, power, control, to travel the stage, to perform with facials, and capture their audience with all round entertainment, just to name a few!

Junior Jazz
5 - 11 years

A vibrant and exciting class for younger dancers, Junior Jazz focuses on developing technique, flexibility, and style through upbeat choreography.

Senior Theatre Jazz
11 - 18 years

A high-energy class for advanced dancers, Senior Jazz (Theatre) combines sharp technique with expressive choreography inspired by the magic of musical theatre.

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Contemporary

Lyrical and contemporary dance blend technique with expression, allowing dancers to connect movement with music in a more emotional and fluid way. These styles focus on control, strength, flexibility, and storytelling, helping dancers express feeling through their movement.

Dancers will explore a mix of softer, flowing choreography alongside more grounded, dynamic movements, building both technique and confidence while developing their own style.

Junior Lyrical & Contemporary
5 - 11 years

This expressive class introduces young dancers to the beautiful blend of lyrical and contemporary styles. Focusing on fluid movement, storytelling, and emotional expression, it encourages creativity while developing technique and flexibility.

Senior Lyrical & Contemporary
11 - 18 years

This inspiring class combines the grace of lyrical dance with the creativity of contemporary movement. Designed for advanced dancers, it focuses on technique, fluidity, and emotional expression, allowing students to connect with their artistry on a deeper level.

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