By this stage Examinations within the syllabus become more popular so we aim to approach the stage whereby the children can take their Grade 1 Tap Exam, if they so wish. Exams are not compulsory and many children just to move up to the next grade, however Welland School of Dancing likes to offer the option of Tap exams to those pupils who are keen to focus on perfecting the syllabus. In Grade 1 Tap, children are introduced to their sense of rhythm with exercises such as Close Work Warm-Up and Close Work Crawl where the children are expected to tap the balls of their feet and their heels in time with the music. Tap encourages self-discipline, self expression, allowing children to develop their listening skills and also encourage children to follow instruction. ISTD Tap helps children learn to work as both an individual and in a group, developing co-ordination, good posture, strength and suppleness, a great sense of rhythm and timing, also a chance to be free with the entertaining music and the ability for the children to use their imaginations and facial expressions. Grade 1 Tap. Enrol Online Timetable.
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Tap dance is one of the most enjoyable and rhythmic forms of recreational dance. Tap is excellent for developing a sense of rhythm and musicality and children have great fun making different sounds with their feet! Exam classes follow an acredited syllabus and enable students to work towards a graded examination if they wish. Exams are held at our studios in the Summer term. To be considered for ISTD exams from Grade 1 and above, students may be required to attend extra coaching classes in the term prior to the exams. Below is the timetable of Tap classes for autumn Ages are given as a guideline but once a trial class has been taken, the teacher will suggest the best possible class for the student. Monday 9. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
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Emphasis is on creative movement. Mime and imagination with use of props creates a magical, adventurous ballet class. The first steps into the ISTD ballet exam syllabus.
Sue trained at Laine Theatre Arts and in her early career taught and performed around Europe and Canada. Choreography has always been a strong passion for Sue and she loves to explore the relationship between the musical phrase and body movement. Sue received Distinctions in all her teaching examinations and was made a Modern and Tap Examiner for the Imperial Society in and a Major Vocational examiner shortly afterwards. She has held full time posts at other leading dance colleges and has freelanced in other leading establishments. Sue began working at Bird College in and has remained at the College ever since, believing in its ethics, energy and commitment to outstanding training in dance and musical theatre.
