Difficult to categorise within a specific style, Modern evolves and adapts to follow the everchanging fashions of dance and theatre. Through a combination of modern dance, jazz and other styles, training is given to allow young people to develop a disciplined, versatile and professional attitude towards dance.
A specially structured grade syllabus guides students from children's work of everyday natural movement into contemporary dance movements, preparing the dancer for the Major exam syllabus.
Bolton School of Dance follows the "Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing" grade system: Primary to Grade 6. For those interested in professional dance training there are Vocational Graded Examinations at Intermediate, Advanced 1 and 2.
In order to progress through higher grades in Modern, Ballet training and technique is of great value. In order to achieve the standards we consider Ballet to be an essential requirement.
The most demanding of dance styles, yet the poise and grace of performers make it look easy. This is down to a good basic technique, which is achieved by the student receiving a well constructed build up of that technique during their training.
Bolton School of Dance follows the "Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing" grade system: Primary to Grade 6. For those interested in professional dance training there are Vocational Graded Examinations at Intermediate, Advanced 1 and 2.
Ballet Training is compulsory for any student studying Modern and Tap.
Apart from being an essebtial skill for the professional dancer, tap dance is one of the most enjoyable and rhythmic forms of recreational dance.
It's roots are set in America and now the syllabus of the ISTD reflects this very earthy and rhythmic style, which has had an influence on British theatre for some time.
Bolton School of Dance follows the "Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing" grade system: Primary to Grade 6. For those interested in professional dance training there are Vocational Graded Examinations at Intermediate, Advanced 1 and 2.
Ballet training is compulsory for any student studying Tap.
YES!! boys do ballet, tap and modern dance! It's not just for girls, but unfortunately we are not able to provide separate boys classes at the moment.
The boys syllabus in ballet works to build strength in the upper body and strong legs used in the allegro (jumps and leaps) section. Dance also helps develop social, musical and co-ordination skills, and compliments other sport activity.
