‘Babes’ class for children aged from 3 to 8.

This covers the fundamentals of dance, incorporating basic ballet and tap and modern dance techniques, stage awareness and performance skills along with large helpings of FUN.

Babes will be encouraged to perform in medal tests, local and national competitions and local amateur and professional productions as well as Academy performances.

Children in this class will be expected to have completed examinations up to and including Preparatory Tap, Preparatory Modern and Introductory Ballet before graduating to the Junior class.

Junior class for children aged from 8 to 14.

This class builds on the work completed in the Babes class. Students will be expected to improve on technique. The syllabus for this class will cover ballet, tap and modern dance in a more structured format.

Medal tests, local and national competitions and amateur, professional and Academy show performances are actively encouraged to build on the techniques learned and provide an opportunity to hone children’s performance skills.

Children in this class will be expected to have completed examinations up to and including Grade 4 in all subjects before graduating to the Senior class.

Senior Class for students aged from 14 and up

This class is designed to maximise each students individual potential in dance, whether that be a desire to perform professionally, to teach dance or to simply continue to participate in class as a great way to stay fit and enjoy themselves!

Students will continue to be encouraged to complete examinations up to an Advanced level and for those students interested in teaching; the AAD has a comprehensive student teacher training programme

As in the other classes students will also be encouraged to compete in local and national competitions as well as local amateur, professional and Academy performances.

Uniquely, in the class students over the age of 18 may pick the syllabus they would like to take part in, such as only completing the tap syllabus. This is not possible in any other class.

Acrobatics for students over the age of 5

This class covers all the fundamentals of acrobatic dance, encouraging strength, flexibility and poise. Students will be given the opportunity to showcase their skills in examinations, medal test sessions, competitions and show work.

Adult Tap for those over 18

This class is an excellent way to keep fit and have fun at the same time. This class covers the basic tap syllabus and is aimed primarily at beginners.

Participation in examinations and Academy performances are encouraged, although not compulsory!