Popular Classes this Winter/Spring Term at RAPA
'Discover your Talent'
Classical Greek has been so popular amongst the students over the years, with dance festivals and workshops from both myself, Miss Tegan and Miss Pippa and I am really happy to be inviting Pippa, a good friend of mine and ole dancing buddy to join our team on a regular basis and offer these wonderful classes to all dancers age 9+ on a Tuesday 6.30-7.15.
We are looking forward to our first Classical Greek Exam session coming this Easter.
Saturdays 1.30-2.30 pm Age 11+ This class will build stamina, endurance, power, strength and flexibility for our dancers and offer the opportunity to practise skills seen on Instagram, Tik=Tok in a safe environment under supervision.
A lot of our dancers love being inspired and want to learn tricks and moves taught in Vocational colleges. We do spend time in Jazz perfecting scissor leaps, fame jumps etc and this class will allow dancers to practise even more tricky steps or continue to perfect leaps for festival dances. Advisable for dancers wishing to go on to Performing Arts College, a career in Dance or regular festival dancers.
'Chords of Confidence' Class
(Age 12+)
Unleash your inner performer and take your confidence to the next level with our Musical Theatre Performance Class, designed for dancers aged 12+ who want to explore their full potential in the world of performing arts.
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In today's industry, performers need to master more than just dance—they must also be confident singers and actors. Auditioning for performing arts colleges or showcases can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never sung solo before. This class is here to guide you through that journey, helping you:
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Build confidence in singing and acting through song.
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Practice introducing yourself and performing in front of an audience.
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Experiment with new songs and refine your performance techniques.
What You’ll Gain:
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Guidance from experienced instructors, including Emma (Musical Theatre Diploma, Laine Theatre Arts) and guest teachers.
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The chance to compete as a team in local festivals and showcase your talents.
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A fun, supportive environment to discover and develop your voice.
In May, we performed our first group musical theatre number choreographed by the talented Mia, sparking a newfound love of singing among our students. This class is designed to complement your current dance or musical theatre training, helping you find your voice and grow as a performer.
When: Saturdays, 2:30–3:30 PM
Instructor: Emma and guest teachers
Don’t Miss Out!
Email us now to register your interest and secure your spot. This is an incredible opportunity to grow your skills, build confidence, and have fun on your journey in dance and musical theatre. ðŸŽðŸŽ¶
Modern & Classical Ballet
Classical Ballet is the foundation of all dance, inspiring young dancers with its incredible skill and strength. Modern Dance, alongside Ballet, fosters creativity and versatility, offering something for everyone.
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Ballet and Modern are both excellent for posture and fitness and at RAPA, we follow the ISTD syllabus to deliver high-quality training. Explore these timeless styles in our Ballet and Modern Dance classes, designed to build confidence, strength, and grace. We create a supportive environment where students can challenge themselves and develop a sense of belonging.
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Even modern-day footballers and rugby players use Ballet, Pilates or Yoga to enhance their balance and core strength, and we’re proud to see many boys thriving in our classes at RAPA.
We also offer training in Progressive Ballet Technique to further support our dancers’ development.
Baby Ballet
A creative Ballet session for 2-4-year-olds in fantastic studios both during the week and on a Saturday with free parking & a waiting room.
See your child's confidence grow before your eyes and watch how excited they get about their dancing lesson. Some children will naturally need more time than others to settle and while we encourage parents to 'go and have a cup of tea ;), we also understand that some children need someone with them for the first few weeks.
Dance is the perfect activity for your little ones. It is creative, active, engaging & fun and encourages them to take direction in a friendly and nurturing environment, eventually!! ;)
Tap
Discover the joy of rhythm and sound! Our tap classes encourage a sense of achievement and creativity while teaching precision and technique. Join us at RAPA, where we tap for the love of it! Inspired by dancers such as Fred Astaire, Gregory Hines & The Nicholas Brothers, our classes are great fun & fantastic for fitness.
Tap is a genre of dance to be enjoyed by all.
Beginners & established dancers are all welcome. Children through to adults.
Following the ISTD syllabus and freestyle workshops.
We love our Tap @ RAPA!
Contemporary
At RAPA we specialise in 'Freework' 'ID' & 'ISTD' Contemporary dance.
Contemporary is such a wonderful genre, allowing freedom of movement & expression through the use of lines, dynamics & space.
Alongside our core classes, Contemporary Dance is one of our extremely popular classes.
Junior for age 6-10 - Availability
Intermediates Age 11+
Jazz
Jazz, Musical Theatre & Commercial are all learned in this class. The core of the industry.
A professional College-style warm-up to engage the mind & body and prepare the flexibility and strength needed.
Practice for leaps & turns and then finish off with a routine that is implemented for a few weeks.
Beginners are welcome to this class but it is recommended that either Modern or Ballet are studied too.
Acro-Dance
Acro is rapidly gaining popularity and has become a vital component of the modern dance world. This captivating discipline blends the artistry and precision of dance with the strength and flexibility of gymnastics, allowing dancers to perform the stunning tricks and stunts seen in contemporary choreography. At RAPA, our Acro classes are thoughtfully structured to enhance strength, coordination, and confidence, guiding students to master these incredible skills in a safe and supportive environment. We proudly follow the acclaimed Acrobatic Arts syllabus, ensuring a professional and systematic approach to training.
Progressive Ballet Technique
Progressing Ballet Technique is a new form of strength and technique training for the dancer. 'thera' bands and Gym Balls are used to help the student reach their potential.
Improved technique is noticeable almost instantly and this is, therefore, a really popular class and compulsory for Grade 3 Ballet.