Jazz

Jazz classes cover many different styles of ultra-modern dance. It combines technical progressions and set exercises right through to expressive and fun group routines. Music varies from Justin Bieber to Beyonce!

Uniform: Dance wear in BDA colors (red, black and white), Juniors tan jazz shoes, Seniors black jazz shoes or boots

Tap

Tap dancing is a fun and energetic style class suitable for all ages. Your feet become percussion instruments. Tap is all about timing and we like to make every class interesting and a bit of a challenge by picking up the steps quickly as possible as if in an audition situation. In this class we explore every style from the more traditional Fred Astaire routines to Harlem and musicals like 42nd Street, Billy Elliot or Tap Dogs.

Uniform: Dance wear in BDA colors (red, black and white), Black tap shoes with strap and buckle (for girls) or lace up (for boys).

Ballet (Classical R.A.D syllabus)

Our ballet classes involve Barre and Centre Practice exercises as well as classical enchainment. This style of dance is suitable for very young students, teenagers and adults returning to dance due to its formal structure. The true dancer forms solid foundation and technique, muscular strength, body line and wonderful dancers poise.

Students may apply for Royal Academy of Dance exams twice a year (May and October)

Uniform: Girls Black, red or white leotard. Ballet pink tights / sox (up to grade 2). Ballet pink or black tights (grade 3 to adult). Black, red or white chiffon skirt (optional). Clean ballet shoes (elastics). Hair in a neat bun.
Boys Black tights or black bike shorts. Black or white T-shirt (tight fitting). Black or white ballet shoes.

Hip Hop

A popular style of dance seen in most current music video clips. It is popular with students because of its free and funky raw moves. It is similar to Street Funk which originated in the USA and its expressive, sometimes soulful style is often used by groups such as The PussyCat Dolls or Missy Elliot

Uniform: As for Jazz

Contemporary

Contemporary dance explores many different dimensions: patterning, story telling, music appreciation. It combines the strong technical styles of jazz and classical ballet with an aim to develop full fluidity of the torso. The class is suitable for juniors and seniors.

Uniform: As for Ballet

Cheerleading

Our Bradford Cheerleading classes are designed for students 7 years – 10 years .

Cheerleading incorporates high energy commercial Jazz choreography with jumps , turns , gymnastic skills and most importantly, teamwork amongst class members.
Under the precise and careful supervision of our Gymnastics Coach , Lauren Healey , the students develop a fantastic knowledge of all that is ‘ CHEERLEADING ‘ .

Stage Class

Bradford Dance Academy Stage Classes are for our Students that have reached a Dance Level ready for Performance.
The Students are encouraged to be taking Ballet , Tap, Jazz/Hip Hop and Contemporary classes.
Director of Bradford Dance Academy, Nicole Bradford, may select students for the Stage Class at any time throughout the year as they become ‘ ready for the challenge ‘.

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