Classes | Bullfrog Productions

CLASSES

IMPERIAL CLASSICAL BALLET

TAP DANCE

MODERN THEATRE

STREET DANCE

Ballet is a technical dance form, focusing on posture and alignment. We follow the ISTD syllabus for Imperial Classical Ballet, which was originally based upon the teachings of the French school at the Paris Opera, but has since evolved to promote the English classical ballet style, and to address the changing needs of ballet dancers today. Ballet focuses on encouraging a sound basic technique, and an understanding of musical interpretation, to provide the essentials of pure classical training.

Tap dance is an exciting, percussive, rhythmical dance form. The dancer uses their feet to strike the floor, beating out a melody with tap shoes, which have small metal plates on the toe and heel to give the distinctive sound. We follow the ISTD syllabus for Tap dance, which takes strong inspirations from American Tap, incorporating fast close work and complex rhythms. Tap dance is a theatrical art form often seen on screen and stage in musicals.

Modern Theatre is a rhythmic dance style, often seen in musical theatre productions, and is known for its dynamic theatrical qualities. We follow the ISTD syllabus for Modern Theatre, which incorporates jazz, lyrical and contemporary dance styles into its examination syllabus. The style develops students skills, such as travelling steps, high kicks, leaps and turns, which all need strength and flexibility. Modern Theatre is a highly energetic dance style.

Street dance is an ever-evolving type of dance, incorporating a wide range of different styles, from jazz, to hip hop, to break dance. Street offers opportunities for creative expression, and gives a sense of freedom as students use improvisation to express themselves, and bounce ideas and energy between themselves and their peers. Street dance is largely influenced by current music trends and popular videos.

JAZZ TECHNIQUE
& ROUTINE

DRAMA

SINGING

ADULT CLASSES

We currently have 2 different jazz classes as part of our timetable: Technique and Routine. Technique classes are perfect for anyone looking to develop and improve specific skills, such as pirouettes, fouetté turns, kicks, jumps and leaps! Our routine classes are great for anyone looking to have fun, learn a new routine each week, and develop their ability to pick up choreography quickly! Our jazz classes are fast-paced, energetic and great for anyone wanting to dance, without the pressure of examinations.

Our drama classes include a wide range of fun drama games, as well as exercises such as improvisation and scenes. Drama not only improves acting skills and techniques, but also develops children’s confidence and social skills, teaching them how to articulate thoughts and ideas, and importantly make their voice heard. Other benefits of drama include reading fluency, a broader vocabulary, enhanced memory and recall, improved English language skills, and the ability to structure an argument.

Singing is a crucial aspect of musical theatre, and is equally important when singing a solo, as singing as an ensemble and rounding a harmony or arrangement. Singing is also a great way to build your knowledge and repertoire of different musical numbers, learn about the theory and anatomy of how to sing, as well as relieve stress and have fun! We offer private signing lessons on a weekly, or bi-weekly, basis, to allow individualised tuition, at and affordable rate.

We will be introducing a wide range of adult classes into our weekly timetable from September, including classes in Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Our adult classes will be suitable for all ages and abilities, from absolute beginners looking to keep fit, to ex professional dancers looking to get back into dancing again. However, most importantly, they will be suitable to anyone looking to have fun and discover the joy of dancing, at any age!

TERM DATES 2021 - 2022

AUTUMN TERM

Start of Term:

Monday 6th September 2021

Half Term:

Monday 25th October -
Sunday 31st October 2021

End of Term:

Sunday 19th December 2021

SPRING TERM

Start of Term:

Monday 3rd January 2022

Half Term:

Monday 21st February -
Sunday 27th February 2022

End of Term:

Sunday 10th April 2022

SUMMER TERM

Start of Term:

Monday 25th April 2022

Half Term:

Monday 30th May -
Sunday 5th June 2022

End of Term:

Sunday 17th July 2022

DATES FOR THE DIARY

Sound of Music Auditions:

Saturday 4th September 2021 in East Grinstead

Sunday 5th September 2021 in Sevenoaks

Sound of Music Show Weekend: 28th/29th/30th January 2022
NO VOCATIONAL CLASSES

Autumn Term Watching Week: Monday 6th December – Sunday 12th December 2021

Spring Term Watching Week: Monday 28th March – Sunday 3rd April 2022

Summer Term Watching Week: Monday 4th July – Sunday 10th July 2022

TIMETABLE

DAY
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Monday

Monday

Tuesday

Saturday

TIME
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17:00 - 19:00

18:00 - 19:00

19:00 - 20:15

17:30 - 18:30

18:30 - 19:30

19:30 - 20:15

09:30 - 10:15

10:15 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:45

11:45 - 12:30

12:30 - 13:15

13:15 - 14:00

14:00 - 14:45

09:00 - 09:45

09:45 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:15

11:15 - 12:15

12:15 - 13:15

13:15 - 14:00

14:00 - 14:45

CLASS
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Junior Jazz Technique

Drama

Senior Jazz Technique

Body Con & Stretch

Senior Routine

Adult Routine

Primary Ballet

Grade 1 Ballet

Grade 2 Tap

Grade 2 Ballet

Grade 3 Tap

Street Dance

Grade 4 Modern

Grade 4 Tap

Grade 4 Ballet

Grade 5 Tap

Grade 5 Ballet

Intermediate Ballet

Intermediate Tap

Grade 6 Modern

TEACHER
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Miss Natalie

Miss Natalie

Miss Hannah

*FREE to any student who attends 4 or more other classes.

Private Singing lessons are also available on Saturdays, on either a weekly, or bi-weekly basis.
Please contact us for availability.

FEES

Group Fees:

30 minute class - £6.50

45 minute class - £7.00

60 minute class - £7.50

75 minute class - £8.00

Private Fees:

30 minute class - £20.00

45 minute class - £30.00

60 minute class - £40.00

West End Workshops:

£25 Each

£100 for all 5! (One Workshop FREE!)

The Sound of Music:

3 hour rehearsal - £25

Total for 18 weeks - £450