Classes – Brennan School of Dance

Our Classes

Something for Everybody

At BSD we pride ourselves on having a very welcoming and supportive atmosphere within the school, offering a full range of classes in a variety of genres. We follow the examination syllabus of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (I.S.T.D), offering an all-inclusive environment with fun learning being our priority.

Classical Ballet

Classical ballet is a traditional, formal style of dance that adheres to classical ballet technique. It is known for its graceful, flowing, and precise movements and is particularly good for strength, flexibility, and posture.

Babies Ballet Ages 3+. Introduction to Classical Ballet, music, and movement.

Ages 4 – 18. Following the I.S.T.D Classical Ballet syllabus with creative and musical input. Optional examinations through the grades, standards, and Majors Pointe Work Ages 12+ depending on strength and standard of the dancer.

Tap Dancing

Tap Dance is a fun dance, in which the dancer wears shoes with taps on to create rhythmical patterns.

Tap is a high energy, exciting form of dance, brilliant for co-ordination, rhythmical awareness, and confidence.

Modern Dance

Modern dance falls somewhere between Ballet and Jazz. Whilst technical exercises are followed, it’s a freer style of dance which encourages strong use of the body, travel, and use of space.

It also encourages the dancer to use various emotions according to the style of music.

Modern Dance Ages 5+. Following the I.S.T.D Modern syllabus with optional examinations through the grades.

Jazz Dance

Jazz dancing is a form of dance that encourages a dancer’s individual style and originality. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of quick footwork, big leaps, and quick turns.

Jazz is usually done to upbeat, modern music and is a highly energetic class.

Jazz Medals Ages 10+. Following the I.S.T.D Jazz Syllabus with optional medal tests.

Flexibility

Our Flexibility class focuses on stretching and increasing flexibility because dancing requires you to move your body in new and unusual ways.

Repeat stretching will gradually lead to greater flexibility in all the dance genre. Age 12+

Commercial Hip Hop Dance

Ages 10+ Street Dance is an informal style of dancing that is energetic and strong.

Classes are creative and blend original hip hop styles with modern commercial moves to the latest hip hop music.

Musical Theatre

Musical theatre Is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance.

A fun class where students from 9 years can perform all the greatest musical numbers.

Contemporary Dance

Contemporary is a dance style between ballet and the modern syllabi.

Rambert Grades is an awarding organisation recognised by Ofqual, offering syllabi and online examinations in contemporary dance.

We are a progressive and inclusive programme, with the mission to move contemporary dance training forward and to be accessible for people from all backgrounds.

Examinations are available in Grades 1- 8