Our mantra at Rhythm Nation Studios is to Inspire, Motivate and Create. We have very passionate teachers that deliver top quality dance instruction without the high pressurisation for results, we want every child to develop and grow at their own rate and feel safe to really let go and have fun within our classes!

At Junior level, your child will have the optional opportunity to take exams under the IDTA syllabus if they so wish, or simply come to class and enjoy the class week to week without going through the grading system. We also offer performance opportunities at our annual showcase.

Children who attend our junior classes will learn the skills of their chosen styles having so much fun that they won’t even realise they are becoming fantastic dancers in the process. We strictly limit our class numbers to 16 only per class to ensure each and every child gets the attention and experience they deserve!

With 6 styles on our timetable to try, we encourage Juniors to try every class available with our FREE 6 class pass, and then they will naturally gravitate towards the styles that are most suited to them or that they most enjoy.

To book your no obligation FREE 6 Class Pass for your child, please CLICK HERE

Ballet

Ballet is the core of all dance styles and we strongly recommend all dancers try Ballet. It’s fundamental for developing strength, flexibility, developing posture, and teaches great discipline.

Children aged 5 upwards have the option to go through the grading system under the IDTA Syllabus or simply to come to class and enjoy meeting new friends and develop in confidence grace and musicality. Our classes honour the classical art form of Ballet whilst being fun at the same time. A class that is bound to get them twirling away at home looking forward to their next class!

Tap

Tap is a fantastically artistic dance style where your child will learn to play an instrument thats completely free, their feet! Tap is great for developing a dancer’s rhythm and coordination, and can be very exhilarating to watch. Children aged 5 upwards have the option to go through the grading system under the IDTA Syllabus or simply to come to class and enjoy meeting new friends and develop in confidence and musicality. A class that will release some of that never ending energy and noise!

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre is a fabulous combination of singing, dancing and acting. If your child is crazy about musicals, then this is the class for them. We look at excerpts from different musicals and study their musical numbers, sometimes even learning original choreography! This class is great for bringing out the inner performer and developing confidence as we look at all three styles of performing. Children aged 5 upwards have the option to go through the grading system under the IDTA Syllabus or simply to come to class and enjoy meeting new friends and develop in confidence and enjoy class.

Street Dance

Street Dance is a fantastic discipline which will develop artistry rhythm and confidence within your child. To songs they love, they’ll learn the latest and coolest moves that they will be only too proud to show off at their next school disco! Rhythm and musicality developing games are also used within street classes to ensure they are rewarded for all their hard work! Children aged 5 upwards have the option to go through the grading system under the IDTA Syllabus or simply to come to class and enjoy meeting new friends and develop in confidence whilst enjoying class.

Cheerleading

Ready? OK! Cheerleading is originally an American style of dance traditionally used to support and encourage football teams when playing matches, and provide entertainment in the half time period. It’s way too much fun and so we’re glad it’s made it’s way over here!Your child will love bounding around learning cartwheels, kicks and splits, learn how important it is to have a confident voice and enjoy playing with our pom poms! Children aged 5 upwards have the option to go through the grading system under the IDTA Syllabus or simply to come to class and enjoy meeting new friends and develop in confidence whilst enjoying class.

Acro

Acro is a dance form that incorporates impressive tricks into dance sequence such as bridges, walkovers and free handed cartwheels. If your child is constantly upside down, this class is for them! We follow the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus which takes them through the progressions working on the 5 key areas of acrodance- Strength, Flexibility, Balancing, Tumbling and Limbering. Suitable for both boys and girls aged 5 upwards.

Lyrical

Lyrical is a balletic form of dance that incapsulates the story of the song. A little more free than Ballet, but ballet training is essential to achieve the most from this class. We recommend you study Ballet alongside most disciplines, but especially Lyrical. This is a free class, so no examinations or grades are available within this discipline, so the pupils are separated on ability and experience. If your child is constantly twirling around and being very dramatic, this is a style they should definitely have a go at! Suitable for children aged 9 upwards or younger pupils who have had Ballet training, assessed by your teacher as your taster session.

Modern Jazz

Modern Jazz is a technique based classed where your child will learn to perfect turns leaps and kicks, what every dancer wants to achieve! This class will guide them through the basics of these techniques following the IDTA syllabus. Exams are available but not compulsory, suitable for children aged 5 upwards (Can be 4 if the child has had previous training and the teacher deems them ready for this level)