Offerings at Pique School of Performing Arts

For our littlest dancers, Nursery Ballet provides a solid introduction to dance. Children aged 3+ learn all the basic movements required for later dance training through a stru 

For our littlest dancers, Nursery Ballet provides a solid introduction to dance. Children aged 3+ learn all the basic movements required for later dance training through a structured story-based session. Young children learn best through play and our pre-school classes are designed to feel like exactly that. Children develop confidence, social skills, special awareness, co-ordination, imagination, musicality, strength and stability and don’t even realise they are learning.

For school age children we offer classes in the Royal Ballet School Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme and the Royal Academy of Dance Graded syllabus both of which take students all the way through from Reception to when they leave us for dance college or university.

The Royal Ballet School Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme (ATAP) adopts a holistic approach to Ballet training. The programme covers classical ballet vocabulary including Pointe work at the higher levels. Students also take part in Repertoire study helping them develop a broader appreciation for their art form as well as body conditioning and creative practice and choreography. All students have the opportunity to take assessments which are moderated by the Royal Ballet School when they are ready. With no set syllabus these classes are centred around the students learning and tailored to the individual needs of each student.

The Royal Academy of Dance examinations syllabus from Pre Primary through to Grade 8 and Intermediate Foundation to Advanced focuses on preparing a set syllabus for examination. Exams are offered when teachers feel students are ready and are entirely optional at all levels. Grades 1-8 include Character work based on National Dance as you would see in classical ballets such as Swan Lake or the Nutcracker. The Vocational levels also introduce Pointe work for students attending a minimum of 2 classical ballet classes per week.ctured story-based session. Young children learn best through play and our pre-school classes are designed to feel like exactly that. Children develop confidence, social skills, special awareness, co-ordination, imagination, musicality, strength and stability and don’t even realise they are learning.

For school age children we offer classes in the Royal Ballet School Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme and the Royal Academy of Dance Graded syllabus both of which take students all the way through from Reception to when they leave us for dance college or university.

 If you’ve ever been to a musical you will have seen Modern and Tap in action on the stage. For those wishing to follow a career in performance a solid core training in Ballet, Modern and Tap is highly recommended! Our Tap and Modern classes follow the ISTD syllabus from Pre Primary to Advanced with the option to take exams as and when students are considered ready by their teachers. Excellent for strength, flexibility, technique, precision of movement, rhythm and theatricality these classes make a great addition to your dancer’s schedule from school age upwards.

 Jazz and Contemporary are non-syllabus classes giving students the opportunity to develop their skills in picking up choreography and working in a range of styles. These classes do not currently work towards formal assessments. These classes are suitable for children aged approximately 8 years and above.

 Junior Performers is the training company for children in school years 2 to 5 introducing all aspects of Musical Theatre, singing, acting and dancing. Our senior company Piqué Performers for children in school years 6 to 13 produce a production each Christmas and Summer in which Junior Performers are also involved. Our Performers companies are absolutely essential for any student wishing to pursue a career in theatre arts but are also fantastic fun for any child who simply loves to sing and dance.

 Street classes are a burst of energy and attitude (the right kind of course)! Junior Street is recommended for age 6+ and senior classes begin from age 10. Your young dancers can strut their stuff while you can be confident that both music and choreography will be age appropriate. Look out for our Spotlight Sessions which take a deep dive into commercial for advanced seniors including working in heels. 

 Progressing Ballet Technique is a specially designed body conditioning programme for dancers. Safely developing students strength, flexibility and alignment which is crucial for a long and healthy dance life, whether professional or just for fun. There is a huge sense of achievement as students progress through more advanced exercises using various equipment.

 Zumbini is a music and movement experience for little ones aged 0-4 with their grown up. Sing, dance and play together and enjoy some quality time. Music and movement forms a key part of your child’s brain development and with 90% of their brain development occurring before the age of 5 why wouldn’t we want to encourage singing and dancing! Classes can be booked on a termly basis or attended on a drop-in basis with the purchase of a Class Pass. Book for the term and receive all the Zumbini music to take home for free and make music and movement part of your daily life.

 Whether you have never danced before, danced a lot, or danced a long time ago we would love to welcome you to our adult dance community. We offer classes for adults in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Street Dance as well as DDMIX dance fitness classes.

Diverse Dance Mix is an inclusive dance fitness programme suitable for dancers and non-dancers alike. With an enormous range of styles, easy to follow routines and specially composed music you’ll be thoroughly entertained and completely forget you are exercising! All you need is a pair of trainers. Classes can be attended on a drop-in basis with the purchase of a Class Pass.