Dance Classes
IT STARTS WITH A GOOD
FOUNDATION
Marlborough Academy of Dance students can learn a broad range of dance genres from Modern dance through to Highland and street style Hip Hop.
There’s something for everyone!
EXAMS
The exam syllabus for each dance style is crucial for building skill, technique and performance. For this reason we encourage all students to work towards taking their exam.
PRE-SCHOOL INTRO
TO DANCE
Our 3-4.5 year olds learn the basics of all genres. Our Preschool programme develops motor skills to music by using mime, rhythm, creative movement to encourage musicality, creativity and focus.
JAZZ
A bright and fun dance style. The class comprises of warm-ups, barre and floor work, progressions with turns and leaps and stylish combinations. Great to start with if you are new. Grades from pregrade through to senior solo diploma.
CONTEMPORARY
An expressive dance style that involves interesting body movements and free movement such as weight, flow, momentum, and the use of gravity. Students enjoy a sense of dance while focusing on freedom of movement and spatial awareness.
ACRO
As the name suggests, Acro is all about bending and tumbling. A fun and engaging way for your child to learn the basics of tumbling and build their flexibility.
HIGHLAND
A Scottish cultural dance genre, known for its discipline and bagpipes! Dancers progress with their age grade and learn multiple dance styles within the highland category, covering reels, sword dances, sailors hornpipe and Irish jigs. Highland at MAD is extremely strong, with dancers consistently achieving well at national level.
HIP HOP
High energy and fun, Hip Hop is popular with both new and advanced students. Loved for its funky and dynamic style, it is a great option for developing performance confidence.
TECHNIQUE & FITNESS
Dancefit is a compulsory fitness class for senior students, supporting them with strength, stretching and aerobic conditioning.
Students at specific levels are automatically enrolled in this class.
