OUR CLASSES
HIP HOP
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Hip hop is becoming one of the most popular dance styles. Hip hop classes include choreography seen on most music videos, taught to funky, modern songs. It is a fun class that is great for those wanting to dance without the steps being too 'technical'.
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ISTD MODERN
​Modern is a fusion of ballet technique with a more modern finish. Modern focuses on the main concepts of contemporary dance and prepares students for a range of dance styles. At IPA, we train students under the UK-based Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) syllabus. Students are also sent for exams in this genre.
RAD BALLET
Ballet is the foundation of technique for all styles of dance. This style has a strong focus on posture and discipline. At IPA, we teach and send students for exams under the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus. To be considered for exams, students must take two classes of ballet a week.
JAZZ
​Jazz is heavily based on technique and incorporates many different styles. The students at IPA will be exposed to these styles throughout the year. This class involves stretching, corner work (kicks, turns and leaps), as well as jazz routines, steps and combinations.
ISTD TAP
Tap is a fun style of dance, which involves special shoes that have metal plates on the soles. In this style, students are taught how to make percussive sounds using their feet. Tap is great for developing rhythm and timing. At IPA, we teach and send students for exams under the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) syllabus.
ACROBATICS
Acrobatics is similar to the floor work seen in gymnastics. This class involves stretching, strengthening and skills such as handstands, cartwheels and tumbling. Students are allocated to these classes at the discretion of the teacher. Students must be able to consistently master basic skills, before moving onto harder tricks.
PRIVATE LESSONS
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Private lessons are a duration of 30 minutes or 1 hour and allow students to compete at eisteddfods as soloists. Private lessons can also be used to work on exercises for exams, in a one-on-one setting.
PERFORMANCE CLASS
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Our performance group represents Ignition PA by competing at eisteddfods and dancing at other
performance events. This class requires extra commitment from both students and parents for rehearsals and performances. Performance students must take a minimum of ballet, modern and tap, with the intention to undertake
exams for these classes.
