Broomwood Methodist Church
Classes at Broomwood
The Broomwood Methodist Church Hall
Kyrle Road
Clapham
London
SW11 6BD
Broomwood Methodist Church Hall
Academic Year 2024-2025
Tuesday with Miss Claudia
| Time | MAIN HALL |
| 3.00pm-3.45pm | Baby Ballet 2.5 – 4 yrs |
| 3.45pm-4.30pm | Pre-Primary Ballet (Reception) |
| 4.30pm-5.15pm | Primary Ballet (Year 1) |
| 5.15pm-6.00pm | Standard 1 Ballet |
| 6.00pm-6.45pm | Standard 3 Ballet |
| THE PARLOUR |
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| 6.45-7.45pm | Vacani Associates – Senior Ballet |
Wednesday with Miss Claudia
| Time | MAIN HALL |
| 4.10pm-4.55pm | Standard 1 Ballet (Year 2 and 3) |
| 4.55pm-5.40pm | Standard 3 Ballet |
| 5.40pm-6.40pm | Theatre Jazz and Tap Dance (age 8 yrs +) |
| 6.40pm-7.40pm | Standard 4/Grade 4 Ballet |
| 7.40pm-8.10pm | Preparation for Pointe |
Thursday with Miss Liliana
| Time | MAIN HALL |
| 4.15pm – 5.00pm | Junior Contemporary Dance *NEW CLASS* |
| 5.00pm – 5.45pm | Vacani Associates – Junior Ballet |
| 5.45pm – 6.30pm | Intermediate Foundation Ballet |
| 6.30pm – 7.00pm | Pointe Work |
| 7.00 – 8.00pm | Standard 6 Ballet |
Ballet 2 & 3 yrs
Our 2 and 3 year old classes are very special as they are a child’s first experience of the world of dance. VACANI provides FUN, structured classes, which include set ballet exercises and steps, nursery rhymes and magical stories, encouraging children to develop their imagination. Some of our classes are accompanied by live piano music which adds a very special experience to our classes.
Ballet 2 & 3 yrs
Ballet 3 & 4 yrs
Ballet for 3 & 4 yrs is for pre-school children, who are due to start Reception in September the following year. This is a beautiful and imaginative class which aims to encourage our Baby Ballerina’s to express themselves through movement and dance. Children will learn how to interpret ballet stories to wonderful musical scores played by our some of London’s most prominent Ballet Pianists. This fun class introduces the early foundations of ballet technique, ballet discipline and encourages independent learning. Parents are invited to watch their child in a class presentation at the end of each term.
Ballet 3 & 4 yrs
Ballet Transition (Pre-Primary) for Reception Year
This class is for children who have started School/Reception/Kindergarten. We call this class ‘Transition’; providing a transition from Baby Ballet to learning ‘real ballet’. Our week day classes are scheduled so that children can come straight from school and we also run Saturday classes which are very popular. Our Transition class is a big ‘step up’ from our pre-school programme, and we are aware that our week day pupils are adapting to a full day at school so we keep the atmosphere FUN by applying a range of ballet themes, games and concepts, whilst learning the foundations of ballet technique, strengthening exercises, and gentle ballet stretching. Parents are invited to watch a class presentation at the end of each term.
Ballet Transition (Pre-Primary) for Reception Year
Primary Ballet
Our Cecchetti Primary Syllabus class is is designed for children age 5+ (Year 1 & 2). At this stage in ballet, pupils begin to develop their ballet knowledge, physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression and musicality. Their ballet education will focus on:
Stance and posture
Physical awareness and motor skills
Spacial awareness
Develop co-ordination
Develop control of movement
Strengthening Techniques for Allegro (jumps)
Develop understanding and knowledge of Ballet terminology
Use of hands and arms
Sense of Performance and developing expression
Musicality and sense of timing and dynamics.
Develop memory and recall skills
Perform sequences of simple steps to depict a story
Improvisation and developing creative movement
Develop confidence
Develop independence
ENJOYMENT
Primary Ballet
Standard 1 Ballet
This class is is designed for children in Year 2 & 3. Our Ballet classes for Standard 1 aim to provide a safe, structured, challenging programme which will inspire and encourage children. Our ballet Syllabus which is founded on the Cecchetti Method focuses on developing ballet technique, knowledge of movement vocabularly, creativity, artistic and musical appreciation.
Particular focus is spent on developing pupils’ posture; correct alignment and placement and understanding of ‘how muscles work’ and how they can be used to develop strenth and control. Pupils learn how to use their body to make beautiful ‘lines’ and how to appreciate artistry, both in their own movement and that of others. Our children learn about ballet culture and become confident, considerate, repectful and proud of their understanding and knowledge of ballet discipline.
Parents are invited to a class presentation at the end of each term.
Standard 1 Ballet
Standard 2 Ballet
This class is is designed for children in Year 3, 4 & 5 (depending on prior dance experience). Our Ballet classes for Standard 2 aim to provide a safe, structured, challenging programme which will inspire and encourage children. Our ballet Syllabus which is founded on the Cecchetti Method focuses on developing ballet technique, knowledge of movement vocabularly, creativity, artistic and musical appreciation.
Particular focus is spent on developing pupils’ posture; correct alignment and placement and understanding of ‘how muscles work’ and how they can be used to develop strenth and control. Pupils learn how to use their body to make beautiful ‘lines’ and how to appreciate artistry, both in their own movement and that of others. Our children learn about ballet culture and become confident, considerate, repectful and proud of their understanding and knowledge of ballet discipline.
Parents are invited to a class presentation at the end of each term.
Standard 2 Ballet
Standard/Grade 3 Ballet
These classes are designed for pupils aged 10 + (Year 5 +). Our Cecchetti Ballet Syllabus classes provide a broad practical ballet education further developing the technical, musical and performance skills of the students; with an expected learning outcome to be of a more mature and technical nature
Children are given the opportunity to work towards their Cecchetti Ballet Examinations and are adjudicated by examiners from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD).
Children are encouraged to work hard, aiming for good examination results whilst at the same time having fun in discovering the world of dance.
Standard/Grade 3 Ballet
Standard/Grade 4 Ballet
These classes are designed for pupils aged 10 + (Year 5 +). Our Cecchetti Ballet Syllabus classes provide a broad practical ballet education further developing the technical, musical and performance skills of the students; with an expected learning outcome to be of a more mature and technical nature.
Standard/Grade 4 Ballet
Standard 6/Grade 6 Ballet
This class is aimed at children ages 12 and over. Previous ballet experience would be expected at this level Children working towards their Grade 6 Ballet examination would be expect to attend a minimum of twice a week. At grade 6, there is basic pointework for those who are ready and stong enough (the class teacher and a professional pointe shoe fitter will assess each pupil); however pointe work is not part of the examination syllabus.
The Grade 6 exam has the required minimum QCA points that can be included when applying for university.
Standard 6/Grade 6 Ballet
Tap and Modern
Tap dance is amazing for developing musicality and a strong sense of rhythm whilst Modern helps nurture strength and flexibility and children love to learn routines and familiarise themselves with a variety of musical styles whilst they master these exciting skills.
Tap and Modern
Contemporary Dance
This class is aimed at children aged 8 - 11 years. This can be an ideal addition to ballet classes, allowing students to apply and explore their ballet technique, or perfect for children who love to be creative and enjoy the choreography side of dance.
These classes follow the wonderful Bbo dance Contemporary syllabi and students are given the opportunity to take exams if they wish.
Contemporary Dance
