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What we offer
MAPA offers a wide variety of classes throughout the week in many different types of dance and performing arts. Here is a brief breakdown of all the classes so you and your child can best choose what they would like to try. Although our classes are by grade, don't worry if your child has never danced before, they will be allocated into the best age appropriate grade for them. Your first class with us is always free, so take a look, then come along.
Dance
Mother & Toddler
This class introduces your little one to dancing. It is a music and movement class practising dance skills like running, jumping, hopping, galloping, skipping etc. It is a fun, interactive class with the use of musical instruments and imaginary play.
Ballet
Miss Vanda is a qualified Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Teacher. We offer ballet from Pre-Primary to Advanced. The children regularly take exams in the grades whereby an invigilator comes to the school and they are assessed. They then receive their certificates and grades at our prize giving events. Miss Vanda is also a Practical Teaching Supervisor for the RAD, meaning she approves prospective new teachers for the Academy.
Tap
Miss Ema and Miss Carla are both qualified by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Tap is currently taught from Primary to Advanced. Like ballet and modern the children are given the opportunity to take exams and progress throughout the grades.
Modern
Miss Ema and Miss Carla are both qualified by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Modern is currently taught from Primary to Advanced. Like ballet and tap the children are given the opportunity to take exams and progress throughout the grades.
Performance
Drama
We have Drama for both Juniors and Seniors where the children are given role play tasks, play drama games and both create or learn scenes from scripts. We feel these lessons enable them to explore their creativity as well as improving their confidence and social ability.
LAMDA
LAMDA lessons are available through Miss Tilly and support children's skills in both communication and performance. Classes are booked directly with Miss Tilly so for availability and rates please email her at tillydarragh@live.co.uk.
Contemporary
Contemporary Dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. We offer both Junior and Senior classes.
Jazz
The school offers two different types of Jazz. We have classes in ISTD Examination Jazz at Bronze, Silver & Gold level. We also offer a Free Jazz class where routines are constantly set, allowing the students to work on audition technique and improve their ability to pick up choreography quickly.
Commercial
Commercial dance incorporates moves from all genres including jazz, hip hop, breakdance, popping, krumping and street dance. It allows dancers to be free to experiment. We offer both Junior and Senior classes.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre lessons are available for both Junior and Senior students and are taught by Miss Kate and Miss Ema. The children learn well known pieces from popular musicals. This allows them to gain an insight into what it is like to be in a real musical where you need to be able to perform choreography, sing and act all at the same time.
Private Singing
Private singing lessons are available through Miss Kate and are aimed at students working on their personal technique and building their repertoire in singing for auditions. Kate can also work on voice and diction delivery. Like LAMDA these are booked through Kate so for availability and rates please contact her directly.
Kate Mob - 07889 170301