Barnard Castle. Chilton.
All Classes
The RAD
The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the worlds most influential dance and educational training organisations.
They provide graded, higher and vocational level examinations.
Their higher education programmes are regulated and a recent Ofsted inspection found the RAD to be an outstanding provider of initial dance teacher training.
The RAD examinations are recognised by Ofqual and contribute to UCAS points
RAD teachers take 2/3 years to qualify with Registered Teacher Status .
The training includes study into the fundamentals of classical ballet with anatomy and physiology along with history of ballet and repertoire/ character.
This enables the teacher to provide classes where pupils will learn correct technique and with the good knowledge of anatomy and how the body works with safe methods of limbering and stretching , which is very important not just in training but to avoid later injuries which could impact later life .
IDTA
The IDTA is a leading dance qualification awarding body and membership association for professional dance teachers.
With a wide body of dance forms the Theatre branch hold examinations in
Ballet :Tap :Contemporary Modern Jazz: Theatre craft :Musical Theatre.
They also provide syllabus for grade work and professional examinations and awards.
Teachers qualify with a level 4 diploma ( the old associate exam ) and further qualifications are Licenciate (LIDTA )and Fellowship (FIDTA) examinations .
The IDTA is an ofqual ,CCEA and Qualifications Wales recognised awarding exam board .
Our Classes
Our classes are tailored to the needs of the individual by age or ability of the students , with small class sizes the pupils can receive excellent individual training and work towards examinations or for own personal development.
Tailoring classes to the grades helps build good continuity and technique.
Our classes are fun and enjoyable and our teachers continue to develop their own teaching by continuing Professional Development courses , there’s always something to learn !
Dance for all ages
Pre School classes
Our pre school classes start from the age of 2.5 years and are an introduction to ballet and dance using imagery and props for movement and fun.
From pre school children can then progress to Pre Primary and through the grades.
Adult Classes
We have a great adult community and provide classes in Tap Ballet and PBT ( exercise technique using Swiss balls Pilates balls and bands )
Classes For All Levels
At Melanie Edmenson Dance School we deliver dance classes to all ages and abilities and we are happy to discuss your particular requirements.
Whatever your experience, age or ability if you want to dance, we can help you achieve that aim!
We deliver classes and workshops in studios in several locations: Barnard Castle; and Chilton both in Co Durham.
Our classes are structured with small numbers of students in each class. All lessons are age and ability appropriate.
We adhere to the Dance Teachers Code of Conduct of both the IDTA and the Royal Academy of Dance .
All teachers within Melanie Edmenson School of Dance hold current DBS, First Aid qualifications and insurance and are highly qualified with years of experience.
All students will be placed in a class suitable for their experience and ability and progression through the classes and grades is promoted and encouraged.
Classes from september 2024
Monday TCR Hub Barnard Castle
TCR Hub, Barnard Castle
Monday 3.30 pre-school ballet
4.00 Pre primary RAD ballet
4.45 Grade 1 RAD ballet & tap
4.30 pre primary RAD ballet and tap
5.30 Grade 1 RAD ballet exam class
6.15 Intermediate RAD ballet
7.15 private exam coaching.
Tuesday Nursery Classes Startforth
Tuesday 2-3pm nursery classes @ Kirkland’s Startforth
Tuesday Barnard Castle prep School
Classes from 3.00 to 6.30 ballet grades and contemporary.
Tuesday TCR Hub Barnard Castle
3.15 Grade 7 RAD ballet
4.14 Grade 5 RAD ballet
5.00 Grade 3 RAD ballet
5.45 Beginners Adult Tap
6.15 Advanced Adult Tap
7.00 Adult Ballet
Wednesday TCR Hub Barnard Castle
3.15 Tots ballet
3.45 Grade 3 RAD ballet /tap
4.30 Grade 2 RAD ballet
5.15 junior jazz 6 yrs +
5.45 contemporary 14yrs+
6.30 contemporary 10 yrs +
7.15 Adult jazz fusion exercise class
Saturday Startforth Community Hall
9am Primary ballet
9.45 Grade 1 RAD ballet
10.30 Street dance
11.15 Senior street
Thursday Chilton
3.40 Junior contemporary jazz
4.20 Grade1 RAD ballet /tap
5.05 Senior contemporary jazz
5.45 Grade 4 RAD ballet
6.30 Musical Theatre
7.15 Adult Tap
Friday Chilton
3.30 Pre school ballet
4pm Grade 6 RAD
4.45 Primary Ballet /tap
5.30 Grade 3 RAD Balllet
6.15 Cheerleading
Saturday Chilton
9am Grade 2 RAD Ballet
9.35 Primary Ballet
!0.30 intermediate ballet RAD
11.30 Pre Primary Ballet
Venues
TCR The Hub,
Shaw Bank,
Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 8TD
Barnard Castle School,
Newgate
Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 8UN
Startforth Community Hall,
Startforth
Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 9AQ
St Aidan’s Church Hall,
Eden Terrace,
Chilton, DL17 0EJ