Street Dance is a new dance class at Stage 84 offering group tuition for all ages. In this class the students have the opportunity to develop technique in this popular style of dance, taught by experienced choreographer and professional dancer Amy Watkins. Drawing inspiration from recent dance sensations ‘Diversity’ and other similar street dance crews, the students in this class learn how to put together a polished piece of choreography as well as developing improvisation skills. The students are also introduced to break dancing, focusing on tricks, flips and free style work. One of the overall focuses in this class is confidence in performance. The students will work towards performance pieces each term which will either be shown for an examination or performed in live concerts and shows. We also teach skills in choreography and preparing dance pieces.

All students involved in the Stage 84 Street Dance Programme will be entered for IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association) examinations. These examinations help develop technical skills as well as building confidence in performance. At Stage 84 we also feel that examination work helps to give recognition for the students’ hard work and improvement throughout their training. The IDTA is a highly respected international board whose dance qualifications are an asset for anyone wanting to embark on a career in performance. Each student will perform a number of dance routines in front of an IDTA examiner who will grade the performance on rhythmic interpretation, presentation, technical ability, use of foot work and arms. The grades then add up to a final mark.

Class Times
Classes run on a Tuesday evening at the Old Bell Chapel, Idle and are organised as follows:
Tuesday - 7.00pm-8.00pm

Uniform
Comfortable dance wear - jogging bottoms and t-shirt preferable. Dance sneakers / trainers.
Wearing of jewellery is discouraged. Hair should be tied back.
Leg-warmers for girls and knee pads are optional extras.
For examinations, a specific outfit may be required.

Street Dance and Hip Hop offers aspiring young dancers the chance to be trained by an experienced professional choreographer and dancer, learn new styles of dance and develop their confidence in performance work. Each student will develop their own moves and dance sequences. All students have the opportunity to be represented by the School for potential work in professional television, film, radio and theatre productions.

If you are interested in joining the Street Dance and Hip Hop class at Stage 84, please navigate to our Contact page for contact details.