Classes
Something for everyone!
Below are a few examples of the classes we have to offer at Kirkham Henry, either as an examination syllabus or totally free style to the teacher/ choreographer.
We update the styles regularly as teachers and guest teachers are committed to their continuous professional development.
Classes are either in examination grades or suitable for age and ability.
Social or Vocational classes for everyone ! Where a hobby can turn into a career.
BALLET- Royal Academy of Dance, International Dance Teachers Association
Children’s and Vocational. Classical; National; Creative.
TAP- IDTA
American and Show
JAZZ
Free-Style Jazz Dance – Street, Commercial, Lyrical, Theatre Craft, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and modern dance.
CONTEMPORARY
Graham & Cunningham
PROGRESSING BALLET TECHNIQUE
An innovative body conditioning and strengthening programme.
DRAMA- Trinity College
Acting; Verse and Prose: Mime; Devised and Script
SINGING- ABRSM
Voice Production; Audition Technique; Microphone Technique; Classical; Musical Theatre; Cabaret
MUSIC- ABRSM
Piano
FOUNDATION
Includes a little of everything: Tap, Ballet & Theatre Craft, Singing and Drama
PRE-SCHOOL
Let’s Pretend! – join the fun of a child’s imagination through dressing-up ; song , mime and dance.
Baby Bop ( Jazz and Tap) – make as much noise with your feet as you like – learn rhythms and musical phrases.
Theatre Tots
Gymnastics- Gyminee Crickets
MUSICAL THEATRE
Our Musical Theatre classes include
Singing, Dancing & Acting
ADULT CLASSES (ALL ABILITIES WELCOME)
Tap - Mondays afternoon and evening
Ballet - Tuesdays and Wednesdays (Silver Swans age 55yrs and over)
Golden Gliders- Tuesdays
COMMUNITY and SEND CLASSES
COVID 19... ALL OUR COMMUNITY AND SEND CLASSES WILL RESUME IN PERSON FROM SEPTEMBER 2021.
Classes can be tailored to individual requirements and undertaken by staff with the required expertise and experience including Dancing with Parkinsons and Dementia, Mencap and Blind and Partially sighted .
Examinations or teacher assessment available in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, drama, singing, music and foundation for those who wish to study for exams.
Examination Boards
Kirkham Henry Performing Arts Centre offers the following qualifications:-
R.A.D. (Royal Academy of Dance)
I.D.T.A. (International Dance Teachers Association)
A.B.R.S.M. (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)
TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON