Desire2Dance: Award-winning Dance School in Crawley

KIDS CLASSES

PARENT AND TODDLER

Our Parent and Toddler class is a pay as you go class suitable for walking–2½ years, although the upper age isn’t strict. This class is a fantastic introduction to dance, with many students then moving onto main school classes where they come in without their grown up. 

This unique class will look at the basic skills in dancing including working on travelling steps, some Ballet and some Modern style dance techniques. Different props such as scarves, wings, pom poms, musical instruments and ribbons will be incorporated into the lesson to add fun and excitement for your toddler. 

The hour session will include a short free play where children can run around and get their confidence with the other children, this will allow parents to meet other parents and socialise. We then do different dance activities on the floor such as stretching our legs, pointing our toes, working on different ways we can use our hands in dance and singing songs as well as working on traveling around the space freely doing movements such as skipping, walking on our tippy toes and running. Half way through there is a tea and coffee break for the parents which allows the children to regain their concentration before continuing with more dancing.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Friday

09:30–10:30

Our Parent and Toddler classes are pay-as-you-go. You must reserve your place each week via our booking platform. Payment is made via Bank Transfer.

UNIFORM

There is no uniform for this class and all props are provided for each session. Some parents like to buy their children Ballet shoes which can be purchased through us at class and then buy the main school uniform of the blue Ballet dress before they get ready to move to main school classes, but these are optional. 

All props used in each class are sanitised after use.

ALL KIDS CLASSES

ISTD BALLET

A very well known style, working on grace and control in one’s movement. This style uses arm positions and varying leg lines to create a completely effortless image.

Monday, Tuesday and Saturday

ISTD MODERN THEATRE

An energetic dance style, seen in musical productions and can be further developed into more specific styles such as Commercial and Street as students mature.

Wednesday and Saturday

ISTD TAP

Another dance form seen in musical productions. A dancer uses their feet to create impactful sounds on the floor, often in unison with other performers.

Monday, Tuesday and Saturday

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available upon request alongside our regular classes. Please contact us for more information regarding availability and prices.

Variable

JAZZ

A high energy class focusing on creativity and fun routines, whilst learning core dance technique. With an emphasis on performance and confidence building.

Thursday

PARENT AND TODDLER

A fun, bond-building class suitable from walking which introduces your toddler to dance with a focus on Ballet and Modern Theatre styles.

Friday