Dance Academy
Our extensive Dance Academy offers an opportunity to thrive in dance from grassroots level (Open Classes) to competitive and performance level (Dance Squads).
Information regarding both Open Dance Classes and our Dance Squad Programme below.
OPEN DANCE CLASSES
These classes are aimed at dancers wanting to dance for fun, learn new skills and routines in a non competitive environment. Dancers in the Open Dance Programme have the option to work towards our annual iSTAR shows in the summer and winter.
Mini Open Classes
For students aged 5 - 8 years
Mini Open Contemporary - Monday 4.30 - 5.30 pm @ Dance Station, North Street, Portslade
Mini Open Commercial/Contemporary - Tuesday 3.30 - 4.30 pm @ Henfield Leisure Centre, Henfield
Mini Open Commercial - Wednesday 5 - 6 pm @ Dance Studio, Shoreham Academy, Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea
Mini Open Commercial/Contemporary - Thursday 5-6 pm @ Steyning Leisure Centre, Steyning
Junior Open Classes
For students aged 9 - 11 years
Junior Open Contemporary - Monday 5 - 6 pm @ Dance Studio, Shoreham Academy, Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea
Junior Open Commercial - Wednesday 6 - 7 pm @ Dance Studio, Shoreham Academy, Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea
Teen/Senior Open Classes
For students aged 12 - 18 years
Teen/Senior Open Contemporary - Monday 7 - 8 pm @ Dance Studio, Shoreham Academy, Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea
Teen/Senior Open Commercial - Thursday 7.30 - 8.30 pm @ Dance Station, North Street, Portslade
DANCE SQUADS
Our successful dance squads are audition based and compete and perform at a variety of events and competitions. Highlights include -World Dance Championships, Dance World Cup, Britains Got Talent, Move It Main Stage, Can you Dance and BBC’s The Greatest Dancer.
Our Dance Squads are structured as follows -
AGES
Minis 6-8 years
Juniors 9-11 years
Teens 12-14 years
Seniors 15+ years
LEVELS IN OUR DANCE SQUAD PROGRAMME
Ignite -Entry/Novice Level Pre Squad
Excel - Novice/Intermediate Level Squad
Elite - Intermediate/Advanced Level Squad
Advanced - Advanced Level Squad
DANCE STYLES AVAILABLE
Contemporary
Commercial
Jazz
Dance Acro
We also offer our Dance Squad students modules in Technique, Ballet and Acro skills
Our Dance Squads close to auditions/new starters either once they are full or if we are part way through the season. If you would like your daughter to be considered for a Dance Squad and would like to audition - please send a video audition (solos only) to info@i-staracademy.co.uk and one of the team will contact you
Please email us to find out more or if you have any questions
info@i-staracademy.co.uk