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