Dance Classes

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The Lynden School of Dance offers dance classes for children from the age of 2 ½ to 18 years old. These classes are run at the Basingstoke Sports Centre, or at the Fieldgate Centre in Kingsclere and St Luke’s Hall in Overton.

Pre-School and Tiny Tots

Pre School and Tiny Tots Dance is a fun class for children from 2 1/2 years to just into school age encouraging expression and co-ordination through movement and dance, covering ballet, tap, modern/jazz and musical mime. The children are entered regularly for medal tests in musical mime, which helps to build their confidence and get them used to the structure of the more formal dance examinations, which they work towards when they are older.

Graded Dance Classes

Students follow The British Theatre Dance Association syllabus in ballet, tap and modern/jazz. All examination are accredited by the Council for Dance Education and Training.

Examinations are encouraged but are not compulsory and students can progress to the next level when they achieve the required standard.

New Students / Taster Class

Students will start at Beginners/Preparatory level unless they hold certificates for dance grades taken elsewhere.

Medal test classes

The Medal Test is a performance based award system offered by the British Theatre Dance Association (BTDA). Candidates perform in front of BTDA dance examiner and a small audience of family and friends, and if successful, they receive their award, certificate and a report sheet with comments from the examiner. There are 15 levels for candidates to progress through. The medal tests are an excellent way to gain stage experience, confidence and performance skills. To qualify for the Medal Test classes, students must also take the graded classes.

Please also see:

Code of Conduct for Dance Classes

Dance Class Uniform

Preparatory Dance Class Information

Awarding Bodies Information

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