Classes

Classical Dance

The Strand Dance School follows the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus which provides scope for classes from the youngest dancers up to the Vocational syllabus level.  As well as classical ballet, the syllabus covers character dance and free movement styles.

Our aim is to also provide open classes and additional syllabus classes leading up to exams.

Classes  are from age of 2 ½ up, starting with thirty minutes at this age and building up to an hour or more depending on the age and level of the student. Beginners are welcome and will be placed in an appropriate age related group to ensure that each student feels comfortable.  Enrolment can be completed at any time during the year.

The key focus of school is for children and students to have fun while gaining the benefits of dance, regardless of age or ability. Everyone will be supported and encouraged. Children who have the desire and ability to take their dancing further will be supported in achieving their goals.

Spanish and Flamenco Dance

Fenella Barker

MA (Performing Arts); BA Hons (Dance with Spanish); Spanish Dance Society IdB1 and Member of SDS UK and European Executive Committee; AIDTA (Ballet) and Member of Royal Academy of Dance (Teacher).

Miss Fenella has vast experience both as a performer and dance teacher. She has danced and choreographed for theatre, TV, film and video throughout the UK, Europe and North America as well as having danced internationally at some very special venues including the Royal Opera House.

As a teacher, Fenella has worked with all ages and abilities from 3 years to professionals including students undertaking degrees and vocational courses. She also has experience in working with contemporary-jazz dance.

Passionate about all aspects of Spanish and Flamenco dance, Fenella says “Spanish Dance is an asset to any dance student, especially if you wish to make a career in dance. It is a skill used in ballets, operas, musicals and as an art form in its own right”.

Spanish Dance classes are an asset the Strand Dance School is proud of, and especially Miss Fenella who is an inspirational teacher.