Performing Group Dance Technique Classes

 

 

Highlight Video Of Our Dance Technique Class Showcases In September 2021

Our Dance Technique Classes, or Tech Class as they are known affectionately by to our students and parents are advanced dance training lessons that focuses extensively on the skills, artistry and execution that goes over and above what is covered in the regular dance classes, and complements the student's progress in their preparation for the Dance Exams, Performances and Competitions.

The learning outcomes for our Tech Class are as follows: 

1. Covers advanced dance technique training. For instance, a Grade 1 Ballet student may be exposed to techniques taught only in Grade 2 or 3. 

2. Focuses on flexibility exercises. 

3. Emphasis on balancing and coordination training. 

4. Exploration of complementary techniques in performing arts such as cartwheels and walkovers. 

5. Choreography training for participation in dance performances (only from Year 2 or 3 onwards). 

As shared above, the learning outcomes are important building blocks laying the foundation for a stronger dancer. Some parents may have the misconception that the Tech Class duplicates the training in a student's regular dance class (such as Ballet for example) where similar exercises such as stretching are taught extensively as part of the RAD Ballet class syllabus. The notion that stretching is covered as part of the RAD or CSTD Dance syllabus is actually inaccurate as there are no training exercises instructed by the RAD/CSTD syllabus that focuses solely on and improves a student's flexibility. While our teachers may cover simple stretching exercises during the regular class, these are unfortunately inadequate to lay a strong foundation in the student's ability and to advance it further. Thus, the nature of Tech Class are standalone lessons that provides complementary training over and above the learning from the regular dance classes. 

Highlight Video Of Our Dance Technique Class Showcases In May 2022

Moving on, our Tech Class were first conceived in December 2020 as part of our team's continuous review of our training curriculum. In it's initial offering, the Tech Class was only opened to our Competition Team students as advanced training to prepare them for the rigours of Dance Competitions. However, with good feedback from our students and results in Dance Competitions, plus requests from our regular class students, our Tech Class is now offered to all students from January 2022 onwards as a form of additional dance training. 

To know more about our Tech Class training format, please refer to the following details: 

1. Each Tech Class ranges from an hour to 1.5 hours in class duration. 

2. Each Tech Class is graded by levels, starting from Level 1 and upwards. 

3. Progression into the next higher level is conducted annually by the class instructor/school principal.

4. Training accessories such as yoga blocks, yoga mats and elastic bands are required. 

5. Participation in the Tech Class is a prerequisite for selection as a member of our Dance Competition Team. 

We trust above sharing provides a detailed insight into the what our Tech Class is all about and the motivation for your child's participation in them. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] for further assistance and in the meantime, stay safe and keep on dancing!