Birtley Timetable 2009

Day Time Class Venue Cost

Tuesday 4.00-4.30pm First Steps Level 1 Age 2-4yrs Barley Mow Village Hall £2.50 per class

Tuesday 4.30-5.15pm Popsteps Age 8-11yrs Barley Mow Village Hall £3.20 per class

Tuesday 5.15-6.15pm The Company! Age 8+ Barley Mow Village Hall £3.80 per class

Thursday 4.00-4.45pm First Steps Level 2(Ballet, The Parish Centre £3.20 per class
Theatre and Tap) Age 4-7yrs

Thursday 4.45-5.30pm Popsteps Age 4-7yrs The Parish Centre £3.20 per class

Thursday 4.45-5.30pm Intermediate Ballet Age 8-11yrs The Parish Centre £3.20 per class

Thursday 5.30-6.15pm Intermediate Theatre and Tap The Parish Centre £3.20 per class
Age 8-11yrs

Thursday 6.40-7.25pm Senior Theatre and Tap Barley Mow Village Hall £3.20 per class
Age 11+

Thursday 7.25-8.10pm Senior Ballet Age 11+ Barley Mow Village Hall £3.20 per class

Thursday 8.10-8.55pm Senior Freestyle Age 11+ Barley Mow Village Hall £3.20 per class

Saturday 9.30-10.15am First Steps Level 2 (Ballet, The Parish Centre £3.20 per class
Theatre and Tap) Age 4-7yrs

Saturday 10.15-11.00am Popsteps Age 4-7yrs The Parish Centre £3.20 per class

Saturday 11.15am-2.15pm Buzz Theatre Arts School Barley Mow Village Hall £10 per 3 hour
session

Saturday 2.30-3.15pm Intermediate Ballet Age 8-11yrs Barley Mow Village Hall £3.20 per class

Saturday 3.15-4.00pm Intermediate Theatre and Tap Barley Mow Village Hall £3.20 per class
Age 8-11yrs

Saturday 4.00-5.00pm Dynamic Youth Performance Barley Mow Village Hall £3.80 per class
Group

Discounts for Multiple classes and Families:

Discounts are available for pupils who wish to take more than 3 classes. Pupils taking more than 3 classes
will get 5% off their half terms fees.
Pupils who wish to take part in Buzz Theatre Arts School and dance classes can receive discounts on their
dance classes. Please ask.
Families can receive 5% discount for 2nd Child and 10% discount for further children.
All discounts will be added to your half term invoice once agreed.

Please turn over for a guide to dance styles and classes

Birtley Timetable 2009
A Guide to Dance Styles and Classes
Ballet
Ballet for pleasure, Ballet for the more serious-minded. This classical style of expressive movement has
something to offer for everyone. Ballet has a technique which is the foundation of all dance. Pupils will be
given the opportunity to take Ballet examinations with the I.D.T.A.

Theatre Craft
This most exciting dance form encompasses the wide spectrum of productions that are Musical Theatre.
Shows like Grease, My Fair Lady, Bombay Dreams, The Lion King etc all diverse styles but all embraced by
the Theatre Craft Title. A dance form for theatrical performance, preparing the body physically through
exercise and stimulating artistic ability through dance movement, improvisation and interpretation of music.
The use of hand props, make up and much more - it provides all the 'must have' qualities for today's amateur
and professional dancer. Pupils will be given the opportunity to take theatre craft examinations with the
I.D.T.A.

Tap
Tap is as popular today as it was in the heyday of the great Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly musicals. Tap is a
gentle, rhythmical and enjoyable way to keep fit! Tap classes take place alongside theatre classes.
Pupils will be given the opportunity to take tap examinations with the I.D.T.A.

Popsteps
Everyone stands in front of the TV to copy their favourite pop star. Well now you can learn the steps properly!
Popsteps is fast, fun and furious – learn it and you will never sit still again when your favourite pop tune
comes on! Pupils will be given the opportunity to take freestyle examinations with the I.D.T.A.

Freestyle
Freestyle is modern, funky and energetic. From the moment John Travolta stepped onto the dance floor in
the 1970s in the film 'Saturday Night Fever', everyone's been joining in the fun. Freestyle has no preset
sequence of moves, it just depends where the music takes you. It's self-expressive, diverse and a dance for
all ages. Pupils will be given the opportunity to take freestyle examinations with the I.D.T.A.

First Steps Dance Programme

First Steps is a creative dance programme. The programme has been developed for ages 2-7 years and is
in two levels.
First Steps Level 1
Level 1 is for all dancers age 2-3 years. It is an introduction to dance and movement. The emphasis is on
creativity. Pupils will take part in character explorations and story telling along with an introductions to the
elements of dance improving coordination, flexibility and communication skills. Classes will be based on
various adventures including; Going to the Zoo, Outer Space, Under the Sea and In the Jungle
First Steps Level 2
Level 2 is for all dancers age 4-7 years. Dancers develop their skills from level 1 and are given the
opportunity to participate in I.D.T.A. rosette theatre examinations and preparatory examinations. The
elements of theatre dance are introduced and dancers begin to study ballet, theatre craft and tap.

Dynamic Youth Performance Group

The emphasis for all performance groups is creativity and performance. Pupils study contemporary, jazz and
creative dance. Pupils are given the opportunity to create their own choreography and perform on a regular
basis.

The Company! New for 2008!

The company is for our most dedicated dancers. Dancers must be aged 8+ and must have at least two years
dance experience. The Company class concentrates on Modern Jazz Technique.

Buzz Theatre Arts School New for 2008!

Pupils will study Drama, Singing and Dance at Buzz Theatre Arts School, preparing pupils to be triple threat
performers. Pupils will work towards musical theatre productions and be encouraged to attend auditions.