Learn to Dance

At Turning Pointe, we start teaching the fundamental steps of ballet in our pre-school classes (18months upwards) through imagination, storytelling, and use of props. Students are introduced to the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Pre-Primary syllabus around age four. We offer RAD ballet grades up to Grade 8, and vocational RAD grades up to Advanced 1 level. We also have three levels of adult ballet classes; Beginners, Improvers and Intermediate.

Pointe work classes begin for students at Intermediate Foundation level. We have a careful pointe work preparation program, which assesses students' readiness to progress into pointe shoes.

We also have an Extension Class which is a non-syllabus ballet class that dedicated students are invited to attend in addition to their graded classes, with a focus on on strengthening, stretching, technique, artistry, and musicality.

Modern is a high-energy dance style that is often seen in Musicals and other theatrical productions. Students learn travelling steps, including kicks, leaps and turns and develop skills such as flexibility and strength, quality of movement and dynamics, rhythm and musicality. Modern incorporates elements of Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz and Musical Theatre, but is designed to give dancers a strong technique and the ability to dance in a variety of styles.

We also offer the ISTD Contemporary vocational grades from age 11+ which give students the opportunity to focus on this increasingly popular genre of dance and provides excellent technical training alongside GCSE and A-level dance. Many of our students go on to further training at prestigious Contemporary dance schools including Northern School of Contemporary Dance and London Contemporary School of Dance.

This dance form teaches children rhythm and musicality and they can enjoy expressing themselves through making different sounds with their feet. The recently updated ISTD Tap Grades are heavily influenced by American Tap and shows such as Stomp and Tap Dogs. Children can begin at any age and Adults can join the Lewes Adult Tap class.

These classes incorporate singing, acting, and dancing, and are designed to improve confidence and sense of performance. Pupils learn numbers from various Musicals and work towards shows.

More and more boys are beginning to take classes, and many find dance classes are where they can shine.

Adult Tap and Adult Ballet classes are tailored specifically for adults who want to improve fitness and learn a new skill in a relaxed and informal environment. No previous dance experience is required.

For a free trial class contact Turning Pointe: office@turningpointedanceschool.co.uk or call 07947 803105

Please take a look at answers to some of our Frequently Asked Questions which will provide useful information if you are new to Turning Pointe