Our Classes
If you or your child have never been to a dance class or performance class before and you’re nervous about taking the plunge, our classes are perfectly designed for you and our VIP Team is here to offer you a range of classes something to suit everyone, with expert instruction and encouragement.
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Through any of the classes we offer here at VIP Class Acts we can promise your child will gain physical confidence, boost of self-esteem and increase fitness levels whilst having fun in a safe environment.
Musical Theatre
Ages 3 plus
Musical Theatre allows students to combine all three disciplines including acting, singing and dancing in order to aim for a triple threat student. Theatre school students have the chance to work with top west end performers and it is the perfect platform for them to practise their performance skills. If your child loves to watch Musicals, or even loves to sing and dance then Musical Theatre classes are for you!
Freestyle Dance Classes
Ages 3 plus
Freestyle is a mixture of gymnastics, jazz dancing and contemporary combined together, the music can be fast and rhythmic or slow and lyrical, allowing dancers of all ages to use freedom of expression to enhance their style. Freestyle Disco is a popular form of dance in the UK today. It involves runs, jumps, poses, spins, kicks and tricks. We offer exams which are taken through the UKA Awarding body.
Pre School Acrodance
Acrobatic Arts
Ages 3-5
Ages 6 plus
We are so proud to be the only school in Pembrokeshire to offer and specialise in Acrobatic Arts. Acrobatic Arts offer so many benefits to your child from increasing social confidence to strength, flexibility, balance, agility whilst giving them the knowledge of how to manoeuvre safely. It can make them more aware of their body and space around it giving then discipline and self control. Acrobatic Arts is a fantastic worldwide examination syllabus offering the students the chance of taking exams if they wish to do so. Through the syllabus we have lots of progressions and we love to make these fun and memorable, we even give out progression cards to keep track of your child’s progress during class. Acro dance has become a big part of the dance world and is for anyone who enjoys both dance and gymnastics. We are certified to teach Pre School up to the age of 18.
Aerial Arts
Ages 3 plus
Aerial Arts is unique to Vip Class Acts, we are the first to specialise and bring this recreational sport to Pembrokeshire. Aerial Arts is a hoop made out of steel and is suspended from an A Frame or the ceiling. At Vip Class Acts we aim to challenge and support your progress through all stages. Our classes cater for all levels from beginners to advanced level. We work through a bespoke syllabus of moves and routines which support students through their skills ensuring they are challenged along the way and learn in a safe and effective way. Our syllabus has 6 levels which we can also offer exams in, if the student would like too participate in. We will have many opportunities for the student to perform, compete or just have fun. This class is a great way to improve a students confidence, strength, posture, balance and grace. So if you would like to try something new why not come along and join in the fun with Vip Class Acts you will not be disappointed.
Ballet Classes
Ages 3 plus
Ballet is a fundamental and specific style of dance techniques and positions which is a foundation for all styles of dance. It is a classical style of expressive movement which has something to offer for everyone. Ballet for pleasure or for the more serious minded, it’s a style of dance that dates back to the 17th century. The conventional steps, grace and fluidity of movement are still found in Ballet today.
Funky Tap Classes
Ages 3 plus
Funky Tap is using the basic and advanced Tap moves to create sound, this style of dance is all about being heard and creating as much sound as possible whilst having fun. This class is completed and performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps, characterized by rhythmical tapping of both the toes and heels.
Jazz Dance Classes
Ages 3 plus
Jazz dance is linked to Musical Theatre, being able to act through dance and is mainly based on technique. Jazz dance comes from the stages of Broadway and the Westend it is an upbeat, energetic dance form. The class focuses on the foundation of technique, flexibility, style and coordination. In our Jazz dance classes these skills are developed through ward up exercises and progressions incorporating kicks, jumps, and turns. Expression and style through dynamic movement are encouraged in combinations and Jazz dance routines.
Progressing Ballet Technique Classes
Ages 3 plus
Progressing Ballet Technique, or PBT classes are a revolutionary program designed to enhance Ballet technique by specializing in muscle memory, enhancing flexibility and using dance medicine and exercises to prevent injury. PBT is completed with an exercise ball and you don’t need to be an expert in Ballet or have even done a class before. PBT has a gradual approach with very specific exercises and reputations adequate for each dance level or individual in each class. This class is suitable for adults and children.
Zumba
Ages 5 plus
Zumba is a Latin inspired dance workout, which is one of the most popular group of exercise classes in the world. Grooving to the beats of salsa, flamenco and merengue music feels more like a dance party than a workout, which is exactly what makes Zumba so popular. You don’t need to be a great dancer to feel welcome in a Zumba class. With the tag line “Ditch the Workout, Join the Party,” The classes emphasize moving to the music, with great people and burn a ton of calories without even noticing realising it. Zumba is suitable for all ages and abilities so why not “Come along and join the party”.
Lamda
Ages 5 plus
LAMDA is a national wide accreditation meaning you know that your child is attaining a worthwhile and valuable qualification whilst having fun. LAMDA certificates are great to obtain for any child wishing to further their career in the performing arts, or even as a hobby but as well as that it will support creativity. LAMDA examinations give UCAS points which are recognised by Drama Schools and Universities. You can take Musical Theatre examinations in LAMDA, Acting or many more.