Dance classes

Jazz dancing is a combination of dance styles including Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Slow Modern, Cabaret and Up-Tempo Modern. At Roby Rogers School of Dancing, Jazz allows students to become involved in a variety of innovative movements and styles. With guest choreographers, workshops and competitions for all facets of dance, Jazz exposes students to a broader range of knowledge in not only dancing but also performing arts. Classes are taught from the Comdance Syllabus, which allows students to develop strong technique in the field of modern dance. Dancers are encouraged to enter for Comdance Modern Jazz examinations each year. For further information, please contact our office.

Ballet is the basis to all dancing styles and at Roby Rogers School of Dancing we encourage all students to take part in ballet lessons. The ballet curriculum is based on the internationally recognised syllabi Comdance (CSTD Ballet), and Royal Academy of Dance London (R.A.D).  Ballet provides a strong foundation for all forms of dance as it develops skills in strength, artistry and grace. The syllabus covers Classical Ballet (barre work, exercises and dances), Free Movement (natural movement and improvisation) and Character Dance. Classes are structured according to Comdance/R.A.D graded levels, regardless of whether a student participates in examinations. Pointe work is introduced from Intermediate Foundation and dancers are able to take part in Comdance Ballet Examinations each year.  For further information, please contact our office.

Our much-loved Musical Theatre classes for students aged 6 years and above combine elements of acting, singing and dancing in one exciting lesson.  Students will have the opportunity to study age-appropriate material from a broad range of musicals. This class is suited to students who wish to boost their confidence as well as develop skills that can be taken into the professional industry. All students will have the opportunity to further their study in Musical Theatre by entering for a Comdance Theatrical and Performing Arts Examination. From 2015-2023 we have had students enter for these examinations gaining outstanding results with 100% of students gaining Honours Plus, Honours and Highly Commended. For more information please contact our office.

Contemporary is a connection between the mind and body encouraging students to explore emotions through a variety of movements, exercises and choreography. We are proud to offer the Comdance Jason Winters Contemporary Technique – a comprehensive, unique and world-class syllabus for Contemporary Dance. Students will receive training in this exciting Contemporary Dance syllabus, which has influences from ballet, jazz, modern, yoga and Pilates. For further information, please contact our office.

Our Limber & Stretch classes are designed to limber and stretch the body, improve fitness, flexibility and technique across all styles as well as build strength and stamina which is integral for all dance styles. The class is designed to help improve the dancer’s body longevity, avoiding injury through stretching and strengthening, ensuring it LAST’s! All dancers are encouraged to participate in these classes as it will assist them greatly with their regular class work, especially Acrobatic Arts! Limber & Stretch classes are offered to students from Junior to Advanced.

We have fabulous Mature and Motivated classes in Hip Hop, Modern Jazz and Tap! These classes are designed for fun and fitness as well as for adult students with a love for performing and dance. Our Mature & Motivated students are enthusiastic participants in the Eisteddfod and our End of Year Concert. Students in these classes have formed wonderful friendships in an environment that is always full of energy and laughter.