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New Jazz Class

New Jazz Class

Redhurst Schools of Dancing is opening up Jazz to younger dancers on a Monday evening from 5.30-6.00pm

Jazz is a lively dance form associated with up to date music and dance styles such as Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Contemporary. It is a more complex style requiring flexibility, strength and fitness but gives the dancer ways of exploring different movements and developing an individual style and sense of performance.

Students can join jazz from 10 years old, although it is recommended that they have had some previous dance experience. Our Modern classes on a Wednesday or Friday evening are an ideal way to gain that experience.

For further information or to book a trial lesson please email

[email protected]

We also hold classes in Ballet, Tap and Classical Greek.

For our current timetable click here

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Autumn Term 2023

Autumn 2023 – 10 weeks

Autumn 2023 – 10 weeks
Monday 11th September – Saturday 2nd December
Half Term – Monday 16th October – Saturday 28th October inclusive ( 2 week

Notes:

The children in exam classes last term, have moved up a grade.
Advanced 1 Greek Has moved to Tuesdays
Advanced 1 Tap is an hour therefore Grade V Tap and Adult Tap has gone back to it’s Autumn timings of 15min later.

Monday

Trinity Methodist Church Hall

3.30-4.00Pre School Ballet
4.00-4.30Reception Class Ballet
4.30-5.00Pre-Primary Ballet
5.00-5.30Primary Ballet (B)
5.30-6.00Junior Jazz
6.15-7.15Intermediate Ballet
7.15-7.45Pointe Work Class
7.45-8.30Grade V Ballet (Exam)

Tuesday

Trinity Methodist Church Hall

3.45-4.15Primary Ballet (A)
4.15-4.45Grade I Ballet
4.45-5.15Grade II Ballet
5.15-5.45Grade III Ballet
5.45-6.30Grade V Ballet
6.30-7.15Intermediate Greek
7.15-8.00Advanced 1 Greek

Wednesday

Scout Hall

3.40-4.10Primary Modern
4.10-4.40Grade 1 Modern
4.40-5.10Grade 2 Modern
5.10-5.40Grade 2 Greek
5.40-6.10Grade 2 Tap

Friday

Scout Hall

3.45-4.15Primary Tap
4.15-4.45Grade 1 Tap
4.45-5.30Grade 3 Modern
5.30-6.15Intermediate Tap
6.15-7.00Grade 5 Tap
7.00-7.45Adult Tap – Beginners & Basics
7.45-8.30Adult Tap – Experienced and Advanced

Saturday

Trinity Methodist

9.00-9.45Senior Jazz
9.45-10.45Intermediate Modern
10.45-11.30Body Conditioning
11.30-12.30Grade 6 Modern
12.30-13.15Intermediate Jazz
13.15-14.15Festival / Exam Class

Fundraising

TBC

Exams

TBC

Show

25th – 27th July 2024

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Date Changes to term time for the King’s Coronation


Just a quick reminder regarding the changes to our term dates on Saturday 6th May which coincides with the King’s coronation and Monday 8th May which is an extra Bank Holiday.

We have no classes on these dates as we know some families will want to watch this unique event or at the very least make the most of the long weekend.

Therefore there will be NO classes on Saturday 6th May, they will be made up on Saturday 15th July.

There will be NO classes on Monday 8th May, these will be made up on Monday 10th July.

Please see our term dates here

We wish you a happy and celebratory weekend.

Image by wirestock on Freepik

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New Modern Class

We are starting a new Modern class after Easter!!!

Venue: Scout Hall, Moat Road, East Grinstead
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3.45-4.15pm

Aimed at beginners this is a popular energetic dance style, full of fun.
Older children can join our Grade 2, Grade 3, Intermediate or Senior levels.

Students can progress to Vocational/Student level. Our students study the ISTD Modern Theatre Dance syllabi which is designed to develop a range of movements, flexibility, musical styles and most of all, confidence and a sense of performance.

All our classes are taught by fully qualified dance teachers.

Email us for further details.

[email protected]

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Summer Term 2023

Summer 2023 – 10 weeks

Monday 24th April  – Monday 10th July
Half Term – Monday 29th – Saturday 3rd June inclusive
No classes on Monday 1st May – Bank holiday (Make up class 17th April)
No classes on Monday 8th May – Bank Holiday (Make up class 10th July)

Notes:

Please note the different term dates for Monday classes

Monday

Trinity Methodist Church Hall

4.00-4.30Pre School Ballet
4.30-5.00Pre-Primary Ballet
5.00-5.30Primary Ballet (B)
5.30-6.15Intermediate Greek
6.15-7.15Intermediate Ballet
7.15-7.45Pointe Work Class
7.45-8.30Grade V Ballet

Tuesday

Trinity Methodist Church Hall

3.45-4.15Primary Ballet (A)
4.15-4.45Primary Ballet (Exam)
4.45-5.15Grade I Ballet
5.15-5.45Grade II Ballet
5.45-6.30Grade IV Ballet
6.30-7.00Grade IV Greek

Wednesday

Scout Hall

3.45-4.15Beginner’s Modern
4.15-4.45Grade 2 Tap
4.45-5.15Grade 2 Greek
5.15-5.45Grade 2 Modern

Friday

Scout Hall

3.45-4.15Beginner’s Tap
4.15-4.45Primary Tap (exam)
4.45-5.30Grade 3 Modern
5.30-6.15Grade 5 Tap (Exam)
6.15-7.00Grade 5 Tap
7.00-7.45Adult Tap – beginners & basics
7.45-8.30Adult Tap – Experienced and Advanced

Saturday

Trinity Methodist

9.00-9.45Senior Jazz
9.45-10.45Intermediate Modern
10.45-11.30Body Conditioning
11.30-12.30Grade 6 Modern
12.30-13.15Intermediate Jazz

Fundraising

tbc

Exams

ballet, greek, tap, modern

Show

25th – 27th July 2024

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Adult Tap Classes

Whether you want a bit of fun, fitness and to learn new skills or you did tap years ago and want to brush up your existing skills; one of our adult tap class may be for you!

We have two classes both held at Moat Road Scout Hall on a Friday Night.

Beginners and Basics: 7.00-7.45pm
Improvers and Advanced: 7.45-8.30pm

Email us for details

[email protected]

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Redhurst Awards 2021-22

We have a marvellous afternoon on Saturday 4th February. Many of our dancers were in attendance. We would like to congratulate each and every one of our students. This is our first presentation afternoon since the pandemic and it is so lovely to be able to celebrate our students acheivements.

We are extremely proud of all our students, regardless whether they won trophies or not.

Ballet Cups and Awards

for the most progress

Baby BalletRylee Rickets
4 Years BalletHarriet Pond and Kaitlyn Shaw
Pre-Primary BalletIsobel Churton-Sharp & Eilidh Fernandez
Primary BalletIvy Tristram
Grade I BalletSienna Maddox
Grade II BalletPhilippa Roach
Grade IV BalletEffie Foster
Grade V BalletHarriet Fanner
Senior BalletGeorgia Kewell
Pointe WorkMillie Coombs

Tap Cups and Awards

for the most progress

Beginners TapLilah Saunders
Grade II TapRobyn Foster
Grade IV TapMillie Coombs & Violet Wallis
Grade V TapSophie Wells
Senior TapNatalie Edwards

Classical Greek Cups and Awards

for the most progress

Junior GreekEva Poole
Intermediate Greek Rachel Hones
Senior GreekEvie Slack

Modern Cups and Awards

for the most progress

Grade II ModernAbigail Fowkes & Orla Phillips
Grade III ModernLily Beckett & Zoe Hodder
Grade IV/V ModernLucy Barber
Grade V/VI ModernTalia Valles
Senior ModernJessica Birmingham

Jazz Awards

for the most progress

Junior JazzJessica Jenkins
Intermediate JazzKatrina Mutimba
Senior JazzAnnie Pinder

Musical Theatre Awards

Musical TheatreElyssa Miller-Jones
SingingCharlie Stripp

Special Cups and Awards

Junior Neatness AwardFlorence and Olivier Currer
Senior Neatness AwardSophie Wells
Musicality AwardEvie Slack
Expressive AwardRosa Stripp
Junior Personality AwardKeelie Walsom
Senior Personality AwardElena Loach
Junior Performance AwardOakley Tancred
Senior Performance AwardDarcie Bennett
Junior BoysOakley Tancred
Senior BoysCharlie Stripp

Adult EffortLeanne Barber & Helen Kewell

Festival Cup

Awarded to the Solo or Duet that gained the highest mark in all Festivals entered this past yearViolet Wallis and Sophie Wells (both 84)

Most Promising Pupil

11yrs and underLouisa Eyre
12yrs and overSophia Ally

Endeavour Cup

Awarded to the pupil who consistently strives to achieve the best they can at all times.

Junior Endeavour Cup Maisie Lansdown
Senior Endeavour CupOlivia Ody

Redhurst Head Girl – Georgia Kewell

We would also like to thank our fundraising committee worked very hard behind the scenes to ensure everything ran smoothly, our chaperones who took care of the children at the side of stage, Amanda Pinder who baked an array of wonderful cakes and everyone who donated raffle prizes.

We managed to raise in the region of £700 towards the showfund. A great afternoon all round.

Some of our Winners !!!

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Showcase and Awards Afternoon 2023

We are really looking forward to the Showcase and Award Presentations and we hope that you are too.

Venue:           Haven Centre, Hophurst Lane Crawley Down RH10 4LJ. 

Date:              Saturday 4th February

Event Time:    4.00pm.- 6.00pm 

A letter with more detailed timings has been sent to those involved.

The ticket link has now expired – if you would like to come you need to apply directly to [email protected]. NO extra tickets will be available on the door. Apologies.

Payment for the tickets must be cash or cheque made payable to Redhurst Schools of Dancing SHOW FUND.

Doors will open at 3.30pm to allow time to check tickets and for you to take your seats. Any profit goes into the Show Fund for the Show in 2024.

Don’t forget to bring some cash for raffle tickets, we have some really amazing prizes which have been generously donated.

Our Presentations should conclude no later than 6.00pm, all being well. I’m sure it will be a most enjoyable and successful afternoon as we celebrate the pupil’s great achievements from this last academic year!

Thank you in advance for your support, we are looking forward to seeing you there!

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Spring Term 2023

Spring 2023 – 10 weeks

Monday 9th January – Saturday 25th March inclusive
Half Term – Monday 13th – Saturday 18th February

Notes:

Friday 6th January : make-up lessons for Friday classes.
Saturday 9th February: Showcase and Presentation Afternoon

Monday

Trinity Methodist Church Hall

3.30-4.00Pre School Ballet (3-4yrs)
4.00-4.30Pre- Primary Ballet (4-5yrs approx)
4.30-5.00Pre-Primary Ballet class 1 (5-6yrs approx)
5.00-5.30Primary Ballet class 2
5.30-6.15Intermediate Greek
6.15-7.15Intermediate Ballet
7.15-7.45Pointe Work Class
7.45-8.30Grade V Ballet

Tuesday

Trinity Methodist Church Hall

3.45-4.15Primary Ballet class 1
4.15-4.45Grade II Ballet
4.45-5.15Grade I Ballet
5.15-6.00Grade IV Ballet
6.00-6.30Grade IV Greek

Wednesday

Scout Hall

4.00-4.30Grade 2 Greek
4.30-5.00Grade 2 Tap
5.00-5.30Grade 2 Modern

Friday

Scout Hall

3.45-4.15Beginner’s Tap
4.15-5.00Grade 3 Modern
5.00-5.45Young Performers
5.45-6.30Grade 5 Tap
6.30-7.15Grade 4 Tap
7.15-8.00Adult Tap – beginners & basics
8.00-8.45Adult Tap – Experienced and Advanced

Saturday

Trinity Methodist

9.00-9.45Senior Jazz
9.45-10.45Grade 6 Modern
10.45-11.30Body Conditioning
11.30-12.30Grade 5 Modern
12.30-13.15Intermediate Jazz

Fundraising

Showcase and Presentation Afternoon – Saturday 4th February.

Exams

tbc

Festivals

tbc

Show

25th – 27th July 2024

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New Classes Autumn Term 2022

Autumn Term Timetable 2022

The Autumn term timetable can be found here:

https://www.redhurstschoolsofdancing.co.uk/autumn-term-2022/


We have some new classes beginning!!!

Pre-School Ballet: Children 3+ years, Mondays 3.30pm

As all our current pre-schoolers shall be moving up and working on the Pre-Primary curriculum, we are looking to start a new class for children in the year before they go to school. The Pre-School ballet is for our youngest dancers and these fun classes encourage the children’s use of imagination and musicality as well as developing through simple
exercises co-ordination, poise and confidence before moving to more structured dance training.

Young Performers: Children 8+ years, Fridays 5.00pm

This is a new slant on our Musical Theatre Class, children will learn scripts, songs and
dances. It is a class for building confidence and performance technique.

Adult Tap: Adults, Fridays 7.15pm

We are constantly being asked to put on an adult tap class and we
finally have the timetable space for it!
Beginners and experienced Tappers welcome……


As with all our classes, they can only go ahead if we have enough interest so if you would like to trial these or any of our existing classes, please email
[email protected]