Classes

NSD offers the following dance genres with classes for all ages:
Tiny Dancers (introductory classes for 3-5 year olds)
Prep Dance (Prep School aged)
Classical Ballet (CSTD)
Jazz (CSTD Modern Jazz)
Tap (CSTD)
Hip Hop
Contemporary
Acrobatics
Musical Theatre

Tiny Dancers: 3 – 5 year olds
This class focuses on developing a love of dance whilst gaining confidence and coordination. Students learn the basics of classical ballet along with mime, use of space and performance.

Prep Dance
This class is a combination of ballet and jazz and aims to prepare students for exams the following year. Students learn primary ballet and pre modern jazz syllabus work while also learning to use space, co-ordination and performance skills.

Classical Ballet
NSD offers the CSTD Classical Ballet Syllabus which is precisely graded to suit all ages and skill levels. Ballet provides a disciplined form of dance that allows students develop at their own pace. Examinations are encouraged as they do provide a feeling of accomplishment for students.Students undertaking exams must attend a minimum of two classes per week.

Modern Jazz
All jazz classes follow the CSTD Modern Jazz Syllabus. With the latest dance moves, the syllabus provides a solid foundation for Jazz dancing. All students learn the CSTD work and are encouraged to sit their exams each year.

Tap
Tap also follows the CSTD Syllabus. The syllabus is structured to develop each student slowly and carefully to advanced steps.

Acrobatics
Acrobatics is a great class for building strength and balance in students of all ages. This class includes tumbling, partner work, group work and solo tricks as well as strength and flexibility training.

Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a free style that still requires a great
deal of technique and body movement. The Hip Hop class is open to all students.

Contemporary
Learn to express yourself through the fluid movements of contemporary. Contemporary is a combination of jazz, ballet & expressive body focus. It will have you trying new things with expression, style & beautiful unique music. Students must take ballet to participate in this class.