Class Styles
Croydon School of Dance has been offering classes in the Croydon area for 60 years. Over this time the school has evolved from a ballet school to a vibrant school offering classes in a diverse range of styles. Explore our class offerings below. Not sure what you’d like to do? Come along for a free trial class today!
Ballet
Classical Ballet classes, suitable for students starting at 3 years old, provide a strong foundation in ballet techniques. For those looking to advance, Prepointe and Pointe classes are available to elevate your skills. Students can also opt for exams in the SFD syllabus to further their ballet training journey.
Join us to discover the beauty and grace of ballet.
Tap
Tap classes for dancers aged 3 and above are skillfully led by our experienced instructors. At Croydon School of Dance, we invite you to join us to explore the vibrant rhythms and intricate movements of tap dancing. You will have the opportunity to follow the SFD syllabus, enabling you to undertake examinations that will further enhance and develop your tap dancing skills.
Jazz
Jazz classes at Croydon School of Dance are expertly designed to cater to dancers as young as 3 years old, ensuring a nurturing and engaging introduction to the world of dance. Following the carefully crafted SFD syllabus provides a solid foundation for growth. Examinations are available allowing students to challenge themselves in the Jazz style.
Tiny Dance Stars
An introduction to dance for our youngest students, incorporating a blend of ballet and jazz fundamentals. Through this engaging program, children develop coordination, balance and musicality skills. The use of props like percussion instruments, parachutes, ribbons, and wands adds an element of fun to their learning experience. Ages 2 - 4 years.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a distinctive and exhilarating street style dance form that thrives on individual expression. At Croydon School of Dance, this high-octane style captivates students due to its perfect blend of precise technique and boundless creative freedom.
Contemporary
An interpretive style of dance that incorporates classical ballet, jazz, modern dance and lyrical technique, fostering a blend of genres that has surged in popularity over the recent years. This fusion not only enhances the art form but also brings a distinctive and innovative flair to this popular dance style.
Breakdance
An extension of Hip Hop, breakdance is a mixture of tricks and movement to music. Breaking is set to become an Olympic Sport at the Paris games in 2024. Requiring a combination of discipline and strength break is a great opportunity for students to build confidence whilst developing their own style. Popular with both boys and girls, students will learn the four fundamentals of breaking - Top rock, down rock, freezes and power moves.
Heels
New to Croydon School of Dance in 2023, the Heels classes cater to students over the age of 15. Perfect for beginners, these classes delve into fierce and fun routines infused with an R&B, Jazz, or Burlesque style, all while helping participants become comfortable dancing in heels. Embrace the energy, step into your heels, and confidently showcase your moves on the dance floor!
Pre Pointe & Pointe
To further enhance their ballet training students are invited to take part in Pre Pointe classes. These classes involve strength building exercises and stretches to enhance dance technique and potentially lead to students achieving their Pointe shoes. All students aged 12+ are welcome to take part in Pre Pointe as a strength and conditioning class, however this must be taken in conjunction with ballet training to work towards Pointe classes.