BRIGHTON COLLEGE DANCE SCHOOL 2020 2021
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BRIGHTON COLLEGE DANCE SCHOOL 2020 - 2021
‘Exceptional showcase
opportunities underline
the achievements which
have promoted dance as
an outstanding feature
of the College.’
Independent Schools Inspectorate
Director of Dance Helen Linkenbagh M(Teach), Grad Dip (Choreography), ARAD, RAD:RTS Dance Administrator danceadmin@brightoncollege.net Dance Teachers Amanda Schofield DDI Ashleigh Davies BA, LRAD, ARAD, RAD:RTS, DDE Chrissie Viney PGCE, BA Deborah Mercer ARAD, RAD:RTS, DDE Jenny Hill LISTD, DDE Karlina Shorter Natalie West Roseanna Thomas LISTD DDE Sophie Bruce DDE Registration Registrations for dance lessons are completed via the Parents Booking System. Parents should note that places are limited in order to keep a safe and enjoyable atmosphere in lessons. We operate a waiting list system for over-subscribed groups. Please contact the Dance Administrator if you require assistance with the registration process.
Dance Life Dance at Brighton College is for are extremely popular with boys everyone! We have a wide range of all ages, including Pre-Prep and of lessons on offer including Prep Street Dance and the Boys’ Classical Ballet, Modern Dance, Performance Groups. Contemporary, Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Tap and Jazz. The information within this pack Classes are open to Pre-Prep, will clarify any questions you may Prep and College pupils from the have about the Brighton College age of four to eighteen. We have Dance School. a number of boys’ groups which
Classical Ballet Modern Dance Contemporary Dance Classical Ballet is based on a the legs, which increases the range of Modern Dance is a rhythmic, Contemporary Dance is a style of traditional system of formalized movement through added mobility in technical dance style which expressive dance that combines movements and positions of the the hip joint. Senior pupils (aged 11 originated in America. It is often seen elements of several dance genres arms, feet, and body that are years +) will be invited to participate on the stages of theatrical (including modern, jazz, lyrical and designed to enable the dancer to in pointe work lessons following an productions and uses travelling steps, classical ballet). Contemporary move with the greatest possible assessment by a physiotherapist/ high kicks, leaps, and turns which all dance lessons focus on use of the agility, control, speed, lightness, and bio-mechanist to determine their need strength and flexibility. floor, fluid movement and creative grace. Classical-ballet technique is overall strength and readiness for exploration of the body in space. based on the turned-out position of Vocational dance training.
Musical Theatre Tap Dance Street Dance Jazz Dance
Musical Theatre is a form of Tap Dance uses the feet to strike the Street Dance is an umbrella term Jazz Dance is a performance
theatrical performance that floor, beating out different rhythms, which encompasses a range of dance technique and that emerged in
combines songs, spoken dialogue, with dancers wearing tap shoes which styles characterised by descriptions America in the early twentieth
acting and dance. Musical Theatre have small metal plates on the toe such as hip hop, funk and century. It was built on the African
lessons focus on developing these and heel to give the distinctive sound. breakdancing, popping, locking, American vernacular style of dancing
four areas of performance technique Tap dance is a theatrical art form waving and krumping. that emerged with jazz music. Current
in a fun and lively atmosphere. often seen on stage in musicals. jazz styles incorporate highly stylized,
choreographed movements such as
those seen in music videos. At
Brighton College we offer Jazz
technique lessons as well as lessons
in Lyrical and Commercial Jazz styles.
Dance Examinations and Class Awards The Brighton College Dance Department offers dedicated dance pupils the opportunity to participate in Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Classical Ballet Examinations and Class Awards and Tap, Jazz and Modern Examinations with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). Pupils who wish to participate in Examinations and Class Awards must enrol in both the core and extension lessons for their level for the duration of the school year. This combination of lessons constitutes the minimum requirement for completion of the requisite study hours for success at each level. Pupils will be assessed prior to the closing date and will be entered into Examinations or Class Awards at the discretion of the Director of Dance who will, in discussion with class teachers, ascertain if individuals have reached the required technical standard. Any queries about this process should be directed to Ms Linkenbagh. Extra rehearsals for Examinations and Class Awards will take place in the final weeks prior to the Examination session; these may occur in school holidays or at weekends so that pupils can rehearse their work in the Examination Studio. There will be a one-off additional fee for participation in Examinations and Class Awards that covers the entry fee and all additional rehearsals.
The Brighton College Dance Presentation Days Performance Groups
Dance Show
The annual Dance Show takes place All pupils from Year 1 to the Sixth Pre-Prep dancers will be invited to The Brighton College dance
during the Summer Term at the Form will be prepared for participate in dance Presentation performance groups consist of the
Brighton Dome. It is a wonderful performances in the Show. Pupils Days that will take place in the Pre- Junior and Senior Show Team and
occasion for all pupils involved in may be required to purchase uniform Prep Hall during Trinity Term. These the Junior and Senior Boys Squads.
dance at the College. and other costume items such as events will give our youngest pupils an These groups perform at the College
shoes and tights in advance of the opportunity to perform for friends Open Mornings and at various events
performance, but we aim to keep and family in a familiar environment. and competitions throughout the
these expenses to a minimum so that year. Selections for these groups are
the performance is accessible to all. made in September each year via an
audition process.
Private Lessons Open Classes Facilities
We have limited provision for private Open classes will take place at the The majority of our dance classes take Classes also take place in the Stephen
dance lessons. These will be offered end of the Michaelmas and Hilary place in Studio 1 in the Performing Patten Studio in the School of Science
to pupils throughout the year at the terms where pupils will demonstrate, Arts Centre, complete with mirrors, and Sport, the Hordern Room, the
discretion of the Director of Dance. in an informal and relaxed sprung floor and wooden barres. The Performing Arts Studio (PAC1), the
atmosphere, the work that they have Brighton College Pre-Prep Hall based Sammy Woods Pavilion which is
studied throughout the term. Parents in the Pre-Prep School houses an located on the Home Ground and the
and friends are warmly invited to impressive double studio space and is Prep School Hall adjacent to the
attend. Times and dates will be used for younger pupils’ classes as well College on Walpole Road.
confirmed during the term. as senior ballet classes.Brighton College Dance School Policies
and Code of Conduct
Participation in dance lessons at Brighton
College is subject to the following Code
of Conduct.
All dance pupils must:
> Meet and exceed the ‘good > Ensure that hair is tied
behaviour’ expectations set neatly back and away from
out in the Pre-Prep, Prep the face. A bun must be
School and College worn for ballet and a tidy
Behaviour Policies. ponytail or plait for modern,
contemporary, street dance,
> Arrive to class on time and
jazz and tap.
already changed, fully
prepared for dance > Leave jewellery, large sums
activities. of money and other
valuables at home.
> Use the changing room
which is provided on the first > Remove chewing gum and
floor of the PAC. Changing other sweets.
facilities at the Pre-Prep and
> Remove outdoor shoes
Prep can be found adjacent
when entering the dance
to the Halls.
studio.
> Wear the correct Brighton
> Refrain from bringing drinks
College Dance School
or refreshments other than
uniform as listed within in
refillable water bottles into
this pack.
the studio.Terms and Conditions for Dance Tuition
In signing up for lessons with the Brighton
College Dance School, parents and pupils
agree to the terms and conditions set out below:
> Dance fees will be added to > Half a term’s notice (five
parents’ school accounts in teaching weeks) must be
termly arrears. The fee given in writing to the
structure is based on three Director of Dance or to the
terms, made up of ten dance Dance Administrator if a
lessons per term. pupil wishes to discontinue
dance lessons.
> Pupils agree to abide by the
Dance School Code of Any queries relating to dance
Conduct which can be found lessons may be made directly
on the previous page of this to the Director of Dance or to
Dance Prospectus. the Dance Administrator at
danceadmin@
> If a pupil cannot attend a
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lesson for any reason, they
should inform their Dance
teacher or the Dance elen Linkenbagh
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Administrator in good time. Director of Dance
Attendance is recorded by
dance teachers at the
commencement of each
lessons via SOCS.Uniforms
RAD Ballet Uniform for Girls RAD Ballet Uniform for Boys ISTD Modern, Tap and Jazz Uniform ISTD Modern, Tap and Jazz Uniform
for Girls for Boys
Pre-Prep Pupils Pre-Prep Pupils
Capezio Tactel sleeveless leotard Aubergine Fitted black t-shirt or leotard Black
Freed ‘Chloe’ short sleeved cotton Marine Blue Freed ballet t-shirt White
Girls sizes Boys sizes
leotard
Adult sizes Adult sizes
Freed georgette wrap skirt Marine Blue Freed ballet shorts Navy Blue
Ballet socks Skin tone Ballet socks White Lycra leggings Black Leggings or jazz trousers Black
Ballet shoes Skin tone Ballet shoes White Girls sizes Boys sizes
Adult sizes Adult sizes
Prep and College Pupils Prep and College Pupils
Capezio Tactel sleeveless leotard Aubergine* Freed ‘Aaron’ short sleeved leotard White Street Dance, Musical Theatre and Contemporary
Girls sizes Boys sizes
Adult sizes Adult sizes
T-shirt and loose fitted plain black trousers with trainers or bare feet Plain black
*Vocational level ballet pupils may
choose to wear this leotard in black
Ballet tights Skin tone Cotton Lycra tights Black
Girls sizes Boys sizes
Adult sizes Adult sizes
Ballet shoes Skin tone Ballet socks White
Girls sizes Boys sizes
Adult sizes Adult sizes
Grade 1-8 exam candidates: Ballet shoes White
Character skirt Bright Boys sizes
Girls sizes Adult sizes
Adult sizes
Character shoes Black
canvas
Girls sizes – ‘low heel’
Adult sizes – ‘Cuban heel’
Vocational level pupils: Grade 1-8 exam candidates:
Soft pointe shoes and pointe shoes (please Character shoes Black
consult your ballet teachers for advice on canvas
brands/fitting) Boys sizes – ‘low heel’
Adult sizes – ‘Cuban heel’England’s Independent School of the Year 2019 The Sunday Times Dance and all-rounder scholarships are available for 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. For more information, please contact: registrar@brightoncollege.net +44 (0)1273 704200 brightoncollege.org.uk
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