Who we are
Founded in 1991 by Clare Merchant Andreou, (B.Phil,( HONS) DIP TTC RBS, ARAD, Dip Benesh Choreology, Examiner, Tutor and Solo Seal Examiner of the RAD) Dance Works offers a dance training by highly qualified staff in a positive and nurturing environment. We have a reputation for producing dancers of a high standard and for developing confident individuals who have a love of dance.
In 2016 the school celebrates 25 years of ownership. This is a sure testimony that it is efficiently managed and offers an excellent quality of service and care.
Classes Taught
Classical Ballet
Classical Ballet is taught from 4 years of age up to Pre- Professional level.
The Baby and Pre Primary classes are non syllabus- incorporating a program of study that Clare has put together over her 35 years of teaching experience. Although the outcome is to prepare the children to be ready to tackle the Primary level when they start school, the children gain the necessary skills and strength through especially put together exercises, mime and movement in a fun and play- like environment.
Graded Exam Syllabus classes include:
- Primary
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Discovering Repertoire and or Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
Vocational Exam Syllabus classes include:
- Intermediate Foundation
- Intermediate
- Advanced Foundation
- Advanced 1
- Advanced 2
- Solo Seal
Modern Dance
Modern classes are NON- SYLLABUS
This allows the students to experience a variety of modern dance genre. It is advised that students do modern in addition to their ballet classes as this gives them a better base.
The Classes are:
- Modern Red- 6.5-8 year olds
- Modern Purple- 8-10 year olds
- Modern Yellow 9-11 year olds
- Modern Blue 11 years and up
Contemporary Dance
As with the Modern, it is advisable to take contemporary in addition to ballet as this gives the student a better base. Below is listed the recommended ballet level.
The groups are:
- Pre Junior Contemporary (Gr 4)
- Junior Contemporary (Gr5 & 6)
- Pre Senior Contemporary (Gr7 & 8)
- Senior Contemporary (Adv 1)
Acting & Musical Theatre
Acting & Musical Theatre from September 2020.
Musical theatre Examinations will be offered for students through URDANG ACADEMY as Ariadne has been approved as a registered teacher by the Dang Collective to teach their new theatre and dance syllabus!
Stretching & Strengthening
Ballet and dance training requires a flexible, healthy and balanced body. Along side the core technique lessons, which promote safe practice, Dance Works offers additional stretching lessons once a week from Grade 2 upwards. Students are expected to do additional stretching at home, armed with the skills developed in these classes. To do that ideally they should have a mat and a space clear from obstacles.
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Meet our team
Andria Michaelidou
Dance Instructor“I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself” - Mikhail Baryshnikov
Zoe Georgallis
Dance Instructor“Dancing on the edge is the only place to be” - Trisha Brown