FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO WE STAY AND WATCH CLASSES?
Only with the very youngest children whilst they settle in. For some this is ten minutes, others may take a couple of weeks.
WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR TO THEIR FIRST LESSON?
For young children attending ballet, a skirt and t-shirt or a dress and bare feet. For older children and for jazz and tap a tight fitting t-shirt and leggings/tracksuit bottoms. Clothing should be comfortable but not too loose fitting or too long. For tap classes a pair of hard low heeled shoes/boots. Preferably not trainers or sandals.
DO YOU OFFER EXAMS TO YOUR STUDENTS?
Yes, we teach the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance syllabus or ISTD for short. The first exams are Pre-primary minimum age of five. Children who are doing Ballet or Tap may be asked if they wish to do an exam. The examining body is the ISTD. You can find out more about the ISTD on their website www.istd.org . Exams are not compulsory.
HOW OFTEN WILL MY CHILD TAKE AN EXAM?
Usually every twelve to eighteen months depending on attendance, practise and commitment.
DOES THE SCHOOL DO SHOWS?
Yes at the Rhyl Pavilion Theatre, usually every April. We also are invited each year to audition and partake in the Rhyl Pantomine at Christmas.
DO ALL THE CLASSES TAKE PART IN THE SHOWS?
Yes all classes take part in the show, although it is not compulsory.
DO ALL TEACHERS AND VOLUNTEERS HOLD A VALID DBS CHECK?
Yes, all our teachers and volunteer helpers are fully vetted, all hold a valid chaperone licence and are registered with the council. They are enhanced DBS checked and refferenced. We take child safety and protection seriously.
