Classes & Programs
Classes
Dance
A range of dance styles classes are on offer from baby dance through to the vocational student, Boys only, adults and future teacher all taken by qualified teachers in a fun and energetic way.
Tone zone & Stretch
A low impact, low intensity workout that will tone your muscles, increase your range of motion and flexibility, and help you to relieve stress. Through a series of stretching and toning exercises, participants will develop breathing techniques to compliment this resistance training workout.
Stage School
K.D.A.D Stage School is a part-time theatre school offering pupils singing, drama and dancing in a musical theatre class. Regular guest teachers from West End, Broadway and touring shows and weekly opportunities to learn West End Musical choreography, All our teachers are trained to a high standard, they are experienced performers, fully qualified and DBS checked.
Pilates
Our classes are designed to suit all levels of fitness and experiences. We teach Pilates to the highest standard and encourage a fun and friendly atmosphere whether you are in a group class or a private lesson.
Classes For All
We are renowned as a friendly yet professional school with the emphasis on enjoyment and fun whilst learning. It is my desire to nurture every child to reach his or her full potential at what ever level.
Baby Dance
A parent/guardian and baby class offering an introduction to music and movement and confidence building for future lessons.
Ballet
Come and enjoy the excitement of classical ballet, focus on technique, body alignment, movement quality and flexibility whilst having lots of fun and gaining a sense of discipline which will last throughout life.
We encourage our students to take their ballet exams from age 6
Tap
A class designed to develop a confident sense of rhythm, style and sound. A variety of tap styles combining a focus on sound and techniques, the flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination and speed. The sound of tap shoes striking the floor creates the recognisable characteristic of tap dance. Tap dance is a rhythmic form of dance, allowing dancers to listen, respond and move to the music, and the sounds which their shoes are making. Our classes are all ISTD syllabus based.
Modern
Modern dance provides girls and boys with the opportunity to develop a more current style of dance. The classes are lively and lots of fun! The children learn core dance skills which are developed and built upon as they progress through the grades. The lessons are based around a structured syllabus which involves learning set exercises as well as free dances, providing the children with the opportunity to take exams.
Street
A dance class style originated on the streets mixed with a super fun style of dancing learning entertaining upbeat rhythmic dances. Street dance is a very popular style of dance especially amongst young people as it encourages individualism, it’s interactive, fun and uses music which they like and can relate to.
Drama and Musical Theatre
Our musical theatre classes offer a variety of dancing, drama, singing and audition techniques from our weekly guest teachers from West End/Broadway and Touring Shows. Learning routines regularly and performing on stage encourages confidence and performance
Boys Ballet
Boys Ballet is a specific class for boys to learn sequences, moves and other elements of dance that help promote strength in male dancers.
Adult Ballet
Adult ballet is great for those with ballet training and currently, our group are working to an intermediate level.
Adult Tap
A fun tap dance class for those who have some knowledge of tap dance training and incorporating Tap fitness!
Private Lessons
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Tone Zone & Stretch
Tone Zone & Stretch is a low impact, low intensity workout that will tone your muscles, increase your range of motion and flexibility, and help you to relieve stress. Through a series of stretching and toning exercises, participants will develop breathing techniques to compliment this resistance training workout.
Prima Pilates
Prima Pilates classes are designed to suit all levels of fitness and experiences. We teach Pilates to the highest standard and encourage a fun and friendly atmosphere whether you are in a group class or a private lesson.
Why Dance?
Creative thinking skills are developed through dance, as well as learning the value of discipline, commitment and work ethic. Self-confidence develops as young people overcome challenges to master new goals, learning to apply themselves and accomplish any task put before them.
Confidence
Dance is a great way to connect emotionally with an audience and other people. Throughout our classes, expression, smiling and reflection will be promoted. This creates a health environment in which students can express their feelings in a productive manner.
Balance
Balance is one of the most important things for athletes and such is the same for dancers. Having a firm centre of gravity to work off helps improve our performance, become stronger and excel in our dancing ability.
Strength
Dancing is especially good for the muscles in your legs and glutes. It also works the hips, your lower back and your abdomen. Some forms of dancing also work the arms and the upper body. As muscle tone improves and flexibility increases, you’ll experience an increase in stamina.
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Testimonials
Our daughter has danced at Kelli Dixon Academy of Dance since she was 5 and at KDAD stage school since it was established. It has become a second family and a place to be happy. At this studio everyone looks out for each other and everybody gets the opportunity to perform. My daughter has grown so much in personality and confidence and looks forward to coming to dance and pursuing her many dreams. What’s different about the Academy is Miss Kelli’s ability to work individually with children and get the best out of every child- our daughters dreams of dancing have become a reality thanks to Miss Kelli and her team. From West End stages, whole company performances and shows to EuroDisney the journey so far has been amazing and Miss Kelli continues to inspire and guide our daughter in the most positive direction. This is more than a dance school and dance teachers, it’s a safe, happy and exciting place to be part of.
Being part of KDAD has seriously been one of the most important parts of our life. My daughter has been dancing with KDAD from aged 4 and she is now 12. It has been such a great journey so far and the dance school feels like a big family. We love the variety of performing opportunities available through the years and the warm welcome as well as professional organisation. Kelli knows each student intimately and I trust her decisions for deciding the timing of putting forward students for exams etc. Kelli’s work ethic is inspiring and her fairness to all students of all abilities is always visible. Kelli has a passion for dance and live performance. More than anything else, Kelli wants each child to love dance too, and to develop their potential, whatever that is. Kelli gives high support and expects high commitment.