The Performing Arts Laine Theatre Arts The Urdang Academy Bird College Arts Educational Schools London And many more... FitzGraham Academy of Dance aims to create a nurturing environment where students can develop their skills, passion, and love for dance. The school offers a wide range of dance styles and performing arts disciplines, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Ballet, modern, tap, musical theatre, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, commercial, acro, singing, and drama classes are all available at the academy.
The school's dance classes are suitable for children aged 18 months and above. The Royal Academy of Dance ballet classes follow a structured syllabus, while the ISTD modern and tap classes cater to all ages. Children aged 4 and above can join the hip hop classes, while lyrical classes are available for children aged 7 and above. These classes are non-syllabus, allowing students to explore their creativity and express themselves freely.
Jazz classes are offered to children aged 10 and above, providing them with an opportunity to learn fun and energetic dance routines. Musical theatre classes combine singing, dancing, and acting, and are suitable for children aged 5 and above. In addition, the academy offers limbering and conditioning classes to help students improve their flexibility and strength.
FitzGraham Academy of Dance is proud to have fully equipped dance studios located in Chippenham. The studios feature sprung dance floors, barres, and mirrors, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the dancers. The academy provides a friendly and supportive learning environment, where students are encouraged to be creative, develop their individuality, and establish a strong technical foundation.
The teachers at FitzGraham Academy of Dance are highly qualified and registered with respected dance organisations such as the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD). The academy boasts a 100% exam pass rate and takes great pride in the professionalism and calibre of its teachers, who have extensive professional performance experience.
The academy organises regular visits to professional performances to inspire and expose students to the world of dance. Students also have the opportunity to perform themselves, with school shows held at the prestigious Wyvern Theatre in Swindon. For those with ambitions to pursue dance further, the academy supports students in applying for auditions for prestigious dance opportunities such as The National Youth Ballet of Great Britain and associate programmes like the Royal Ballet School associates.
FitzGraham Academy of Dance has had great success in helping students secure places at renowned full-time dance schools, including The Royal Ballet School, Elmhurst Ballet School, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, Laine Theatre Arts, Bird College, Arts Educational Schools London, and many more. The academy's comprehensive training and dedicated teachers have helped students achieve their dreams of becoming professional dancers.
Whether you are looking to start dance classes as a hobby or aspire to pursue a career in dance, FitzGraham Academy of Dance welcomes students of all ages and abilities. The academy believes that dance is not only a fun and social way to keep fit but also a means of self-expression and personal growth. With its high standards of teaching, diverse range of dance styles, and commitment to individual development, FitzGraham Academy of Dance is the perfect place to embark on a dance journey in Chippenham and its surrounding areas.