The Helen Laxton Dance Company
Royal Academy of Dance
Ballet
Yeovil,, South Petherton, Crewkerne and East Coker
Suitable for children from Pre-school aged to adults.
Ballet training offers many benefits for both physical & mental health and emotional development.
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The Helen Laxton Dance Company specialise in teaching children ballet based on the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD syllabus). This syllabus focuses on teaching children the technical, musical and performance skills needed in ballet and related dance disciplines. The classes encourage children to enjoy ballet as a form of physical exercise, whilst also teaching good posture, grace, poise, co ordination, creativity and musicality skills. As an RAD registered studio, students are able to take RAD ballet examinations which are globally credited.
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Ballet classes are suitable for children from 2.5 years of age. We offer classes from Pre-Primary through to Grade 8 as well as Vocational classes for children who wish to pursue a career in Ballet, Dance or teaching
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We also offer a fun adult ballet class, suitable for all ages and abilities. This class focuses on building strength, flexibility, good posture, muscle tone and promoting overall fitness through learning the basic ballet steps and some exciting combinations and dances. The class is lots of fun!