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All about Children’s Classes

ArtStart

Level: Open/general
Level/age group: 4-6 year olds

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Art Start is a fantastic introduction to painting and 3D work for four to six year olds. In a group or sometimes on your own you will explore colour, texture, pattern, collage and sculpture as you work on sustained projects, but above all you will have fun

Tutor:Ellie
Days:Saturday
Time:10:00 - 11:00
Class dates:14 Jan 2012 - 31 Mar 2012
Cost:£45

Contemporary Introductory

Level/age group: 6-7 years

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A fun and lively class that will stretch the imagination while introducing children to the fundamentals of a beautiful and creative dance form.

Tutor:Hana
Days:Friday
Time:4.30pm - 5.00pm
Class dates:13 Jan 2012 - 30 Mar 2012
Cost:£40

Ballet Introductory

Level/age group: 6-7 years

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Still with a strong emphasis on the use of imagination and stories for individual exercises and steps, in this class children will begin to learn the fundamentals of ballet such as first position, plies and walking, running and skipping with control.

Tutor:Hana
Days:Friday
Time:4.30 - 5.00
Class dates:13 Jan 2012 - 30 Mar 2012
Cost:£40

Mini Moves

Level/age group: 4-6 years

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A fun and creative class for 4 and 5 year olds that teaches the basics of dance by stimulating the imagination through role play, dance games and stories.

Tutor:Hana
Days:Friday
Time:4.00pm - 4.30pm
Class dates:13 Jan 2012 - 30 Mar 2012
Cost:£40

Contemporary Level 1

Level: Open/general
Level/age group: 9-11

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A development of the technique learned in pre-level 1. This class offers a rare opportunity for younger children to study this beautiful dance form, Learn more advanced floor work sequences as well as elevation and travelling to a wide variety of different rhythms.


Tutor:Hana
Days:Thursday
Time:4.30pm - 5.15pm
Class dates:12 Jan 2012 - 29 Mar 2012
Cost:£45

Contemporary Level 3


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Tutor:Hana
Days:Thursday
Time:6.15pm - 7.30pm
Class dates:12 Jan 2012 - 29 Mar 2012
Cost:£55

Contemporary Level 2

Level/age group: 11-13

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Building on the technique and strength developed in level 1 this class focuses on the articulation of the spine using curve, arch and tilt with precision, as well as introducing challenging rhythms, more complicated turns and longer sequences.


Tutor:Hana
Days:Thursday
Time:5.15pm - 6.15pm
Class dates:12 Jan 2012 - 29 Mar 2012
Cost:£50

MakeArt

Level/age group: 10yrs - 14yrs

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This class will inspire children and teenagers through a range of techniques and  theme based projects. The emphasis is on learning new skills and applying them to imaginative ideas, in both group and individual pieces. We explore both 2D and 3D processes in a variety of media. The work produced will enrich any GCSE portfolio. For those who have not chosen to pursue art at school, it is a valuable opportunity to explore Fine Art in their spare time.
We work towards the annual MakArt exhibition at Islington Arts Factory which showcases the work to parents, friends and the wider public.


Days:Wednesday
Time:4.30 - 6.00
Class dates:11 Jan 2012 - 28 Mar 2012
Cost:£55

MakeArt

Level/age group: 7-11 years

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In our energetic and imaginative sessions you will cover group and individual work in a variety of different projects and media, such as drawing, painting (sometimes in oils or acrylics), photography and video. Extend your skills as you learn about papiere mache, clay and intricate drawing with pen and ink.

Tutor:Ellie & Dominic
Days:Tuesday, Thursday
Time:4.30pm - 6.00pm
Class dates:10 Jan 2012 - 29 Mar 2012
Cost:£55

Ballet Level 3

Level/age group: Level 3

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Working at a more serious level this class will enable students to experience the self-discipline and commitment of the dancer, as they focus on the clarity of their movements whilst developing their individuality.

Tutor:Hana
Days:Tuesday
Time:6.15pm - 7.30pm
Class dates:10 Jan 2012 - 27 Mar 2012
Cost:£55

Ballet Level 2

Level/age group: 10-12

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With a grounding in technique and strength students will now be able to master more demanding barre work, expand their vocabulary of steps and to work on longer sequences.

Tutor:Hana
Days:Tuesday
Time:5.15pm - 6.15pm
Class dates:10 Jan 2012 - 27 Mar 2012
Cost:£50

Ballet Level 1

Level/age group: 8-9

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Using the strength gained in the previous levels students now embark on the ballet journey; concentrating on technique all exercises are executed in turn-out with a sense of poise, elegance, strength and control.

Tutor:Hana
Days:Tuesday
Time:4.30 - 5.15
Class dates:10 Jan 2012 - 27 Mar 2012
Cost:£45

Make Music

Level/age group: 7-9 years

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Work towards performance in this exciting group music making session. Sing, play drums, keyboard and piano in a fun but focussed environment that will teach you all aspects of rhythm, melody, timbre and the beginnings of harmony. If you already play an instrument please feel free to bring it along.

Tutor:Lena Cullen
Days:Monday
Time:4.45 - 5.30
Class dates:09 Jan 2012 - 26 Mar 2012
Cost:£45

Mini Music

Level/age group: 4-6

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Sing, play percussion, jump, march and skip in time your own voices in this chaotic but fun class that will also teach the fundamentals of rhythmic and tonal language. Unleash your creativity as you explore pitch, melody, timing and timbre through singing, listening and playing.

Tutor:Lena
Days:Monday
Time:4.00pm - 4.45pm
Class dates:09 Jan 2012 - 26 Mar 2012
Cost:£45

Teenage Contemporary Company

Level/age group: 12-18

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Work towards termly performances in this demanding but fun contemporary based fusion class.


Tutor:Aya
Days:Monday
Time:5.30pm - 6.45pm
Class dates:09 Jan 2012 - 26 Mar 2012
Cost:£55