BDA 2024/2025

Name
Days
Location
Starlite
Ages 2 - 5
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Inter Stage
Primary Grade - Grade 1
Ages 7 - 10
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Inter Ballet
Bronze Medal
Primary Grade

Ages 7 - 10
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Senior Stage
Grade 1-3 Stage
Ages 10 - 17
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Senior Ballet
Grade 2-4 Ballet
Ages 10 - 17
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Senior Contemporary
Ages 10 - 17
Thursday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Senior Commercial
Ages 10 - 17
Thursday
7:45 PM to 8:30 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Junior Stage
1st Steps & Pre-Bronze Medal
Pre-Primary Grade

Ages 5 - 10
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Junior Ballet
1st Steps & Pre-Bronze Medal
Pre-Primary Grade

Ages 5 - 10
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Junior/Inter Contemporary
Ages 5 - 10
Saturday
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Junior/Inter Commercial
Ages 5 - 10
Saturday
12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ

Adult Workshops 2025

Name
Days
Location
Back to Basics - BALLET
We're going back to basics in this absolute beginners Ballet workshop.

This is for everyone who would love to try Ballet but feels lost with all the terminology. This intensive will cover all the basic movements, giving clear explanations and an introduction to various combinations so you can leave with more confidence than ever.

Suitable for absolute beginners to novice Ballet dancers.

Ages 16 - 99
Sunday
12:15 PM to 1:45 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ

Adult Classes 2025

Name
Days
Location
Barre & Stretch
Barre & Stretch is a ballet-based fitness class devised to improve muscle tone, posture, turnout & flexibility.

Walk out feeling a million dollars and inches taller.

Open Level

Ages 16 - 99
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Beginners Ballet
A gentle (re)introduction to Ballet suitable for Beginners to Intermediate dancers.

Participants will be able to develop knowledge and skills in class with an aim to improve strength, technique, flexibility and co-ordination all under the guidance of a professional dancer and teacher.

Beginners Level

Ages 16 - 99
Monday
7:05 PM to 8:05 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Contemporary
This dynamic class is influenced by Cunningham and Graham technique, and focuses on building core strength, stamina, flexibility and coordination.

Class begins with technical exercises which build up to high energy phrases at the end, followed by a dynamic stretch and cool down to finish.

For those of you wishing to attend a fun class which will leave you feeling energised and worked out, this is the class for you!

Open Level

Ages 16 - 99
Monday
8:10 PM to 9:10 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Intermediate Ballet
Challenge yourself that little bit more in Intermediate Ballet, suitable for Improvers and Intermediate dancers.

Participants will be able to develop knowledge and skills in class with an aim to improve strength, technique, flexibility and co-ordination all under the guidance of a professional dancer and teacher.

Intermediate Level

Ages 16 - 99
Tuesday
7:05 PM to 8:05 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Irish Dance
This class will focus on the Festival style of Irish Dance - a softer, more balletic style that became world-renowned in Riverdance - that is not only amazing for improving your fitness, it's great fun and very expressive too.

Soft shoes, similar to Ballet shoes or Highland/Irish pumps are advisable.

Trainers or Tap shoes can be worn for Hard Shoe dances - not required to begin with.

Open Level

Ages 16 - 99
Tuesday
8:10 PM to 9:10 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Intermediate Tap
Master the basics of tap or give yourself a quick refresher course in shuffles, beats, taps, digs, cramp rolls and timesteps.

Tap is a great workout for body and mind combining high intensity movements with intricate footwork and musicality.

Intermediate Level

Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Commercial
Learn fresh choreography every few weeks in our adults Commercial class with Amy. Expect a blend of Commercial, Hip Hop and Urban styles.

Wear trainers and bring water.

Open Level

Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Heels
Learn the art of dancing in Heels in a supportive, chilled out environment. No hard and fast choreography, just an opportunity to embody your sultry side. A time to really love yourself.

Open Level

Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
8:20 PM to 9:20 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ
Beginners Tap
This class is aimed at complete beginners who want to learn the basics of Tap in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Tap is a great workout for body and mind combining high intensity movements with intricate footwork and musicality.

Beginners Level

*Please note - this class will be performing on 1st June 2025. If you are new to the class you may prefer to wait until after that date to start*

Ages 16 - 99
Saturday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ

Adult Graded Classes 2025

Name
Days
Location
Adult Graded Tap
Study the BATD Tap syllabus from Grade 1 to professional level. This class is suitable for adult dancers looking to measure their progression with regular examinations.

Please get in touch before booking if you have any questions regarding this class.

Ages 16 - 99
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Dance HQ
Adult Graded Ballet
Study the BATD Ballet syllabus from Grade 1 to professional level. This class is suitable for adult dancers looking to measure their progression with regular examinations.

Please get in touch before booking if you have any questions regarding this class.

Ages 16 - 99
Sunday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
DHQ
Dance HQ