Contemporary dance for all children and young people
Come and try a FREE taster class with TIN Arts! Suitable for all with no previous experience necessary, we offer high-quality creative dance classes with a focus on fun!
Dance classes at TIN Arts are specifically designed so that children and young people of all abilities can take part in our activities. We have classes ranging from complete beginners to young people preparing for professional training and auditions. Our classes are delivered by TIN Arts’ own highly experienced team with an emphasis on building confident self-aware young people.
September 2024 Timetable
| Class Name | Age (ages are given as a guideline only) | Class Time | Class Type | Class Description |
| Scramble | 4+ | Wednesdays 4.30 to 5.30 | Contemporary dance (combined dance technique and creative tasks) | Scramblers explore dance through movement, play and music whilst developing fitness, creativity and social skills. They have the opportunity to take part in their first performances as part of SLIDE Classes are suitable for children of all abilities, with or without a grown-up helper. |
| Zigzag | 7+ | Fridays 4.30 to 5.30 | Contemporary dance (combined dance technique and creative tasks) | Zigzag is for children who are starting to feel confident to dance without a grown-up helper. At Zigzag children start to develop an understanding of contemporary dance through movement, play and music. They develop dance technique, fitness, confidence and performance skills whilst working together to create a performance piece. |
| Twister | 11+ | Fridays 5.30 to 6.30 | Contemporary dance (combined dance technique and creative tasks)
Beginners and Improvers |
At Twister, young people start to develop a technical understanding of contemporary dance. They combine this understanding and their own creativity to explore choreography and create performance work. |
| Frantic | 11+ | Fridays 5.00 to 6.30 | Contemporary dance (combined dance technique and creative tasks)
Intermediate and Advanced |
In Frantic a range of dance techniques are explored and technical skills are developed to a high standard. Young people work as a group to choreograph dance performance work. |
| D+ | 11+ | Fridays 7.45 to 9.45 | Contemporary dance (combined dance technique and creative tasks)
Advanced (by invitation only) |
D+ includes fast-paced technique classes and develops dancers’ technical understanding of contemporary dance. Dancers explore creative methods, choreographic tools and a range of contemporary dance techniques. This class is suitable for young people preparing for vocational courses and dance auditions. |
| InToto | 11+ | Fridays 6.45 to 7.45 | Mass choreography | InToto is for all young dancers from Twister, Frantic and D+ to come together, dance and perform. |
| Pizazz | 11+ | Wednesdays 5.30 to 6.30 | Musical theatre | This exciting and energetic class offers those interested in musical theatre the opportunity to explore this stylish discipline. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is contemporary dance?
Contemporary dance technique is based on yoga and classical ballet whilst taking inspiration from many other dance forms so is easily modified to suit different styles and abilities of dancers. Young people move through a series of groups as they develop and grow as dancers.
What should I wear to class?
Young people should wear clothes they can move around in comfortably such as a t-shirt and joggers. Most young people dance with bare feet.
Do I need to bring anything?
Young people just need to bring a bottle of water.
How much do classes cost?
Classes are priced according to their length:
| Pricing – first TIN Arts class attended | ||
| Class name | Class length | Price |
| Scramble, Zigzag, Mishmash, Pizazz, Twister and In Toto | 1 hour | £6 |
| Frantic | 1.5 hours | £6.50 |
| D+ | 2 hours | £7 |
If you attend more than one class, there is a reduced fee for additional classes.
The class which is longest in length will be charged in full, with additional time spent at TIN attending another class charged at £1 per hour:
| Pricing for additional classes attended | ||
| Class name | Class length | Price |
| Scramble, Zigzag, Mishmash, Pizazz, Twister and In Toto | 1 hour | £1 |
| Frantic | 1.5 hours | £1.50 |
| D+ | 2 hours | Not available as an additional class |
If you face financial barriers to attending classes at TIN Arts, please get in touch for information about how to apply to our young people’s support fund.