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Introducing a new attitude towards children’s dance classes …

Versatility is necessary to succeed in the ever-changing Dance and Theatre industry 'especially as dance companies diversify their repertoires' Dance Magazine[1]

Many new ventures in theatre are a mix numerous styles of dance. Creating innovative genres which are 'regularly looking to alter people's perception of the [dance] scene by merging contemporary and commercial dance forms' Inko Dancers[2]

To start merging these genres and getting used to the diverse rhythms and techniques it is important to begin at young age to explore the different styles in a fun and creative way . This is the motive of the new classes at the Myra Tiffin Performing Arts School which is one of the most successful schools in Buckinghamshire who 'provides a safe environment for the pupils to be in and has a family, friendly and happy atmosphere' www.mkweb.com [3]

Rosina Andrews, who has just graduated from three years of full time dance training at Performers College, under the direction of Brian Rogers has devised a new timetable for Thursday evenings at the Performing Arts School. The college that she attended 'provided a balanced curriculum that provides the necessary challenges and encourages standards that are obtainable and reflect the intended profession.' www.performerscollege.co.uk [4] which she believes is essential to a constructive learning process and wants to encompass this into the children’s training a younger age

The first new class is Musical Theatre. 'Musical theatre is a form of theatre combining music, songs, spoken dialogue and dance.[5]

As stated above musical theatre combines elements, which are primarily practiced separately, in her classes Rosina aims to begin to practice these elements and work on the children’s development of performing simultaneously attributing to the final product of a musical theatre piece. Currently there are 45 running musicals in the Westend of London, so it is vital to be efficient in this collaboration of dance, song and drama if you dream to succeed in theatre.

Secondly , a new class aimed at our younger students, Hip-Hop. Approximately 19% of children (ages 6–11) and 17% of adolescents (ages 12–19) were overweight in 2000. www.overweightteen.com [6] As a dance teacher to younger pupils it is vital that exercise is kept fun and up to date to motivate children to stay healthy. Although introducing Hip-Hop to the schools timetable is to integrate a different style at a younger age it is also a vigorous yet fun form of exercise. and most of all from our point of view at MTPAS is reducing the fear of the unknown (Hip-Hop style) so the children can grow and improve in there versatility which as stated before is essential in the dance industry.

The final class being introduced is aimed at our students hoping to continue their training at a higher level. Advanced Jazz will enable our older pupils to gain the mentality, stamina and perseverance of a dancer at vocational level. We aim to gradually introduce techniques of further dance training before they leave for Dance College by treating them like professionals and creating an environment similar to what they would receive. 'A first year at a vocational college establishes an awareness of a "dancers life style" for the purpose of developing a healthy, thinking, able dancer capable of further training in pursuit of a professional career.' www.Performers College.co.uk.[8] Rosina aim’s to prepare the students mentally for what they are going to receive prior to entering their colleges intended for them to achieve the most out of their training.

[1] Unknown, 2006, Dance Magazine, London

[2] Kay, R, 2009 , About, available from < http://www.inkodancers.com/> [Accessed 22nd November 2009]

[3] Lowe, V, Unknown, Dance, available from < http://www.mkweb.co.uk/clubs%5Fsocieties/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=10252> [Accessed 22nd November 2009]

[4] Unknown, 2008, Home, available from > [Accessed 22nd November 2009]

[5] Unknown, Unknown, Musical Theatre, available from Oxford Dictionary [Accessed 22nd November 2009]

[6] Unknown , 2000, Statistics, available from [Accessed 22nd November 2009]

[7] Iannelli V,Unknown, Youth Sports, available from< http://pediatrics.about.com/od/exerciseandfitness/a/0806_youth_spts.htm> [Accsessed 22nd November 2009]

[8] Unknown, 2008, Course Details, available from < > [Accessed 22nd November 2009]