Don Rae Academy offers energetic street dance classes for children who enjoy music, movement and performance. Our sessions provide an opportunity for children to learn dance routines, develop coordination and explore performance in an engaging and supportive environment.
Street dance combines movement, rhythm and individual expression, making it an enjoyable way for children to stay active while developing dance skills. Classes encourage children to learn choreography, practise routines and perform as part of a group.
Dance provides children with opportunities to develop physical and creative skills. Through regular participation, children can work on:
Learning choreography encourages children to listen carefully, remember sequences and respond to direction. Performing routines with others also helps children understand timing, spacing and teamwork
Our street dance sessions focus on practical learning. Children can learn routines, practise movement sequences and develop their ability to follow choreography.
The classes provide opportunities to work on rhythm, coordination, musicality and performance. Children can also learn how individual movements come together within a group routine.
Street dance allows children to develop their own sense of movement while learning structured choreography.
Choreography is an important part of street dance. Children learn sequences of movements and practise connecting them together with music.
Learning choreography gives children a clear structure while allowing them to develop performance expression.
As children become familiar with routines, they can focus on timing, movement quality and performing confidently with the group.
Street dance is not only about learning individual movements. Performance is also an important part of developing as a dancer.
Children can learn how to perform routines with energy and expression while becoming aware of timing, spacing and other dancers.
The wider Don Rae Academy programme also provides opportunities for children to work towards performances. This gives students a practical opportunity to use the skills they develop during their classes.
Street dance can provide an energetic environment where children can express themselves through movement.
Learning a new routine and successfully performing it can give children a sense of achievement. Working alongside other dancers can also encourage teamwork and participation.
Children can develop confidence gradually as they become more familiar with movements, routines and performance activities.
Street dance combines physical activity with creativity. Children can stay active while learning new movements and developing their performance skills.
The sessions provide variety through choreography, practice and group activities. This can make street dance an engaging option for children who enjoy music and movement.
Don Rae Academy is led by experienced performing arts professionals. The academy’s current team includes teachers who are professional performers, with training backgrounds including ArtsEd, Doreen Bird and the Central School of Speech and Drama.
Founder and Creative Director Don Rae studied Musical Theatre at The BRIT School and graduated from Roehampton University with a BA Hons degree in Drama and Theatre Studies.
This performing arts experience supports the academy’s wider approach to dance and performance education.
Don Rae Academy offers academy sessions at selected locations and on specific days and times.
For the latest street dance availability and timetable information, visit the Find an Academy page. Academy Fees provides information about current costs and payment arrangements.
Children can explore street dance whether they have previous dance experience or are discovering the style for the first time. Classes provide opportunities to learn, practise and develop at an appropriate pace while working as part of a group.
Children who enjoy street dance can also explore other Don Rae Academy programmes, including dance and drama classes and teenage drama.
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Street dance classes provide an enjoyable combination of music, movement and performance. Children can learn choreography, develop coordination and explore creative expression while working with other dancers.
If your child enjoys music, movement and performance, explore Don Rae Academy’s street dance programme and discover the available classes.
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