Musical Theatre includes singing, drama & dance. We have seen this class develop children’s characters and confidence to fantastic levels. The children are required to participate in role play, drama games, vocal & dance exercises. This class is split into junior and senior levels which has helped to integrate ages throughout the school.

In the short space of time Timmins has been running these classes past & current students have gained entry to professional schools & youth stage productions including: Laine Theatre Arts, Arts Educational, Bird College, Phil Winston’s Theatreworks, Performers College, BOA, Urdang Academy & Alexandra Theatre’s annual youth productions.

Lead by qualified coach Camilla Lloyd, students will follow a gradual program of gymnastics & flexibility from the basics to the more advance flips and tumbling. We have two age groups for these sessions Junior & Senior. Junior Gymnastics currently has a waiting list so join this now to be the first hear on the next available spaces.

Students attending the gymnastics classes are also invited to featured in our shows at the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham.

Timmins Academy is accredited by ACROBATIC ARTS

Choreographer Kalvin Lamey leads Commercial Dance to junior and senior groups.

Not only is this subject vibrant it’s also a great way to learn skills on how to pick up choreography quickly which at senior level is great for audition technique.

The class is a Mixed level class so any child wanting to come along and have a go is highly encouraged to do so.

The essence of Ballet is strength and elegance, it gives the dancer a solid base for all dance forms. We strongly recommend students taking this class, it will help the all round development of dance whilst improving posture and balance. We teach IDTA Ballet from pre-school (lower grades) through to the major examinations. The syllabus taught, is carefully structured by the IDTA to achieve a solid technique and embrace essential performance quality.

UCAS Points are available for students who progress into the major examinations.

We also offer private coaching for students wishing to gain entry to the vocational schools and associate programs. Timmins has enjoyed success with students gaining entry into National Youth Ballet (London), English Youth Ballet (Midlands), The Royal Ballet School Upper School, English National Ballet School, Central School of Ballet, Royal Academy of Dancing & Northern Ballet School.

Modern Dance derives from technique developed in Ballet and takes movement to a new modern level for students. We are excited to offer the ISTD Contemporary syllabus which follows set exercises and choreographed routines throughout each grade to allow students to build up strength & flexibility and start understanding the different styles and energy dance has to offer. This class is also extremely beneficial to those students going onto to GCSE, A-Level & Degree in Dance or may want to study Contemporary Dance as they progress.

In addition to Modern Dance we also offer Contemporary Dance – students study release floor work, Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham techniques. The aim of all of our subjects at Timmins is to offer students a vast all round understanding of dance. A strong ballet technique is highly recommended to study both Modern & Contemporary Dance.

Students have gone onto study Modern & Contemporary Dance at Trinity Laban, London Contemporary Dance, Middlesex University, The Royal Ballet School, Central School of Ballet & the CAT Contemporary Dance Course in Birmingham.

Modern Jazz is fun. You will learn to develop many different movements reaching to a broad choice of varying rhythms and musical styles. Classes are structured to begin to prepare the physical strength and flexibility required to demonstrate emotion through interpretation of any musical genre.

One minute you may be dancing to the rhythm of a drum, the next to a funky jazz style. You may explore contrast between expansion and relaxation or learn to isolate in a slick stylish mood. Whatever the atmosphere of the class, it will be a wonderful opportunity to react and interact with other members and really dance to express your feelings.

During the grades this subject is paired with Theatre Craft.

UCAS points are available for students taking the major examinations.

This class has been designed by our patron Kate Parkes to work on pure classical ballet technique and stamina whilst wearing pointe shoes. Based on classes she studied at the Royal Ballet School & Central School of Ballet, this class is suitable for students who have just started pointe work and for those more advanced wishing to perfect their technique, steps are adapted to suit ability.

In ballet, the pointe shoe should become part of the foot, so the more they are worn for class the better. It will then become more and more natural to dance in them.

Your teacher will advise when your child’s feet are ready for point shoes and vary’s depending on growth. Exercises without the shoes are also given in this class to strengthen feet, it’s advisable these are worked on at home to get stronger and avoid injuries.

When the time is right an expert point shoe fitter will help your child decide which model of shoe they should use. Many dancers stay with the same make during their careers.

Pre-Preparatory ballet is for children 3-5 years of age and focuses on story telling through expressive movement, singing and rhythm. , The class is fun and captivating for the children from the minute they enter the studio. The aim of this class is to develop skills ready for the higher grades where the majority of children go onto progress through the school until their teens and beyond. This class is a lovely enjoyable social class for the early years.

What follows Pre-School ballet?

We encourage each child to take a very short exam together in a group once they are old enough, they receive a recognised medal & certificate from the IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association) for this, each child loves getting a medal and after this they are ready to join the next class and gradually continue through the school.

During your time at the school we let parents come and watch the progress of classes every so often, and every other year we do an exciting show in a professional theatre which all children participate in with costume. This is also a good opportunity for parents and children new to the school to see the progression throughout the school. Of course the pre-school children steal the show and love every second!

Tap dance is a type of dance characterised by using the sounds of metal taps affixed to the heel and toe of shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion, coupled with both characteristic and interpretative body movements. Its roots were in minstrel shows, it gained prominence in vaudeville, then emerged into an art form and means of expression alongside the evolution of jazz.

Beginners tap classes are now available on Wednesday evenings at 19:00-19:40. Get in touch to book your free trial.

Theatre Craft & Lyrical Dance is a great way for the student to gain an understanding of how theatre performances work and covers a range of skills including lyrical dance, flexibility, rhythm, stage awareness, direction and theory. A high level of performance quality is needed to be successful in this subject, students tend to really enjoy this class as it offers a range of dance styles for the student to learn.

This subject is paired with the Modern Dance class but also good to study alongside Musical Theatre to give a good all round training and help those wishing to progress to regional theatre groups or vocational stage schools in the future.

UCAS Points are available for students taking the major examinations in Theatre Craft.

Flexibility classes run weekly and most students that attend this class are also part of our competition team competing in local & regional dance festivals. The class consists of exercise to improve flexibility and to work on combining this flexibility with new and challenging steps the students may not yet be learning in their IDTA examination classes, this then feeds into choreography they learn to perform solos, duets and group pieces.

Outstanding Parent/Toddler Ballet & Dance classes for toddler who are walking - 3yrs. This is an engaging start into the dance world! Join your child in this fun themed immersive class learning to move through music & stories.

If your child enjoys this class they are welcome from 3yrs join our Pre-School Ballet & Musical Theatre class in our main halls. We very proudly offer a unique training experience in a range of dance forms including: Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Tap, Musical Theatre, Contemporary & Acro Gymnastics. We also provide opportunities to be involved in shows, exams & competitions and often keep students until they leave for Uni!

Our established school is a family driven environment, we welcome and connect families from all backgrounds with children joining from across the local area's primary and secondary schools.

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