Senior ISTD Modern Theatre Classes

At TAPA, our Senior ISTD Modern Theatre classes for Grades Intermediate to Advanced 1 offer rigorous training and artistic exploration in modern theatre dance.

Designed for aspiring dancers who seek to deepen their technical proficiency, expressiveness, and performance skills, these classes follow the syllabus of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD).

Join us and elevate your dance abilities to new heights all while gaining UCAS Points through these examinations.

  1. Technical Excellence:

    • Rigorous training ensures the development of exceptional technical skills and precision.

  2. Artistic Growth:

    • Opportunities to explore and enhance artistic expression and personal style.

  3. Performance Opportunities:

    • Regular performance practice builds confidence and stage presence.

  4. Professional Readiness:

    • Preparation for vocational exams and professional dance careers.

    • Insights into the professional dance industry and career pathways.

  5. Recognition and Advancement:

    • ISTD qualifications are internationally recognized, providing valuable credentials for future opportunities.

  6. Personal Development:

    • Development of discipline, dedication, and resilience.

    • Fostering creativity, leadership, and teamwork.

Overview of Each Grade’s work:

Benefits of Senior ISTD Modern:

Intermediate

  • Technical Proficiency:

    • Focus on refining technique and mastering complex movements.

    • Introduction to advanced footwork, leaps, and turns.

  • Musicality and Expression:

    • Enhancing musical interpretation and dynamic range.

    • Developing greater emotional depth in performance.

  • Choreographic Skills:

    • Learning to create and perform intricate choreographic sequences.

    • Emphasis on creativity and originality in dance composition.

Advanced 1

  • Advanced Techniques:

    • Achieving high-level technical skills with precision and control.

    • Mastery of advanced sequences, including intricate combinations and floor work.

  • Artistic Development:

    • Fostering individual artistic expression and personal style.

    • Encouraging nuanced performance with emotional resonance.

  • Performance and Stagecraft:

    • Preparing for professional-level performances.

    • Emphasis on stage presence, projection, and audience engagement.

Advanced 2

  • Technical Mastery:

    • Attaining the highest level of technical proficiency in modern theatre dance.

    • Perfecting advanced techniques, complex rhythms, and dynamic movements.

  • Professional Preparation:

    • Intensive focus on preparing for vocational exams and professional auditions.

    • Understanding the demands of a professional dance career.

  • Choreography and Leadership:

    • Developing choreographic and teaching skills.

    • Opportunities for leadership and mentorship within the dance community.

Benefit from a well-rounded education that enhances both technical skills and personal growth. Enroll in our Senior ISTD Modern Theatre classes at TAPA and take the next step towards achieving your dance aspirations with the guidance and support of the ISTD syllabus.

Please check our times work for you through our Timetable