The following classes are available to both male and female students of all ages, apart from Pre-school Dance which is available to boys and girls from 3 years to starting school. At AVA we operate with a 'hands on' approach, this may mean that to get the point across we need to touch a student to straighten out a leg, flex an ankle, curve an arm or square the shoulders. We feel that this is necessary to assist the students development but should any parent/carer have any misgivings about this then please speak to Ann at the earliest opportunity.

Pre-School Dance

A class devised especially for boys and girls aged 3 years to school age. The emphasis is on freedom of movement, development of co-ordination, the discovery of mime and lots of group participation in a fun environment; this builds confidence for the future. Parents are not encouraged to watch as it is difficult to hold a youngsters concentration whilst an audience is present. However, if the pupil is shy please join in for a few weeks. Fees are paid weekly.

Ballet

The I.D.T.A. (International Dance Teachers Association) syllabus is taught for examination, an option that is available to all pupils. The school prepares boys and girls in this subject with an excellent base for any physical career they may undertake. It may be danced purely for a "hobby", absorbing all the benefits ballet provides in a child's development or it may be taken for the serious student. Examinations are not compulsory; parents are approached at the appropriate time at the discretion of the teacher.

Fees are paid by the term in advance.