Friendly, fun and vibrant dance classes
for children ages 3 to 12 at:
Kingswood Community Centre
Westbrook, Warrington, WA5 7XQ
Saturday Timetable
Time | Class | Age |
9:10am - 9:55am | Grade 4 RAD Ballet | 10+ |
5 minutes class changeover time | ||
10:00am - 10:45am | Ballet, Tap and Modern | 3 to 5 |
5 minutes class changeover time | ||
10:50am - 11:35am | Ballet, Tap and Modern | 6 to 8 |
5 minutes class changeover time | ||
11:40am - 12:25pm | Acro Dance | 6 to 11 |
5 minutes class changeover time | ||
12:30pm - 1:15pm | Ballet, Tap and Modern | 8 to 11 |
About Us:
Birch Beam Dance Academy was
established in 2022. We provide
friendly, fun and vibrant dance classes
for children ages 3 to 12
OUR ETHOS:
Grow - We aim to help children progress, not just in dance skills but in important life skills such as teamwork, self-confidence and creativity, while building friendships.
Smile - We aim to make children happy. Providing an encouraging atmosphere allows your child to progress at their own pace, while most importantly having fun.
Shine - We aim to provide every child time to shine and express their developing personality during class and performances.
Kate Birch - Principal
" I am 23 years old and started dancing aged 4. I quickly fell in love with dance and always dreamt of owning my own dance school to inspire others. "
I graduated Preston's College Dance in 2021
where I gained a first class BA Hons Degree
in Dance Performance, Teaching and Choreography, along with my teaching qualifications through the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) in Imperial Ballet, Tap, Modern and National (World Dance).
I also trained to become a registered ballet teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and have certified in Pre-school and Module 1 Acro Dance with Acrobatic Arts.
Having over 5 years dance teaching experience working at many dance schools,
I have prepared students for exams and have choregraphed show dances for a range of performances.
As a registered chaperone I have an Enhanced DBS, Pediatric First Aid training, First Aid at Work training and Safeguarding training.
Ag - Our Volunteer
Ag is our friendly volunteer, and also my gran!
She helps in the waiting area making sure the children are happy and ready for class. She loves chatting to the children and their parents.
Ag will be the first face you see when arriving for class, and she will have pencils and paper ready for drawing if your child arrives early for class.
Ag has an Enhanced DBS.
Classes
Acro dance
- Is your child constantly doing cartwheels around the house? Well this class would be great for them!
- Acrobatic Dance incorporates gymnastic movements such as cartwheels and forward walkovers with dance movements and transitions.
- The 5 areas focused on in class are Strength, Flexibility, Balance, Limbering, and Tumbling.
Ballet
- Ballet is one of the most disciplined forms of dance that focuses on posture, control, strength and flexibility. Ballet classes at Birch Beam include all these elements, however we teach them in a fun way through the use of props, games and exercises that build up gradually to provide a sense of achievement.
TAP DAnce
- Tap dance develops rhythm, fast footwork and co-ordination. The wonderful aspect of tap is that it can enhance the percussion in a piece of music or even be the music!
modern Jazz
- Modern for younger children works on encouraging fundamental motor skills, while developing imagination and expression through stories and themes.
- As children mature, the syllabus develops with key movements such as kicks, turns and leaps being taught in exciting combinations.
Term Dates
Recommence classes on Saturday 7th September 2024 |
October Half Term 1 week off Closed Saturday 26th October 2024 |
Parent Watch Week Saturday 14th December 2024 |
Christmas Holidays 2 weeks off Closed Saturday 28th December 2024 Closed Saturday 4th January 2025 |
February Half Term 1 week off Closed Saturday 22nd February 2025 |
Easter Show Dates Saturday 5th April 2025 Sunday 6th April 2025 |
Easter holidays 2 weeks off Closed Saturday 12th April 2024 Closed Saturday 19th April 2024 |
May half term 2 weeks off Closed Saturday 31st May 2024 Closed Saturday 7th June 2024 |
Parent Watch Week Saturday 12th July 2025 |
Finish classes for Summer break on Saturday 19th July 2025 |
Prices
45 Minute Class
£6.25
Monthly payments
Contact Us:
Contact Kate for more information:
Phone
07913 233 855
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Where to find us:
Kingswood Community Centre
Westbrook, Warrington, WA5 7XQ
FAQ:
My child has SEND needs. What classes would be available to them?
- Children with any special educational needs and disabilities are very welcome at Birch Beam Dance Academy. Please don't hesitate contacting us to discuss how we can best support and include your child in our classes.
What should my child bring to their first dance class?
- Wear comfortable clothing and bring trainers if possible. If trying tap dance, we have some pairs of tap shoes available to use for their first few classes.
- Make sure to bring a bottle of water. Bring a snack if taking part in multiple classes.