Teen Dance Classes

Dance Classes in Basingstoke for 11 to 18 Year Olds.
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Dance Classes for 11 to 18 Year Olds

Book a trial today and discover what Meraki Dance Studios can offer your teenager!
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Want To Star in A Video Shoot?

We bring together a creative team and a cast of dancers who create a dance based on a concept. Each routine will be taken on location to make a video shoot. Every shoot will be based around a concept theme. 

For example; you could be in a nightclub scene in a pop video, on a beach location in a contemporary dance piece, a Christmas video shoot or Singing and Dancing in a Musical Theatre production shoot.

Each video shoot will be tailored to the chosen concept and will have different requirements.

But what will remain the same is our cast will be the stars!!!!

Ballet

Age Group : 7+
Our Ballet classes are specially designed for the young dancer and share the beginning of sound ballet technique with interesting and stimulating exercises. Our ballet program utilises a recognised syllabus, which focus is to underpin the foundation of Ballet technique in our younger dancers through progressive methods of training.

Our friendly staff are highly experienced, skilled and qualified to enter children for examinations for which we are proud to say we hold a 100% pass rate. So whether your little one is just looking for fun or is hoping to be the next budding ballerina this is the perfect start on their journey.

Tap

Age Group : 7+
Tap is a fantastically fun rhythm-based dance session designed to develop your child’s rhythm, balance, coordination and confidence. Percussive dance styles like tap dancing are really engaging for little ones.

Boys and girls will love hearing the sounds their tap shoes make on the dance-floor, whilst burning off some energy and learning how to tap in time to the music. Your child could be the next Fred or Ginger! Following the recognised ISTD programme which focuses on progressive learning.

Modern

Age Group : 7+
Modern Jazz improves strength, stamina balance and flexibility for young dancers, through a variety of high energy moves. Our teachers help students learn body awareness and encourage them to feel confident in their movement and themselves.

With expert guidance from our teachers your child will build confidence to progress in the development of skills whilst learning in a safe environment that will offer the option of examinations.

Acro

Age Group : 7+
Acro classes offer the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of Acrobatics within a safe and structured environment. It teaches children important skills such as balance and coordination. Acrobatics is designed to enhance and complement other dance styles. 

With expert guidance from our teachers, your child will be cartwheeling head over heels whilst learning in a safe environment. It’s a great way for them to have fun whilst laying the foundations for an active and healthy lifestyle. We follow a structured syllabus built on foundations and progression with the option of taking examinations

Contemporary

Age Group : 7+
Contemporary dance is an emotive, expressive dance style that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.

Students enjoy the freedom of expressing themselves through lyrics and movements with this dance style.

Commercial

Age Group : 7+
Commercial dance (street) is a super funky style of dance to learn, it is very upbeat and entertaining. Commercial dance is a strong, energetic style that you often see on music videos and MTV.

All you need to bring for this class is a pair of trainers and lots of energy.

Commercial dance will lift your spirits, boost your confidence and increase your fitness levels.

Musical Theatre

Age Group : 7+
Taking "Centre Stage" in our MT classes is a fantastic way to learn and appreciate Musical Theatre. It’s where students learn skills like acting, singing and dancing. Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance.

The story and emotional content of a musical are communicated through words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. This class will allow you to take on roles and be anything you desire whilst building confidence in a strong delivery.

Stretch

Age Group : 7+
Stretch class complements the training of the dance student. In this class, students will increase their understanding of their anatomy and dance alignment while increasing flexibility and strengthening in their core, legs, back, and upper body posture.

Students will focus on learning how to stretch safely and correctly to enhance their overall aesthetics. 

Conditioning

Age Group : 7+
Conditioning class focuses on fitness stamina and strength through exercises, designed to tone up the body incorporating the use of light weights. Body and core conditioning is a hugely important part of a dancer's fitness.

If the body’s strong and able, performing the choreography becomes easier. Many dancers undertake conditioning exercises in order to define their muscles further, however the most important part of body conditioning is ensuring the body is healthy, strong and ready for the demands made on it.

Jazz

Age Group : 11+
Jazz Dance is a high energetic style using a combination of lots of different dance moves. From isolation to contractions, big leaps and turns, it is dynamic and draws on the ability to put choreographic steps and combinations together

This lively class will give you an aerobic workout and is designed to develop your strength, stamina and dance ability.

Why Choose Meraki?

Inspiring Classes

Our wide range of classes are designed to inspire your child and unlock their full potential. Become part of the Meraki Family!

Opportunities for All

We offer lots of opportunities to help your child to flourish, grow confidence through performances, exams and competitions.

Excellent Teaching

Our teachers are qualified and experts in their field of dance to help get the best out of your child.
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Book A Trial Class

If you would like your child to join Meraki Dance Studios we offer a trial class to let them experience the fantastic classes on offer without having to commit.

Should they not wish to enrol after their trial there is no further commitment and we hope to welcome them back in the future.
"This is an amazing dance school with a great family atmosphere. My daughter is very shy and lacks confidence and the team here are doing amazing things to boost her up.

She feels good about herself and seeing her smile while dancing is just fabulous!!

She loves going, has made great new friends and really found a love of dancing again."
Laura
"My daughter settled straight in and was soon taking exams and became part of the junior competition team.

Every member of team are so friendly and supportive, they really are one big family and we are so proud to be a part of that.

We have both made some fabulous friends here and cannot recommend the school enough."
Julie
"I cannot recommend this school highly enough! I have a 6 year old boy who has been dancing with the school for 2 and a half years and he thoroughly enjoys his classes and loves his teachers.

He has recently participated in a spectacular show and his confidence on stage was just awesome.

I hope he enjoys dancing with you all for many years to come."
Becky

Frequently Asked Questions

We do not require you to wear a uniform/specific dance wear for your first class, so please come along in something loose, comfortable and easy to move in e.g. leggings/jogging bottoms and t-shirt will be suitable.

We ask that children wear Ballet Shoes for regular classes. However for their trial socks are permitted as they give the child freedom to point their toes.
We have FREE parking spaces available on site. If parking outside the Kempshott Methodist Church car park, we ask that everyone parks considerately and do not obstruct neighbours access or the bus route.

There is additional parking available off Kempshott Lane and Homesteads Road by Tesco Express which is a short 5 minute walk down a footpath to the Methodist Church.
We ask everyone to arrive 10 minutes before class. Please make your way to the entrance of Kempshott Methodist Church, Kempshott Lane, RG22 5LF.

You will be welcomed by our wonderful team!
We ask you arrive 10 mins before the end of class. You will be met by one of our team who will invite you to speak to the teacher and find out how your child got on in their class. This will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions and sign them up.
We ask that your child brings as little as possible to the studio classes. This ensures that they have maximum space in class, they are unlikely to lose belongings and helps with the handovers.
All our classes come with a "First Class Guarantee" this means you have not committed or secured your place until after your trial class. This enables you to make sure your child enjoys their time with us.

However, it is highly recommended to secure your place on the day as until this is done your child's place is not secure. If your child is still unsure after class a second trial can be booked but the spaces are still given on first availability and with class numbers restricted we cannot guarantee your space.
With our youngest students, we do recommend that you give them a few weeks to settle in. A new environment can be unsettling for them and it can take them a couple of weeks to ‘find their confidence, build bonds with the teachers and start to join in.

They will be encouraged to join in by our teachers and assistants, but we understand that some little minds like to take in the class and the expectations, so we will not force them to participate, as they may just need some time to observe before they start to copy and join in.

Our team are very experienced and will do their utmost to help settle your child and make them feel welcome.
We ask all parents of 3-6 years children to remain close by during class time. Please be assured if your child does become distressed we will come and get you.
If your child is unwell and unable to attend the first class, please email us and let us know so we can re-arrange another date which is suitable for you.
Once you have requested to sign your child up. Our office will action this and an invoice will be sent for future classes.

Find Us

Meraki Dance Studios in Basingstoke, Hampshire is based at the Westside Community Centre.

We are conveniently located in the centre of town with easy access, good transport links and ample parking.
Meraki Dance Studios
Westside Centre
Paddock Road
Basingstoke
Hants
RG22 6QB
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