Our Classes - Flipside Dance

Dance Genres

Ballet

At Flipside, our ballet program follows the prestigious ISTD’s Imperial Ballet Syllabus, ensuring students develop strength, balance, and poise. As the foundation of all dance styles, we make ballet as exhilarating and enjoyable as possible by incorporating repertoire work alongside rigorous technique. Ballet classes at Flipside not only enhance your ballet skills but will also improve your performance in other dance genres.

Teenie Ballet

Young children love to move and groove, and Flipside nurtures this enthusiasm with our teenie classes for ages 2.5 – 5. Before transitioning to preschool or introductory ballet classes, these sessions use props, imagination, and fun activities to foster musicality, creative movement, stretching, strengthening, performance, and freedom—without the pressure of formal exams.

Contemporary

Our Contemporary dance classes draw from the dynamic Cunningham, Graham, Limon and Horton techniques. This style, performed barefoot, emphasises movement, expression, and the use of gravity and floor work. Combining elements of Jazz, Ballet, and Lyrical, Contemporary dance at Flipside is a powerful, free-flowing experience that demands both technique and strength.

Acro Dance

Flipside Dance School proudly partners with the Acrobatic Arts exam society. Our comprehensive Acro program focuses on safe and effective progressions across five divisions: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering, and Tumbling. Informed by experts in various disciplines including Ballet, Modern, Gymnastics, and Yoga, our program offers unparalleled training. Acro dance is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide, and Flipside is thrilled to offer classes that provide essential body conditioning for all dancers.

Jazz

Jazz at Flipside is an energetic and lively class featuring turns, leaps, splits, body conditoning and corner work to boost flexibility. This style blends new commercial trends with classic Fosse and Cabaret influences, ensuring every class is filled with jazz hands, smiles, and boundless energy.

Tap

Our tap classes at Flipside are inspired by legendary American tappers like Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, Fred Astaire, and Ginger Rogers. While rooted in the ISTD Syllabus for basic steps, we encourage students to express themselves creatively. Tap dance enhances rhythmic skills and is a joy to learn and perform.

Hip Hop/Street

Hip Hop and Street dance at Flipside have evolved from their 1970s American roots into a vibrant and diverse style. Our classes cover Breaking, Locking, Popping, Commercial, Reggaeton, and House, blending original Hip Hop elements with modern moves to the latest beats. Flipside’s unique FSD Hip Hop flavour sets us apart, making our classes a standout experience.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Flipside’s Musical Theatre classes bring the magic of the West End to our studio. Combining acting, singing, and dancing, these classes offer a dynamic and thrilling experience for students of all ages. From classic show tunes to contemporary hits, you’ll learn to perform with charisma and confidence. We will guide you through vocal techniques, choreography, and dramatic expression, culminating in show-stopping performances. Join us and step into the spotlight.

PDT

At Flipside, our Progressing Dance Technique (PDT) classes are designed to enhance dancers’ core stability, alignment, and muscle memory through a series of targeted exercises. Utilising tools like exercise balls and resistance bands, PDT helps students achieve better balance, control, and overall strength. This innovative approach complements traditional ballet training, accelerating improvement and preventing injuries. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced dancer, PDT is a game-changer for mastering the intricacies of all dance genres.

PRIVATE SINGING

Tailored to your individual needs and goals, our one-on-one sessions provide personalised instruction in vocal technique, breath control, pitch, and performance. Whether you’re a beginner looking to find your voice or an advanced singer aiming to refine your skills, our experienced teachers are here to guide you every step of the way. Discover the joy of singing with confidence and expression and let your unique voice shine through personalised training.