Discover Engaging Dance Classes for Children and Teens in Letterkenny
BALLET CLASSES – Royal Academy of Dance
Ballet is a classical dance style renowned for its impeccable posture, grace, and flexibility. Our ballet classes use an academic exam format* to help students set and achieve goals through the Royal Academy of Dance’s syllabi. As the largest ballet examining body in the world, the Royal Academy of Dance provides structured material from the earliest levels, combined with open, free movement opportunities. This approach fosters both technical skills and expressive qualities in young dancers.
Our senior ballet program at ZoNa Dance Co. in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, is among the highest quality programs in the country and includes:
- RAD exams*
- Body conditioning & Pilates for dancers
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Nutrition for dancers
- Pointe work
ACRObatics (acro) for DANCERS
The Acrobatic Arts Syllabus program is designed with safe and effective progressions, achieving proven results across five divisions of Acro Dance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering, and Tumbling. Developed with input from experts in ballet, modern dance, jazz, contortion, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, sport acrobatics, yoga, acro yoga, Pilates, physiotherapy, and hand balancing, this program offers unparalleled comprehensiveness. Thoughtful progressions guide dancers from beginner levels, including log rolls and somersaults, to advanced skills, allowing them to tumble effortlessly across the stage.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE
This dance class challenges students and encourages them to express their own creativity. Rambert Grades is an international benchmark for innovative contemporary dance learning and practice. This exceptional and unique framework is accessible to individuals from all backgrounds, focusing on holistic development and transferable skills. Rambert Grades nurtures artistic freedom in movement and provides progressive dance training. Students gain valuable skills in contemporary dance, unleash their creative potential, and are empowered to engage fully, take personal responsibility, and push the boundaries of their performance.
JAZZ DANCE
Experience a fusion of vibrant styles, including jazz dance, pop, and lyrical, in this dynamic class that features today’s top pop and hip-hop music. Learn to move to the beat, master techniques and repertoire such as turns and leaps, and use expressive movements to connect with your inner pop star. Jazz dance exams are offered through the Associate Board of Dance (ABD).
HIP HOP DANCE
Emphasizing fundamental techniques such as footwork, fluidity, grooving, and personal expression, this class offers dynamic modern combinations. Dancers learn enjoyable routines that pay homage to the rich history and movements of hip-hop.
Our classes provide students with a comprehensive understanding of hip-hop dance. We focus on refining basic body movements and mastering essential grooves. Participants will harness their body’s innate rhythm and energy to express themselves artistically through dance.
