Classes

Isaac Clarke Academy of Dance offers Ballet, Tap and Contemporary Jazz Dance classes in Mumbles and is accredited to enter students for Royal Academy of Dance Examinations and Class Awards.

Term Dates

Spring 2023 (12 weeks)

Monday 9th January - Friday 31st March inclusive

Half Term Monday 20th February - Friday 24th February inclusive

Please note: In the event of a student needing to self-isolate, synchronous online classes will be available - please notify us as soon as possible, should you require this option. As throughout 2020-2022, we will always endeavour to ensure continuity of dance training during local lockdowns, and this will include live virtual classes and pre-recorded videos.

Timetable

 NB. This timetable is subject to change, and new classes are being introduced all the time – please enquire for further information.

UNIFORM

Pre-School, Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet
• Freed light pink “chloe” leotard with capped sleeves
• Freed or Little Ballerina light pink georgette wrap-over skirt
• Pink ballet socks or skin tone tights
• Leather, satin or canvas ballet shoes - pink or skin tone

Grades 1 and 2 Ballet
• Freed lilac “chloe” leotard with capped sleeves and elasticated waist belt
• Pink or skin tone ballet tights                       
• Leather, satin or canvas ballet shoes - pink or skin tone

• Little Ballerina Character skirt (pale pink/lilac/blue ribbon combination)

• Black canvas character shoes (low heel)

Grades 3 and 4 Ballet
• Freed teal “aimee” or "faith' leotard with elasticated waist belt
• Pink or skin tone ballet tights

• Leather, satin or canvas ballet shoes - pink or skin tone
• Little Ballerina Character skirt (pale pink/lilac/blue ribbon combination)

• Black canvas character shoes (cuban heel)

Grades 5 Ballet
• Freed mulberry “aimee” leotard with elasticated waist belt
• Pink or skin tone ballet tights

• Leather, satin or canvas ballet shoes - pink or skin tone
• Little Ballerina Character skirt (mulberry/purple/royal blue ribbon combination)

• Black canvas character shoes (cuban heel)

Grades 6, 7 and 8 Ballet

• Freed "Alice C", "Maddie" or "Bethany" leotard with elasticated waist belt - black, port, purple or royal blue)
• Pink or skin tone ballet tights

• Little Ballerina Character skirt (mulberry/purple/royal blue ribbon combination)
• Black canvas character shoes (cuban heel)

Boys
• White T-shirt
• Navy blue shorts or leggings
• White ballet socks
• White canvas ballet shoes
• Black character shoes (Grade 1 and above)

Contemporary Jazz Dance            
• Free style black leotard / shirt and jazz trousers / shorts / leggings
• Barefoot or Contemporary Dance Shoes

Tap Dance           
• Free style black leotard and jazz trousers / shorts / leggings
• White or black socks or tights 

• Black Tap shoes 

Examinations, Class Awards & Solo Performance Awards

ICAD follows the Royal Academy of Dance and Rambert Contemporary Dance training systems and at the discretion of the teacher, students are entered for class awards, solo performance awards and examinations performed in front of a Royal Academy of Dance Examiner / Rambert Grades Examiner. These allow children and young people to work towards a specific goal, however non-participation in such an event will not prevent a student progressing to the next level, along with his or her contemporaries.

Examination students must attend two classes per week in the term in which the examination is planned, so as to ensure they are fully prepared and can achieve their best.

Isaac-Clarke Academy of Dance has been entering examination candidates since 1995 and has an excellent record of results.