PAPILLON SCHOOL OF DANCE
Creaton Village Hall, Teeton Lane, Creaton, Northampton, NN6 8NL (off the Welford Road)
Ballet, contemporary, tap and drama classes for children and adults of all ages in Creaton, Northamptonshire, taught by Royal Academy of Dance registered teachers.
Small classes for a nurturing environment and more personal tuition, with opportunities for exams and performances.
Spring Term begins Monday 6th January 2025. Download our new timetable. Our next RAD exam session will take place in March.
Results are in from our winter exam session. Congratulations to everyone for a fantastic set of marks, especially to Lotti Dando LRAD who passed her Advanced 2 with Distinction.
Preschool, Reception, Year 1 & Year 2
Find out more about our classes for young children (ages 2½ – 6)
Preschool Ballet Ducklings
We offer weekly in-house ballet lessons for Ducklings students. Children will learn to be expressive and creative, develop self confidence, encourage others, and listen to and follow instructions.
Preschool Ballet in Guilsborough
Starting January 2025, children from the Bumblebee Room at Guilsborugh School House Day Care will have weekly lessons.Please contact us if you’d interested in us providing your preschool with dance classes.
RAD Pre-Primary & Primary Ballet
From 2 ½ years. Classes develop children’s musicality, creativity and coordination, establishing technical, musical and performance skills. Option to take exams from the age of 5
Pre-Primary Tap
**New for January 2025**
From 2 ½ years. Children will learn basic rhythms and steps in this fun and lively class.
At this stage, children are grouped by age. Click here to view our full timetable or contact us for more information.
Years 3-6
Find out more about our classes for older children (ages 7 – 11)
RAD Grades 1-3
Children are grouped by age and ability and follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus which includes classical ballet, free movement and character dance.
Junior Contemporary & Jazz
Contemporary Dance stems from the core, or torso, of the body and uses elements of contract, release, spiral, floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation.
Creative Dance & Drama
This class nurtures children’s creativity and performance awareness, having a huge positive impact on their dancing. Open to all age groups.
Dance Club
Dance Club is an after school dance class for children in Key Stage 2 who attend Guilsborough CoE Primary School. Students will learn routines and dances from a variety of dance styles.
Children at this age are grouped by age and ability. Those who come multiple times a week will progress faster, as will those with previous dance experience. Please get in contact to discuss the correct level for your child. Click here to download the full timetable or contact us for more information.
Years 7-13
Find out more about our classes for teenagers (ages 11 – 18)
RAD Grades 4 -8
For older students with a passion for dance, classes incorporate a warm-up, syllabus work and free enchainments. A strong focus is placed on musicality, performance and the joy of dance.
RAD Discovering Repertoire
Students will learn variations from classical ballets including Giselle, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake, connecting choreography they are being taught with what they have seen on stage.
RAD Vocational
For conscientious dancers with secure technique, a good knowledge of vocabulary. and a passion for dance, these are demanding classes suitable for older students with longer enchainments and pointe work.
Pre-Pointe & Pointe Conditioning
For all students at a vocational level wishing to increase their foot strength and develop stronger technique for pointe work.
PBT & Conditioning
PBT is a series of carefully devised exercises using large and small exercise balls and therabands that works on specific muscle groups, technique and artistry needed for ballet.
Senior Contemporary
Contemporary Dance stems from the core, or torso, of the body and uses elements of contract, release, spiral, floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation.
Performance Group
Each class will develop repertoire and new choreography in preparation for performances in the local community. Students will experience different dance styles.
Creative Dance and Drama
This class nurtures children’s creativity and performance awareness, having a huge positive impact on their dancing. Open to all age groups.
Children at this age are grouped by age and ability. Those who come multiple times a week will progress faster, as will those with previous dance experience. Please get in contact to discuss the correct level for your child. Click here to download the full timetable or contact us for more information.
Adults
Find out more about our classes for adults
Adult Ballet
Suitable for dancers of all ages and abilities, this a fun and lively session with a focus on the joy of dance. Every class starts with a warm up, stretching and barre work before moving into the centre.
RAD Syllabus Classes
Suitable for dancers with previous experience, adults may attend any of the classes available to teenagers. Students will develop stronger technique. Opportunities to take exams available.
RAD Silver Swans
These classes have been specifically designed for the over 55s, based on research into dance practice for older learners. Suitable for beginners, returners and those with injuries. Taught by Silver Swans licensees.
Adult Tap
We offer tap as a mixed ability daytime class. Fun and lively, these classes are a great way to exercise both mind and body.
Everyone of all ages, abilities and backgrounds are welcome. If you are unsure which classes would be most suitable, please get in contact. Click here to download the full timetable or contact us for more information.
GET IN TOUCH
Creaton Village Hall, Teeton Lane, Creaton, Northampton, NN6 8NL
If you would like more information on Papillon School of Dance, we’d be more than happy to help. Please contact Zoë for details.
07585 774 945
