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Our Classes
At SC Studios, we strive to offer a range of classes with the aim to build well-rounded, versatile dancers. Take a look at our different classes, below. We offer free trials for all of our classes and so you can try as many as you like before deciding which are best for you. We also offer our Unlimited Package which allows children to attend unlimited weekly classes for a discounted price. All of our classes are taught by our highly qualified teachers, all of which are still working in the indusrty.
Jazz
Our Jazz classes focus on furthering technique and applying classical technique to more modern styles. Expect to learn leaps, turns and kicks and integrate them into exciting combinations. Jazz dance is a style often used in theatre and the West End.
Ballet
Classical training is the foundation of nearly all styles of dance. Our ballet classes follow the ISTD syllabus to ensure the children learn the proper technique needed to flourish as dancers. Learn vital lessons in elegance, discipline and poise. Miss Georgie, who currently teaches our ballet classes, trained in London with none other than Christine Beckley...Darcey Bussell's ballet teacher!
Commercial
As one of Sussex’s leading studios for Commercial Dance, we are incredibly proud of what we have created for young dancers.
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AURA Commercial Dance Company is its own specialist arm of South Coast Studios, with a focus on group performance, choreographic creativity, confidence-building and developing strong, independent dancers.
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Our classes are designed to empower young people, encouraging body confidence, self-expression and a positive relationship with movement. Alongside high-quality dance training, dancers become part of a supportive community where they can build friendships, develop resilience and gain invaluable life skills.
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Commercial Dance has become an increasingly important part of training within top dance institutions and the wider professional industry. Drawing from styles such as Hip-Hop, Jazz, Contemporary and Street Dance, Commercial routines are high-energy, powerful and expressive. It is also a style that young people naturally connect with, as it is so present in everyday culture- from music videos and live performances to TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and cheerleading.
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We hold auditions for dancers to join AURA once per term and also regularly scout dancers at workshops throughout the year. If you would like to be a part of AURA, please reach out and we will provide information on the best way to join.
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At AURA, we are committed to keeping all choreography, music and styling age-appropriate, while still giving our dancers exciting, current and high-impact training.
Contemporary
Contemporary classes draw on classical technique whilst allowing dancers the freedom to explore movement in their own way. Students learn to work with breath and gravitational pull with plenty of floor-work and expansive movements. Expect lyrical and expressive routines which encourage emotional connection.
Musical Theatre
Our Musical Theatre Classes focus on training triple-threat performers. Students learn singing, dancing and acting techniques through working on songs, scripts and musical numbers. Expect to learn high-energy West-End Musical numbers and learn how to combine all 3 disciplines- a whole skill in itself!
Strength & Stretch
Building a strong dance foundation means taking care of our bodies. Our Strength & Stretch classes focus on building strength in specific areas to enhance dance performance whilst also promoting safe practise. We aim to build muscles whilst also encouraging flexibility in order to create those beautiful lines, leaps and kicks that we all strive for.
Lyrical
Our Lyrical class for Senior dancers focuses on expressive movement that combines elements of ballet and jazz. This style encourages dancers to connect deeply with the music and develop artistry, control and emotional storytelling through movement.
junior Popdance
Junior PopDance is a fun, upbeat introduction to commercial dance for our younger dancers. Full of energy and confidence-building, sassy choreography, this class is a great way for children to develop performance skills, musicality and style in an age-appropriate way.
Pop Academy
Pop Academy is our exciting new group singing class led by Bronwen Hanson (our new resident singing tutor), focusing on developing strong pop singing technique in a fun and supportive environment. As well as building vocal skills and confidence, this class encourages students to develop their own individual voice, style and artistry for solo performance. It is ideal for young singers who want to grow as confident contemporary performers.
private singing
We are so excited to offer a limited number of private singing lessons with the incredible Bronwen Hanson on Monday Evenings.
Bronwen has starred as Cossette in Les Misérables, alongside other fantastic performing credits, and is also an industry-renowned singing teacher. Bronwen had tutored a number of children who have now gone onto full-time vocational training and performing careers.
These are 30-minute one-to-one singing lessons, designed to help students develop their vocal technique, confidence and performance skills with personalised support and guidance.
Lessons will be charged at £25 per session and there are a very limited number of slots available, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
