DANCE
Early Years Creative Workshops
Join us with your 2-4 year old for a series of fun workshops that will take you on an imaginative journey.
Build a pirate ship, go on teddy bears picnic, take a trip through your favorite story or poem…
Together, you and your child can enjoy exploring a variety of themes and materials that promote independent learning and encourage your child’s natural sense of curiosity
Thursday Mornings 10:45 – 11:30
Booking online www.myartdublin.com
MYART SCHOOL of Dance and Art, CityHouse, Newmarket, Dublin 8.
* The art space is on the first floor, accessed by two flights of stairs. There is secure space for buggies to be parked on the ground floor.
Dance is undoubtedly a guarantee of health and physical fitness. It is indispensable for children at any age. Dance is creativity revealing the child’s individuality. Dance helps to build confidence and frees from complexes. Children’s dance relaxes, contributes to their aesthetic development, trains music hearing, a sense of rhythm, and the coordination of movement. It improves flexibility, posture, gate and figure.
Regular dance classes broaden children’s outlook, raise their self-awareness and self-expression. The skills gained during dance classes will help the child’s authority among peers and will allow him/her to be a star during social events at school. The teachers of our dance school will do their best to find the right approach to and mutual understanding with each child.
Dance Course Curriculum:
During the first lessons we will do the stretching, study the positions of legs/feet and arms/hands. Then we will study various dances, which we will present at festive events, concerts, contests, competitions in Dublin and all over Ireland.
Please, note that the current time-table is subject to changes. We reserve the right to cancel a class announced in the time-table if no regular students intend to come. Therefore, we would really appreciate it if new customers informed us of their intention to attend a class for the first time.
Payment Options and Prices
Drop in:
€10 (30 minute class – point shoes class)
€10 (1 hour class – hip hop, zumba, popping and breakdance)
€12 (1 hour class – modern dance, singing, yoga and classical ballet for kids)
€15 (1h 30 min classical ballet class, 1 hour class oriental dance)
€15 (1 hour kids’ ballet class with live music)
€20 (1h 30 min classical ballet class with live music)
Payment Options: cash, cheque or bank transfer.
We are changing payment system from January 2018 and only drop in classes are available in December.
Also available: private classes of classical ballet, modern dance, hip hop, breakdance and popping.
The Uniform
Classical Ballet
Kids
A pink leotard, light colour tights, pink or beige ballet shoes, a skirt (optional)
Juniors and teenagers
A black leotard, light colour tights, ballet shoes
Adults
Shorts or leggings instead of a leotard, ballet shoes
Hair style: a bun if long hair, a hair band if short
Modern Dance
Juniors
A leotard, leggings, soft ballet shoes
Adults
A leotard, leggings, no shoes (barefoot)
Hair style: liberal
Hip hop, popping, zumba
A track suit and trainers
CLASSICAL BALLETFor Children & Adults To find the perfect time for your class see our timetable here
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HIP HOPFor Children & Adults To find the perfect time for your class see our timetable here
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POPPING CLASSESFor Children & Adults To find the perfect time for your class see our timetable here Popping is a dance made up of the contraction of certain muscles to the beat of music combined with isolation, robot, boogaloo, glides, waving, snaking, tutting, strutting, miming, ticking, strobing and many more movements, concepts and styles. A mechanical illusion is created during the dance. Once a week, on Saturday at 6:30 pm . A class is 1 hour long. |
MODERN DANCEFor Children & AdultsTo find the perfect time for your class see our timetable here
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WEDDING DANCE LESSONS
Personalised choreography to suit your song or to the music suggested by choreographer. Call us on 087 7099401 to book your lesson. ENTRANCE DANCE Would you like to pleasantly surprise your friends – the bride and the bridegroom during their wedding? Our rofessional choreographer and dancer Veronika will set a dance for you, the close friends of newlyweds. This dance will be a nice present for the newlyweds and the guests. Personalised choreography to suit your song or to the music suggested by choreographer. Prices: basic steps – 1 hour – 50 Euro; 90 minutes – 70 Euro; 2 hours – 90; personalised choreography – 1 hour – 70 Euro; 90 minutes – 95 Euro, 2 hours – 130. Further discounts for more than one classes.
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ORIENTAL DANCE
ZUMBA FITNESSTo find the perfect time for your class see our timetable here
You can burn off up to 600 calories while having the most fun you have ever had working out. Zumba is truly for anyone who can stand up and dance. And “dance” is a very liberal term here, as no dance experience or skills are necessary. People of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend classes.
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YOGATo find the perfect time for your class see our timetable here Give an opportunity to relax within your busy schedules. Enhance individual work performance, concentration and alertness throughout each working day . Provide resistance to illness as yoga enhances flexibility and strength. The mission of the class is to support the physical, emotional, and spiritual development and well-being of all children by enhancing their ability to learn, self-regulate, socialize and develop self-confidence through the incorporation of yoga, movement, and creativity into their daily lives. -It is a great moment for kids -More confidence -Relaxation -Creativity -Building self-esteem -Release the emotion -Stretching -Respect to others -A chance to be yourself -And the most important – NO COMPETITION
SUNDAY THEATRE WORKSHOPS If you want to: - connect with your body and understand it better - learn or polish acting techniques/skills - learn how to build a character and create scenes - work on your creativity and imagination - build self-confidence and be more active - have fun fun and meet new people, Workshops are for actors and non actors. Each week we work on different aspects of theatre using various techniques such as: physical theatre, viewpoints, improvisation, devising, creative drama and written text as well as breathing and relaxation. During workshops you will gain confidence, be more aware of your body, emotions and have loads of fun. You can also improve your English.
Duration: 1 hour (5:30 – 6.30 pm). Price: 10 euro. Discounts for booking a batch of lessons.
Teens and kids workshops possible on request.
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We invite you to take up 
Modern dance has a variety of forms and elements, and all of them are submitted to one common image of laconism, beauty and expression. The poses of this dance are not fixed as in classical ballet. The geometry of lines created by a dancer’s body is admirable! Diagonal, horizontal and vertical lines combine one with another, cross changing one another, which leaves an impression of an ideal body, an ideal dance. A dancer needs to keep his/her body straight, yet liberated, with the muscles of belly and bowels tense. Such a centralised body control allows performing precise turns while keeping balance. Modern dance develops a sense of rhythm and coordination of movements.
Adult Ballet: Good for the Mind, Body, and Soul
Author Elizabeth Gilbert once said, “a creative life is an amplified life.” Ballet is an art form that definitely has the power to educate and enrich a person’s life. While painters explore the world of color, and musicians yield to melody, dancers express themselves through movement. Not just an activity for little girls anymore, ballet classes for adults are cropping up everywhere. Consider three significant ways ballet can affect your life as an adult student.
1. Mind
Some adults prefer to practice crossword puzzles or watch educational programs to expand their minds. If this isn’t your cup of tea, participating in a ballet class may be just the right stimulation you’re looking for. Ballet is like beautiful math—students learn to formulate combinations, coordinate steps, and be quick on their toes (no pun intended). Ballet technique provides a unique challenge that requires students to pay close attention to instructions and develop problem-solving skills. Adult ballet can serve as a wonderful refresher course for former professionals or students returning from a hiatus. Even students who have little to no prior training are in for an exciting new venture all the same.
2. Body
Don’t let the pretty pink tights fool you—ballet isn’t easy. Ballet is a well-rounded, full-body workout that has many muscular and cardiovascular benefits. Using the barre for support and taking turns dancing across the floor, students learn to increase their flexibility, improve their balance and coordination, and develop greater core strength. Of course, adult ballet is designed with the mature body in mind; while students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and try new things, they are always welcome to modify steps, or skip certain movements altogether. If you tend to be self-conscious about your body or limitations, take heart. Adult ballet is a pressure-free zone that welcomes students of all shapes and abilities.
2. Soul
It has been said by many professionals and novices alike that the simple act of placing your hand on the barre can make you feel beautiful. Yes, ballet is a very graceful art form that leaves you with a sense of poise and accomplishment. After all, it was originally performed in the royal court! In an age of increasing technology and distractions, adult ballet class transports students to a time of refinement; as classical music fills the studio, students have the opportunity to connect with their emotions and reflect on what’s truly important. Not to mention, students have a chance to meet and work alongside others that share their passion for dance. Regular exposure to these artistic influences and positive social dynamics makes adult ballet class good for the soul.
Just as we need food and oxygen to live, we need the arts to nourish us as well. By taking the time to explore the creative aspects of life, such as by trying adult ballet, you will reap many mental, physical, and emotional benefits. So go ahead and take a leap (pun intended!) and sign up at MyArt Dance & Art School!
About the Author
Bethany Leger taught ballet for 7 years in Dallas, TX. She is the founder of Ballet For Adults, a site dedicated to educating adults about ballet at balletforadults.com
