Welcome to FOOTsteps
School of Dance
ABOUT US
Established in 2004, FOOTsteps is a fun and friendly dance school. We currently hold over 40 classes in Okehampton. All our teachers are I.S.T.D. qualified, DBS checked and First Aid trained.
Teaching to all ages, we offer tuition in Jazz, Tap, Modern, Ballet, Acrobatic Arts and Zumba. Most classes are 45 minutes long with a few Senior / Adult classes being 1 hour.
With fantastic shows, displays and Exams (I.S.T.D.) throughout the year, FOOTsteps is a wonderful place to learn the joy of dance.
Our sense of family and friendship makes FOOTsteps the place to be !!
Mandy Bailey – Principal and Teacher
Keep an eye on this page for announcements such as future events and exam results
That’s Entertainment – Nov 2017 & Feb 2018
Inspired by the Classic Musicals and Films of the Golden Age, FOOTsteps staged a Dazzling Show at the Exeter Corn Exchange and the Desmond Tutu Theatre 🎭
Wonderous Songs from Cabaret, Oklahoma! and Calamity Jane (to name a few) inspired our dancers to 💫 Shine and Sparkle 💫
Summer School – July 2016
Another Roaring Success with an Amazing mini production of The Lion King. Within our ‘Circle of Life, we had the best Tribe of dancers and singers, creating costumes, tribal face art and making friends. The Show, after 3 days of Fun and Laughter, was certainly a Show fit for a King 🦁. Hakuna Matata 🤗
Summer School – July 2014
It was….. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. 🤪 working on a mini version of Mary Poppins. The children where Fantastic and even made a Life Size Scarecrow of Mary and Bert. The show was packed with Happy smiles, dancing and singing and was certainly ‘ Chim Chiminey ‘
Have a Jolly Holiday ☂️👜🌝
Fun and Fitness for Body and Mind
DANCE GENRES
Pre-school
Ballet based exercises and steps, mime and acting. From favourites such as “Teddy Bears Picnic” to modern chart hits like “LazyTown”. The emphasis is on fun but we also begin to develop some discipline and structure. Natural movements – Skipping, jumping, running, spinning – are all honed as the basic technique required for both ballet and modern styles.
Modern
This style is a combination of stage, jazz and street dance that captures the feeling and energy of current music trends. Freestyle choreography and ISTD Syllabus work provide the basis of our inspiring classes. Modern dance develops rhythm, co-ordination, fitness and a sense of performance. Exams can be taken from 6 years but classes start at 41⁄2 years.
Tap
One of the most enjoyable and rewarding forms of dance. The hoofers of Vauderville and street entertainers popularised tap dancing and it grew into what we now teach in our ISTD syllabus today. The steps are taught slowly and by developing good rhythm and a relaxed style, we aim to transform feet into well tuned and toned musical instruments. Exams can be taken from 6 years but classes start at 5 years.
Ballet
The joy and wonder of classical dance continues to inspire girls and boys around the world. These classes allow them to fulfill their dreams whilst aiming to teach them correct posture, poise, muscle tone and co-ordination. Alongwith an awareness of musical styles, creativity and performance skills, we work towards exams from the age of 6 but classes can start from 41⁄2 years upwards.
Jazz
This is the most up to date style of dance, constantly changing and using the most current music. Strong core techniques and a sense of performance are required encouraging students to express their own style and flair. Freesyle choreography and set syllabus work from the ISTD Jazz Awards form the basis of the classes.
ZUMBA
Pretty much the most awesome workput ever. Dance to great music from all around the world, with great people and burn a ton of calories without realising it. Created by Colombian dancer and choregrapher Alberto ‘Beto’ Perez, this is a Latin based dance party. Aimed at adults and older teens, Come and have a shake out with a SMILE !!
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