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Visual Statement @ the bridge runs classes throughout the year and offers the opportunity to participants to continue to develop their skills. Our classes are ideal for anyone looking for a new way to improve their fitness, develop their movement skills or if for those who just love dance and perform.

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Kids and Teen Classes

DANCE ACADEMY
Turn up and Dance

From Jan 13

TUE 4.30 - 5.15pm


Pay on the day £5 per class/£3.50 local links

Want all the choice and fun of a fame-style dance academy without kicking a large hole in the family budget?  It's all here, a world of dance in little easy-to-learn chunks!  Learn how all dance forms grow from the same root. This class is full of energy and combines many dance styles from slinky contemporary ballet to sizzling styles and routines from top Broadway/West End Musicals.  You will balance and leap, lock and pop, rock, fall and recover in a creative environment.  A great way to hone and develop your own dance style. For kids and teens with little or no experience, loose clothing and soft shoes required.

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STREET DANCE/HIP-HOP

It's Funky Time...

From Jan 14

WED 5 - 5.45pm

Pay on the day £5 per class/£3.50 local links

 

Have you seen High School Musical and Step Up 2 and wished you could dance like that? This class makes you feel good and put you right up there in the cool zone. Street Dance teaches fast and energetic dance routines. For kids (8yrs+) with little or no experience. Our experienced teacher will ensure you there’s a warm up and cool down: its safety, style and substance combined. So come along and have a fun and funky time to the most amazing tunes around! Non-restrictive clothing, soft shoes, water and towel required. 

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SINGING*

Sing from the heart!

From Jan 14

WED 7 - 7.45pm

Pay on the day £5 per class/£3.50 local links


This class is designed for kids and teens interested in expanding their singing skills and confidence in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to experiment with your vocal sounds.  Our experienced teacher's use songs from different vocal traditions and styles which are rich in harmony and rhythm to develop vocal skills and confidence.  Everyone is welcome to take part from the experienced, to the complete singers in-the-shower. 

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BREAK DANCE

From Jan 15

THUR 5 - 5.45pm

Pay on the day £5 per class/£3.50 local links

Come and learn the cool, fun art of break dance...


Ever fancied spinning on your back, top-rocking or learning how t
o freeze?  This class will suit all levels of experience.  Instructors Chris & Steven are full of energy and well equipped to teach their art to you - from the basic top dance to floor work to more advanced power moves, flips and tricks to match.  The class is good fun, hard work and will give your whole body a workout.
For kids and teens with little or no experience, loose clothing and soft shoes required.

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CHEERLEADING DANCE

From Jan 13

TUE 5.30 - 6.15pm

Pay on the day £5 per class/£3.50 local links


Cheerleading is not just about shaking your Pom-Poms...

This class is for those who have always wanted to learn the basic skills of cheer dance.  With professional instruction on arm motion techniques, proper pose, jumps and kicks and tumbling.  In this class you will need to be enthusiastic, and full of energy! For kids and teens with little or no experience, loose clothing and soft shoes required.

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Adult Classes

TAP


From Jan 13

TUE 6.30 - 7.15pm

Pay on the day £5 per class/£3.50 local links


Fred Astair & Ginger Rodgers took it to the Silver Screen, Now you can do it as well…


Learn the art of Tap dancing in a relaxed feel good atmosphere. This class is suitable for everyone who have never tapped before. It introduces all the basic steps along with technique for rhythum
and close work will soon have you dancing like the silver screen legends of the past. You will need Tap shoes or hard soled shoes, water and towel required. Suitable for beginners/intermediate level.

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SALSA


From Jan 13

TUE 7.30 - 8.15pm

Pay on the day £5 per class/£3.50 local links

Salsa is a expression of life and the feel-good factor in these classes it is guaranteed!  This class is for people who have always wanted to learn the basic steps and turns, you will learn a Salsa technique which has our teacher's own funky flair, you will work on co-ordination, dynamics, musicality and style.  Be prepared to get physcial and sweat as you learn the fundamentals of true Salsa dance.  You will need a towel, water, loose clothing and soft shoes required. Suitable for beginners/intermediate level.

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DANCE ACADEMY

Turn up and Dance

From Jan 13

TUE 8.30 - 9.15pm

Pay on the day £5 per class/£3.50 local links

Want all the choice and fun of a fame-style dance academy without kicking a large hole in the family budget?  It's all here, a world of dance in little easy-to-learn chunks!  Learn how all dance forms grow from the same root. This class is full of energy and combines many dance styles from slinky contemporary ballet to sizzling styles and routines from top Broadway/West End Musicals.  You will balance and leap, lock and pop, rock, fall and recover in a creative environment.  A great way to hone and develop your own dance style. For Adults with little or no experience, loose clothing and soft shoes required.

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STREET DANCE/HIP-HOP


From Jan 14

WED 7 - 7.45pm

Pay on the day £5 per class/£3.50 local links

 

This class makes you feel and look good and puts you right up there in the cool zone. Hip and Street is funky and energetic. In this class you will learn how to shake your booty with attitude. Keep up-to-date with the latest and authentic hip hop moves which still leaves room for individuality. So come along and have a fun and funky time to the hottest tunes around! Adult class for beginners to intermediate level. Non-restrictive clothing and appropriate shoes (with support) water and towel required.

 

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SINGING*


From Jan 14

WED 8 - 8.45pm

Pay on the day £5 per class/£3.50 local links

 

This class is designed for adults interested in expanding their singing skills and confidence in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to experiment with your vocal sounds.  Our experienced teacher's use songs from different vocal traditions and styles which are rich in harmony and rhythm to develop vocal skills and confidence.  Everyone is welcome to take part from the experienced, to the complete singers in-the-shower. 

 

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BELLY DANCE


From Jan 14

WED 8 - 8.45pm

Pay on the day £5 per class/£3.50 local links

 

Let your hips do the talking!

A beautiful and ancient dance form.  This class is simple therapeutic movement melts away tension and stress, gently toning the body.  You will be taken through a range of moves and styles in such a fun way that you can't help getting into the swing of things and on leaving the class you will have a big smile on your face. Adults with little or no experience, water and towel required.

 

 

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*Please note that Visual Statement Singing classes will take place in the activity room based at the bridge. 

Visual Statement classes are high energy and fun and an excellent introduction to dance and performance for anyone. No previous experience is necessary but members must be enthusiastic and committed. Pay on the day/local links or block bookings are now available; For block bookings you must complete an application form which must be received in advance of the term starting contact Platform for more details. For Local links discount you must be a member of Platform for more information about joining up to them please contact Platform on +44 (0) 141 276 9696 to receive your special discount offer.  If you have any problems please don't hesitate to contact Visual Statement on +44 (0) 141 276 9690 or email info@vstate.co.uk

Please note: Once you book for a term of classes, we will not be able to refund you if for any reason you are unable to complete the course. All classes take place from 5.00 - 10.00pm  in the studios at the Bridge.

 

 

 
 
   

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