Alison McKerlie Dance

Class Descriptions

Carlisle Cougars Cheerleading Squad	Simply the Best!! Carlisle Cougars provide the most professional and thorough cheerleading training in Cumbria. With fully qualified and insured coaches you will learn to chant, cheer, tumble and perform stunts in a safe and fun environment. Affiliated with both the BCA and USAAF, we provide great quality cheerleading training. The Senior Squad is for ages 12 to adult and the Juniors for ages 11 and under. Cougars Xtra is open to all squad members for a little extra training for keen students!
Tap	Good old original tap dancing for both beginners and intermediates - the classes run concurrently to one another using both our studios. Learn drills, exercises and routines and have fun and keep fit the tap rythymic way! Participants must bring their own tap shoes to class.
Breakdancing/Locking & Popping	An experimental and informal class where participants will be taught training techniques and break moves. Students are encouraged to bring ideas (and knee pads!) and with the instruction of breakdancing demonstrator Dan and the supervision of school principal Alison, will be instructed how to create the freshest and funkiest breaking, locking and popping moves.
Jazz	An important technique class for beginners and advanced students alike. Suitable for anyone who really wants to learn to dance, you will be taken through technique exercises and learn routines suited to your level. Recommended as a basis for all other classes.
Ballet	The cornerstone for all dancers! You will be taken through ballet exercises and learn terminology that you will come across in all areas of dance. Excellent for strength, toning and technique. As this class folows the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) syllabus it is designed to suit both beginner and intermediate ballet students.
Hip Hop	The best tunes, the freshest moves, the baggiest trousers… the place to come if you want to lock, pop and get funky to the best of current and classic hip hop. Knee pads recommended - we have some at the studio for borrowing.
Jazz/Street/Disco	This combined class is designed to train the dancers of tomorrow as well as those who just really love to dance. A popular class that has been running since 2003, the trilogy encourages dancers to find their style, learn technique, routines and performance. Examinations are taken in these subjects for those with a commitment to progressing their dance training.
Fosse-Style Jazz	An hour dedicated to this inspiration of a generation. Bob Fosse's work has gone down in history due to his innovation and distinct style. In this class we explore Fosse's techniques, creating work the way he did, through exploration and attention to detail. Suitable for absolutely everyone, this is a very exciting and thought provoking class.
Nursery (Lafour Prima Dance)	Aimed at children aged 2½ to 4, this specially designed class uses music and dance to encourage awareness and self-confidence in youngsters. The ideal stepping stone for those who want to go on to dance, or just a great Saturday morning activity, this class is very innovative and I am delighted to provide it at the studio.
Latin Fever	Learn to Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba, Salsa, Jive, Rock n Roll and Paso Doble in a relaxed and fun environment. Open to all levels - partners welcome but not mandatory!
Cuban Salsa	True Cuban Salsa. The original and best. Alison holds the only affiliated Cuban Salsa teaching qualification in the country and therefore you are guranteed quality instruction in this popular style. This class takes you through all the Salsa Suelta, choreography and turns that you will need to be a truely great Cuban Salsa dancer!

 

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