Adult Classes
Dragonfly offers pay as you go adult classes in
Tap, Ballet (including Silver Swans®) and Pilates.
Classes are fun and friendly whilst also delivering safe technique.
Please contact us to check class availability.
If you are booked into a class, please click here to fill in a PAR-Q form.
Scroll down to see some quotes from our current adult class members.
Adult Tap
Tap is a fun dance style characterised by rhythmical footwork. It is great for co-ordination, musicality and balance. Classes are very friendly and the emphasis is on having fun whilst learning good tap technique. Classes are taught by qualified ISTD teachers and use a mixture of free work and set exercises from the ISTD syllabus.
Tuesdays 6.45 - 7.45pm: Beginners tap with Miss Maisie - spaces available
Wednesdays 7.45 - 8.45: Improvers tap with Miss Liz (a basic level of tap experience is preferable for this class) - spaces available
Wednesdays 7.45 - 8.45pm: Advanced tap with Miss Stacey (prior tap experience of around grade 5 level is essential for this class) - class full
Adult Ballet
Ballet is excellent for improving balance, co-ordination, muscle tone and strength. Our ballet classes are friendly and welcome people of all levels and experience. The class consists of barre work, centre work and the learning of a free dance.
Classes are taught by a qualified RAD teacher and are specifically tailored to adult dancers.
Wednesdays 6.45 - 7.45pm: Adult ballet with Miss Stacey (a basic level of ballet experience is preferable for this class) - 1 space available
Thursdays 7.45 - 8.45pm: Adult ballet with Miss Stacey (a basic level of ballet experience is preferable for this class) - spaces available
Pilates
Pilates is a mat based exercise which can be taken standing or sitting; using balls, bands and even the wall.
Dragonfly offers Fitness Pilates which is a training option that focuses on the body as a human kinetic chain. It is slow paced with a variation of levels to work towards and can help educe the risk of injury.
Building a healthy body and mind, improving strength and flexibility whilst working at your
own pace and level.
Choose stretching over stressing!
Classes are taught by an accredited teacher.
Thursdays 9.30 - 10.30am: Pilates with Miss Liz - spaces available
Silver Swans®
Silver Swans® is a ballet class aimed at beginners over the age of 55. This wonderful class is slower paced than the Adult Ballet classes and caters for complete beginners.
The benefits of dance have been widely researched and documented. Dance can help to improve balance, co-ordination, strength and general well-being. The class is set to beautiful music helping to develop musicality and a sense of performance.
Classes are taught by a qualified RAD teacher who also holds a Silver Swans® Licence. You can read more on the benefits of Silver Swans® classes by clicking here,
Fridays 9.45 - 10.45am: Silver Swans with Miss Stacey - class full
Due to popular demand we shall be starting a new Silver Swans® class on 6th September - Fridays 11am - 12 o'clock. Please message us to register your interest.
"We have such a good time, I have made many friends. Love all the dances that we do"
"Lovely atmosphere, friendly teachers"
"I love the tap class at Dragonfly. I'm learning a new skill and more importantly it's fun"
"Fun company and challenging choreography"
"I love the friendliness and welcoming environment. Miss Stacey is an excellent ballet teacher. She is clear and concise... and makes the class very enjoyable with her well devised routines"
"An absolute joy to be a part of. Highly recommend"
"Dragonfly is inclusive and creates a supportive class environment"