Ages 10+
At this age we offer a huge variety of classes including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Street, PBT, and Musical Theatre.
Most of our students have been dancing with us for a while, however, we still offer beginner-level classes and create a supportive and positive learning environment for your dancer to develop their skills and find the love of dance.
If you have a child that is interested in classes please contact Jemma or make an enquiry and we can discuss suitable classes.
Ballet | Tap | Modern | Street Dance | Acro | Musical Theatre | Singing | Contemporary
Ballet
Grade 1 Ballet
Age 6-8yrs (Or Students who have taken their ISTD Primary Ballet exam)
Saturday 11:00-11:45am
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
Ballet technique is the foundation for all other dance styles. This classical dance genre is still as popular as ever. In this class the students will work towards the Grade 1 ISTD syllabus in preparation for their exam.
£26 per month
Grade 2 Ballet
Age 7-9yrs (Or Students who have taken their ISTD Grade 1 exam)
Saturday 11:45am-12:30pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
Ballet technique is the foundation for all other dance styles. This classical dance genre is still as popular as ever. In this class the students will work towards the Grade 2 ISTD syllabus in preparation for their exam.
£26 per month
Grade 3 Ballet
Age 7-9yrs (Or Students who have taken their ISTD Grade 1 exam)
Saturday 2:00-2:45pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
Ballet technique is the foundation for all other dance styles. This classical dance genre is still as popular as ever. In this class the students will work towards the Grade 3 ISTD syllabus in preparation for their exam.
£26 per month
Junior Progressing Ballet Technique
Age 7-10yrs (Ballet- Grade 1, 2 & 3)
Saturday 2:45-3:30pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
For those students who love ballet and want to build specific skills and strength to develop their ballet technique. Using Pilate’s balls to focus on specific elements of ballet.
£26 per month
Tap
Grade 1 Tap
Age 6-8yrs (Or Students who have taken their ISTD Primary Tap exam)
Monday 5:15-6:00
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
A firm favourite with our students at Elite, where they get to stamp, stomp and shuffle around the class. Building their rhythm and tap technique towards their ISTD Grade 1 Tap exam.
£26 per month
Grade 2 Tap
Age 7-10yrs (Or Students who have taken their ISTD Grade 1 Tap exam)
Tuesday 4:30-5:15pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
A firm favourite with our students at Elite, where they get to stamp, stomp and shuffle and now paradiddle around the class. Developing and enhacing their rhythm and tap technique towards their ISTD Grade 2 Tap exam.
£26 per month
Grade 3 Tap
Age 8-11yrs (Or Students who have taken their ISTD Grade 2 Tap exam)
Tuesday 5:15-6:00pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
A firm favourite with our students at Elite, where they get to stamp, stomp and shuffle and now paradiddle around the class. Developing and enhacing their rhythm and tap technique towards their ISTD Grade 2 Tap exam.
£26 per month
Modern
Grade 1 Modern
Age 6-8yrs (Or Students who have taken their ISTD Primary Modern exam)
Saturday 12:30-1:15pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
Modern theatre dance is a rhythmic dance style which is often seen on stages of musical productions. The style uses travelling steps, high kicks, leaps and turns which all need strength, flexibility and control. Highly energetic dance class and always full of fun. A development from the ISTD Primary modern class and working towards our ISTD Grade 1 Modern class.
£26 per month
Grade 2 Modern
Age 7-9yrs (Or Students who have taken their ISTD Grade 1 Modern exam)
Saturday 12:30-1:15pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
Modern theatre dance is a rhythmic dance style which is often seen on stages of musical productions. The style uses travelling steps, high kicks, leaps and turns which all need strength, flexibility and control. Highly energetic dance class and always full of fun. A development from the ISTD Grade 1 modern class and working towards our ISTD Grade 2 Modern exam.
£26 per month
Grade 3 Modern
Age 9-11yrs (Or Students who have taken their ISTD Grade 1 Modern exam)
Saturday 1:15-2:00pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
Modern theatre dance is a rhythmic dance style which is often seen on stages of musical productions. The style uses travelling steps, high kicks, leaps and turns which all need strength, flexibility and control. Highly energetic dance class and always full of fun. A development from the ISTD Grade 2 and working towards our ISTD Grade 3 Modern exam.
£26 per month
Street Dance
Under 9’s Street
Approx 7-9yrs (Year 2 & 3)
Monday 5:15-6:00pm
Tuesday 5:15-6:00pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
Get ready to groove and move with our fun, sassy and energetic street dance classes. Dancing to all the current songs you hear on the radio and learning all the moves to wow their friends. You can see their style on stage from dancers with pop artists and on music videos. This is a non exam class where they learn different routines.
£26 per month
Under 11’s Street
Approx 9-11yrs
Tuesday 6:45-7:30pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
Get ready to groove and move with our fun, sassy and energetic street dance classes. Dancing to all the current songs you hear on the radio and learning all the moves to wow their friends. You can see their style on stage from dancers with pop artists and on music videos. This is a non exam class where they learn different routines.
£26 per month
Acro
Under 11's Acro
Approx 8-11yrs
Saturday 12:30-1:15pm
Tuesday 5:15-6:00pm
Wednesday 5:00-5:45pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
In Acro we learn tumbles, tricks, leaps, spins and stretches ready to incorporate into our dances . At this age we will be building strength and coordination for handstands, cartwheels, bridges etc and then you just wait and see at what amazing tricks they can do as they progress.
This in a non exam class where they focus on tricks and strength.
£26 per month
Musical Theatre
Grade 2 Musical Theatre
Approx 8-9years (Year 3 & 4)
Saturday 2:00-2:45pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
A class for all our budding performers, a mixture of singing, acting and movement. Learning all things musicals in a fun and engaging class. This is a non exam class where they will focus on building singing & acting technique.
£26 per month
Grade 3 Musical Theatre
Approx 9-11years (Year 4, 5 &6)
Saturday 2:45-3:30pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
A class for all our budding performers, a mixture of singing, acting and movement. Learning all things musicals in a fun and engaging class. This is a non exam class where they will focus on building singing & acting technique.
£26 per month
Singing
8-11years Singing
Approx 8-11 Years
Monday 6:45-7:30pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
A class for all our budding performers, a mixture of singing, acting and movement. Learning all things musicals in a fun and engaging class. This is a non exam class where they will focus on building singing & acting technique.
£26 per month
Contemporary
Junior Contemporary
Approx 9-11 Years
Tuesday 4:30-5:15pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
A class to express their emotions through dance. Bringing together all the elements of dance such as lyrical, modern, acro. A lovely class encompassing on strength, flexibility and technique.
£26 per month
Junior Contemporary
Approx 7-9 Years
Tuesday 6:45-7:30pm
Elite HEADQUARTERS, Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6NX
A class to express their emotions through dance. Bringing together all the elements of dance such as lyrical, modern, acro. A lovely class encompassing on strength, flexibility and technique.
£26 per month
Elite Dance Centre FAQ
What should my child wear to their first class?
Comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement is suitable for their first few classes e.g. leggings, tracksuits and t-shirts. Jeans are not permitted to be worn for any class. Hair MUST be tied back and off the face for all classes.
What should they wear on their feet?
Until correct dance shoes are purchased, we suggest your child has bare feet for modern & ballet and trainers/pumps/school shoes for Tap. We do have a second hand box with lots of different size shoes so hopefully we can find some suitable for your child until you purchase your own.
Can I stay in the classroom with my child?
We allow parents to stay in the classroom for the child’s first class (if they wish) however after this and once your child has settled in we ask that all parents/guardians wait outside the classroom. Why not grab yourself a coffee or tea and have a chat and mingle with some of our dance parents?
Of course if they are still unsure after the first class, we would encourage you to come in and settle them into the class.
When should I buy the uniform?
Allow your child a couple of weeks to settle in before buying a uniform, and even then it is not compulsory. Although we do feel that wearing a uniform makes your child feel like part of our dance family.
When and how do I pay?
Your child’s first class is free. Your child will then fall in love with the class and once you have completed your application form you will receive an invoice for the remainder of the month which is due to be paid before you next attend your lesson. After that invoices are sent on a monthly basis. Payment can be paid in cash, card payment for bank details shown on your invoice.
Do you close for school holidays?
We are a term-time-only dance school and close during the school holidays. Other than this all missed classes must be paid.
Do you do exams & shows?
Yes, we follow the ISTD Tap, Ballet & Modern examination syllabus. Teachers will asses each students suitability for exams during lessons. It is important to remember that children may not be ready to take exams every exam session, and that all children progress at different rates. Exams are not compulsory, and if you choose not to enter exams, your child will still progress through the grades at the appropriate times. All students are included in our shows & performance oppourtunities throughout the year.