MEMBERSHIP DANCE CLASS
(accompanied by creative drama)
The Inter Dance class in ITW is a fun dance class that focuses on technique and performance. Students begin with a fast cardio warm up followed by a series of stretching exercises and strengthening of their arms, legs and core to facilitate strong dance technique. Students rehearse choreography through corner and centre work ranging from kicks to jumps to turns. Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Musical Theatre are some of the various styles of dance students learn.
Before Christmas students focus Technique of the Month which gives the class a new technique to focus on (i.e. feet positioning, posture, jumps, kicks, turns, etc.). Students will learn fun new routines from musicals such as Hairspray, Newsies, Wicked, and more. After Christmas students begin rehearsing for Musical Theatre Dance Exams and Performance Night.
ITW Studios Clonskeagh:
Mondays 4.45pm
Tuesdays 4.30pm
Thursdays 5.45pm
Saturdays 1.00pm (4th class), 2.00pm (5th class), 3.00pm (6th class)
ITW Studios Drumcondra:
Tuesdays 5.00pm
Wednesdays 4.30pm
Saturdays 3.00pm (5th & 6th class), 4.00 (3rd & 4th class),
Our Inter students should ideally take Inter Drama class along with their Creative Drama class. We also recommend that our keen Inter Students add a Speech & Drama, Singing or a Performance Company to their weekly classes.
What to wear: Black leggings/dance shorts, ITW T Shirt and Zoodie. Nude or Black jazz shoes, ballet shoes or Omnia Dance Sneakers (non marking soles) Long hair tied up in a ponytail.
ITW Uniform dance wear can be ordered online in our ITW SHOP and will be delivered to ITW Studios for collection at class.
Dance Studio Classes
Inters are encouraged to add their favourite specific dance styles to their weekly routine to enhance technique, performance, flexibility, and strength. By this age students should be in class at least 2 days per week for maximum progress.
Class options available for Inters:
Inter Hip Hop
Inter Lyrical Contemporarary
Inter Jazz Technique Fusion
Private and Semi Private classes to help prepare for Solo’s, Duets etc are also available on application.
WHY DANCE? Dance training is invaluable for children aged nine to twelve years old, as it helps to develop a host of key skills that will serve them well both in their personal lives and in future pursuits. One of the primary benefits of dance training is improved rhythm, allowing them to move to music with confidence and ease. Additionally, dance training can help to build flexibility, balance, and poise, all of which play a role in maintaining good posture and reducing the risk of injury. Furthermore, dance training can enhance coordination and musicality, helping children to become better able to move in time to beats and rhythms. Finally, dance classes offer a social environment where children can make friends, learn to work collaboratively with others, and develop a sense of discipline and focus that can serve them well both on and off the dance floor.
KAHN: ITW INTER DANCE COMPANY
Our dancers at Take 2 the Stage Dance Competition, April 2023
The ITW Inter Dance Company KHAN is exclusively for ITW students who are enrolled in at least 2 ITW Dance classes. This dance company prepares students who are keen to explore dance in a more serious way preparing them for a more advanced level of dance. The ITW Dance Companies perform at local and international dance competitions and festivals including but not limited to the 5,6,7,8 Elite Dance Competition Belfast (multi-award winning), VAD Productions UK, as well as the Dance Platform in Dublin's own Helix and Disneyland Paris.
Cost of the ITW Khan Dance Company is €15 per week - ITW Khan Elite Team is €25 per week. The weekly fee covers their 1 or 2 training sessions a week and does not include additional costs ie competition entry fees, regular class fees, solo classes and costumes.
