Dance and Aerobics are an integral part of the extra-curricular programme here at King Edward’s. Pupils are offered a range of disciplines which aim to develop co-ordination, balance and team work alongside improving fitness and general well-being. As well as being a regular part of the co-curriculum, other classes are also available for both pupils and members of the public, run by Dance Platform Academy (see their website, right, for further details).

Classes take place in a modern and spacious purpose-built dance studio complete with mirrored wall and a fully sprung, wooden floor. Aerobics remains the most popular class alongside Street Dance but pupils have also had the opportunity to learn and develop skills in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz & Zumba. Recent performances include an extract based on Riverdance in conjunction with the yearly Fashion Show in addition to a Street Dance performance for the Junior Christmas Celebrations.

Whether you wish to dance for enjoyment, to keep fit, or fulfil your dreams of becoming a dancer. Our aim is to inspire you to reach your potential and receive results of the highest possible standards, by providing you with a friendly, focused, and professional environment to learn.

Ballet
Ballet promotes self confidence, fitness and artistic grace as well as enhancing all forms of dance movement.

Beginners - Intermediate: classes follow the traditional ballet format including basic barre exercises and centre practice. Children will also demonstrate skills and combinations travelling across floor, improving body placement, flexibility, balance, alignment, strength and technique.

Adult Ballet (16+): the class incorporates basic ballet moves, progressing to the more advanced ones. Combined with conditioning and pilates exercises to help stretch, strengthen and tone the entire body.

Tap
Tap is an enjoyable style of dance which helps develop co-ordination, quick footwork, musicality and rhythm.

Classes will emphasise rhythm, style and sound. Students will study basic tap steps, combinations and will learn to develop correct tap technique and produce clear tap sounds.

Modern
Modern combines a wide range of dance styles and techniques which helps to develop pupils into versatile, strong, confident dancers with sound technique.

Classes emphasise rhythm, co-ordination, strength, flexibility and performance. developing many different movements and musical styles.

Jazz
A fun, high energy class beginning with a warm-up to develop strength, flexibility, and correct alignment, followed by progressions across the floor and culminating in extended dance combinations.

Zumba
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That's exactly what the Zumba programme is all about. It's an exhilirating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that's moving millions of people toward joy and health.

Zumba classes feature exotic rhythm set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, they're getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There's no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It's easy to do, effective and totally exhilirating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students.