The Jacqueline School of Dance

Teaching the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus

Fully qualified registered teachers

For more information : Please Contact Miss Lucy 07775646067

Enquiries ~ by email to :

thejacquelineschoolofdance@gmail.com
jacquelinejill@aol.com

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The Jacqueline School of Dance established for more than forty years moved to a lovely new building at Willersey, on the edge of the Cotswolds in 1990.

We offer tuition in classical ballet and modern Jazz for children and adults of all ages.
The aim of the school is to combine enjoyment and the love of dance with good classical training.

The school has a happy and safe atmosphere as the children meet new friends and learn new skills.

The classes are enormous fun with our dedicated teachers.

Ballet Classes promote poise, grace and good posture as the child grows in confidence.

🌸 Special Classes for Little Ones 🌸 Saturday Morning Ballerina Classes 🌸

🌷 Pre - School Ballet

Happy dancers having lots of fun

Fun Classes for children 3 years and over, with the first basic steps to lovely music.

When taught correctly, children can benefit from studying ballet, it develops coordination of the mind and body, improves posture and strengthens core muscles, keeping pupils fit and active.

Ballet builds confidence and promotes self - discipline, giving children a sense of movement, rhythm and an appreciation of music.

Our little Ballerinas rehearsing for a stage performance

The children make new friends and develop wonderful imagination in the magical world of dance.

🌷 Pre - Primary and Primary in Dance

The Pre - Primary and Primary Classes are held Tuesday after school and Saturday Mornings for children aged 5 - 9 years.

The Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus is taught with lots of mime and the use of props. The exercises help the children to progress to the grades and give a feeling of joy as they dance to the inspiring music.

Pupils are invited to enter RAD examinations by their teacher, guidance in this matter is very important.

A list of uniform, and regulation footwear can be found in the parents waiting room at the studio.

The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the leading organisations in the world for education and the training of dance. Dame Darcey Bussell CBE is our president.

The Academy is particularly sensitive to the training of young people. Their bodies are unformed and can be damaged easily. Consequently the Syllabus has been devised with extreme care. It progresses a child in slow stages, demanding no more of a young body than it can easily cope with. Then in time students can move on to accomplish high standards of technique and agility in the grades.

Ballet Grades 1 - 5

Ballet Grades are enjoyed by pupils at the school, giving recognised educational qualifications on the Regulated Framework (RQF) in England by the Office of Qualifications Examination Regulator (Ofqual)

Higher Grades 6 - 8

These beautiful Grades for students are loved by all the dancers.
For successful examination candidates UCAS points are awarded.

Vocational Grades ~ Foundation / Inter. Adv.

For Students who intend to take dance professionally, there is one internationally accepted qualification the Vocational Graded Examinations.
Intermediate and Advanced Foundation are included in UCAS points tariff.

Private tuition and coaching is also available at the school.

Additional coaching classes are provided near an examination. It is essential the students have good knowledge and understanding of the syllabus before the exam, to ensure the pupil is confident and happy to perform all the exercises well, particularly the solo dances.

Summer School Workshops ~ Fun Activities with your friends. Our annual Summer School is held in August. The teachers and students have so much fun, and enjoyment with lots of activities, always with a theme or story.
Junior Week ~ Activities include dance, mime, craft, and lots of dressing up, filling every room with excitement.

Senior Week ~ All the students work hard to improve existing skills, having lots of fun with friends.
Activities include ~ Dance performance, art work and many different dance styles.

Modern Jazz is recommended to students, as an important part of a dancers training.
Classes for all ages are held each week, please ask Miss Lucy for details.
We are very proud of our dancers and many students have worked hard to obtain exceptionally high marks. Students recognized for gaining 90 marks or over are recommended by the Association to attend a Modern Jazz Scholarship Class in Manchester, a wonderful experience for the dancers, and a great achievement for the school.

Stage Performances at the Theatre, have been enjoyed by all, leaving lasting happy memories. Support from parents and friends of the school has always been appreciated.

Many pupils from the school have successfully auditioned and gained places at full time Vocational schools. We are delighted so many have found a happy, fulfilling professional career as beautiful dancers or amazing teachers.

La Sylphide ~ Performed by our lovely students in October 2017

Teaching Staff

Principal ~ Jacqueline Williams A.R.A.D RAD RTS Fully Registered Teacher and Life Member of the Royal Academy of Dance

Lucy Williams M.I.D.T.A., Dance Ex. Dip. R.A.D. Registered Teacher, Jazz and Ballet with over 30 years experience

Louise Gould RAD RTS Registered Teacher. Ballet and Tap Dancing for Adults and Students with over 15 years experience.

We teach the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus from Pre - Primary to Higher Grade 8 and the Vocational Graded Syllabus. Also Modern Jazz from the International Dance Teachers Association.

Pupils are entered for RAD and IDTA examinations, Medals and Solo Awards when ready, this is a valuable experience for them before moving up to the next grade. However, this is not compulsory and children may progress to the next level when the teacher is happy with their progress.

Tuition Fees

💠 All fees are paid in advance for a ten week term. Fees are invoiced at the beginning of term.

   Our fees are very competitive, please take into account fees cover the costs of our building,
heating, and the professionally recognised teachers who have years of experience.
Regrettably, no allowance can be made for classes missed, however lessons may be made up in
other classes of a similar level.
In the event of a long illness, other arrangements can be made.
If your child is absent due to illness or other commitments please let the school know.

💠 Private lessons may be paid each week.

💠 Please put all fees and monies to be handed in, into an envelope marked with the child's name
and what it is for. Fees may be paid into our bank account, by bank transfer, to include the name
of the student. Please ask for our details to do this.

💠 Examination fees must be paid promptly please.

General Information

💐 All parents are requested to call for their children directly after class or please arrange with the
   teacher if the child needs to wait at the school, sisters may wait for one another at the school.

💐 Articles of clothing should be clearly named.
   No responsibility will be assumed by the school for items lost or damaged.

💐 Parents are not allowed into the studios during tuition time. We have two parents waiting rooms.

💐 Any problems should be discussed with the Principal, but my assistants may deal with a small
   query.

💐 Please inform the school of any change of address, telephone numbers or medical condition.

💐 We do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to belongings left at the premises.

Please would all pupils, arriving and departing from the school, wear outer garments over leotards.
Consideration should be given to our neighbours and other businesses around the school.
I personally do not like to see pupils in just a leotard running around outside. Thank you.

Class Timetable 🎀 Holiday Dates 🎀 Examination Days 🎀 Important Notes 🎀 Open Days
These Notices are displayed at the school. Please check for the latest news about the school.

Uniform Details

Children from Pre - Primary upwards should wear the correct uniform for class and examinations.

Most items can be ordered from the school, please ask for an order form.

Hair should be neat and tidy in a classical style, if possible. We are happy to demonstrate these hair styles to parents, please ask.

Jewellery is not permitted in Examinations. The safety of the student is always a priority.

Little Ballerina Class 🌷

Pink leotard, pink matching skirt, Pink ballet shoes, Pink socks or tights, Pink cardigan.
Hair neat and tidy please.

Pre - Primary and Primary in Dance 🌷

Pre - Primary leotard and skirt.

Pink regulation leotard with skirt
Pink ballet socks / pink ballet tights
Pink soft ballet shoes with elastic in the correct position.
Pink satin ballet shoes should be worn for all examinations.

Examination Dress ~ Kingfisher blue leotard and skirt.

Please note for Primary Examinations the school will provide Kingfisher blue leotard and chiffon skirt, with matching ribbons for the hair.

Grade 1 - 2 Ballet

Grade1and 2 Mulberry Leotard

Mulberry leotard ( with belt for exams )

Pink socks or pink ballet tights
Pink soft ballet shoes with elastic

Character Skirt

Black Character skirt with ribbons
( ordered from the school)
Black low heel Character shoes

Character Skirts

Black foundation leotard

Grade 3 - 5 Ballet

Black foundation leotard with belt

Pink ballet tights
Pink soft ballet shoes with elastic or ribbons

Character shoes
Character skirt

Higher Grade 6 - 8

Black higher grade leotard with belt

Pink ballet convertible footed tights ( for free movement )
Pink soft ballet shoes with crossed elastic

Black long chiffon skirt

Black Character skirt and Character shoes

The school has silks for free movement

Vocational Grades ~ Inter. Foundation / Inter. / Advanced 1

Black or Royal Blue Vocational leotard with belt

Pink ballet tights

Pink satin ballet shoes with ribbons ( Foundation )

Pink soft block shoes with ribbons ( Inter. and Adv. )

Pointe shoes with wide ribbons

Black or Royal Blue Tutu or Contemporary skirt

Royal Academy of Dance ~ Grade 5 Solo Award Vocational leotard for Intermediate Ballet

First pair of very special Pointe Shoes

Intermediate Ballet Examination

Jazz Uniform

Leotards worn for ballet may also be used for Jazz Classes.
Convertible pink tights, bare feet, hair neat and tidy.
For exams we would like pupils to be similarly dressed, Miss Lucy will advise.

The Jacqueline School of Dance. Badsey Lane, Willersey, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7RR

I hope all the children and students who attend my school will experience the joy of dancing in a happy, inspiring atmosphere. I am sure that, whatever they eventually do, their time here will have been beneficial, and leave happy memories.

Jacqueline Williams

The Jacqueline School of Dance