RANGER SCHOOL OF DANCE
Ranger School of Dance was first established in Greymouth then re-established in Timaru in 1997 by Jill Ranger.
Jill is a teacher with more than 35 years teaching experience in dance. Jill holds an Associate Teaching Diploma level 2 with the British Ballet Organization.
The Ranger School of Dance provides BBO examination classes at all levels from Pre-Primary to Advanced. The British Ballet Organization is recognized and respected worldwide.
The Ranger School of Dance is a warm and friendly school which offers it’s students just the right environment to flourish and become confident dancers.
Students from year two onwards are encouraged to sit examinations. It is very important that students have a goal and so exciting for them when they achieve it.
Ranger School of Dance was first established in Greymouth then re-established in Timaru in 1997 by Jill Ranger.
Jill is a teacher with more than 35 years teaching experience in dance. Jill holds an Associate Teaching Diploma level 2 with the British Ballet Organization.
The Ranger School of Dance provides BBO examination classes at all levels from Pre-Primary to Advanced. The British Ballet Organization is recognized and respected worldwide.
The Ranger School of Dance is a warm and friendly school which offers it’s students just the right environment to flourish and become confident dancers.
Students from year two onwards are encouraged to sit examinations. It is very important that students have a goal and so exciting for them when they achieve it.
Classical ballet:
Is the foundation of all dance taught today, which is why it is the perfect place to start. Ballet technique trains every part of the body. Ballet has evolved over hundreds of years. Dancing became popular in Italy in 1400s. In 1533 Catherine de Medici married the future King Henri 11 of France and introduced ballet to French court. Co ordination, flexibility, deportment, confidence are just a few of the benefits of learning classical ballet. |
Introduction to dance: This class is a fast moving class for 4 year old children. It teaches the very basic movements of dance. Stretching and flexing feet, skipping, galloping, jumping and turning also following instructions and listening. One minute we are fairies the next ponies prancing. Miming and dancing our way through a half hour of fun. Dressing up as princess or fairy is always encouraged.
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Contemporary Dance: This style of dance is very creative and gives the dancer the opportunity to express themselves in a more personal way. This class is very complementary for ballet students and is great for flexibility. It is also great fun for students with limited or no formal dance training. A great class for teens.
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Urban Dance:
Is a mix of modern dance styles, Jazz, hip hop, musical theatre contemporary. The syllabus is designed to give the young dancer an understanding of different styles of dance. All music is interesting and appropriate for children. |