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Introduction
The Bailey-Cox Dance Academy, has been established in Sheffield since 1972, and has a strong tradition of producing students of excellence. Whilst many pupils may not choose dance as a career, it is important that correct training be given right from the beginning, so that the doors of opportunity are wide open. It is equally important that a love of dance is nurtured and encouraged in all pupils so that, whether professionally or for leisure, dance remains a life long source of inspiration, relaxation and joy.
Training is provided of the highest standard, and pupils are encouraged to achieve their maximum potential. Developing individual potential is high in the list of priorities, as is the development of good relationships between teachers, staff, fellow pupils and parents.
The Bailey Cox Dance Academy is a fun place to be. It buzzes with activity every evening and all day Saturday. It is a safe and friendly place, where each child and student is treated with respect and where lasting friendships blossom. Finally, it is a learning place, where the love of dance is caught through inspiration as well as taught with care and sensitivity.
Classes for Young Children
Baby Class Ballet & Tap
Saturday 9.00-9.45 & 11.45-12.30
Friday 4.00-4.45
For boys and girls from 3 years to rising 5’s. These early classes are fun- filled and exciting where children are encouraged to express themselves through the music and movement, and to develop their imagination whilst learning the basic dance steps and positions.
Prep Class Ballet & Tap
Saturday 10.30-11.30 & 12.30-1.30
Thursday 4.00-5.00
For boys and girls 5 to 6. Children take their first exam, Preparatory tap, before they move up to the next class.
Funky Jazz is offered on Saturday 10.00-10.30 for any children from 5-7 years in Prep or Pre-Primary.
Pre-Primary Ballet and Tap
Saturday 9.00-10.00 &12.00-1.00
For boys and girls who have passed Prep tap or are later beginners aged 7.
Primary classes-Ballet, Tap & Theatre Craft
Saturday
10.00 Primary Theatre Craft
10.30 Primary Tap
11.00 Primary Ballet
Monday
4.00 Primary Modern Jazz
For boys and girls who have progressed from Pre-Primary or are late beginners aged 8.
Fun classes
Junior Street
Saturday 2.30-3.15
Junior Musical Theatre
Saturday 3.15-4.00
For boys and girls of junior school age.
Intermediate Street
Saturday 10.45-11.30
For boys and girls Y7-Y9 and beginners in Y7 and above.
Senior Street
Saturday 12.15-1.00
For boys and girls Y10 & 11 who have progressed from Intermediate Street.
Senior Musical Theatre
Saturday 11.30-12.15
For boys and girls Y7-Y11
Clarification: the natural progression through the school
As children progress through the school classes become more structured while retaining the feeling that “dancing is fun”. They are encouraged to experiment with different styles of dance to produce a broad base of experience, and so classes in Tap, Theatre Craft, Modern Jazz, Stretch, Street Jazz and Musical Theatre are on offer, in addition to the basic Ballet class. For those who require specialist classical ballet training, additional Student Ballet classes are offered from Grade 2 onwards. As the teenage years approach, those who have a desire to danceprofessionally, and who have the appropriate talent and physique, enter into the Vocational Examination Syllabus classes of the Royal Academy of Dance, while those students dancing purely for pleasure, continue in the main stream. All children and students are encouraged to enjoy all aspects of dance, irrespective of ability or talent, and all are welcome. At the age of 16 pupils who express an interest in teaching begin training for the Pre-Associate teaching exams, with the option of continuing at 18 to gain the Associate examinations of the IDTA which gives them an internationally recognised teaching qualification.
It always takes a while for new parents & pupils to grasp the system, so here is a brief outline of how a pupil should progress.
As from Grade 1 it is recommended that pupils take all 4 core subjects, ballet, tap, theatre craft and jazz. The minimum requirement at this level is 1 ballet class plus 1 other class per week. We believe that this will help all pupils achieve an acceptable standard. On passing the grade 1 ballet exam, pupils are given the opportunity to take Junior Student ballet class in addition to the grade class, for specialist training. Street jazz is available from Y3 onwards. This class is not exam based, is great fun and gives a wide taste of different jazz styles. Musical theatre (acting, singing and dancing) is available from Y3 onwards and is especially helpful in developing personal confidence in a relaxed but challenging way!
Exams
Exams are offered in ballet through the Royal Academy of Dance and in tap, modern jazz and theatre craft through the International Dance Teachers Association. All children are encouraged to enter exams as they are of benefit to the child’s development and a good indicator of progress. It is usual for pupils to take 1 exam per subject per year. Pupils will be informed when they are ready to begin a course of coaching exam classes. A course of extra lessons are offered to provide additional, specific coaching before an exam is taken. This ensures that all pupils are fully prepared and feel confident and at ease. Parents are encouraged to watch this class so that they can help their child practise at home. CDs and DVDs are available as helpful aids to learning the required syllabi.
The class teacher will inform the parent when a child is ready to begin exam preparation.
Teachers
All members of staff are former pupils of the school and therefore fully understand and appreciate the ethos that has been established and are committed to continuing the traditions of excellence. They are professionally qualified, gifted teachers and are CRB checked.
Student teachers, who are in the process of training to be dance teachers at BCDA, are also carefully mentored and regulated and have all passed the first rigorous teaching exam with the IDTA examining board.
Shows
Shows are held every 2 years, usually at the Octagon Centre, University of Sheffield. Children and parents get a taste of real theatre, complete with full scale rehearsals, stunning costumes, makeup, lights and music and of course a live audience. This experience of performing is vital to the development of the young dancer, as well as being thrilling, exciting and fun. New parents who would like to get involved in the production side of things are very welcome. Please let us know if you have any skills to offer, or time. Both are of great value in pulling a production together.
Yorkshire Ballet Scholars, NBT Associates & Associates of the Royal Ballet School
Gifted pupils are encouraged to audition for the above, and each year we are delighted to see our pupils benefiting from the superb additional training offered. Successful pupils attend regional classes in Leeds, York and London usually on Saturday.
IDTA International Awards
The visiting IDTA examiners nominate outstanding pupils from Grade 4 upwards for these awards. Nominated students attend the International Theatre Awards in Manchester. If they are successful in winning they are given a cash award to further their training in the school. There are only 8 winners per year. Sophie Knights won the Theatre Craft Award in 2007 and Naomi Cox was 2nd place in 2011.
Professional Dancers
Many pupils have successfully found careers in commercial theatre and classical ballet and have travelled extensively around the world. Jane Sansby was Captain of the Bluebell Dancers at the Lido in Paris for many years and is currently Ballet Mistress. She has also choreographed for the Cirque De Hiver. Cara McKinney danced at the Lido and Moulin Rouge. Charlotte Talbot formally Principal
Dancer with Northern Ballet Theatre, has worked as a freelance soloist with Roland Petit and other world famous choreographers and was guest ballet mistress at NBT for Cleopatra. Jayne Saunders danced for many years as a show girl in Las Vegas. Rachel Nunn toured world wide with Matthew Bourne and played the lead in “Edward Scissorhands”. Karen Aspinall is performing in “Lend Me a Tennor” in the West End following successful seasons in “Spamalot”, “Wicked”, “42nd Street” and “Grease”. Robert Massey has a contract with Disney playing “Peter Pan” in Japan. Katie Laverton, Ryan Milner, and Carlie Milner are touring on Cruise Liners and Sophie Knights has just landed her first contract with P & O. Emma Hopkins has toured professionally in the lead role of “Annie” and has completed a season in “Whistle Down the Wind” in London’s West End. James Lomas (‘Billy Elliot’ star) attended Bailey-Cox for classical ballet training prior to the opening of the show. The hot news is that Dominic Harrison has just landed his first contract with Scottish Ballet.
Fee Payment
Term Fees
There are 4 terms in the year.
Term 1 Sept-Nov Term 2 Nov-Feb Term 3 Feb-May Term 4 May-July
Terms are usually 10 weeks long and the dates of the term and holidays are always printed on your term bill. Term bills are usually issued in the 8th week of term. Refunds are not given unless absence exceeds 1 month and is due to ill health. Term fees are payable in the 9th week of term by using the drop off box in class or by post to:
The Administrator, Bailey Cox Dance Academy, 152 Carr Lane, Dronfield Woodhouse, Sheffield S18 8XD.
Fees are:
£3.00 per ½ hour lesson
£4.00 per ¾ hour lesson
£6.00 per 1 hour lesson
Late fees will incur a £10 administration fee.
Extra lessons can be paid on the same cheque as the term bill.
which should be sent with a cheque by post to the administrator. Children whose exam fees are not paid by the closing date will miss the exam session and will have to wait until the next set of exams.
Contact Us
cheriene@bailey-cox.com
karen@bailey-cox.com
admin@bailey-cox.com
Our website address is:
www.bailey-cox.com
The school’s newsletter and regular information updates can be found here.
If you need to phone then please do so at the following times:
Week days 9.30 -3.00 and not on Sundays or evenings.
Cheriene Bailey: 0114 266 9287
Karen Cox: 0114 2680 956
Uniform for Boys & Girls Baby, Prep, Pre-Primary and Primary class wear
Girls
Navy blue lycra, sleeveless leotard
Navy blue circular lycra skirt
White ballet socks
Pink satin/leather ballet shoes with pink elastic across instep
Black canvas tap shoes fastened with 1/4” elastic
Boys
White cotton lycra leotard with short sleeves
Navy twill shorts
White ballet socks
White leather ballet shoes with white 1/4” elastic across instep
Black canvas tap shoes fastened with black 1/4” elastic
Grade 1 and 2 class wear
Girls
Navy cotton R.A.D. leotard, sleeveless, round neck, no gathered bust line
Navy elastic belt
White ballet socks
Pink satin/leather ballet shoes with 1/4” elastic
Black canvas tap shoes- “Teletone” taps are recommended from G1 onwards
Black canvas low heel character shoes for ballet and theatre-craft
Black circular character skirt with blue ribbons for ballet
Boys
Same as the younger boys with the addition of male black canvas character shoes for ballet and theatre-craft and black vest tops and black footless tights for jazz and theatre-craft.
Guidelines for Using the Bannerdale Centre
Due to the Bannerdale Centre being a public building, we recommend the following guidelines for the safeguarding of our children and students.
Toilets and corridors should not be used for changing or waiting.
Pupils should not arrive more than 15 minutes before their first lesson.
All pupils should wear suitable clothing over dance wear when moving around the building.
Parents/carers should escort children to and from the changing area/dance studio. Children are not allowed to move around the building unsupervised.
waiting area in between lessons and not the corridors.
Parents/carers should use the coffee bar (lower ground floor) as a waiting area in between lessons and not the corridors.
The gym is located by turning left once inside the building and is on the left side of the short corridor.
Room 117 is located by continuing straight forward along the corridor, through the double doors, then taking the stairs on the left up to the first floor. Turn left at the top of the stairs, go through the double doors and room 117 is on the right.
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Please enter the building through the green door which is directly opposite the main car park situated to the left of the drive. The security code for the door is 39981234.
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