Karen Wignall Dance
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KWDance teaches dance in a fun and focused environment. Ballet classes for children from 4 years to teens and adults. Beginners to ballet of any age are most welcome to join our classes.
We teach the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus which motivates and encourages students of all ages and levels of ability to develop their dance skills. We offer students the option to take RAD assessments.
In 2018, we held our first Show in the Lexican Theatre then most recently our 2023 Show in the Pavilion Theatre. Parents can see their child’s progress during our class ‘Watching days’
For younger children, the emphasis is placed on developing imagination through movement whilst learning some basics of ballet technique. For older children, students may then progress to learning more formal classical ballet technique. New Intermediate RAD ballet class and training for vocational exams and pointe work.
There are many benefits of learning to dance, including developing confidence, social skills, coordination, musicality, balance, posture, and expression. We keep our classes small so we are able to give positive attention and meet the needs of all the students in the class. Classes are held in Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church on Saturdays and Mount Merrion Community Centre on Monday afternoons. Junior and Senior Infant San Treasa school collection service.
Karen is a registered teacher with Royal Academy of Dance. Please contact Karen for class information and to make a booking.
Classes Schedule:
Pre- Primary is a favorite for children aged 4-5 years.
Primary class is a progression suitable for ages 6-7 years.
Grades classes are a step up and include barre work and dance combinations.
Monday's at Mount Merrion:
Pre Primary: 1.20 pm-2 pm - Optional San Tresa collection
Primary: 2- 2.45 pm ,
Grade 1: 2.45-3.30 pm, Grade 2: 3.30-4.30 pm
Grade 3: 4.30 - 5.30pm
Saturday's at Dun Laoghaire: :
Grade 4: 10.20- 11.15 am, Grade 2/3: 11.15- 12.10 am, Grade 1: 12.10- 1 pm,
Pre Primary/Primary: 1.00 pm-1.45 pm
Saturday's at Dun Laoghaire: Seniors
Grade 5: 1.45- 2.45 pm, Intermediate Foundation and pointe work: 2.45- 4 pm
The senior classes have an emphasis on technical ballet steps, learning to blend steps into choreography and conditioning exercises for pre pointe and core work. These classes include Progressing Ballet Technique training exercises.
Classes for Adults- Mind and Body wellness
Saturday morning Ballet barre class at 9.20 - 10.15 am.
A great class to start your weekend with ballet barre and flowing centre combinations. Suitable for beginners and improvers.