Gemma Shaw School of Dancing

Gemma Shaw School of Dancing is a prestigious dance school located in Lincolnshire, New Zealand. Founded in 2009 by Gemma Shaw, who is trained in Ballet, Tap, and Modern, the school offers a wide range of classes for children from 2. 5 years old and up.

Located in Brant Broughton Village Hall, the school is easily accessible from Newark, Sleaford, and Lincoln. Gemma Shaw School of Dancing is affiliated with the British Ballet Organisation (BBO), allowing pupils the opportunity to take examinations. The school works closely with BBO Dance and follows their syllabus in Ballet, Tap, and Modern.

In the Classical Ballet programme, Nursery Ballet is available for children aged 2. 5 years and above. This class focuses on teaching basic ballet steps and encourages creativity through mime and improvisation. From the age of 5 years old, children will work through the BBO Dance syllabus, progressing from Pre-Primary to Advanced level.

Tap Dance classes are also available for children aged 2. 5 years and above. Tap Dancing helps develop musicality in all forms of dance by exploring rhythms and tempos. Starting at the Nursery level, children follow the BBO Dance syllabus from Pre-Primary to Advanced level.

Children can join Tap classes at any age and will be placed in the appropriate level.

Modern Dance at Gemma Shaw School of Dancing combines a range of free-work and BBO Dance syllabus work, making it fun and energetic. This dance style focuses on fitness, strength, and flexibility, while learning steps, exercises, and routines to the latest pop songs. Children can start Modern Dance from the age of 5 years old.

The school also offers Musical Theatre classes that combine singing, acting, and dancing. These classes are designed to be engaging and fun, teaching children important performance skills.

For those interested in Acro Dance, the school offers classes that combine acro moves with dance sequences and routines. Children will learn to perform these moves safely while enhancing their artistry in dance. Various genres of dance, such as contemporary and commercial, are explored in this class.

Gemma Shaw School of Dancing offers membership options, allowing students to become part of their dance community. Membership provides access to a range of classes, from Nursery to Senior level, offered every week.

The school takes pride in their image gallery, where students can showcase their experiences and joy from dance lessons. Testimonials from students like Naomi, aged 6, Evelyn, aged 11, and Freya, aged 14, speak highly of the school, praising Mrs. Shaw's expertise and the supportive environment.

If interested in joining Gemma Shaw School of Dancing or if you require more information, please contact them. All classes are held in Brant Broughton, and they would be delighted to hear from you.