Everybody dance now!
Edinburgh Leisure is excited to announce a brand new dance programme which aims to get everyone, whatever age or ability, dancing themselves into shape. Dance is a fun and exciting way to meet new people, build and develop skills in the early years and aid the learning of other sport specific skills.

Dance programmes for all ages
The dance programme, launched in January 2008, is growing rapidly and expect to see a huge variety of classes on offer for all age groups over the coming months. There are three main levels currently on offer:

1. Under 5’s
2. School age sessions (5-16yrs)
3. Adult sessions where the main aim is to have fun whilst learning new moves and meeting new people

Under 5’s – It’s as easy as ABC!
Our pre-school dance programme consists of classes aimed to develop children’s co-ordination, imagination, balance and flexibility through fun sessions led by qualified dance instructors. Three to five year olds can attend these sessions which will develop self-confidence, social skills and enhance language and listening skills.

Classes available for Under 5’s:
Class on offer at present for this age group include:

Boogie Babies: This is specially designed for our mini Under 5s customers and will offer a range of different styles:

• Pop dance – for all those teenie boppers out there who are already showing a flair for the dramatic & expressive arts. This fun and exciting class will improve the little one's flexibility, co-ordination and help them express themselves through movement to popular music.
• Hip hop – a modified version of hip hop for those funky little movers to help develop their co-ordination, rhythm and creativity dancing to music.

Creative Dance: This is an enjoyable way for pre-school children to develop their physical skills i.e. co-ordination, promote their creative and stimulate their imagination. This class, teaches children to tell a story through dance; this movement development class incorporates basic ballet skills which will improve balance and co-ordination.

Little Jazz: Jazz is a great way to build up flexibility and strength in addition to improving co-ordination. Modern jazz will explore a variety of funky street jazz in a high school musical style.

Mini Jazz is our adapted sessions for the Under 5’s and will teach them the basics required, during which they will learn simple musical routines.

Mini Movers: This session is specifically designed for the Under 5’s where children will learn the fundamentals of dance through carefully balanced movements and basic street type dance movements. Great fun and will aid the child’s co-ordination, self-expression and flexibility development.

Relax Kids: This session will teach basic relaxation and have fun whilst exercising. Relax kids is a gentle and fun way of introducing children to the world of meditation and relaxation helping them explore their creativity and imagination.

School age 5 – 16years
Our school age dance programme consists of classes for children aged 5years and older with age group specific sessions on offer. All of the classes are designed to help you develop both socially and physically within the programme. For this age range we offer the following classes at present:

• Jazz (5-8years)
• Musical Theatre (5years up)
• Street dance (7years up)
• Cheerleading (7years up)

…and expect to see club style dance (12yrs up), Breakdancing (8yrs up) and rock and roll (5years up) soon in some of our venues.

Adults
Classes in dance styles such as salsa, bollywood, swing & Lindy Hop, Ballroom and Rock & Roll will be launching very soon…keep a look out.

If you'd like further information on any of our dance programmes, please contact Samantha Langstaff on 0131 652 2178 or email mail@edinburghleisure.co.uk