Dance
‘Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything dances’
Maya Angelou
Our thriving Dance Department is based in the Walkfares Performing Arts Centre where pupils take up opportunities during the week and on Saturdays to learn a wide range of dance techniques ranging from Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary through to Modern, Musical Theatre and Street Dance.
Our pupils perform at shows and events throughout the year. The New Hall Dance Festival Team competes at festivals, and has performed at the Royal Albert Hall and Sadler Wells Theatre. Members of our Festival Team have performed in West End productions, and our classical dancers have trained with The Royal Ballet School, English Youth Ballet Company and the London Children’s Ballet Company.
Ballet: Short barre and centre work, age-appropriate stretches and basic positions, students learn fundamentals and terminology, developing strength, confidence, balance and flexibility.
Please note that Ballet and Tap are not graded lessons; examination work is taught on Saturdays.
Tap: Designed to develop rhythm, style and sound, students learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement.
Jazz: Focusing on dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns, students experience various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary. This is an excellent opportunity to develop as well-rounded dancers.
Lyrical Dance: Embodying aspects of Ballet, Jazz, Acrobatics, and Modern dance, Lyrical Dance is usually danced at a faster pace than Ballet, though not as fast as Jazz, and plays a major role in dance competitions.
Contemporary Dance: With focus on expressing emotion through organic movements and unrestricted lines, Contemporary Dance incorporates elements of Lyrical, Jazz, Ballet and Modern Dance, and enables students to work through powerful and emotional routines.
Grade Dance Classes: Classes are taught the ISTD examination syllabus in Modern and Tap and Cecchetti examination syllabus work. Please note that students taking up Graded Classes are required have reached a specific minimum grade before joining these classes.
Street Dance: Pupils explore several styles of street dance to begin building the vocabulary of movement which enables them to freestyle with confidence and flair.
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Pre-Prep Choir – Years 1 & 2
A mixed ability group open to all Pre-Prep pupils exploring a range of traditional and contemporary music. The song choices are particularly suited to this age group, and the choir performs at a variety of events throughout the year.
Pre-Prep String Ensemble – Years 1 & 2
This is a new initiative for this academic year and is open to pupils in Year 1 or 2 who play an orchestral string instrument and have been learning for at least one term. The ensemble will perform a variety of beginner ensemble pieces and is an excellent way to develop their performance skills and accelerate their learning. This ensemble is invite only, but please be in contact with a member of the Music Department or your visiting music teacher if you are unsure whether this ensemble is suitable for your child.
Pre-Prep Recorder Group – Year 2
This is a new initiative for this academic year and is open to pupils in Year 2 who would like to begin learning Recorder in a group setting.
Preparatory Division Orchestra – Years 3 – 6
Open to pupils in these year groups who have been learning for at least two terms and are approaching Grade 1 standard or have completed an Initial Examination or Prep Test. Please be in contact with a member of the Music Department or your visiting music teacher if you are unsure whether this ensemble is suitable for your child.
Preparatory Division Choir
A mixed ability group open to all pupils exploring a range of traditional and contemporary music. This group prepares for performance in the Young Voices concert at The O2 Arena as well as for school concerts and events.
Junior Orchestra – Years 3 – 9
Open to pupils in these year groups who have achieved Grade 1 or above. Please be in contact with a member of the Music Department or your visiting music teacher if you are unsure whether this ensemble is suitable for your child.
Chorister Training – Years 4 – 6 (invitation only)
This initiative continues to provide training for young singers in choral and liturgical music to enhance our Masses and liturgies throughout the academic year. Although this activity is by invitation, please be in touch with Mr Turner, Mr Neville or Mr McPhee if you would like to arrange a vocal assessment.
Preparatory Division Music Theory – Years 3 – 6
This activity enables pupils to develop their knowledge of music theory by completing exercises and workbooks in preparation for taking ABRSM Music Theory examinations. Most pupils focus on the theoretical content for Grades 1 and 2, but higher grades can also be accommodated.
Hymn Practice – Preparatory Division
This is a compulsory activity for all Preparatory Division pupils to learn hymns and songs for assemblies, Masses and other liturgical events throughout the academic year.
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Music
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five S’s of sports training are: stamina, speed, strength, skill and spirit; but the greatest of these is spirit.”
Ken Doherty
Pupils develop their technical, tactical and physical skills in preparation for the season ahead.
Outdoor Learning
Pupils attending these sessions have the opportunity to learn new skills and work as part of a team. A change of clothes, waterproof and wellies will be required.
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MONDAY
PRE-PREP DIVISION
BEFORE SCHOOL
AFTER SCHOOL
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved
** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
LUNCHTIME
Sport: Year 2 All Stars Cricket * 8.00am - 8.30am Blue Astro Dance: Reception Pre-Primary Tap * 3.30pm - 4.00pm Parsons Hall Dance: Year 2 Progressive Ballet 3.30pm - 4.30pm Parsons Hall 1 Dance: Year 1 Primary Tap 4.00pm - 4.30pm Parsons Hall Sport: Year 2 Multisports 3.30pm – 4.30pm Sports Hall Sport: Reception Group Tennis Coaching * 3.30pm – 4.00pm Denford Hall Sport: Reception Group Tennis Coaching * 4.00pm - 4.30pm Denford Hall Reception Art, Design & Technology 3.30pm - 4.30pm Reception Classrooms Reception Supervision 4.30pm - 5.30pm Reception Classrooms Years 1 & 2 Art, Design & Technology 3.30pm - 4.30pm Art Room Years 1 & 2 Book Bugs 3.30pm - 4.30pm Library Years 1 & 2 Dance/Tennis Transition 3.30pm - 4.00pm Beaulieu Years 1 & 2 Dance/Tennis Transition 4.00pm - 4.30pm Beaulieu Years 1 & 2 Supervision 4.30pm - 5.30pm Beaulieu Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
Dance: Year 2 Acro * 12.00pm - 12.30pm Denford Hall Dance: Year 1 Acro * 12.30pm - 1.00pm Parsons Hall 2
MONDAY
PREPARATORY DIVISION
BEFORE SCHOOL
AFTER SCHOOL
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved
** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
LUNCHTIME
Sport: Years 5 & 6 Athletics & Running Club 8.00am - 8.30am Running Track Dance: Year 3 Jazz 4.30pm - 5.00pm Parsons Hall 2 Dance: Year 6 Tap * 4.30pm - 5.00pm Parsons Hall Dance: Year 4 Festival Group 5.00pm - 5.30pm Parsons Hall 1 & 2 Dance: Years 5 & 6 Festival Group 5.00pm - 5.30pm Sport: Years 3 - 6 Kazen Kai Karate * 4.30pm - 5.30pm Denford Hall Sport: Years 3 & 4 Hockey 4.30pm - 5.30pm Astro Sport: Years 5 & 6 Cricket 4.30pm - 5.30pm Cricket Wicket Years 3 - 6 Art, Design & Technology 4.30pm - 5.30pm Art Room Years 3 - 6 Politics 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions Years 3 - 6 Reading Club 4.30pm - 5.30pm Library Year 6 Foundation Project Qualification 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions Years 3-6 Dance Transition 4.30pm - 5.00pm Preparatory Divisions Years 3-6 Dance Transition 5.00pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
Dance: Years 4 & 5 Tap * 12.00pm - 12.30pm Parsons Hall 2 Dance: Year 3 Tap * 12.00pm - 12.30pm Parsons Hall 1 Dance: Year 6 Lyrical * 12.30pm - 1.00pm Parsons Hall 1
PRE-PREP DIVISION
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved
** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision
Activities are subject to change
LUNCHTIME
Sport: Pre-School Group Tennis * 8.15am - 9.00am Tennis Courts Sport: Year 1 Multisports 3.30pm – 4.30pm Denford Hall Music: Years 1&2 String Ensemble (invite only) 3.30pm - 4.30pm St Cecilia’s Music Room Reception Art, Design & Technology 3.30pm - 4.30pm Reception Classrooms Reception Supervision 4.30pm - 5.30pm Reception Classrooms Years 1 & 2 Art, Design & Technology 3.30pm - 4.30pm Art Room Years 1 & 2 Book Bugs 3.30pm - 4.30pm Library Year 1 & 2 Outdoor Learning 3.30pm - 4.30pm New Hall Grounds Years 1 & 2 Supervision 4.30pm - 5.30pm Beaulieu Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
TUESDAY BEFORE SCHOOL
AFTER SCHOOL
Dance: Year 2 Jazz * 12.00pm - 12.30pm Parsons Hall 2
TUESDAY BEFORE SCHOOL
PREPARATORY DIVISION
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved
** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
LUNCHTIME
Sport: Years 3-6 Junior Swim Academy ** 7.30am - 8.15am Swimming Pool Sport: Year 3 Tri-Golf * 8.00am - 8.30am Golf Nets Sport: Years 3 - 6 Kazen Kai Karate * 8.00am - 8.30am Denford Hall Sport: Year 3 Gymnastics * 4.30pm - 5.30pm Denford Hall Sport: Years 3 & 4 Group Tennis 4.30pm - 5.30pm Tennis Courts Sport: Years 5 & 6 Rugby 4.30pm - 5.30pm Rugby Pitches Sport: Years 5 & 6 Netball 4.30pm – 5.30pm Netball Courts Dance: Grade 3 Ballet * 4.30pm - 5.00pm Parsons Hall 2 Dance: Year 5 Jazz 5.00pm - 5.30pm Parsons Hall 1 Dance: Years 4 - 6 Musical Theatre Group 5.30pm - 6.00pm Parsons Hall 2 Music: Years 3 - 6 Orchestra 4.30pm - 5.30pm St Cecilia’s Music Room Years 3 - 6 Art, Design & Technology 4.30pm - 5.30pm Art Room Years 3 - 6 Computer Science 4.30pm - 5.30pm ICT Suite Years 3 - 6 Cookery * 4.30pm - 5.30pm Cookery Rooms Years 4 - 6 Mandarin 4.30pm - 5.30pm 6B Years 3 - 6 Science 4.30pm - 5.30pm Prep Science Lab Years 3 - 6 Young Engineers 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions Years 3 & 4 Maths Mastery ** (invite only) 4.30pm - 5.30pm 4S Years 3 - 6 Reading & Study 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions Years 3-6 Dance Transition 4.30pm - 5.00pm Preparatory Divisions Years 3-6 Dance Transition 5.00pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
AFTER SCHOOL
Dance: Year 4 Jazz * 12.30pm - 1.00pm Parsons Hall 2 Dance: Year 5 Festival Group 12.00pm - 12.30pm Parsons Hall 2 Dance: Grade 4 Modern * 12.00pm - 12.30pm Parsons Hall 1 Dance: Grade 2 Modern * 12.30pm - 1.00pm Parsons Hall 1 Sport: Years 3 & 4 Football Team Training ** 12.20pm - 1.00pm Astro
PRE-PREP DIVISION
BEFORE SCHOOL
AFTER SCHOOL
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved
** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision
Activities are subject to change
WEDNESDAY
LUNCHTIME
Sport: Years 1 & 2 Running Club 8.00am - 8.30am Running Track Dance: Years 1&2 Festival Group (invite only) 3.30pm - 4.30pm Parsons Hall 1 Sport: Reception & Year 1 Swimming Lessons * 3.30pm – 4.00pm Swimming Pool Sport: Reception & Year 1 Swimming Lessons * 4.00pm – 4.30pm Swimming Pool Sport: Year 2 Group Tennis * (Group 1) 3.30pm - 4.00pm Sports Hall Sport: Year 2 Group Tennis * (Group 2) 4.00pm - 4.30pm Sports Hall Music: Pre-Prep Division Choir (Years 1 & 2) 3.30pm - 4.30pm Denford Hall Reception Art, Design & Technology 3.30pm - 4.30pm Reception Classrooms Reception Supervision 4.30pm - 5.30pm Reception Classrooms Years 1 & 2 Art, Design & Technology 3.30pm - 4.30pm Art Room Years 1 & 2 Book Bugs 3.30pm - 4.30pm Library Years 1 & 2 Dance/Tennis Transition 3.30pm - 4.00pm Beaulieu Years 1 & 2 Dance/Tennis Transition 4.00pm - 4.30pm Beaulieu Years 1 & 2 Supervision 4.30pm - 5.30pm Beaulieu Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
Dance: Year 1 Jazz * 12.30pm - 1.00pm Parsons Hall 2
PREPARATORY DIVISION
BEFORE SCHOOL
AFTER SCHOOL
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved
** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
WEDNESDAY
LUNCHTIME
Music: Preparatory Division Hymn Practice 8.00am - 8.25am Denford Hall Sport: Years 3 & 4 Athletics & Running Club 8.00am - 8.30am Running Track Sport: Years 3 & 4 Cricket 4.30pm - 5.30pm Cricket Wicket Sport: Years 5 & 6 Football 4.30pm - 5.30pm 3G Sport: Years 5 & 6 Junior Swim Academy ** 4.30pm - 5.30pm Swimming Pool Music: Preparatory Division Choir 4.30pm - 5.30pm Denford Hall Years 3 - 6 Art, Design & Technology 4.30pm - 5.30pm Art Room Years 3 - 6 Cookery * 4.30pm - 5.30pm Cookery Rooms Years 3 - 6 Newspaper & Creative Writing 4.30pm - 5.30pm ICT Suite Years 5 & 6 Maths Mastery (invite only) 4.30pm - 5.30pm 5O Years 3 - 6 French 4.30pm - 5.30pm 6B Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
Dance: Year 6 Jazz * 12.00pm - 12.30pm Parsons Hall 2 Dance: Year 3 Acro * 12.00pm - 12.30pm Denford Hall Dance: Year 4 & 5 Acro * 12.30pm - 1.00pm Denford Hall Junior Corpus 12.30pm - 1.00pm St Francis Chapel Sport: Years 5 & 6 Football Team Training ** 12.20pm - 1.00pm Astro
THURSDAY
PRE-PREP DIVISION
BEFORE SCHOOL
AFTER SCHOOL
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved
** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision
Activities are subject to change
LUNCHTIME
Sport: Pre-School Group Tennis * 8.15am - 9.00am Tennis Courts Sport: Year 2 Gymnastics* 3.30pm – 4.30pm Denford Hall Dance: Years 1 & 2 Boys Dance Club * 3.30pm - 4.00pm Parsons Hall 1 Reception Art, Design & Technology 3.30pm - 4.30pm Reception Classrooms Reception Supervision 4.30pm - 5.30pm Reception Classrooms Years 1 & 2 Art, Design & Technology 3.30pm - 4.30pm Art Room Years 1 & 2 Book Bugs 3.30pm - 4.30pm Library Years 1 & 2 Myths, Legends, gods & goddesses 3.30pm - 4.30pm 1A Years 1 & 2 Dance/Tennis Transition 4.00pm - 4.30pm Beaulieu Years 1 & 2 Computer Science 3.30pm - 4.30pm ICT Suite Years 1 & 2 Supervision 4.30pm - 5.30pm Beaulieu Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
THURSDAY
PREPARATORY DIVISION
BEFORE SCHOOL
AFTER SCHOOL
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved
** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision
Activities are subject to change
LUNCHTIME
Sport: Year 4 Golf * 8.00am - 8.30am Golf Nets Sport: Years 3-6 Junior Swim Academy ** 7.30am - 8.15am Swimming Pool Music: Years 4-6 Chorister Training (invite only) 8.00am - 8.30am Chapel Sport: Years 3 & 4 Football 4.30pm - 5.30pm 3G Sport: Years 3 & 4 Netball 4.30pm - 5.30pm Netball Courts Sport: Years 5 & 6 Hockey 4.30pm - 5.30pm Astro Sport: Years 4, 5 & 6 Gymnastics * 4.30pm - 5.30pm Denford Hall Music: Years 4 - 9 Junior Orchestra 4.30pm - 5.30pm Eaton Theatre Dance: Year 3 Ballet * 4.30pm - 5.15pm Parsons Hall 2 Years 3 - 6 Art, Design & Technology 4.30pm - 5.30pm Art Room Years 3 & 4 Reading Gladiators 4.30pm - 5.30pm 3T Years 5 & 6 Reading Gladiators 4.30pm - 5.30pm Library Years 3 - 6 Nature & Craft 4.30pm - 5.30pm 5R & New Hall Grounds Years 3 - 6 Origami 4.30pm - 5.30pm 5G Years 3 - 6 Study 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
Dance: Year 6 Acro * 12.00pm - 12.30pm Denford Hall Dance: Year 3 Festival Group (invite only) 12.30pm - 1.00pm Parsons Hall 1
FRIDAY BEFORE SCHOOL
PRE-PREP DIVISION
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved
** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
LUNCHTIME
Sport: Year 1 Gymnastics * 8.00am - 8.30am Denford Hall Sport: Year 1 Group Tennis (Group 1) * 3.30pm – 4.00pm Sports Hall Sport: Year 1 Group Tennis * (Group 2) 4.00pm - 4.30pm Sports Hall Reception Art, Design & Technology 3.30pm - 4.30pm Reception Classrooms Reception Supervision 4.30pm - 5.30pm Reception Classrooms Music: Year 2 Beginners Recorder 3.30pm - 4.30pm St Cecilia Music Room Years 1 & 2 Art, Design & Technology 3.30pm - 4.30pm Art Room Years 1 & 2 Book Bugs 3.30pm - 4.30pm Library Years 1 & 2 Language & Culture 3.30pm - 4.30pm RB Years 1 & 2 Dance/Tennis Transition 3.30pm - 4.00pm Beaulieu Years 1 & 2 Dance/Tennis Transition 4.00pm - 4.30pm Beaulieu Years 1 & 2 Supervision 4.30pm - 5.30pm Beaulieu Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
AFTER SCHOOL
Dance: Year 2 Primary Tap * 12.00pm - 12.30pm Denford Hall Dance: Reception Festival Group 12.30pm - 1.00pm Denford Hall
FRIDAY
PREPARATORY DIVISION
BEFORE SCHOOL
AFTER SCHOOL
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved
** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
LUNCHTIME
Sport: Years 5 & 6 Golf * 8.00am - 8.30am Golf Nets Sport: Years 3-6 Junior Swim Academy ** 7.20am - 8.15am Swimming Pool Music: Years 4-6 Chorister Training (invite only) 8.00am - 8.30am Chapel Sport: Years 3 & 4 Rugby 4.30pm - 5.30pm Rugby Pitches Sport: Years 5 & 6 Group Tennis 4.30pm - 5.30pm Tennis Courts Years 3 - 6 Art, Design & Technology 4.30pm - 5.30pm Art Room Years 3 - 6 Chess & Strategy Games 4.30pm - 5.30pm 6F Years 3 - 6 Current Affairs & Debating 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions Years 3 - 6 Reading Club 4.30pm - 5.30pm Library Years 3-6 Horse Care 4.30pm - 5.30pm New Hall Farm Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
Music: Years 3 - 6 Music Theory 12.00pm - 12.30pm Music Room Dance: Years 3 - 6 Boys Dance 12.00pm - 12.30pm Parsons Hall 2 Dance: Years 5 & 6 Progressive Ballet 12.00pm - 12.30pm Parsons Hall 1 Dance: Years 3 & 4 Progressive Ballet 12.30pm - 1.00pm Parsons Hall 1
