Description

Junior 1 Ballet & Tap Class

For children ages 8+ years old

Course Details :
Starting : Saturday 12th September 2026
Time : 12.00 – 1.15 pm 
Venue : Dance Studio, Sports Centre, BHASVIC sixth form college, Old Shoreham Road Hove BN3 6EG
Weeks in course : 13 weeks

(NO Class on Saturday 19th December)

What to Expect
This class is for students who wish to learn ballet and tap dance.  This fun class will build on the basic technique, steps and movements of ballet and tap, developing them further in a fun, imaginative, welcoming supportive environment.  The class is based on the work and level of a Grade 1 Ballet Class and a Primary Tap Class.  Those who wish to can take their exam in Grade 2 and Primary Tap.

For students aged between 8 – 10 years years old.  Previous experience is preferable but not essential.

Instructors are qualified Dance Teachers, carefully selected for their expertise and experience within the industry and carry full enhanced DBS checks.

Students will gain strength, control, stamina, musicality, performance, presentation, confidence, increased posture and flexibility whilst expanding their technical knowledge of classical ballet and tap dance.

What to Wear
We want your child to feel comfortable therefore we have adopted a non-gender specific uniform giving children and parents choices in what they come along to class in.  You can choose from either :
– BBS lavender leotard and navy waistband, pink ballet shoes, pink ballet tights
OR
– BBS black ballet tights and white leotard, with white or black shoes, and white socks.

Optional extras include :  ballet wraparound cardigans and leg warmers.
You must purchase this uniform from our school shop where it will be ready and waiting for you and your child upon your arrival.

For your initial trial sessions you do not need to purchase the uniform.
Please tie long hair back if possible and use a restraining strap if children need to wear glasses.

THREE WEEK TRIAL SPACES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS NEW TO THE SCHOOL.
Trials can start at any point during the term and must run for 3 weeks consecutively.
Trial fees must be paid for in full in advance
You do not need to purchase a uniform to take part in a trial space, however you will be required to purchase the school uniform if you wish to continue past your initial trial (which can only be purchased through the school shop)
You may only purchase a trial space once, and only if you are new Brighton Ballet School
Parents are welcome to stay with their child during the initial 3 week trial, after which they will be asked to wait outside.

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IMPORTANT: We have newly updated Terms & Conditions. It is essential you read these before making a purchase!

They affect how you will pay your fees or give notice to withdraw from classes in the future.  Essential you must : 
1.  Fees must be paid no later than 2 weeks before the end of the current course you are taking.
2. Fees must be paid by the payment deadline to avoid accruing weekly late payment charges of £10 to your account.
3. You must give notice by the notice to withdraw deadline to avoid any ongoing payment liability 

IMPORTANT DATES YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF WHEN BOOKING THIS COURSE:
BBS Membership priority booking for January 2027 opens : 16th November 2026
Public Booking opens : 23rd November 2026
Early Bird Booking window ends : 28th November 2026
Fee Payment Deadline : Saturday 5th December 2026
NOTICE TO WITHDRAW FROM BBS REQUIRED BY : Saturday 5th December 2026

Please refer to our full Terms & Conditions for more information.

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DISCLAIMER

We withhold the right to change the time and location of the class or cancel entirely at short notice as per our Terms & Conditions as we see necessary.
Please keep yourself up to date with the latest information by joining the Brighton Ballet School mailing list and keeping an eye on the latest information page on the website.

PLEASE NOTE:
BY COMPLETING A BOOKING FORM YOU ARE CONSENTING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BRIGHTON BALLET SCHOOL, INCLUDING OUR HEALTH & SAFTEY, MEDIA , VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY, AND SAFE CONDUCT POLICIES OUTLINED IN OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS. 

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Benefits include :

• Exclusive Priority Booking Window
• Immediate September Priority Booking & Discounts
• Two Members-Only Challenges Per Year
• One Half-Price Private Lesson
• Additional Course Discounts
• Written Termly Progress Reports (for Students attending the Children’s School only)
• 10% Discount on Dancewear and Merchandise
• Discounted Drop-In Classes
• Pre-recorded classes
• Stretch and strength resources
• ⁠Technique support materials
• Syllabus support resources
• Exclusive members-only training and educational content

Alongside this, members will continue to enjoy access to our existing online resources, live online classes, syllabus support materials and monthly live Zoom Q&A sessions with our teaching team.