FORMATIONS DANCE COMPANY

Cambridgeshire & Suffolk

WHO WE ARE

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Formations Dance Company offers affordable dance classes and performance opportunities to children and adults around Cambridgeshire & Suffolk.

- Main Studio: The Fen Ditton Hall, Cambridge, CB5 8SU.

- Sister Studio 1: The Exning Community Church Hall, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7HF

- Sister Studio 2: The Colville Primary School, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge CB1 9EJ

- Sister Studio 3: Tuddenham St Mary Village Hall, School Cl, Tuddenham IP28 6FB.

Our Studio Values:

Kindness: Support each other and welcome new peers. Be aware of people's feelings, always. We are a friendly and inclusive studio where lasting friendships are discovered.

Wholehearted Dancers: Dancers who are sincerely devoted and committed to their classes and gain the most out of every single session.

Be Unique, Be Wonderful: We want to inspire our students to be great human beings as well as great dancers. Each wonderful personality is encouraged at Formations.

Be The Best You: Don't compare yourself to any other dancer, enjoy your own journey and be the best person you can be.

Honesty and Integrity: Treat each other with respect. Be honest but in a sensitive manner.

Happiness: We want our dancer's whole studio experience to be filled with love, laughter & encouragement.

CLASSES WE OFFER

We offer FREE trials in every discipline.

30 minutes (for children): £5.00

45 minutes (for children): £5.75

1 hour (for children): £6.50

Adult class prices vary.

We also offer private lessons too!

Fees are paid upon half term invoice after your FREE trial.

We also offer 5% discount for any household that participates in 4 or more classes a week at FDC!

ACROBATICS

Classes for children of all ages at our main studio (Fen Ditton, Cambridge) & our sister studio (Exning, Suffolk)

Strength - Stamina - Focus

We have 3 Acrobatic classes at our Fen Ditton Studio and 2 at our Exning Studio. All of our classes are JAM PACKED with tumbling, stretching, strengthing and more. Our tiniest acrobats are able to start from aged 4+. Each class is carefully arranged to suit each age & ability, focusing on tricks such as cartwheels & forwards rolls in our lower levels and aerials and back handsprings in our higher levels.

This class is conducted by Principal Hannah Stockbridge, who holds an extensive knowledge within the Acrobatic world. Having learned, and performed, Gymnastic Dance from a young age she then went on to become a certified Acrobatic Arts & Alixa Flexibility coach.

Come and join us for some tumbling fun!

JAZZ

Classes for children and adults, aged 5+, at our main studio (Fen Ditton, Cambridge).

Freedom - Flexibility - Performance

A class that consists of kicks, turns and leaps. We love to mix up the music, from current chart toppers to the old classics. Taught by Associate IDTA Freestyle teacher, Principal Hannah. A genre favourite for many dancers!

HIP HOP

Classes for children aged 5+ years at our main studio (Fen Ditton, Cambridge) & our sister studio (Exning, Suffolk).

Power - Dynamic - Attitude

Fresh new moves taught by Miss Jodie, incorporating popping, locking and more!

COMMERCIAL

Classes for teens & adults with previous experience at our main studio (Fen Ditton, Cambridge).

Sass - Style - Energy

A chance to bring out your inner DIVA. Taught by our talented Associate IDTA Freestyle teacher, Miss Jodie.

BALLET & POINTE WORK

Classes for children & adults of all ages at our main studio (Fen Ditton, Cambridge).

Technique - Poise - Elevation

From your first Ballet class to Advanced Pointe work, we cover it all. Taught by Licentiate IDTA Ballet teacher, Principal Hannah.

TAP

Classes for children & adults at our main studio
(Fen Ditton, Cambridge).

Rhythm - Pattern - Fluidity

Understanding and performing rhythms to your favourite songs. Taught by Associate IDTA Tap teacher, Principal Hannah.

CHEERLEADING

Classes for children aged 5+ at our sister studio (Colville Primary School, Cherry Hinton).

Tumbling - Balance - Determination

This is a great class to encourage teamwork. Our dancers will learn tumbling and dancing techniques that enables them to perform stunts of high levels. Taught by UKCA qualified, Principal Hannah.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Classes for children of all ages at our main studio (Fen Ditton, Cambridge) & our sister studio (Exning, Suffolk).

Singing - Dancing - Acting

Does your little one belong in a musical? If so, this is the perfect class for them. Dancers will learn all aspects of the performing arts world. A brilliant discipline to build confidence and have a lot of fun. Taught by our Panto Queen, Miss Jodie.

CONTEMPORARY

Classes for children and adults at our main studio (Fen Ditton, Cambridge).

Emotional - Effortless - Powerful

A place to really let go and live in the music. Taught by our wonderful Miss Jodie.

CLASS TIMETABLE

Come along for a FREE trial!

Mondays @ The Main Studio, Fen Ditton:

Level 1 Ballet 3:45 - 4:15pm

Level 1 Jazz 4:20 - 5:05pm

Musical Theatre 5:05 - 5:50pm

Mondays @ Colville Primary School, Cherry Hinton:

Cheerleading 6:30 - 7:30pm

Tuesdays @ The Main Studio, Fen Ditton:

Level 1 Tap 4:45 - 5:15pm

Elite Acro 5:20 - 6:05pm

Adult Ballet 6:10 - 6:40pm

Adult Tap 6:45 - 7:30pm

Tuesdays @ The Exning Community Church Hall:

Level 1 Hip Hop 4:30 - 5:30pm

Musical Theatre 5:30 - 6:15pm

Level 2 Hip Hop 6:15 - 7pm

Tuesdays @ Tuddenham St Mary Village Hall:

**NEW**Gymnastics 4:30 - 5:15pm

**NEW** Beginner Ballet 5:15 - 6pm

Wednesdays @ The Main Studio, Fen Ditton:

Level 2 Ballet 3:45 - 4:15pm

Level 1 Acro 4:20 - 5:05pm

Level 2 Acro 5:10 - 6:10pm

Level 2 Jazz 6:15 - 7pm

Wednesdays @ The Exning Community Church Hall:

**NEW** Contemporary 4:30 - 5:30pm

Thursdays @ The Main Studio, Fen Ditton:

Level 1 Hip Hop 4:30 - 5:15pm

Level 2 Hip Hop 5:15 - 6pm

Commercial Mix 6 - 6:45pm

Contemporary 6:50 - 7:50pm

Adult Beginner Mix 7:55 - 8:40pm

Thursdays @ The Exning Community Church Hall:

Level 1 Acro 3:55 - 4:40pm

Level 2 Acro 4:45 - 5:45pm

Fridays @ The Main Studio, Fen Ditton:

Private Lessons 3:45 - 7:30pm

PARENT TESTIMONIALS

We understand that each dancer is unique and looking for something different, so we’ve included a collection of testimonials from their parents. Browse through their stories below, and feel free to come by to check out one of our studios and learn more about our classes.

(5 STAR FACEBOOK REVIEW)
"Hannah is an amazing teacher, each and every pupil is showered with praise regardless of their level of talent and her enthusiasm to bring out the best in them all is a talent in itself. If I could rate her higher I would"

(5 STAR FACEBOOK REVIEW)
" is 5 and has been going to Hannah's Acro classes for a while now and she absolutely loves it, asking daily when her next class is! Hannah is a very welcoming, ambitious and friendly person. She's great with always praising, supporting, helping and pushing her when needed. I highly recommend Hannah and her dance classes, if I could rate higher I totally would"

(5 STAR FACEBOOK REVIEW)

"My daughter * has been part of the Formations Family for just over three years now and she absolutely loves attending the Fen Ditton Acro classes. Hannah is a lovely person and * loves her. Hannah is a true professional. We cannot recommend Formations Dance Company highly enough. We cannot wait for the show in May".

TEACHERS

MISS HANNAH

Principal & Teacher

(Licentiate IDTA, Acrobatic Arts, UKCA, Acrotrix & Alixa qualified).

Hannah trained at a local dance school from the age of 3 and completed grades in Ballet, Freestyle, Modern Jazz, Tap and Gymnastic Dance. She then took her first teaching exam on her 16th birthday (being the youngest age possible). Later she went on to achieve Distinction in Licentiate Ballet, Associate Freestyle and Tap. She also qualified as an Acrobatic Arts and Cheerleading (UKCA) teacher. In her most recent years she broadened her knowledge with Acrotrix & Alixa Flexibility training.

Hannah has a huge passion for bringing out the best in every dancer and will continue to ensure that the classes are safe, progressive and enjoyable.

MISS JODIE

Hip Hop, Commercial, Contemporary & Musical Theatre teacher.

(Associate IDTA, Acrotrix & Alixa qualified).

Miss Jodie started her professional dance training at Masters Performing Arts College and later went on to train in IDTA Freestyle Dance. Miss Jodie has choreographed many local pantomimes and still loves performing herself!

Miss Jodie continues to be an influential part of our business, providing dancers with the personalised attention they need to fulfil their dance goals.

CONTACT US TO ARRANGE YOUR FREE TRIAL TODAY!

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