Non Stop Dance provides Classical Ballet, Modern Jazz, Street Dance, Contemporary and Acro-Gymnastics for all students aged 3 – 18 years at our Finchley and Mill Hill Academies in North London.
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Lauren Madden
Dance Academy Manager
Jennifer Vainella
Principal of Dance
Term Dates
Autumn Term 2020
Monday 7th September – 25th January
Tuesday 8th September – 26th January
Wednesday 9th September – 27th January
Thursday 10th September – 28th January
Saturday 12th September – 30th January
No classes on Monday 25th – Saturday 31st October due to half term
No classes on Monday 21st December – Saturday 2nd January due to Christmas break
All recitals will be on the last lesson of term for each individual class
Due to government restrictions, all Academy Classes were suspended from Thursday 5th November to Wednesday 2nd December inclusive. These sessions have been added to the end of term, which means the Autumn Term will continue until Saturday 30th January
Provisional dates
Spring Term 2021: Monday 1st February – Saturday 27th March
Summer Term 2021: Monday 19th April – Saturday 17th July
Dance Showcase Date
Sunday 27th June 2021 @ Wyllyotts Theatre
Classes & Timetable
Classical Ballet (RAD)
Developing the core principles of Classical Ballet technique following the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.
| Age | Class | Day | Time | Venue |
| 3-4 yrs | Twirling tots | Sat | 9.10-9.55am | Finchley |
| 4-6 yrs | Pre Primary Ballet | Sat | 9.50-10.35am | Finchley |
| 6 yrs+ | Primary Ballet | Sat | 10.00-10.45am | Finchley |
| 9 yrs+ | Grade 3 Ballet | Sat | 11.30-12.15pm | Finchley |
| 9 yrs+ | Grade 4 Ballet | Sat | 1.10- 2.10pm | Finchley |
| 11 yrs+ | Grade 6 Ballet | Mon | 5.55-6.55pm | Mill Hill |
Street Dance (IDTA)
An energetic class learning street and hip hop dance skills to popular music.
| Age | Class | Day | Time | Venue |
| 4-6 yrs | Tiny Boppers | Sat | 9.00-9.45am | Finchley |
| 6-9 yrs | Mini Movers | Sat | 10.40-11.25am | Finchley |
| 9-12 yrs | Junior Street Dance | Sat | 10.50-11.35am | Finchley |
| 7-9 yrs | Junior Street Dance | Tues | 5.30-6.30pm | Mill Hill |
| 9-15 yrs | Senior Street Dance | Tues | 6.30-7.30pm | Mill Hill |
Modern Jazz (IDTA)
A creative and dynamic class that focuses on posture, turns, jumps, leaps, strength and flexibilty.
| Age | Class | Day | Time | Venue |
| 7 yrs+ | Primary Jazz | Sat | 12.30-1.15pm | Finchley |
| 6-11 yrs | Junior Jazz Fusion | Tues | 5.25-6.25pm | Mill Hill |
| 9 yrs+ | Grade 4 Jazz | Sat | 12.20-1.05pm | Finchley |
| 12 yrs+ | Advanced Modern Jazz | Tues | 6.35-7.35pm | Mill Hill |
Contemporary
Exploring Contemporary techniques, using expression, contact, improvisation and floor work.
| Age | Class | Day | Time | Venue |
| 10 yrs+ | Contemporary Technique | Mon | 7.00- 8pm | Mill Hill |
Acro-Gymnastics
Floor based gymnastic skills with a dance approach; developing tumbling skills, building strength and flexibility following the Acrobatic Arts syllabus.
| Age | Class | Day | Time | Venue |
| 4-6 yrs | Tiny Tumblers | Sat | 11.40-12.25pm | Finchley |
| 6-9 yrs | Acro Kats | Thurs | 5.20-6.20pm | Mill Hill |
| 7-11 yrs | Gym Tigers | Thurs | 6.25-7.25pm | Mill Hill |
| 11 yrs+ | Acro Squad | Thurs | 7.30-8.30pm | Mill Hill |
Venues
Finchley Academy:
Moss Hall Junior School,
Nether Street,
N3 1NR
Mill Hill Academy:
Millbrook Park Primary School,
School House Lane,
NW7 1JF
Company
Our Performance Company has been formed to give promising and dedicated dancers the opportunity to perform on professional stages at public events. All selected dancers attend this class every Wednesday, in addition to their other regular academy classes, to further develop their technique. Previous performance have taken place at Alexandra Palace, North London’s Got Talent, Barnet Dance Festivals and in Paris on the Disneyland Stage.
We are planning to take part in more exciting performances, from local community Christmas Fetes, Mardi Gras West End Stage performances as well as making a return at our biggest performance event yet… Disneyland Paris!
If you are interested in your child joining our performance company, please speak to our Dance Academy Manager.
Examinations
All children are given the opportunity to take exams in Ballet, Jazz, Street Dance and Acro-Dance as they progress through our academy. We follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), the International Dance Teacher’s Association (IDTA) and Acrobatic Arts syllabus.
There is no pressure for children to take examinations, but we make them a positive experience, giving children confidence, a measure of progression and a sense of achievement for their hard work. We are proud of our 100% pass rate in all exams.
Shows
Throughout the year we give dancers the opportunity to perform, showcasing their talent and skills to family and friends in our academy recitals. This also allows parents to see their progression and the hard work that dancers put in to prepare for examinations.
Every other year, we hold our Academy Showcase, where all our dancers get the opportunity to perform on stage in a professional theatre. This is an exciting time for the dancers and teachers, from preparing routines to getting costumes ready and seeing everyone come together on stage
A Night at the Musicals - 2014
Dear Peter - 2016
Movie Madness - 2018
Uniform
Dance uniform is essential for all students to allow freedom of movement and expression. It creates a sense of belonging and identity, encouraging discipline. It also facilitates high quality teaching and a fun environment which is enjoyable for all.
After the initial free trial, it is compulsory for students to wear our regulation uniform to each class. This uniform will also be used for official examinations and in our dance shows. We also ask that dancers take off all jewellery and have their hair neat and tidy. To purchase uniform, please speak to our staff at Academy or via our online shop.
Classical Ballet
Street Dance
Modern Jazz
Contemporary
Acro-Gymnastics
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