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 2021
Monday 10th January – 28th March
Tuesday 11th January – 29th March
Wednesday 12th January – 30th March
Thursday 6th January – 31st March
Saturday 8th January – 2nd April
No classes on w/c February 14th (half term) and Thursday 10th February
All recitals will be on the last lesson of term for each individual class (TBC)
Provisional dates
Summer Term 2022: Saturday 23rd April – Saturday 23rd July
Autumn Term 2022: Saturday 10th September – Saturday 17th December
Dance Showcase Date
Saturday 16th July (dress rehearsal Friday 15th July)
Sponsor
Non Stop Dance is proud to be sponsored By ALL SIGNS AND BLINDS. They are a North London Sign and Print and Blinds and Shutters business, with over 30 year’s experience, with a welcoming high street shop and onsite workshop.
Their sign and print part of the business can provide business cards, flyers, printed work wear, van signwriting vehicle graphics and banners and shop signs. Their Blind / Shutter part of the business supply and install Roller blinds, Venetian blinds, Vertical blinds and Plantation shutters.
For more information, call them on 020 3417 7727, visit them on Facebook or Instagram or visit their store at 73 Woodhouse Road, North Finchley, N12 9ET, where you will receive a lovely welcome.
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 | 9.00-9.45am | Finchley |
| 5-7 yrs | Pre Primary Ballet | Sat | 9.45-10.30am | Finchley |
| 8 yrs+ | Grade 1 Ballet | Sat | 10.30-11.15am | Finchley |
| 9 yrs+ | Grade 3 Ballet | Sat | 11.15-12.00pm | Finchley |
| 11 yrs+ | Grade 4 Ballet | Sat | 12.45-1.45pm | Finchley |
| 13 yrs+ | Grade 7 Ballet | Mon | 6.00-7.00pm | 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 | 9.45-10.30am | Finchley |
| 9-12 yrs | Junior Street Dance | Sat | 10.30-11.15am | Finchley |
| 7-9 yrs | Junior Street Dance | Tues | 5.30-6.30pm | Mill Hill |
| 10-15 yrs | Senior Street Dance | Tues | 6.30-7.30pm | Mill Hill |
Modern Jazz (IDTA)
Creative and dynamic classes that focus on posture, turns, jumps, leaps, strength and flexibility. Jazz Fusion will have a mix of jazz and contemporary technique, along with choreography for musical theatre.
| Age | Class | Day | Time | Venue |
| 7 yrs+ | Junior Jazz Fusion | Sat | 12.00-12.45pm | Finchley |
| 12 yrs+ | Senior Jazz | Sat | 12.00-12.45pm | Finchley |
| 14 yrs+ | Advanced Jazz | Tues | 6.30-7.30pm | Mill Hill |
Contemporary
Exploring Contemporary techniques, using expression, contact, improvisation and floor work.
| Age | Class | Day | Time | Venue |
| 10-13 yrs | Contemporary Juniors | Mon | 6.00- 7pm | Mill Hill |
| 14 yrs+ | Contemporary Seniors | 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 |
| 3-5 yrs | Acro Tots | Sat | 9.45-10.30am | Finchley |
| 6-8 yrs | Tiny Tumblers | Sat | 11.15-12.00pm | Finchley |
| 6-9 yrs | Acro Kats | Thurs | 5.30-6.30pm | Mill Hill |
| 9-11 yrs | Gym Tigers | Thurs | 6.30-7.30pm | 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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