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FINK THEATRE ACADEMY
Inspiring Learning
Welcome to Fink Theatre Academy based in Crewe.
We offer classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Acro and Commerical/Street
REGISTER FOR TO JOIN US FOR OUR SUMMER SHOW
We are currently preparing for our Summer Show, which means our registration will close Feb half term and rev-open 3rd June. We would love you to come support us and watch what we do on 1st & 2nd June at Mitchell Art Centre and then join us for June.
ABOUT THE ACADEMY
FTA was established in 2014 by Miss Gemma. FTA's school aim is to provide a fun environment with the professional training for your child. We strive for discipline, good technique and most of all fun for either the dancer that wants to go into the dance profession or for the dancer who wants to dance as a hobby. We offer exams, which are optional. Performing at local events, shows and dance competitions.
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CLASSES WE OFFER
Learn With Us
BALLET
Build Your Technique
Ballet Classes are available to both boys and girls of all ages its aim is to increase the awareness of this fun and classical art.
Our academy follows the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) syllabus, which was formed in 1903 and is today the worlds most recognised dance examinations board, used worldwide in both dance schools and professional performing arts colleges.
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MODERN
Activate Your Mind
Modern Dance is a diverse form of dance combining Modern Dance, Jazz and other dance styles.
Modern is a very energetic and fun form of dance. It helps to develop confidence, flexibility, strength and technique - creating a verstiule dancer. Moving Through the grades a dynamic style is envolved, with the focus on the students becoming disciplined and well rounded performers.
The school offers classes from Pre-Primary through to Advanced Level, following the Contemporary Modern Jazz IDTA syllabus.
TAP
Feel The Rhythm
Tap has to be one of the most enjoyable and rhythmic dance styles. Its roots are set in America and IDTA reflects this rhythmic style, which has had an influence on British theatre for some time.
The exam syllabus starts at pre-primary through to Grade 5 for the children's grade's, to Intermediate, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 for the students interested in professional training or those who wish to enter into a teacher training program.
TINY TAPPERS & TINY BALLET
Let The Fun Begin
This delightful dance class is aimed at pre-schoolers aged 2.5-4.5 years. Using fun
and imagery to teach the first steps of Ballet & Tap. Scarf’s, musical instruments and array of music are used to stimulate young imaginations and encourage self-expression. Through dance, children are provided with opportunities for achievement and enjoyment while developing muscle control, co-ordination, creativity, spacial awareness, social skills, confidence, self-esteem & poise. Our aim is to develop your child’s natural born curiosity and creativity and to take them into the magical world of dance where imaginations are boundless….
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ACRO
Gaining Strength
Acrobatic dance incorporates tricks such as cartwheels, handstands and walkovers into dance material. There is a modern warm-up combined with balletic technique with an emphasis on flexibility and strengthening work. Acro is great fun and suitable for boys and girls from 5 years of age. Acro blends musicality, emotional expression, line and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context. We follow Acrobatic Arts which is a worldwide syllabus and offer exams in IDTA.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Building Confidence
This class takes on the exciting world of music theatre and combines all 3 essential elements – Singing, Acting and Dancing. Material is taken from a variety of West End and Broadway style productions as well as current theatre style movies. It is a fantastic opportunity to build confidence and if you just love to perform – this is the class for you.
For more information on services offered at Fink Theatre Academy, contact us.
FINK THEATRE ACADEMY
TEACHERS
If you would like to learn more about our professors or about a specific staff member, please get in touch.
MISS GEMMA
Principle (A.I.D.T.A) (A.I.S.T.D) DDE
Miss Gemma started dancing at the age of 3. She trained at many top dance schools over the years including Central School of Ballet, she performed at many competitions and theatres performing at The London Palladium and The London Royal Opera House.
After graduating from Performer College in Essex with a Musical Theatre Diploma and ISTD teaching qualifications in Modern and Tap, she went onto perform on a American Tour with Spirit of the Dance, Costa and Celebrity Cruises around the Carribean and Mediterranean seas, Summer Season at Oakwood theme park, Thursford Christmas Spectacular in Norfolk, for 4 years as a Dancer and Resident Director/Dance Captain and We Will Rock You in Stuttgart and Berlin, Germany for 3 years as a Singer/Dancer/Dance Captain.
Miss Gemma has also been teaching since she was 16 at numerous dance schools across London and Cheshire. Since Opening the school she returned back to training and trained at North Liverpool Dance Centre gaining DDE I.S.T.D Ballet teaching qualifications and Acrobatic Arts Teaching qualification and also recently gained teaching qualifications in I.D.T.A for modern, ballet and tap. She continues to train attending courses to bring our students training they deserve. She loves sharing her passion to our dancers that attend FTA
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What age do classes start from?
Our Tiny dance classes start from 2.5 years old and fully potty trained. However, children come into class independently without their grown up. We understand all children are nervous and work with them to build confidence.
Where and when do classes take place?
Please check out our timetable where you will find details on all the classes we offer. All our classes are taken at our studios in Crewe.
Can my child just take one class, or do they need to do everything?
Yes, we have lots of single-class options such as Ballet, Tap & Modern, Musical Theatre, Commercial/street and Acro, however ballet or modern need to be taken to attend Acro. A discount is available for students who take our core combination classes.
Different genres of dance complement each other in varying ways, and students that take multiple classes will benefit and develop with the additional tuition and all-round dance education.
Do students take exams?
Yes! We are members of International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA), one of the world’s largest examination boards. Using their Ballet, Tap, Contemporary Modern syllabus, we train students to enter examinations. Students can gain OFQUAL-recognised qualifications and earn credits and UCAS points as they climb to higher grades.
We believe that examinations create a standard within our school, and we are very proud of our 100% pass rate. We take pride in caring for our industry by contributing to the performing arts pathway of young people through graded examinations. One of our core values is Confidence, and the teaching team will spend a lot of class time ensuring students are prepared, motivated and confident to be the best they can be. Classes at FTA start with enjoyment and turn into a passion. This is where students then progress and succeed.
Do you do a show?
Every year we take the FTA dancers to the Mitchell Arts Centre for our annual production. This is the highlight of our year. It takes such an incredible amount of work, but goodness me it is so worth it!
Do classes run all year round?
No. Our classes run term-time only in accordance with the Cheshire East calendar. We therefore run and charge for 38-39 weeks of the year but divide this cost into 11 equal monthly payments.
We also run a Summer School of Performing Arts during the summer holidays and run additional events during the school holidays such as guest workshops, school trips, private lessons.
What does my child need to wear?
For the first 4weeks of classes, please just dress in activewear such as leggings, jogging bottoms, cycling shorts, t-shirts & trainers or bare feet. Please no denim, skirts or dresses.
We have a required uniform at FTA.
We believe in getting dressed for success, and turning up in the required uniform not only contributes to a positive attitude towards learning, but it keeps students safe. We really do like our dancers to attend class well-groomed, and we would love for their hair to be in a classical ballet bun for ballet, a neat slick plait/French plaits for Acro and all other classes a neat slick ponytail. Well dressed and neatly groomed students will be acknowledged and rewarded. Please avoid wearing watches, jewellery or long acrylic nails.
OUR STUDIOS
We have 2 beautiful dance studios fully equipped with Changing rooms and a waiting room for Parents/Students
