Dancing

Dance courses
Recreational Dance, Easter courses and our specialist intensive Legat School of Dance course for more able young dancers. Acceptance for our Legat School where training is more rigorous is by audition and interview only.
Courses are based upon the foundation techniques of classical ballet which prepares students for all dance styles. At the Prep School pupils can audition for the Legat Course, which starts them on the path to a more intensive dance programme with some classes and performances at the Senior School. St Bede's prepares students for GCSE in Performing Arts and Dance. Sixth form students following an intensive two year course with daily dance classes can enter for AS and A Level Dance and prepare for auditions or entry to higher education courses.

Dance classes
Both as recreation or as preparation for a professional career, dance benefits health, poise and social confidence. In addition to the dance studios, a swimming pool and fully equipped gym afford opportunities for complementary training and exercise programmes. At the discretion of the Director of Dance, students can be entered for the Royal Academy of Dance examinations. Older students learn Choreography, Contemporary Dance, Repertoire and Tap. As well as the St Bede's Dance Faculty, specialist dancers, lecturers and teachers are invited from time to time to enhance the training and education for our students.

'Joy of Dance' is the prime commitment, whatever the child's age and ability.