Technical Training
Junior ADP students engage in a weekly 1.5hour associate class, which has been designed to run alongside their Mad4Dance training. The associate class is split into two sections: Technical and Versatility. For Technical, students partake in Ballet, Jazz Technique and Kicks, Leaps & Turns classes, laying the groundwork for a solid and future proof dance technique.
As part of their technical training, ADP Purple students also access the Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) syllabus, a unique and prestigious programme designed to enhance muscle memory for ballet technique.
Versatility Training
For Versatility, students train in a range of styles to embrace their diversity and to become adaptable and versatile performers. Students need to be prepared with full uniform for all styles each week, ready to find out what class they will be taking on the day. We aim to nurture independent and forward thinking individuals who are prepared to deal with last-minute change with professionalism. Versatility training includes styles such as Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Jazz and Commercial.
Choreographic Development
Our Junior students develop their choreography pick up skills, as well as their and ability to develop and perform advanced choreography within a range of different dance styles.
Challenging their retention and performance skills prepares our junior students for the demands of our senior associate program.
Artistry and Creativity
In our Junior Associate Program, students embark on an exciting journey to develop their artistry and creativity. This program places a strong emphasis on nurturing their skills, encouraging them to explore their unique artistic expressions. Fostering creativity at this stage is crucial as it not only helps students discover their individuality but also sets the foundation for a fulfilling and vibrant artistic journey. Artistry is the lifeline of the performing arts, and our Junior Associate Program is designed to cultivate these qualities from an early age.
Program Investment
Program Investment is accessed by Purples when it comes to show time. It has always been our mission to provide the most valuable, enriching and professional opportunities to our students. To maintain this high level of experience, it often involves substantial costs. While many programs struggle to provide these experiences within a year, I believe in the equal value of all these elements, making them essential for our students' preparation. We ensure that our students can participate in multiple, high-end opportunities per year by investing a proportion of money back into the programs each month, which is further spent on reducing costs to families for shows, experiences and performances.
ADP Industry Mindset - Observational Skills
Our Junior students gain the benefits of ADP Industry Mindset by discussing various scenarios, situations and skills within their classes. They are invited to observe industry guest workshops, audition days which our senior students take part in whilst using specialised ADP resources to make them more aware of mindset and etiquette being used in action.
ADP Bi-annual show!
Our show offers a unique opportunity for ADP students to experience the world of professional dance. They rehearse and perform in prominent roles within a close-knit cast, performing bigger roles, with more stage time and honing their skills. In addition to live performances, our shows involve dance film, giving students experience in performing for the camera.
ADP shows are a really special journey for our students. They provide opportunities for professional growth, such as video shoots, photoshoots, auditions, managing rehearsal schedules, focusing on nutrition, and working collaboratively. Some students even take on roles in overseen directing, choreography, production roles and more.
Committing to such an exciting project empowers our students, granting them invaluable skills and most importantly - VERY special memories are made!
Pointe Classes
Students have the opportunity to be assessed for their pre-pointe assessment to embark on their pointe training in a specialised Pointe-work classes, further enhancing their technical ballet development.
Encouraging Accountability
ADP Purple students develop their commitment and learn how to manage an increase in their dance training. We are laying the foundations of how to maintain a healthy mindset with an increased dance schedule, and the importance of a dedicated outlook.
The Dang Collective: Theatre Exams
Students on our Musical Theatre pathway take part in an additional Musical Theatre class to develop their acting through song skills. During these classes, students will be prepared to take an optional exam with Dang Theatre & Dance. This syllabus has been created for students to learn and develop technical skills relevant to the requirements of the industry today, preparing songs, sheet music, monologues, interview prep and more. In turn, our ADP students are building a strong portfolio to take with them into their future auditions and careers.
The Dang Syllabus is carefully crafted to shape triple-threat performers and focuses on a holistic process of nurturing talent through training. This encompasses the development of confidence, creativity, employability in a range of skills, audition preparation, effective communication, and critical and contextual thinking.
Book Tickets!
Don't miss out on our extraordinary show coming to the Layard Theatre on 3rd August 2024. Presented by ADP!