WHICH DIRECTION WILL YOUR DANCING TAKE YOU?
"Feet are normally used for walking and running, but their real passion is DANCING!"
Dancing is for everyone! Young and old, short and tall, large and small.
Dancing is the easiest most enjoyable way of improving your overall mental, physical and spiritual wellness.
It’s basically Active, Artistic, Therapy.
SOCIAL DANCING
"Great dancers LIVE the moment. Great dance partners SHARE IT"
Dancing is much more than just grooving and moving to music. With guidance and encouragement from The Dance Academy JR, we believe each and every dancer has the ability to increase their physical, emotional, intellectual and social well being.
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Step into the wonderful world of dance and feel the joy and freedom as daily worries disappear. Come and join the JR social dance club and meet friendly people who love to simply have fun dancing.
DANCE FITNESS
“There Is no better way to get fit, while having fun and letting your musical expression fuel your workout”
Dance your way to a healthier you. The JR dance fitness program is suitable for all levels and abilities. This fun class incorporates aspects of Zumba, Tabata, as well as fun and easy musical exercises we call “CCC“ our Cardio Combo Class.
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Our “CCC” program uses moves from many different dance styles. Salsa, Disco, Jazz, Hip Hop, are just some of the dances we use to have fun while burning calories. Specifically structured dance fitness to provide an effective enjoyable way to be a fitter, healthier you.
The secret for maintaining motivation
THEATRICAL DANCE PROJECTS
“There is nothing quite like that dizzying, exciting rush of adrenaline as you wait for the lights to dim, the curtain to go up, and the performance to begin“
Theatrical dance projects are an important part of the Academy. Offering all students the chance to be part of a theatrical expressive dance experience. A wonderful opportunity to use your new dance skills to perform, to tell a story. A great way of encouraging even the most shy of dancers to be part of fun, next level expression.
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Each and every student who participates in our JR theatrical dance projects, will have the chance to be part of the creative process. Storytelling and characterisation are priorities, and is an excellent opportunity to express yourself with more than just dance. A variety of dance and music styles, basic acting methods, and maybe even vocal training are all possibilities.
COMPETITION DANCING
Artistic athletes combine fitness, strength, speed, balance and stamina with graceful elegance, rhythmic beauty and musical expression.
Who knows where your dance journey will take you?
Take the next step and elevate your dancing to the next level. Set the ultimate goal and challenge yourself. Learn advanced techniques, improve your performance, and show your unique style and personality on the competition dance floor.
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Preparing for competitions enables you to polish and style your dance skills in a way which defines you as both a dance artist and an athlete. Competitive dance is a wonderfully unique and addictive combination. Start your competition dance journey as a newcomer in the basic categories and move on up the competitive dance ladder towards the top.
AWARDS & DIPLOMAS
“A sense of achievement improves confidence, belief and self esteem“
“self-confidence is the foundation of all great success”
The dance academy JR is proud to work in collaboration with the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) Jason Roditis has been a registered member for over 25 years, and has lectured for the Association many times in both Greece and England. Jason is also currently the Vice President of the IDTA Greek Area.
The IDTA is a leading dance qualification awarding entity, and a global membership Association for professional dance teachers.
Dance evaluations, proficiency certificates, medal tests and advanced dance awards, are an important part of each students progress and improvement regardless of age or level. The setting of specific aims and goals, and the commitment and effort needed to achieve them, are valuable for both students and teachers. Teachers are better able to meet the specific needs of each student with these progress evaluations. And students build confidence and a sense of achievement that makes progressing to the next level and natural next step.
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