Explore Choreo Collectives: Lyrical, Hip Hop, Disco freestyle, Mini movers classes, 1-1 sessions and Half term dance camps!

Dance offers a powerful way to express emotions, tell stories, and connect with others. We are hoping to introduce jazz and contemporary classes in the future, along with festival competition teams (jazz, contemporary and lyrical teams)! and will trial these in the Half term dance camps!

We offer Lyrical, hip hop, disco freestyle and mini movers classes, that stand out for their unique qualities and appeal. Whether you want to improve your technique, boost your fitness, or find a new creative outlet, exploring these dance classes can open exciting doors. This post breaks down what each style involves, what you can expect in class, and how to choose the right fit for your goals.

What Makes Lyrical Dance Special?

Lyrical dance blends ballet’s technical precision with the emotional depth of modern dance. It focuses on expressing feelings through smooth, flowing movements that often follow the rhythm and mood of a song’s lyrics. This style is ideal for dancers who want to combine storytelling with graceful technique.

Key Features of Lyrical Dance

• Emphasis on fluidity and connection between movements

• Use of ballet techniques like turns, leaps, and extensions

• Strong focus on emotional expression and musicality

• Often performed to slow or mid-tempo music with meaningful lyrics

  
  

What to Expect in a Lyrical Class?

Lyrical classes usually start with a warm-up that includes stretching and basic ballet exercises. The instructor will guide you through combinations that highlight control, balance, and expression. You will practice transitions that link steps smoothly, helping you tell a story through your body. Classes often end with a cool-down and reflection on the emotional impact of the choreography.

Who Should Try Lyrical Dance?

If you enjoy ballet but want a freer, more expressive style, lyrical dance is a great choice. It suits dancers who appreciate music with strong emotional content and want to explore movement as a form of storytelling. Beginners can join lyrical classes, but some ballet experience helps with technique.

What Makes Disco Freestyle Dance Special?

Disco freestyle is an energetic, expressive style known for its fast footwork, high kicks, dramatic arm lines, and powerful performance quality. With its upbeat music and high-intensity movement, this style is perfect for dancers who love speed, creativity, and full-out performance.

Key Features of Disco Freestyle Dance

• High-energy movements including kicks, spins, leaps, and jump combinations

• Fast-paced choreography set to pop, disco, and electronic music

• Emphasis on personal style, expression, and stage presence

• Focus on flexibility, stamina, and sharp technique

• Freestyle sections where dancers add their own creative flair

What to Expect in a Disco Freestyle Class?

A disco freestyle class usually begins with a cardio warm-up and stretching to improve flexibility and prepare the body for high-intensity movement. Instructors guide dancers through technique drills such as kicks, spins, splits, and travelling steps used in performance and competitions. You’ll learn short routines that highlight speed, strength, and musicality, with opportunities to practice your own freestyle sections. Classes often end with conditioning or cool-down stretches to support strength and injury prevention.

Who Should Try Disco Freestyle Dance?

Disco freestyle is ideal for anyone who loves fast, exciting choreography and wants a dance style that’s full of personality. It suits dancers who enjoy expressive movement, energetic music, and developing impressive technical skills. Beginners are welcome, and more experienced dancers can challenge themselves with advanced flexibility and performance work. Whether you want to compete, improve fitness, or simply enjoy dancing at full power, disco freestyle offers a vibrant and supportive environment.

Understanding Mini movers!

Mini Movers is a lively and engaging class designed to introduce young children to physical activity through fun, structured movement. Mini Movers encourages exploration, imagination, and play while helping children build essential movement skills. Each session begins with an energising warm-up game to get children excited and ready to move. This is followed by gentle stretching to improve flexibility and prepare their bodies for the activities ahead. The class also includes balance-focused exercises and fun challenges that support coordination and body awareness. Children then enjoy dancing to well-loved action songs such as Hop Little Bunnies and the Scarecrow Song, helping them connect movement with rhythm and storytelling. Before the cool-down, they learn a short, simple routine that builds confidence, memory, and musicality. Mini Movers offers a joyful, supportive environment where children can grow, explore movement, and have fun through dance.

Characteristics of Mini Movers

• Designed for young children to explore movement in a fun, supportive environment

• Focuses on developing coordination, balance, and basic motor skills

• Includes gentle stretching to build flexibility and body awareness

• Uses balancing exercises and simple challenges to improve stability

• Features children’s action songs like Hop Little Bunnies and The Scarecrow Song

• Encourages creativity, imagination, and playful self-expression

• Introduces simple dance routines to build confidence and memory

• Promotes social skills, listening, and following instructions through structured activities

  
  

What Happens in a Mini Movers Class?

Mini Movers Class Overview

The Mini Movers class is designed to engage young participants in physical activity through fun and structured exercises. The Mini Movers class begin with a warm up game, to get children energised. After this, children will begin stretching to increase flexibility and prepare the body for movement. A focus on balancing is included in this class, by practising balancing exercises and challenges. Mini movers will then focus on a few children's dance songs such as: Hop little bunnies and the Scarecrow song! Before we cool down at the end of the session, children will learn a short routine!

Who Benefits from Mini Movers?

Mini movers, is perfect for children aged 3-8. This class appeals to children who are interested in starting dance and exploring different styles!

The Energy of Hip Hop Dance

Hip hop dance is a vibrant, high-energy style rooted in street culture. It includes a variety of moves like popping, locking, breaking, and freestyle. Hip hop emphasises rhythm, attitude, and individuality, making it a fun and social way to dance.

Elements of Hip Hop Dance

• Strong beats and rhythmic movements

• Use of isolations, sharp hits, and smooth transitions

• Freestyle sections that encourage personal flair

• Dance battles and group choreography common in classes

  
  

What to Expect in a Hip Hop Class?

Hip hop classes usually start with a warm-up focusing on body isolations and grooves. The instructor teaches combinations that build coordination and rhythm. You will practice foundational moves and learn how to add style and personality. Many classes include freestyle time where you can experiment and express yourself freely.

Who Should Try Hip Hop Dance?

Hip hop is perfect for those who love upbeat music and want to build confidence through dance. It’s great for all ages and fitness levels, offering a full-body workout while having fun. If you enjoy social dancing and want to develop your own style, hip hop classes are a good fit.

How to Choose the Right Dance Class for You

Choosing between lyrical, and hip hop, disco freestyle and mini movers depends on your interests, goals, and personality. Here are some tips to help you decide:

• Consider your musical taste: Lyrical suits emotional ballads, mini movers fits a range of music, and hip hop matches upbeat, rhythmic tracks.

• Think about your fitness level: Hip hop offers a cardio workout, mini movers focuses on balances and exploring different styles and lyrical focuses on control and grace. Disco freestyle also offers a cardio work out and stamina.

• Reflect on your goals: If you want to tell stories through dance, lyrical is perfect. For self-expression and social interaction, hip hop shines. For fast paced, explosive jumps and turns, disco freestyle is perfect.

  
  

Benefits of Taking Dance Classes

Joining lyrical, hip hop, disco freestyle and mini movers classes offer more than just learning steps. Dance improves physical health, mental well-being, and social connections.

• Physical fitness: Builds strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance.

• Mental health: Reduces stress, boosts mood, and enhances focus.

• Creativity: Encourages artistic expression and problem-solving.

• Community: Connects you with others who share your passion.

  
  

Tips for Getting the Most from Your Dance Classes

• Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement.

• Stay hydrated and eat a light snack before class.

• Practice regularly to build muscle memory.

• Watch videos of professional dancers for inspiration.

• Be patient with yourself and enjoy the learning process.

  
  

Exploring lyrical, hip hop, disco freestyle and mini movers dance classes can transform how you move and express yourself. Each style offers unique rewards and challenges that enrich your dance journey. Take the first step by finding a local studio or online class and discover the joy of dance today.