Taking ISTD Modern Theatre dance classes builds a highly versatile, explosive foundation that acts as the technical bridge between classical ballet and contemporary commercial performance. Dancers train in this specific Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) Modern Theatre syllabus for several distinct advantages,

Multi-Genre Exposure: Unlike single-style classes, the ISTD Modern Theatre Faculty synthesises elements of Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre into one structured framework.
Commercial Relevance: Most choreography seen on television, music videos, and West End or Broadway stages is directly rooted in the technical foundation taught in these classes

Power and Strength: Classes place heavy emphasis on high-energy traveling steps, explosive leaps, deep floor work, and high kicks.
Physical Conditioning: The syllabus systematically builds core stability, deep core strength, functional body alignment, and rapid weight transference.
Flexibility & Limbering: Exercises are specifically designed to safely lengthen muscle groups while developing deep structural agility.
Rhythmic Awareness: Dancers learn to interpret highly complex musical patterns, syncopation, and isolations, vastly improving their individual musicality

Find your level below and let us know when enquiring, so that we can assess which class is the best one for you (our teachers will also assess when you join the class to make sure it is the correct level for you):

Foundation – New to this style or still building the basics.
Developing – Comfortable with the basics and ready for more challenge.
Intermediate – Good technique, confidence and previous experience.
Advanced – Strong technique, experience and ability to learn at a faster pace.

DISCOUNTS:
A 10% discount is automatically applied for sibling bookings. This discount applies to the fees of additional children, not the first child enrolled.

A £15 discount is offered for two different Junior/Senior classes enrolled onto. Please use code HKQ996 at the checkout. (Please note that the Pro Performance class is not to be counted as a class enrolled on).

A £25 discount is offered for three or more different Junior/Senior classes enrolled onto. Please use code EQJ224 at the checkout. (Please note that the Pro Performance class is not to be counted as a class enrolled on).

Please note that misuse of discount codes will result in MPAS contacting you.