We currently run our children’s classes in East Malling, Frant, Kings Hill, Leybourne, Matfield, West Malling, and Yalding, Classes on offer are modern and jazz, street dance, boys only street dance, acro, musical theatre, ballet and tap.
There are regular opportunities throughout the year to perform at fetes, shows and showcases. Every other year we put on a show in a local theatre and dancers can take part if they wish. We do not force anyone to take part in shows as we know that for as many students that absolutely adore the experience, there is also the odd student that doesn't wish to perform but still thoroughly enjoys coming to class.
Classes @ LRSD
Our classes are friendly, fun and exciting. The teachers are inspiring and encouraging. Everyone should be given the chance to enjoy dance and the benefits for children are clear.
Dance is a great for confidence and boosting self esteem in children. Dance improves strength, flexibilty and co-ordination. It also gives children an early insight into being aware of posture and encourages positive attitudes towards a healthly lifestyle from a young age by being aware of the body and the effects that dance has on it.
Children can be creative, have fun and explore movement in our classes in a safe and inviting, inspiring atmosphere. Great friendships are formed at the Lucy Robins School of Dance!
Dance classes for girls and boys aged 2-4 yrs, taking them on a magical journey through dance, preparing our smallest students for our classes when they reach school age.
Mixed genre classes are a wonderful infusion of song, mime, ballet, modern and lots of wiggles and giggles!
Street dance classes use funky music and props. The dancers find their confidence, creativity and co-ordination whilst experimenting with their own freestyle vibe!
Ballet classes are a perfect introduction to the world of dance through a more classical approach. Story telling, mime and props are used to encourage confidence and creativity. The seeds of basic ballet will be planted from a young age to continue to blossom as the children grow.
All of our pre school classes are specially designed for this age and keeps the children engaged and most importantly, having lots of fun.
Dancing, listening, playing, imagining and learning!
Locations of our pre school dance classes -
West Malling Village Hall - Wednesdays (Mixed genre class) Ages 2-4yrs.
Leybourne Village Hall - Saturdays (Ballet and Street Dance) Ages 3-4yrs.
One of our most popular classes on offer at LRSD.
Modern dance is a broad genre of theatrical dance, primarily arising out of the US in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Over the years, this style of dance has developed in parallel to popular music. At LRSD you can expect to be dancing to lots of modern music, learning funky, up beat routines.
Locations of our modern and jazz classes -
Staplehurst Primary School - Mondays
Leybourne Village Hall - Tuesdays
Frant Primary School - Wednesdays
West Malling Village Hall - Wednesdays
Another very popular style at LRSD!
Learn the most recent dance moves, to current chart music.
Street dance encompasses lots of different styles which we learn in our classes. Lockin'-poppin'-hip hop-breakin-house.
Students are also encouraged to express themselves through improvisation and free styling.
Locations of our street dance classes -
Leybourne Village Hall - Mondays
Yalding Youth Hall - Thursdays
Pembury Primary School - Thursdays
East Peckham Primary School - Thursdays
Kings Hill Primary School - Fridays
Matfield Village Hall - Saturdays
Most of our street dance classes are mixed but we do run some specific boys only classes for a boys only zone.
Locations of our boys only street classes -
Kings Hill Primary School - Fridays
Matfield Village Hall - Saturdays
Locations of our boys only break dance classes -
Kings Hill Primary School - Fridays
Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context.
Locations of our acro classes -
St James Centre, East Malling - Monday
Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, acting, and dance. Matilda, We Will Rock You, Charlie and the Choclate Factory and Wicked are some examples of musicals you will be working from in class.
Locations of our musical theatre classes -
Leybourne Primary School - Thursdays
Ballet is a new style to be added to our timetable for 2016.
Lucy specialised in classical ballet and contemporary in her training and it has been her favourite style for many years so she is thrilled to be teaching beginners ballet from Feb 2016. We will be adding ballet examinations and the IDTA ballet syllabus to the timeable in the future.
Locations of our ballet classes-
Leybourne Village Hall - Mondays
Kings Hill Community Centre - Thursdays
Leybourne Village Hall - Saturdays
Our LRSD Performance Troupe regularly compete in competitions and festivals.
Locations of our LRSD Performance Troupe classes -
Leybourne Primary School - Thursdays
Don't just take our word for it........
"Fantastic dance school- would recommend to all" Caroline Downey
"Dixie loves dancing with Lucy and all the girls in her class, we are really pleased that some new classes are starting soon. The shows are really wonderful and I would recommend Lucy Robins school to anyone who has children. Lucy has lots of energy and I'm sure the rest of the children she teaches love her as much as my daughter does" xx Kelly and Dixie
"Both my boys attend street dance classes with Steph and Lucy and they absolutely love it!! My youngest son was quite shy when he started school but the street dance has brought him out of his shell and even had a little solo part in their recent show!! The tricks and skills they have learnt at street are great and both have a fantastic time at class!!" Emma Barnes
"Smiley Stephanie and Lovely Lucy have been amazing teachers for my 2 daughters. They have grown in confidence from the first session when they just stood there for the first 5 minutes! But with the amazing encouragement LRSD has created a safe, caring environment in which my daughters have grown in their confidence as well as in there dancing ability. Could not recommend the dance school more." Jane Lowing
"Totally inspiring and has had my daughter hooked since her first lesson! Really recommend these classes for anyone interested in having fun, or seriously into dancing. I see the kids every week racing to get to class and loving every minute of it - thanks Lucy you really have inspired a generation" Vicky Hobson
"My daughter has loved every minute of lovely Lucy's street dance classes, unlike other dance schools I have used its very relaxed small classes of children who seem to be strung on Lucy's every word thanks to her fresh approach to children's dance classes! Keep up the good work!" Alexandra O'Brien
"My two girls have gained so much confidence over the years. It's the only after school club they've persisted with ever since they were little. Now they are at secondary school and still love it, and that's all thanks to lovely Lucy." Claire Crome
"Amazing energetic teachers with so much enthusiasm - my 2 girls absolutely love her classes and have been going for a few years now. The adult classes are such fun too!" Catherine Ruler
"Lovely Lucy is fabulous. My 6 yr old daughter is loving street dance and plans to take up a couple more of the newer classes. Highly recommend joining." Katie Edwards
Get more information about our venues here - www.lrsd.co.uk/venues