About Ecco

Students can start with us as young as 2 years old. We have programmes suited to all ages and levels of ability. Ecco work towards productions throughout the year. We train students to have the ability, knowledge and confidence to take exams through the I.D.T.A. examination body.

 

We have many different styles of dance that children and young people can study here at Ecco. They include Ballet, Commercial, Contemporary, Freestyle/Street, Pre-School Dance, Tap, Theatre Craft, Theatre Dance and Rock and Roll. We also offer Performing Arts sessions which cover dance, drama, and singing. You can come to as many different classes as you like during the week. 

 

 

DANCE STYLES

 

 

BALLET

 

This classical dance form is full of elegance, grace and creative expression. Ballet technique is beneficial for many dance styes. It builds strength, control and flexibility in dancers and improves their posture. Ballet performances are known for their beauty and spellbinding effect.

 

 

COMMERCIAL

 

Commercial is a style of dance that’s got bags of personality, attitude and sass! Commercial dance refers to the type of dancing you see in music videos, at concerts, on television and in (that’s right, you guessed it) commercials. It’s heavily performance-based and involves working the camera or the stage to engage the audience. It’s full-out, feel good and on-trend.

 

 

CONTEMPORARY

 

Contemporary dance is an expressive style that combines Ballet, Lyrical and Modern dance. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and body through fluid movements.

 

 

FREESTYLE/STREET

 

Freestyle is an athletic dance style that includes runs, jumps, leaps, kicks and spins along with body action, armography and diverse moves. Street is a cutting-edge dance form inspired by hip hop culture that developed outside of dance studios in open spaces. There’s a focus on getting down into the ground, bounce action, isolation of the body and syncopated timings. It gives the dancer freedom to express themselves to the music. Our Freestyle/Street classes cover both styles. They are high energy and incorporate all the latest trends and music.

 

PRE-COMPETITION CLASS

 

This class is open to students who attend our Freestyle/Street classes and are interested in the prospect of competing at ADFP Freestyle competitions. The aim of the class is to prepare students for joining our competition squad. The class focuses on teaching students all the basic moves and components of competitive Freestyle dance. Our competition teaching team decide when students are ready to become members of the squad and move up to the competition crew training classes. This is reviewed termly. 

 

 

PERFORMING ARTS

 

Our performing arts sessions involve acting, dancing, singing and delve into every aspect of creating and developing pieces of drama and putting on shows. Audition skills are covered and students have the opportunity to audition for main parts in showcases which all Performing Arts students get to be a part of.

 

 

PRE-SCHOOL DANCE

 

A fun introduction to dance for ages 2-4yrs. A mix of theatre dance, freestyle and party dances to engage the young dancer.

 

 

TAP

 

A fun, rhythmical dance style. Tap is as popular today as it was in its heyday when the likes of the great Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly were tap dancing on the big screen. It’s been brought bang up to date with shows like 'Tap Dogs' and 'Stomp.'

 

 

THEATRE CRAFT

 

Theatre Craft is all about putting on a show! It’s an exciting and diverse dance form packed with style. It includes kicks, turns and props and explores rhythm.

 

 

THEATRE DANCE

 

A mix of varying styles including Ballet, Theatre Craft/Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary.

 

 

ROCK AND ROLL

 

Rock & Roll is an entertaining and energetic dance form that uses great music. It can be performed with a partner or individually.

 

 

 

All our staff are IDTA qualified and DBS checked. Please see our staff page to get to know us.

 

"Ecco's mission is to offer high-quality performing arts lessons at an affordable price for all. We aim to encourage children in the art form they chose to do, helping pupils with their self-confidence and self-esteem."