With singing, music, movement, dance and drama classes for youngsters to adults in Dubai’s most creative studios, Impact Centres provide opportunities for people of all ages to immerse themselves in the arts. The instruction that Impact Centres provide in all disciplines of music and the performing arts, improves technique and instills confidence in our students from beginners to semi-professionals. IMPACT CENTRES: With singing, music, movement, dance and drama classes for youngsters to adults in Dubai’s most creative new studios, Impact Centres provide opportunities for people of all ages to immerse themselves in the arts. The instruction that Impact Centres provide in all disciplines of music and the performing arts, improves technique and instills confidence in our students from beginners to semi-professionals. STUDENT PERFORMANCES:
From regular showcases, corporate events, flash mobs and recitals throughout the year, to full-scale musical productions for all ages and levels twice per year in June and December, we provide an array of ongoing performance opportunities for all of our students all year ‘round.. IMPACT CENTRES CLASSES:
IMPLINGS (CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND DRAMA CLASSES) (AGES 4-5 YEARS) Implings creative movement and drama classes focus on basic motor, listening and social skills through singing, music, dance, imagery, and games. Fun exercises will introduce the fundamentals of singing, dance steps, terminology and the structure of dance class. IMPS (CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND DRAMA CLASSES) (AGES 6-8)
IMPS classes are based on the same principles as the Implings, with more focus on learning scripts and songs and dance routines for a production at the end of term. MUSICAL THEATRE (AGES 10+ YEARS TO SEMI-PROFESSIONAL) Musical Theatre classes are performance-oriented with a mix of Broadway and modern day disciplines. Students attend weekly classes and learn dance choreography, study voice and acting, and learn a repertoire leading up to a full-scale musical performance for the public twice per year in December and June. Impact Centres suggest that private technique classes are taken in addition to the weekly classes for principal roles. VOCAL CLASSES
(AGES 6+ YEARS) Vocal classes are designed for students who enjoy singing and wish to improve their vocal technique. Breathing, support, phrasing, diction, intonation and tone quality will be discussed in various styles such as Opera, Musical Theatre, Pop and Rock. Students will select, research and perform appropriate repertoire. HIP HOP
Hip Hop is a fun, high-energy street dance class. Class includes a warm-up/ conditioning exercise and exercises across the floor, which progress to combinations utilizing the latest moves in lyrical and hip hop styles to develop the expressive abilities of the dancers. CONTEMPORARY (AGES 10+ YEARS)Contemporary dance is a combination of different styles of dance, including lyrical, classical ballet, jazz, hip hop and modern dance. It continuously strives to create new ways to express emotions and tell stories through movement. BALLET/JAZZ/TAP (AGES 3-6 YEARS)
This is an introductory dance class focused on the basic concepts of ballet jazz and tap dancing. Students will learn dance steps and terminology through imagery and exercises that enhance cognitive skills, social development and prepare them for further dance training. PRE-BALLET (AGES 5-6 YEARS)Pre-Ballet classes are designed to build a foundation for movement, personal expression, musicality and an understanding of basic ballet principles and terminology through imagery and exercises that promote creativity. BALLET (AGES 7+ YEARS)The study of classical ballet technique provides the foundation for a dance education. Exercises at the barre and centre of the room improve coordination, flexibility, strength and musicality. Advanced students begin pre-pointe and/or pointe training in order to strengthen feet and ankles. JAZZ (AGES 10+ YEARS TO SEMI-PROFESSIONAL) Jazz is an upbeat, high-energy contemporary dance class. Dancers improve strength, balance and control and will build technical and expressive abilities with an emphasis on phrasing and coordination. TAP (AGES 7+ YEARS)Tap is a comprehensive study of American tap dance, including terminology and technique. Emphasis is placed on precession in sound, rhythm, movement, gesture and expression.
