HAWTHORNE SCHOOL OF DANCE is the natural progression from Windsor's popular pre-school dance classes BLOSSOM BALLET.
HSOD welcomes local dancers from age 4 for classes in
ISTD BALLET, TAP & MODERN complimented by Ballet Conditioning, Pointe, Contemporary and Musical Theatre classes.
As well as nurturing HAPPY, HEALTHY dancers who enjoy weekly term time classes with their friends and families, we also offer regular opportunities to take part in local PERFORMANCES and ISTD exams.
CLASSES
ISTD BALLET
From Pre-Primary to Advanced level, our fun and friendly Ballet classes develop confidence and musicality, improve posture and alignment and encourage creativity and self-expression.
Classes are supported by PBT conditioning, pointe prep and pointe work.
ISTD MODERN
Modern Theatre dance is a fun and energetic rhythmic dance style using leaps, turns, kicks and travelling steps. Additionally, we offer weekly Contemporary classes and workshops to compliment the Modern syllabus.
ISTD TAP
Tap dance is a theatrical art form seen on the stages of many musicals. Dancers beat the floor to create distinctive sounds and interesting rhythms. Tap is included in Reception and Year 1 classes. ISTD syllabus exam classes are offered from Year 2.
Lucy Hawthorne (BA Hons DDE ISTD), the school's principal, is a highly experienced and enthusiastic dance practitioner. Since graduating from the London Studio Centre, Miss Lucy's extensive teaching credits include delivering workshops at The English National Ballet, teaching Street Dance on behalf of London Youth Dance, being appointed as an Associate Dance Artist for Sadlers Wells and more recently choreographing for Apple TV.
Emily Headland (DDE ISTD) teaches Modern and Tap at HSOD as well running her own dance school in Amersham. Before teaching, Miss Emily performed in my many local productions and now enjoys sharing her performance skills with our aspiring dancers.
Hannah Bennet (BA Hons DDE ISTD) graduated from London Studio Centre and continues to work professionally within the industry. Miss Hannah shares her expertise in Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Modern, Tap and Ballet. Miss Hannah is currently staring in Chicago the Musical and is looking forward to sharing her expertise on her return.
Amy Gough (DDE ISTD) creates the most wonderful mid week Open Ballet classes for our Juniors, Transitions and Seniors. Miss Amy has a strong focus on complimenting the ISTD syllabus within her classes as well preparing her students for her fun and challenging choreography.
Storm Norris (DDE ISTD) inspires our Seniors and Prefects with her Advanced ISTD Ballet classes offering repertoire from her onstage professional Ballet career. Miss Storm previously performed with Stara Zagora State Opera Ballet as a Soloist and Ballet-West International Touring Company.
