Why choose Roos Academy? We are an award winning local school, serving the community since 1995, with pupils fulfilling their dreams of taking their training to a vocational level and on to performing in the West End as well as International Ballet companies. Pupils are encouraged to participate in ISTD examinations and the school show. There are also other opportunities for Pupils to perform in F
estivals and Competitions. Whether your child has a passion for dance or just wants to try something new, we welcome each child and aim to nurture them to their full potential. CLASSES ARE HELD IN GREENWICH SE10 & SHOOTERS HILL SE18
ABOUT THE ACADEMY
AIM – The aim of the Academy is for pupils to gain enjoyment from dance, as well as encouraging and developing self-confidence, imagination, interaction, co-operation and musicality. Simple Ballet movements are introduced right from day one with basic technique being taught. The pupils can progress to any form of dance at a later stage. More formal teaching of technique does not begin until pupils are old enough to enjoy a more structured approach. MODERN – Children can start learning Modern from about 6 years, as long as they have had some ballet training. TAP - Children can start learning Tap Dancing from about 6 years, again as long as they have had some ballet training. Both of these forms of dance encourage the children to be rhythmically aware which helps to develop musicality. BALLET IS THE BASIS OF ALL FORMS OF DANCE AND THEREFORE IS THE CLASS I ENCOURAGE THE CHILDREN TO ATTEND. All the teaching faculty are fully qualified dance teachers in their field or genre of dance, with enhanced DBS. All teachers are experienced as well as having a career within the Entertainment Industry. EXAMINATIONS – Children who wish may be entered for exams in Ballet, Modern and Tap from about 6 years. The Academy will organise for an examiner from the I.S.T.D. to visit the School. Children entering Grade Examinations may need more than one class a week to reach the necessary standard. THE ACADEMY HOLDS A 100% PASS RATE WITH THE MAJORITY OF PUPILS OBTAINING DISTINCTION. SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS – The whole school is invited to participate in the show, which is held every two – three years. SHOWTIME – 9TH JULY 2022
SHOWTIME – 3Oth MARCH 2019
SHOWTIME – 2ND April 2017
20th Anniversary production – March 21st 2015 “CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY” - 2013
“SNOW WHITE & SHOWCASE” – 2010
“10TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW” – APRIL 2006
“MARY POPPINS” – APRIL 2003
“WIZARD OF OZ” - JULY 2000
“ALICE IN WONDERLAND” – JULY 1998
WATCHING CLASSES – Parents are invited to watch classes at the end of term. However, it is helpful if a parent stays when a new pupil joins who may be shy. REGISTRATION FEE – This is a refundable deposit which is repaid when a pupil leaves – provided the school is notified in writing before ½ term of their last term
