From 24th November 2011, all Bream Classes will be moved to Parkend Memorial Hall. All class times will remain the same.

Due to structural damage in the church hall all classes have been cancelled this week. We hope to have an alternative venue for classes arranged shortly. In the meantime, Bream children are welcome to attend other classes in Monmouth (See timetable for times/locations).

The timetables for the Autumn Term are now available online. We've tried to minimise the changes, but some class times have changed, so please check before term starts 3rd September in Monmouth/Bream & 10th September Forest/Undy. If you have any queries please contact us. Also, please note there are some new classes available for younger students.

We've had yet more great results from the summer exams. Congratulations to all those girls who did brilliantly at the top end of the exam ladder with Grade 8 exams, the vocational Intermediate Foundation exams, & those just starting out with their exams taking the Pre-Primary class award. Everyone was successful, with some fantastic high distinction included in the results.

Following the success of the previous Day of Dance workshops with Ballet Cymru (formerly Independent Ballet Wales), we are pleased to announce that Ballet Cymru is returning to run another workshop for us Sunday 11th September. Students aged from 7 upwards can attended the Day of Dance offering 2 separate sessions (for seniors & juniors) where the students will have the opportunity to take a class taught by the professional dancers of the company. They will also have the chance to get to know the dancers & see an exclusive preview of one of the dances fromBalle Cymru's upcoming performance on Under Milk Wood, before then seeing the full performance at the Riverfront Theatre the following week.

Congratulations to Liam O'Hare on acheiving a brilliant result of a Distinction in his RAD Intermediate Ballet Exam!

Lavender Dancewear

SALE!!!

The following items are brand new, non-uniform and are taking up storage space!  They can be used for class but not for exams (except for those specified). 

Please call or text me to reserve your item(s).  07711 990225

Miss Lavender

Ballet Cymru (formerly Independent Ballet Wales) will be running an intensive dance workshop at the Borough Theatre Abergavenny 31st May -3rd June, 1 -4pm daily. There will be a Younger Dancers' Course (age 7-11) and an Elementary Ballet Course (age 12 &up), cost £40 including a complimentary ticket for Beauty and the Beast, Friday 3rd June 7.30pm. 

Congratulations to the all of the students who recently took ISTD Tap & Modern Exams. The results were fantastic, with all students being successful, including half of the students gaining DISTINCTIONS!!!! 

Congratulations to all of the students who took part in the 2 days of RAD Ballet exams in the March! Everyone who was entered was successful, gaining a selection of Merits & Distinctions from Primary up to Grade Five.

Tuesday classes starting back on May the 3rd. There will be no dance in Undy on Thursday 5th of May as the hall is being used for elections. Miss Donovan will be handing out new bills on the first day back Thursday 12th May. Please make sure you check the website for timetable changes if you were away on the last day of term.

New classes starting in Innsworth on Friday 6th May. Places are still avalible please email natalie@a1danceacademy.com if you would like more information for the following classes

Monmouth Classes start Monday 2nd May. For that Monday only, classes will be held in Pelham Hall instead of the Leisure Centre.

Good luck to our young A1 Dance Academy dancers taking part in Primo Balletto's Youth Ballet production of Les Sylphides. Saturday 19th Matinee 2.30, Evening 7.30 & Sunday 20th March Matinee 2.30 at Theatr Brycheinog (Brecon). Tickets are available from the Box Office on 01874 611622

All Exam Letters for the upcoming RAD Exams have now been given out. Please ensure that you know when your Mock & Exams are & that you have all of the correct uniform ready. If you have any questions, please check with your teacher.

Exam dates & exam practice dates have now been confirmed. All students entered for exams will now have been notified of the dates & will be given details of timings closer to the date. Please ensure that you have the correct uniform in time for the exam. Contact Lavender Dancewear on 07711 990225 or emailing lavenderdancewear@btinternet.com for further details if you are unsure.

From 10/1/11 all A1 Dance Academy uniform & other dancewear will be provided by Lavender Dancewear. The webshop will be updated for online purchases, but in the meantime you can buy dancewear directly by calling 07711 990225 or emailing lavenderdancewear@btinternet.com. 

Due to a burst water pipe at Rockfield Community Centre the hall is closed therefore there will be no classes this Tuesday 4th January. We are hoping the matter will be sorted soon, but please check here fore more information.

Congratulations to the A1 Dance Academy Students who have successfully auditioned & been offered places to perform with Primo Balletto's Youth Ballet in March 2011. Further details will be available soon.

We are starting a new Primary Tap & Modern Class on a Thursday in Bream at 5.00pm. Classes start Thursday 6th January 2011

Pre-school (2 1/2 - 4yrs), Pre-primary (4-5 yrs), Primary (5-6 yrs)

Classes are starting in Cinderford on Saturday afternoon in January. For more information please email: natalie@a1danceacademy.com to book your place!

Spaces are limited so please contact me asap to avoid disappointment!

Following the success of the Day of Dance with Independent Ballet Wales in 2009, A1 Dance Academy Students aged from 7 upwards attended a 2nd Day of Dance run by Independent Ballet Wales. There were 2 separate sessions (for seniors & juniors) where the students had the opportunity to take a class taught by the professional dancers of the company. They also has the chance to get to know the dancers & see an exclusive preview of one of the dances from IBW's new welsh themed ballet The Lady of the Lake, before then seeing the full performance at the Riverfront Theatre the following week.

Congratulations to A1 students who were offered places on Primo Ballettos Associate Programmes:

Juniors: Chloe Evans, Darcy Birkett, Taryn Birkett & Lucinda White

Mids: Megan Lewis & Pheobe West

Seniors: Lauren Bradley

The shows were a great success and all the children were fantastic. All of the feedback we have received has been brilliant & that everyone thoroughly enjoyed watching & taking part. 

I hope everyone had a lovely Summer Holiday after all the hard work & we look forward to seeing everyone again in September.

Full details & booking forms are available to download here, places are limited. Keep the dates free:

Workshop 12th September 2010
Theatre18th September 2010

Congratulations to all of our young dancers who performed brilliantly in the Monmouthshire Youth Ballet performance of "Les Syllphides" at the Blake Theatre Monmouth. The students all had a very rewarding experience throughout the intensive training period culminating in a great performance.

Click HERE to see some photos of the performace.

This week a number of young dancers from A1 Dance Academy will perform in " Les Syllphides at the Blake Theatre Monmouth. Good luck to Annabelle Clarke, Menna Cadwallader, Holly Peters, Phoebe West, Chloe Evans, Taryn Birkett, Darcy Birkett, Melissa Kolic and Paris Mitchel & we hope they have a wonderful time.  Evening Performances are Friday 26th & Saturday 27th February & Matinee Saturday 27th. Ticket are available from http//:www.primobelletto.com

Forest Dates - Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July

This will be at the Forest Theare, Royal Forest of Dean College, Five Acres, Coleford.

We would like all children to be involved in our production, If you wish for your child to be involved please ensure you are available for all of the weekend. Thank you. 

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Congratulations to all our A1 Dance Academy students who recently auditioned & have been offered places in Monmouthshire Youth Ballet's upcoming production of "Les Sylphides" at The Blake Theatre in February.

With special congratulations to those who have been awarded Scholarships!

More details will be announced soon.

Young dancers from A1 Dance Academy in Monmouth were recently treated to a great day of ballet with a series of dance workshops run by professional dancers from Independent Ballet Wales.

The students of all ages enjoyed taking part in the workshops with a challenging Master Ballet Class run by the Director of IBW Darius James for the seniors & a fun ballet class for the juniors ending in a short performance by the girls & boys.

As well as the classes, IBW dancers chatted to the students about the ballet company & performed dances from the ballets they are currently performing on tour. To round off the experience, the students enjoyed a wonderful performance by IBW of "How Green Was My Valley" at the Riverfront Theatre, Newport.

Photos of the day will added shortly.

Here is a great opportunity to take part in a dance class with a professional ballet company AND see their upcoming performance of "How Green Was My Valley" at the Riverfront Theatre in Newport. Spaces are limited so book early!

PHOTO: Matt Wright @ Punctum Photographic

There will be two classes held in the Dance Studio at Monmouth Leisure Centre on Sunday 13^th September. Juniors 8 to 11 years & Seniors age 12 years & over. Each class will be run by Independent Ballet Wales dancers, so you will get to meet & dance with professional dancers & get to know all about their upcoming performance, before going to see the performance on 19^th September at the Riverfront Theatre in Newport.

In addition to the dance class you will also receive a ticket to the Performance of "How Green Was My Valley" 7:30pm 19th September at the Riverfront Theatre in Newport. (own transport & parental supervision will be required).

To book a place on the workshop please call 07747 444795 or download thebooking form

The I.S.T.D has introduced a fab & exciting new Tap Syllabus for Primary up to Grade Three which we will be starting learn in September.

The R.A.D. has also updated their Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet Syllabi which will also be taught from September. This will mean a change in uniform for the new classes, so when you need to buy a new uniform, please ring Jill at Greenwy Trading 01594 825359 and she can advise what you will need.