The Reigate School of Ballet and Commercial Dance is proud to announce it is introducing the exciting new Acrobatic Arts syllabus into the timetable. Our dance school is excited to be the first official Acrobatic Arts training centre in Reigate and Redhill, and one of only a few dance academies to offer formal acro dance training in Surrey and the South East of England. Acrobatics has long been part of modern jazz dance, and can be seen in many styles such as contemporary dan

The men at the Reigate Rugby Club were given some alternative workouts when they were asked to participate in a ballet stretching class, and Miss Evans jumped at the chance to deliver (naturally). Apparently a few Rugby clubs use ballet as part of their routine stretches, to increase the players' flexibility. The Australian Rugby team regularly use ballet as a form of stretching and limbering. The benefits of ballet in rugby include: Speed and agility Strength Joint mobility

Whether you watch professional ballet, contemporary, street or any other style, all dancers have a common apsect - they have a strong physique and lovely feet (depending on the dance). Professional dancers make complex moves look simple and effortless, but much hard work goes into achieving this "look". Exercising at home over, can fulfill many roles and enhance a child's physique, so that their dancing looks more natural. At the Reigate School of Ballet and Commercial Dance,

PART 2 – Ankle and Calf Strengthening The Reigate School of Ballet and Commercial Dance knows the importance of strong legs and feet for the overall and complete dancer. The school has been teaching ballet to all age groups for over 52 years in the Reigate and Redhill area. Ballet training provides overall strength in the body but like all forms of exercise, you get stronger and achieve better results if you can do any safe and additional exercises at home. Like learning an i

Like any athlete, dancers need to have an extremely fit and mobile body if they are to perform at their best. The strength needed in the feet and ankles alone is immense, especially when pupils begin going on pointe. A strong core will give stability to the dance movements. At the RSB Dance and the Reigate School of Ballet and Commercial Dance, we have the experience and knowledge to ensure all pupils have the necessary strength before embarking on these exercises. We know al