A message from Miss Jacqui, I love classical ballet and really enjoy teaching children of all ages. With my 30 years of experience I love being able to communicate with my young and older students through dance. Dance and ballet is a language, feeling and art form. Here is where your child can take their first steps on a journey of expressing themselves through movement and dance.
Learning structured movement they can discover & experience the beautiful artistry and elegance of classical ballet though technique and performance. They will learn the history as well as the culture of ballet and the importance of preserving the heritage of ballet for future generations to come.
The ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE (RAD) have created a new exciting, up to date, forward thinking examination syllabus for children
of all ages and also Silver Swans gentle ballet classes for the more mature adult 50 +
Class Awards and Solo Performance Awards (SPA) are also on offer for children.
The grade examinations, pre-primary to grade 8 are designed to deliver classical ballet technique and National Character Dance. Vocational examinations are on offer too for students moving into a more dedicated area of training with an interest
of possibly dancing professionally.
Our classes are delivered with dedicated preparation to accommodate our pupils' development. Structured classes are given
offering different teaching styles, genres of music and props.
I specialise in teaching young children from three years of age with a dedicated bespoke nursery programme to cater for
young ballerinas and young male dancers.
I truly believe classical ballet is the first step to understanding how the body moves and works, and is the basis & foundation of all dance.
My dance training started at 3 years of age in High Wycombe at the Rita Barlow, and then after Rita Trigger School of dance,
later at the Jeannine Greville Academy of Dance in Henley on Thames. I then went on to enhance and finish my training at the
London Studio Centre Collage in London. Thank you to Miss Beverley for being the most fantastic, inspirational teacher.
I danced professionally as a West End Musical Performer for 12 years in shows from Cats to Joseph & his Amazing Technicolor Dream coat.
As part of my RAD teaching membership, I am required to do 20 hours CPD (Continued Professional Development) a year. I do
a diverse selection of courses, from technical grade refresher courses to First aid & Safe Guarding, Theories of teaching & Learning.
History of Ballet & the wellbeing of students and teachers. Mentoring, Adult learning & Examiner feedback.
Inclusive dance, Body Image & Cancer awareness. Training Advanced pointe work & Silver Swans.
We take exams once a year or when students are ready.
Miss Jacqui
Jacqueline Harman School of Ballet