Open Classes

Open classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Laine Performing Arts Centre (29 East Street, Epsom). We offer classes in ballet, tap, contemporary and commercial jazz to adults aged 16+ and cater for all levels of experience. All classes are expert-led and aim to provide a fun, fulfilling learning experience in a safe and professional environment.

Timetable

LAINE ADULT CLASSES- TIMETABLE & FEES SPRING TERM

Tuesday 14th JANUARY – Thursday 3RD APRIL 2025

Please note there are NO classes, W/C 17th February 2025

CLASSES	TUESDAY	THURSDAY
TAP Beginners	Studio D 19:00 – 20:00
TAP Improver/Intermediate	Studio D 20:00 – 21:00
CONTEMPORARY Open Class – All Levels	Studio A 19:15 – 20:15
BALLET Advanced	Studio A 20:15 – 21:15
STREET JAZZ Open Class – All Levels		Studio B&C 19:00 – 20:00
BALLET Intermediate		Studio A 19:15 – 20.15
BALLET Beginner and Improver		Studio A 20:15 – 21:15

Class Details

Street Jazz

An energetic class that begins with a follow warmup incorporating basic street moves to upbeat music. The rest of the class concentrates on a routine changing every half term/term working on different street/commercial styles. This class is for all levels, but it helps if you have had some dance experience and it is a fun unique way to keep fit.

Uniform requirements – Trainers and comfortable clothing you can move in.

Contemporary class

The class will begin with a gentle warm up, following on with centre practice and building up to a creative combination using elements from the class. The focus is to understand the principles of dance and strengthen the core to find freedom of movement.

General Ballet class

This class is for people who likes to be challenged, we will explore the principle at the foundation of classical dance to find freedom of movement and enjoy every moment of the class.

Beginners Tap

A fun class consisting of a warm-up, technical work and a routine. It’s not just about the steps, we learn the vocabulary and musical rhythms to go with them so that you can build knowledge and confidence. This class is great whether you’re just starting out in tap or haven’t tapped in a while!

Beginners and Improvers

Beginners and improvers classes will take extra time at the barre learning the basics and then move into the centre practice for a chance to dance in the space with a sense of freedom and confidence.

Intermediate and Advanced

Intermediate and Advanced classes will work through a thorough barre, exploring how the technique can express the dance. The centre practice will have enchainment and a chance to travel and explore allegro.

Faculty Information

TAP

Frankyy Williams trained at Sylvia Young Theatre School and Performers College, graduating in 2014. Frankyy joined LTA at the start of 2020 and is a Modern, Tap and Jazz teacher for the Junior Departments. She is currently studying on the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree course at Laine and holds her DDE qualifications in both Modern Theatre and Tap.

BALLET/CONTEMPORARY

Fran Mangiacasale is a contemporary, classical and neoclassical dancer, teacher and choreographer. He trained in Genoa with national and international teachers, before moving to London in 2002 where he continued his professional development in Contemporary, Ballet (with Roger Tully) and Dance Mastery (with Konstantin Pavlidis). Fran has danced in numerous companies including The Lindsay Kemp Company, National Dance Company of Wales, Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre, Unstructured Light, Smallpetitklein, The Royal Opera House, and performed in different productions and projects with a variety of choreographers. Fran was also Assistant Choreographer and Dance captain in productions at the English National Opera, Hamburg Staatsoper, Deutsche Opera Berlin, Azerbaijan State Academic Ballet and Opera Sao Carlo (Lisbon ). As Choreographer he has created work for Toos Foundation, Opera Fabula (Vienna), XOGA ,The London Ballet Company ,“Let’s all dance ballet company”, Blackheath Opera Halls and Grange Festival Opera.

STREET JAZZ

Since graduating from Laine Theatre Arts, Lisa has worked on the commercial scene for 20 years, dancing and assisting with numerous top choreographers/directors.

Lisa has toured worldwide with artistes such as Robbie Williams, Steps, Cascada, Basshunter, Rachel Stevens, Billie Piper, Enrique Iglesias, Lisa Scott Lee, Vanessa Mae, Five and various artists on the Ministry Of Sound Arena Tour. TV credits include dancer/assistant choreographer for Stars In Their Eyes, Soapstar Superstar, Justin Lee Collins Good Times chat show series, Peter Kay The Pop Factor, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Popstar To Operastar and Pop Rivals. Lisa was a regular dancer on TOTP and performed on T4 On The Beach with artists such as N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder, Taio Cruz and Iyaz as well as performing with Cee Lo Green and Paloma Faith on the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena London. She was also a dancer and the assistant choreographer on a weekly live TV show for artists such as Pink, Michael Buble, Pussycat Dolls, Tom Jones, Emma Bunton, Boyzone and Rihanna.

She is now currently Deputy Head of Jazz at Laine Theatre Arts.

Fees and Booking Information

TRIAL CLASSES
New to us? Would you like to trial a class? Trial classes are £10 and must be booked and paid for online at least a week in advance. Please click the ‘Book Now’ Button below and select ‘Pay Per Class’ Please bring this confirmation email with you when you attend, There is no need to book a specific class, Please just attend the class/ classes you would like to.

11 WEEK TERM PASS – £10 Per Class
11 Class Pass – If purchased before 14 January £99 thereafter £110 22 Class Pass – If purchased before 14 January £199 thereafter £220 33 Class Pass – If purchased before 14 January £299 thereafter £330

PAYMENT DETAILS
To Book, please click the button below. We look forward to welcoming you! If you have any queries, Please email Nicki – Nickidanika@laine-theatre-arts.co.uk

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FAQ’s

What do I need to bring with me?

Appropriate dancewear, water bottle and towel

Are there any car parking facilities?

Yes, on a first-come-first-served basis. These are located directly behind our building. As you turn off East

Street and look straight ahead – the entrance to our car park is on the left and Staples/Majestics car park is on the right (please take care not to park in their car park as some of our members have previously been fined for doing so).

Are there any changing facilities?

Yes – please follow the blue carpeted corridor towards the back of the building. Changing rooms are on your left before you reach studio D.

What other facilities do you have?

We have a seated area upstairs which is available for use before and after class. There are also water fountains which are located outside Studios A and D.

Where do I leave my belongings?

Please take ALL personal belongings into the studio with you. DO NOT leave them outside the studio or in the waiting area as Laine Theatre Arts cannot be responsible for theft or loss of your own personal belongings.

Will I always have the same teacher for my classes?

All Faculty members at Laine Theatre Arts are subject specialists. Whilst we endeavour to ensure as much continuity as possible in the way we staff classes, there may be occasions where, due to staff illness or injury, we are required to source a cover teacher. In this event, we always endeavour to provide cover teachers who are similarly experienced.

I have sustained an injury in my personal time and my doctor has told me that I must not do any physical activity for some weeks. I have one of your dance passes and would like to know if I am able to freeze it until I can do physical activity again?

We aim to be as flexible as possible in circumstances such as these. If you are unfortunate enough to sustain an injury which prevents you from exercising, please contact Nicki Danika-Pain at nickidanika@laine-theatre-arts.co.uk. A doctor’s note will be required as proof.

Laine Theatre Arts does not accept responsibility for any financial loss or expense incurred by third parties where circumstances are beyond its control. Laine Theatre Arts considers such circumstances to include fire, weather conditions and covid that prevent it from being open for classes and other such occurrences. Laine Theatre Arts will, at all times, strive to remain open and provide the best service it can.

Open Classes

Timetable

Class Details

Faculty

Fees & Booking

FAQ

Timetable

LAINE ADULT CLASSES- TIMETABLE & FEES SPRING TERM

Tuesday 14th JANUARY – Thursday 3RD APRIL 2025

Class Details

Faculty Information

Fees and Booking Information

FAQ’s

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