The Moderne School of Theatre Dance in Hampton offers ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary dance education for children and adults in a safe and inclusive environment, founded in 2020 by Ms Lynsey Delaforte.
The Moderne School of Theatre Dance was founded in September 2020 in Hampton, UK, by Lynsey Delaforte, who holds BA (HONS) and ANATD qualifications and had taught for 15 years at dance schools in London and Surrey. The school operates from All Saints Church Hall in Hampton and states it aims to nurture creativity and artistry in a safe and inclusive environment.
The school offers ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary classes for children and adults. Children’s classes include Tiny Dancers for ages 3+, Pre-Primary Ballet, Primary Ballet, and graded ballet from Grade 1 through Grade 4, as well as Contemporary and Jazz for ages 12+. The ballet curriculum combines RAD and NATD based syllabi with complementary exercises. Adult classes include three levels of tap (beginner, improver and intermediate) and two levels of ballet (general open class and intermediate), all non-syllabus.
The school does not use formal examinations, focusing instead on building technique and stagecraft in a structured environment. Children’s classes run in three 10-week terms per academic year, while adult classes run in three 12-week terms.
The Moderne School of Theatre Dance is a dance school founded in September 2020 in Hampton, UK, by Ms Lynsey Delaforte. The school offers dance education in ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary for children and adults, aiming to nurture creativity and artistry in a safe and inclusive environment. All teachers are fully qualified and have undergone thorough DBS checks.
The school is located at All Saints Church Hall, The Avenue, Hampton, TW12 3RG, UK. All classes take place at this location.
The school offers ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary dance classes for children and adults. Children’s classes include Tiny Dancers, Pre-Primary Ballet, Primary Ballet, Grades 1-4 ballet, and Contemporary and Jazz. Adult classes include Tap at Beginner, Improver and Intermediate levels, and Ballet at General Open Class and Intermediate levels. The school also offers workshops.
Both children and adults can join the school’s classes. The first class may be tried free of charge for both children and adults. Students may join adult classes at any point in a term. No auditions are required.
The school caters for children from age 3 upwards and adults at all levels. Children’s classes span ages 3-5 years through to 12 years and above. Adult classes are available for complete beginners through to experienced dancers, including those with past ballet training and dancers aiming to audition for professional training.
Children’s classical ballet classes focus on excellent technique and combine an RAD and NATD based syllabus with complementary exercises. The school does not use examinations, focusing instead on building a strong knowledge base, excellent technique and stagecraft in a structured, disciplined environment. Adult classes are non-syllabus.
Phone: 07889 782 679. Email: lynseydelaforte@icloud.com. The school also has Instagram and Facebook pages.