ISTD modern dance classes & exams for all ages

Modern Dance classes for children and young people at SK Dance Studio, Wigan

SK Dance Studio follows the world recognised ISTD syllabus (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) for modern dance, with classes for children of all ages right up to student grades.

The opposite of classical ballet with its very strict rules, modern dance is a much more relaxed discipline, giving dancers more scope to interpret steps and music for themselves, allowing real expression through dance that captivates audiences and dancers alike.

Modern Dance Classes at SK Dance Studio, Wigan.

See our timetable page to choose the most appropriate modern dance class for you. 

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Like our tap and ballet classes, we dedicate a portion of class time in our modern dance classes to teaching set syllabus work, which supports dancers to achieve graded ISTD examinations.

But we also spend time on free work, experimenting with influences from lots of different dance genres including jazz and national styles from different countries, using a wide range of music.

Not only is this really fun and engaging, but it also ensures dancers develop great performance technique, which they get the chance to show off in our regular shows. All our modern dance classes are held at SK Dance Studio, Shevington in Wigan.

Apart from our Student classes for older dancers, SK Dance Studio teaches modern dance in our Saturday school, along with our tap dancing classes.

One of our Grade 4 ISTD Modern students showing her passion for dance
Modern dance classes for children of all ages – from reception class aged and up.
Our Grade 4 ISTD Modern class working on the dance element of their upcoming exam.
Some of our Grade 2 ISTD modern students working on their flexibility in class.
Some of our little Grade 2 Modern students showing us their floor work.
One of our Grade 4 ISTD Modern Students working on her split runs
Children’s ISTD Modern dance classes at SK Dance Studio, Wigan
Our lovely Primary modern class children showing us their rhythmic understanding.
“Dance is the purest expression of every emotion, earthly and spiritual” – Anna Pavlova. Feel the emotion of the dance.
Lasting friendships are made in the dance Studio!
One of our Grade 1 ISTD Modern Students working on her step kicks with Miss Cara.
Put your hands in the air! Some of our little dancers showing their moves.

Look out for special SK Dance Studio workshops run by experienced professional dancers and performers

We love to mix things up and give our dancers a broader range of dance experience, so we encourage them to sign up for workshops both outside of SK Dance Studio and those we organise ourselves.

In February 2016 for example, we were really lucky to host a modern dance workshop by professional dancer and “Fame – The Musical” cast member Hannah Wilson. During the session, dancers got a taster of what it’s like in an audition, learned a fabulous dance routine from the musical and performed what they’d learned for parents. It was a fabulous session and dancers of all ages who took part really enjoyed it. We were amazed by some of our younger dancers – some still in infant school, but they totally rocked it! Watch our video for a taster of our workshops and look out for future workshop dates in our news section.