WELCOME
Velasco Walker School of Dance offers the highest standard of training in a variety of dance disciplines for children. We have classes for all ages and abilities, everyone is welcome.
The ethos of our school is to create a fun, inclusive and friendly environment but well structured and disciplined classes. The safe and nurturing atmosphere allows our teaching staff to instil a love for the art of performing in our pupils.
The teaching faculty have professionally trained and enjoyed highly successful professional careers in dance and performing arts. Our mission is to use our professional dance backgrounds to enrich our pupil’s lives through the art of dance, imaginative play and the power of creativity. This is a great place to begin a child’s journey through the world of dance and performing arts.
Ballet | Tap | Jazz | Acrobatic Arts | Contemporary | Progressing Ballet Technique | Stretch & Conditioning | Musical Theatre | Commercial | Competition Teams | Examinations | Boys Classes | Pas de Deux
LOCATIONS
VWD Studio, Gyle Pavilion
Gyle Public Park
Edinburgh
EH12 8LJ
Corstorphine Community Church
7 Glebe Terrace
Edinburgh
EH12 7SQ
TIMETABLE
Monday @ Gyle Pavilion, VWD Studio
Time | Class | Teacher |
16.45-17.15 | Mini/Junior Scholars ** | Lucy Walker |
17.15-18.00 | Mini/Junior Contemporary | Lucy Walker |
18.00-18.45 | Mini/Junior Musical Theatre | Lucy Walker |
18.45-19.30 | RAD Intermediate Foundation ** | Lucy Walker |
19.30-20.15 | Beginners Pointe/Foot Strengthening ** | Lucy Walker |
20.15 - 21.00 | PBT & Gentle Stretch | Lucy Walker |
21.00 - 21.30 | Private Tuition | Lucy Walker |
Tuesday @ Gyle Pavilion, VWD Studio
Time | Class | Teacher |
16.30-17.15 | IDTA Grade 4 Modern | Steff Velasco |
17.15-18.00 | Stretch and Conditioning | Steff Velasco |
18.00-19.00 | Competition Class * | Steff Velasco/Lucy Walker |
19.00-19.45 | RAD Grade 6/7 Ballet | Lucy Barnes |
19.45-20.30 | RAD Discovering Repertoire | Lucy Barnes |
20.30-21.30 | RAD Advanced Ballet ** | Lucy Barnes |
TIMETABLE
Our Schedule
Wednesday @ Corstorphine Community Church, Studio 1
Time | Class | Teacher |
16.30-17.15 | RAD Grade 3/4 Ballet | Lucy Walker |
17.15-18.00 | RAD Intermediate Ballet and Pointe ** | Lucy Walker |
18.00-18.45 | Contemporary | Lucy Walker |
18.45-19.30 | Non Syllabus Ballet incl. Variations | Lucy Walker |
19.30-20.00 | Advanced Pointe ** | Lucy Walker |
20.00-20.30 | Pas De Deux | Alastair/Lucy Walker |
20.30- 21.15 | RAD Advanced Ballet | Lucy Walker |
Wednesday @ Corstorphine Community Church, Studio 2
Time | Class | Teacher |
19.30- 20.00 | Boys Class | Alastair Walker |
20.00- 20.30 | Private Tuition | Alastair Walker |
Friday @ Corstorphine Community Church
Time | Class | Teacher |
15.30- 16.15 | Acrobatic Arts 1 | Steff Velasco |
16.15-17.00 | Mini/Junior Commercial | Steff Velasco |
17.00- 17.45 | Tap/Jazz Technique | Steff Velasco |
17.45- 18.30 | IDTA Intermediate Modern ** | Steff Velasco |
18.30- 19.15 | Audition Class | Alastair Walker |
19.15-20.00 | IDTA Higher Grade Tap | Steff Velasco |
20.00- 20.45 | Acrobatic Arts 3 | Steff Velasco |
20.45- 21.30 | Senior Commercial | Steff Velasco |
Saturday @ Corstorphine Community Church, Studio 1
Time | Class | Teacher |
09.15- 09.45 | Tots Dance | Steff Velasco/Lucy Walker |
09.45-10.30 | Ballet Tots | Lucy Walker |
10.30-11.15 | RAD Pre-Primary/Primary Ballet | Lucy Walker |
11.15-12.00 | RAD Grade 1 Ballet | Lucy Walker |
12.00-12.45 | Stretch and Conditioning | Lucy Walker |
12.45-13.30 | Mini/Junior Competition Team * | Steff Velasco/Lucy Walker |
13.30-14.15 | RAD Grade 2 Ballet | Lucy Walker |
14.15-15.00 | Acrobatic Arts 2 | Steff Velasco |
15.00-15.45 | IDTA Grade 1/2 Tap | Steff Velasco |
15.45-16.30 | IDTA Grade 1/2 Modern | Steff Velasco |
16.30- 17.00 | Private Tuition | Steff Velasco |
Saturday @ Corstorphine Community Church, Studio 2
Time | Class | Teacher |
09.45- 10.30 | My First Dance Class | Steff Velasco |
10.30-11.15 | IDTA Primary Tap & Modern | Steff Velasco |
11.15- 12.00 | IDTA Prep Tap & Modern | Steff Velasco |
