Foxhills Youth Club

Level 3 is for the beginner progressing on to level 2 and then to 1.

• Red 3, 2, 1 Approximately age 3 – 8 yrs
• Orange 3, 2, 1 Approximately 7 – 9 yrs
• Green 10yrs & Under
• Yellow Ball 11 yrs & Above

Invitational Squads run for those children who are at a higher level and are looking to compete in competition.

The modern Olympic sport of Judo is a fast dynamic sport which requires strength, skill, agility and balance. It is an excellent form of anaerobic fitness and its ethos of respect, self-discipline and honour makes it a great sport for kids to learn.

'Mini-Judo' will be a cross between Judo and Gymnastics. It will teach core gymnastic skills and the fundamentals of judo, such as balance, movement and posture. These are the building blocks for all sports. 'Mini-Judo' will be a precursor to the beginners Judo class at Foxhills . Classes will be suitable for children aged 4 to 10 years old.

Benefits of Mini Judo:

These classes are designed to improve your child's special awareness, confidence and co-ordination. Classes will be centred on fun and taught in a safe environment.

Is Judo dangerous?

The simple answer is no! All students are taught how to land safely and protect their partner. It is actually used in football and rugby to reduce injury by learning how to fall correctly. Judo is taught on soft jigsaw mats and will increase the confidence of the more timid child whilst channelling the energies of the more intrepid.

About the Teacher Jonathan Purssey:

I am the current British Champion and am training towards the London 2012 Olympics. I am a senior BJA qualified club coach and have my St Johns Ambulance emergency child first aid certificate and am CRB checked.
I have been doing judo since the age of 4 years old and was selected to represent Great Britain at 21 Years of age at Senior level. I am currently teaching here at Foxhills and at Bishopsgate School, to help fund my Olympic aspirations.

BABY BALLET

The Pre-School Dance Curriculum develops basic movement skills, musical awareness, expression and creativity. Themed classes encourage class participation, focus and confidence that prepare students for entry to Pre-Primary levels. This curriculum is appropriate for students between the ages of two and a half and four years.

PRE PRIMARY – GRADE 1

The Graded Examinations in Dance syllabus provides a broad practical dance education and develops technical, musical and performance skills. It incorporates ballet, free movement and character and with the new Pre-Primary in Dance and Primary in Dance it is appropriate for students from the age of five years.

JAZZ/MODERN

Jazz/Modern is a free class to develop basic jazz and modern movements and performance skills by creating a fun environment to learn funky routines to modern pop music.

About the Teacher: Kathryn Whittle ARAD

I was born in Cape Town, South Africa and started training at the tender age of 3 under Giselle Des Marais at the University of Cape Town Ballet School.
I graduated from the Royal School of Ballet in 2002 and then went on to dance professionally.
After retiring I enrolled with the Royal Academy of Dance to gain my certificate in ballet teaching.
I have been teaching professionally for 3 years as a freelance ballet teacher for many local schools.

Monarch Mini & Junior Street Jazz

TThe Monarch street jazz style is mostly commercial, but depending on age groups and suitability style can vary. All classes include a warm-up, isolations, jumps, turns and choreography. Each week we use a variety of music ranging from top chart pop hits and contemporary jazz to New York City Broadway. We shake it up each week in this class so it is sure to be a hit with your mini or junior dancer!

Boys Hip Hop

This class is energetic, funky, exciting and fun! For boys only, hip hop and street moves are taught, fusing jumps, turns, and footwork while exposing them to a fresh original dance style. Boys Hip-hop at Foxhills is the ultimate workout! It will improve the dancer’s flexibility, balance, strength and coordination. Be prepared to sweat boys!

Kids Acrobatic Yoga

This class is fun, challenging, and builds confidence and trust! Students are taught the fundamentals of tumbling, inversions and balancing. Controlled acrobatic movements paired with exciting choreography and partner work make this class a thrill! Each lesson includes a warm up, yoga inspired stretching, acrobatic tricks and partner balancing.

Teen Commercial Street Jazz

This fun class teaches the hottest dance moves from a range of music videos. Whether it’s street dance, hip hop or free style, this class will teach you a cool routine, perfect for recreating on the dance floor later on! Classes start with a 15-minute warm up designed to develop flexibility, strength & stamina. Then a step-by-step choreography session, where all dancers are shown the routine in easy to learn sections, building up as you go along. After successfully learning the routine, dancers practice to the latest chart releases!

Jo Jingles programmes are designed with the Early Learning goals in mind and help:

• Communication & Language
• Listening Skills
• Numeracy Skills
• Physical Development
• Creativity & Imagination
• Memory
• Personal Social & Emotional Developm

Our programmes have been developed by experienced teachers and specifically adapted to support Early Years Foundation Stage.

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If you are looking to improve your cardio fitness, muscular endurance/strength, flexibility, motor skills, or just try something different, there will be something there to cater for all of your needs.

Participants must be 12-15 years old & a health questionnaire will need to be completed prior to starting classes.

The clubs are open to members & hotel guests free of charge aged 4-12 years old. Children will take part in fun games & activities which include Medicine Man, Capture the Flag & Shark Island. They will also have use of the den, adventure playground & football pitch.