Dance as if nobody is watching She has trained as a beginner aerial hoop instructor and finds this a fun whole-body workout.
Formerly Claire Tyler Dance, Tone & Poise operates on a freelance basis teaching across private, community, and public sectors of Dance. Claire was trained at The Lorraine Day School of Dance, then studied for a BA(hons) in Ballet Education at The Royal Academy of Dance. This was followed up by a PGCE in Dance Education also at The Royal Academy of Dance, and in 2022 she gained her Master in Dance
Teaching. She can read and write in Benesh Dance Notation
Claire has level 2 Mat Pilates training and likes to incorporate an element of motion into her practice. Claire has written articles for the Dance Review - Dance in Education, IDTA - first-hand experience of the Closing Ceremony 2012, and various blogs for Capezio. Claire has taught seated dance in care homes, and hopes to add to this by launching Dance for Parkinson's
Claire examines for AQA and RSL Dance. She wants all GCSE Dance to be available to all as she is aware of arts funding costs in schools, hence offering this as an after-school club. For the Celebration of the Magna Carta Claire Tyler Dance was involved in the production of The Freedom Game hosted at The Royal Albert Hall acting as a Rehearsal Director.
What I offer... Workshops: 2.5hrs date available on request
I am available to book workshops for small groups;
- Team building
- Dance and gym scholars
- Confidence building
- Student reward
Aerial hoops can develop awareness, confidence, awareness of the body, strength, and flexibility.
Get in touch: [email protected]
What I offer... Pilates in Motion: Thursday 6-7pm
Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility.
Each lesson will vary focusing on different muscle groups and intentions.
The aim of Pilates with Claire is to help the efficiency of your body movements day-to-day, with a big focus on regaining fitness after injury, starting Pilates as a beginner, or having a long break in exercise.
Book now: https://www.toneandpoise.com/book-online
What I offer... Adult Ballet: Thursday 5-6pm
Claire aims to reignite any past ballet training through some barre work, adage, and centre work including pirouettes and small jumps.
The focus will be on coordination and improving posture through the use of the core and developing awareness of the body in space.
The class will use ballet steps and vocabulary to encourage technique, musicality, and artistry.
The option to take IDTA adult ballet exams will be available to those who wish to challenge themselves.
Book now: https://www.toneandpoise.com/book-online
What I offer... Aerial Hoop: Tuesday & Thursday 7-8pm
The aerial hoop is suspended.
We will learn to move around making shapes inside, on top, or underneath the hoop.
We will focus on using conditioning exercises and new positions each week to gradually build up routines.
Each week you will understand how to make transitions between shapes and build your confidence.
Great fun to do with friends and family.
Book now: https://www.toneandpoise.com/book-online
What I offer... GCSE Dance: Tuesday 4.30pm-7pm
Great for students who do not have GCSE on offer at their school
Perfect as an additional GCSE
Can be studied over 2 or 3 years
Can be completed in year 10 to allow for focus on other studies in year 11
Enquire now: [email protected]
What I offer... Express Pilates: Tuesday 12.30-1pm
Perfect for;
- Those who work from home
- If you are part-time
- Returning to exercise after some time
- Retired
- Post-injury
bookhttps://www.toneandpoise.com/book-online
What I offer... Accessible Dance: Tuesday 2.30-3.30pm
This class is aimed at anyone who loves to move but cannot access a full class.
Whether you have a medical diagnosis such as dementia or Parkinson’s or have a learning or physical disability that restricts how comfortable you feel joining in with exercise, this class could be a great place to start.
Drop Claire an email if you want to check suitability before booking.
Carers are welcome to join in or observe with a cup of tea or coffee.
Book now: https://www.toneandpoise.com/book-online
This week marks the full launch of my new self-employed life 😄
Pilates – Adult Ballet – Aerial Hoop – Accessible Dance – GCSE Dance – Lunch Express Pilates
I pride myself on being inclusive, offering different levels within classes to fit everyone’s individual goals.
Accessible Dance – try for free using ‘Accessible100’ when booking
GCSE Dance – don’t let government funding in schools for the arts stop your passion
Check out the Village Eye magazine for 20% off your first booking ‘VillageEye20’
Exercise should be a fun, sociable way to look after your body
Come and join me
https://www.toneandpoise.com/
L A S T C A L L: GCSE Dance registration 🩷
Tuesday 4.30-7pm term time
Year 8-10 welcome to study across 2 or 3 years
Gain an extra GCSE in a creative subject that you love 🕺💃
[email protected]
https://www.toneandpoise.com/gcse
New school term, time to try something new for you!
Tuesday sees the first Pilates Express lunch class, Accessible Dance class and GCSE Dance class
Aerial Hoop, Adult Ballet & Pilates in Motion return as normal
Education & Health care professionals email me for a discount code 🙂
Always check 'offers' on Instagram for discount codes...
No classes while I reset for my new freelance life!
Book your class next week;
https://www.toneandpoise.com/book-online
My Accessible Dance class is now listed with Every Body Moves - Check out all the great listings here!
If this opportunity does not perfectly fit what you are looking for, then go back to the search and use the filters on the left hand side to find something else to try.
* NEW CLASS * Accessible Dance: FREE First class = Accessible100
Tuesday 10th September 2.30-3.30pm
Aimed at anyone who loves to move but cannot access a full-class
Carers are welcome to join in or observe with a cup of tea or coffee.
Dementia, Parkinson’s, or having a learning or physical disability that restricts how comfortable you feel joining in with exercise, this class could be a great place to start.
Drop Claire an email if you want to check suitability before booking.
Book now: https://www.toneandpoise.com/book-online
* NEW CLASS * Express Pilates
Tuesday 10th September 12.30-1pm
Perfect if you;
- work from home
- want to build endurance
- want to develop stamina
- are recovering from injury
- are new to Pilates
Book now: https://www.toneandpoise.com/book-online
L A S T C A L L: GCSE Dance registration 🩷
Tuesday 4.30-7pm term time
Year 8-10 welcome to study across 2 or 3 years
Gain an extra GCSE in a creative subject that you love 🕺💃
[email protected]
https://www.toneandpoise.com/gcse
Classes recommence the week of 9th September
Flexible booking with no date limits on packages
Drop in - PAYG - package classes (more classes = cheaper per class)
Did you know I offer Aerial workshops for schools & groups?
The workshop content has been designed to:
• Introduce strengthening, flexibility, and conditioning on the hoop.
• Encourage students to explore different mount options.
• Gain confidence in a variety of poses within, under, and around the hoop
• Explore dynamic moves in the hoop
• Some students with experience may attempt top bar hoop work.
• Inspire students to learn and adapt choreography in the hoop to fit their strengths.
Drop me a message now: [email protected]
With schools going back it's time you find your 'me time' 🩷
Join me at Adult Ballet 🩰 Pilates in Motion 🧘 Aerial Hoop ⭕️ Accessible Dance 🕺 or Express Pilates 🧘♀️
Something for everyone 🩷
If you have a copy of the find the 20% off code
Book now: https://www.toneandpoise.com/book-online
Are you making time for yourself?
20% off future bookings until the end of August
Summer Intro Ballet
Summer Intro Pilates
Summer Intro Hoop
https://www.toneandpoise.com/book-online
ACCESSIBLE DANCE *NEW*
If you have Parkinson's, Dementia, or a mobility restriction, this is the class for you!
First class free using code: Accessible100
Carers are welcome for free, and everyone is welcome to a biscuit afterwards!
20% off future bookings of drop-in class until the end of August - 3 days left to use the codes;
Summer Intro Pilates
Summer Intro Ballet
Summer Intro Hoop
Free accessible dance using code Accessible100
Aged 14+ are now welcome on Tuesday 7-8pm
I hope everyone had a lovely Bank Holiday! 😎
GCSE Dance - Pilates - Aerial Hoop - Adult Ballet - Express Pilates
20% off any bookings made before the end of the month using code VillageEye20
Accessible Dance for all: 1st session free using code Accessible100
https://www.toneandpoise.com/book-online
Congratulations to all who received GCSE results today!
Year 8+ Dancers can study GCSE Dance with me termly on Tuesdays, 4.30-7pm, for 2 or 3 years from September.
An extra GCSE, perfect for those who love to dance.
Don’t let the fact that dance is being cut in schools stop you!
Contact me for more details, or sign up now;
https://www.toneandpoise.com/gcse
What a talented bunch yesterday at the Teen Intensives 😃
Book the final session of 2024 in the October half term on Tuesday 29th October 10am-4pm
Guest teacher TBC
https://www.toneandpoise.com/teen-intensive
Swallowfield
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L A S T C A L L: GCSE Dance registration 🩷 Tuesday 4.30-7pm term time Year 8-10 welcome to study across 2 or 3 years Gain an extra GCSE in a creative subject that you love 🕺💃 [email protected] https://www.toneandpoise.com/gcse
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With schools going back it's time you find your 'me time' 🩷 Join me at Adult Ballet 🩰 Pilates in Motion 🧘 Aerial Hoop ⭕️ Accessible Dance 🕺 or Express Pilates 🧘♀️ Something for everyone 🩷 If you have a copy of the @villageeyemagazine find the 20% off code Book now: https://www.toneandpoise.com/book-online
What a talented bunch yesterday at the Teen Intensives 😃 Book the final session of 2024 in the October half term on Tuesday 29th October 10am-4pm Guest teacher TBC https://www.toneandpoise.com/teen-intensive #dance #teendancer #holidayactivities #berkshire #swallowfield #Mortimer #wokingham #readingcommunity
Did you know that your son/daughter can do an extra GCSE in Dance outside of School starting in September? It can be studied across 2 or 3 years and start from year 9 (or year 8 with an audition). https://www.toneandpoise.com/gcse
Final teen intensive! Age 10-16 - 10-6pm #berkshire #swallowfield #teen #summer #kids #summeractivity #activitiesforkids #dancers #dancing https://www.toneandpoise.com/book-online
*GCSE Dance* Does your child love to dance and want to gain an additional GCSE after school? GCSE Dance can run over 2 or 3 years depending on the individual 60% practical, 40% theory Starting September every Tuesday 4.30-7pm yr9+ (yr 8 will be considered on audition) https://www.toneandpoise.com/gcse #GCSE #GCSEDance #Teens #education #Berkshire #Swallowfield #Mortimer #Wokingham #Reading #Dance #ToneAndPoise #fitness #health #wellbeing #happiness #Burghfield #BeechHill #FarleyHill #Bramshill #classes #teendance #TRXClubhouse
Teen dance intensive Thursday 22nd August - book online! #dance #teen #teenworkshop #dancer #summeractivitiesforkids #summerdance #berkshiresmallbusiness #berkshire #swallowfield #wokingham #mortimer #acrodance #moderndance #aerialhoop #jazzdance
2 or 3-year course from September
New: GCSE Dance after school from September 2024 https://www.toneandpoise.com/gcse GCSE Dance is being cut in many schools due to funding cuts for the Arts subjects. Now your son/daughter can gain the qualification after school as an additional GCSE either alongside their GCSEs or a year early. Spaces are limited. Come for a free chat with me at my information Morning on Sunday 30th June 2024 11-11.45am or contact me: [email protected] RSVP: https://forms.gle/4snaNmNes6iGSQwT7
Don't forget to sign up for our free open day with classes; All classes are suitable for all abilities, super friendly and great fun, and run by awesome qualified instructors with years of experience – give them a go, they are free! All of our classes are bookable via the GymCatch app. https://gymcatch.app.link/download Once downloaded please search for the provider Vanessapt and you should find us (pink circle with white PT). You will need to create an account to use GymCatch. You can then go ahead and book your free classes. Class numbers are limited and you will need to be fit and well to attend. For more information drop me a message. See you all there! Claire
Fancy joining us on Saturday 29 June for the official open day with free classes? Vanessa is opening the doors to the community on Saturday 29 June to come and see our brand new space where you can try TRX, Pilates, Adult Ballet. My new adventure starts here! Keep your eye out for details for Sunday 30th where you can try Aerial Hoop and find out more about GCSE Dance. All classes are suitable for all abilities, super friendly and great fun and run by awesome qualified instructors with years of experience – give them a go, they are free! All of our classes are bookable via the GymCatch app. https://gymcatch.app.link/download Once downloaded please search for the provider Vanessapt and you should find us (pink circle with white PT). You will need to create an account to use GymCatch. You can then go ahead and book your free classes. Class numbers are limited and you will need to be fit and well to attend. For more information drop me a message. See you all there! Claire
Well done to my adult ballet dancers for completing the Dance, La Bayadere 🩰
