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Our ballet classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus — one of the most respected and internationally recognised ballet training programmes in the world. Founded in London in 1920, the RAD has over a century of experience in dance education and is taught in more than 85 countries.
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The RAD syllabus provides a structured and systematic approach to learning classical ballet, guiding students step by step through progressive levels of technique and artistry. At each stage, dancers build a solid technical foundation while also developing musicality, coordination, expression and performance confidence.
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PrePrimary Ballet
Thursday 5 - 5.45pm
Saturday 9.15 - 10.00am
45 minute class, once a week for dancers aged 5-6 years. Our Pre-Primary Ballet class is all about having fun while learning the basics! Little dancers explore movement, rhythm, and coordination through playful exercises and music. It’s a gentle introduction to ballet, helping children gain confidence, balance and a love for dance.
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PrePrimary Ballet dancers have the opportunity to enter exams with the teacher accompanying them into the exam.
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​Term fees $155
Primary Ballet
Saturday 9.15 - 10.00am
Primary Ballet builds on the basics, introducing simple steps and short sequences while focusing on posture, coordination, and musicality. Dancers learn to move with confidence and start to develop control and grace in a friendly, encouraging environment. Students are normally aged 6 years and over. Class is 45 minutes.
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Primary ballet dancers have the opportunity to enter exams.
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​Term fees $155​
Grade 1 Ballet
Thursday 4.00 - 5.00pm
Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am
Exam students must attend two classes a week
Grade 1 is the first real step into classical ballet! Students start learning basic barre and centre work, focusing on balance, posture, and coordination. It’s all about building a strong foundation in technique while enjoying movement and music.
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Students start character work in Grade 1 Ballet. Character refers to a specific dance discipline that uses theatrical adaptations of traditional national and folk dances to help tell stories within classical ballet.
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​Students must have their own character shoes (low heel) and studio approved character skirt. Dancers bring character shoes & skirt to each lesson.
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Term fees $300 for two classes a week.
Grade 2 Ballet
Monday 3.45 - 4.45pm
Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am
Exam students must attend two classes a week
Hour long class twice a week for students aged nine or over. Students refine the basics, explore new steps, and start to work on clearer shapes and lines. There is alot of focus on rhythm and coordination, helping dancers feel confident as they progress. Character work is a Russian style of dance in Grade 2, as is Grade 1.
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​Students must have their own character shoes (low heel) and studio approved character skirt. Dancers bring character shoes & skirt to each lesson.
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Term fees $300 for two classes a week.
Grade 3 Ballet
Monday 4.45 - 5.45pm
Saturday 11.30 - 12.30pm
Exam students must attend two classes a week
Grade 3 is where dancers start to really challenge themselves. They work on bigger jumps, longer balances, and more complex combinations. Technique meets expression here, so students also learn to dance with feeling and musicality. Character work is a Hungarian style of dance.
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​​Students must have their own character shoes (higher Cuban heel) and studio approved character skirt. Dancers bring character shoes & skirt to each lesson.
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Term fees $300 for two classes a week.
Grade 4 Ballet
Monday 5.45 - 6.45pm
Saturday 11.30am - 12.30pm
Exam students must attend two classes a week
Hour long class twice a week for students aged Classes include more intricate footwork, flowing movements, and dynamic changes of speed. Students develop strength, control, and grace while learning to express themselves through ballet.
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​​Students must have their own character shoes (higher Cuban heel) and studio approved character skirt. Dancers bring character shoes & skirt to each lesson.
Term fees $300 for two classes a week.
Grade 5 Ballet
Thursday 5.45 - 6.45pm
Saturday 12.40 - 1.40pm
Exam students must attend two classes a week
Hour long intermediate level ballet class twice a week for students 11 years or older. Classes include more intricate footwork, flowing movements, and dynamic changes of speed. Students develop strength, control, and grace while learning to express themselves through ballet.
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​​Students must have their own character shoes (higher Cuban heel) and studio approved character skirt. Dancers bring character shoes & skirt to each lesson.
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Term fees $310 (part of the Grade 5 Ballet combo)
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Pre Pointe Class
Thursday 6.45 - 7.15pm
A 30 minute class, once a week for dancers working toward vocational levels, specifically for students interested in dancing en pointe.
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Students will focus on gaining the strength and technique to go up onto pointe including foot and ankle strengthening exercises using a resistance band to develop the necessary strength.
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Term fees $105 (part of Grade 5 Ballet combo)
Intermediate Foundation & Pointe
Mondays 7.45 - 9.00pm
Saturdays 12.45 - 2.00pm
Intermediate foundation level ballet class is twice a week for students keen to take vocational ballet classes. ​Dancers no longer do character work but start pointe work. Dancers also learn and perform variations for their exams.
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Term fees $450 (part of the Vocational Ballet combo)​
A weekly conditioning/barre class is also required.
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Intermediate Ballet & Pointe
Thursdays 8.15 - 9.15pm
Saturdays 2.00 - 3.45pm
Intermediate level ballet class is twice a week for students keen to take vocational ballet classes. ​Dancers build their pointe work. Dancers also learn and perform variations for their exams.
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Term fees $450 (part of the Vocational Ballet combo)
​A weekly conditioning/barre class is also required.