Our Adult Ballet classes are tailored to the specific needs of Adults and we offer a variety of classes at many of levels incorporating Silver Swans in some classes:
- Basic Beginners – this is for the Adult that has had no ballet or dance training and gets you ready to move into Beginners level.
- Beginners – if you have danced as a child then this would be the class to start at.
- Beginners plus – if you have danced as a teenager then this is the class for you.
- Performance IDTA – This is very dancey performance syllabus and medal work, with the option of sitting the exam or a medal test (not compulsory), giving a goal if wanted. Taught by IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association) Examiner, Miss Kathiy. Minimum of Intermediate, or Adult Beginners Plus knowledge required.
- Grade 7 Performance RAD – This will be syllabus class – grade 7 – There is an option to do an exam
- Open class – this is a step up from beginners plus
- Open Plus class – this is a step up from the open class and is most suited to the more advanced dancer.
- Lyrical class – is a dance style that embodies various aspects of ballet, jazz and modern dance. The style combines ballet technique with the freedom and musicality of jazz and contemporary.
- Pre-Pointe Class – This will build your strength to enable a safe transition to pointe.
- Pointe Class – you are required to be at beginners plus level to under take this class, and have completed the pre-pointe class or already be on pointe.
- PBT – a program developed to help students advance in all dance forms by training muscle memory. PBT focuses on core stability, weight placement and alignment
UNIFORM – Ballet shoes are required. There is no uniform as such – wear whatever you feel most comfortable in. A black camisole leotard and skirt will be required for exams however this can be discussed with your teacher closer to the time.
Adult Enrolment – Get started now by registering with our own EnPointe registration Portal and select the classes you wish to take.
Adult Ballet
These class involve ballet movements to music adapted to everyone's own ability and the focus will be on fun whilst toning the body. Something for everyone.| Adult Ballet | Attendance | Fees* |
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| Basic Beginners - absolutely no experience | One 60 min lesson per week | $165 (plus gst) per term |
| Beginners - some experience necessary | One 60 min lesson per week | |
| Beginners plus -Previous experience necessary. |
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| Open Class - a step up from beginners plus | One 60 min lesson per week | $165 (plus gst) per term |
| Open plus - a step up from the Open Class, for the more experienced dancer | ||
| Adults Pre-Pointe | One 30 minute lesson per week | $90 (plus gst) per term in conjunction with an Adult ballet class otherwise $120 (plus gst) per term |
| Adults pointe - must have pointe experience or moving up from pre-pointe | ||
| Grade 7 Performance Class (RAD) | One 60 min lesson per week | $165 (plus gst) per term |
| Performance Class (IDTA) | One 60 min lesson per week | $165 (plus gst) per term |
| Lyrical class | One 60 min lesson per week | $165 (plus gst) per term |
| PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique | One 30 min lesson per week | $90 (plus gst) per term |
*Tuition fees are based on a minimum of 32 weeks per year averaging 8 weeks per term, however some terms are longer, but no extra charge is made. A registration/administration fee of $26.09 plus gst per family per calendar year is also payable.
Additional exam lessons may be required prior to the exam and this will be charged for separately along with exam fees.