Our Ballet classes are offered at all levels of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus as follows:
- Dance to Your Own Tune is the curriculum for children from 2.5 to 5 years. Click here for more information. In addition you can attend Pilates class whilst your child is attending this class
The Graded syllabus (Pre-Primary in Dance, Primary in Dance and Grade 1 – 5) provides a broad practical dance education and develops technical, musical and performance skills (age 5+).- Vocational Grades (Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1, Advanced 2) provides an in-depth study of ballet and prepares students for a career in dance (age 11+).
- Adult Ballet classes – including beginners pointe and PBT. Click here for more information
- Teenage beginners ballet classes – approximately 13+ for those wanting to try ballet – a good stepping stone into graded ballet.
The following additional classes supplement your ballet training:
- PrePointe and Pointe classes – to build students strength to enable a safe transition to pointe and then build on their strength en pointe.
- Classical Open classes – for technique and artistry and to extend the students beyond just the syllabus work .
- Open Repertoire classes – to expand their ballet training, Learning variations from different ballets including different classical styles.
- Progressing Ballet Technique classes – for both adults and students to supplement the ballet training building core strength
- Contemporary Syllabus classes – Contemporary dance is an import part of classical training as many ballet companies expect their dancers to have the ability and versatility to combine traditional classical and contemporary dance.
The aim is for students to work towards an exam, or class award. En Pointe will decided as to whether a student is ready to take an exam or class award. Whilst these exams/awards are not compulsory it does give the students a goal to work towards.
In addition all students that are entering exams in October will be required to attend exam week which is in the October school holidays and will comprise of a 1-2 hour per day ballet class in final preparation for the exam.
Every 2nd year we do a theatre performance and the in between years we do an instudio viewing. THis year is a theatre year with the performances being held on Saturday 7th December 2024.
Private lessons are also available on request.
Dance to your own Tune
Dance to your own Tune (DToT) aims to capture and nurture the instinctive joy of movement and freedom of expression that young children possess. Through participation in a child-centred learning environment that encourages exploration, independence and social interaction, children will learn to move and learn through movement. This curriculum also forms the bases for shifting into the RAD Ballet Grade/Vocational programme. If you child is under 3 years of age please call us to discuss your requirements| Level | Recommended Age | Attendance | Fees* |
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| Dance to your own Tune (DToT1) - Level 1 | 3 years to 4 years | One 30 min lesson per week | $121.75 (plus gst) per term |
| Dance to your own Tune (DToT2) - Level 2 | 4 years to 5 years |
Pre-primary and Primary
Pre-Primary in Dance (PPiD) and Primary in Dance (PiD) are the introduction levels of the RAD's grade syllabus and provide a pathway into grades. These two levels aim to develop students skill, stamina, creativity, expression, and musicality using a range of sounds and musical styles. This foundation prepares the student for the transition to ballet and other dance genres higher levels.| Level | Minimum age at 1st September | Attendance | Fees* |
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| Pre-primary in Dance (PPiD) | 5 years | One 45min lesson per week. Term 3 may require 2 lessons per week if doing an exam or class award | $150 (plus gst) per term for 1 class per week Term 3 $300 (plus gst) for 2 classes per week |
| Primary (PiD) | 6 years |
Grade 1 - 5
Grades 1-5 encourages the development of sound technique, relevant for the ballet world of today. The syllabus identifies the skills that underpin secure technique, including core stability, weight placement, turnout and line, while continuing to recognise the student’s awareness of artistry and dynamics. Musically inspired exercises and dances will motivate students to acquire a well-rounded understanding of ballet, and will promote joy in movement, creative interpretation and performance.| Level | Minimum age at 1st September | Attendance | Fees* |
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| Grade 1 | 7 years plus | One 60 min lessons per week. If working towards an exam/class award then 2 lessons per from term 3. | $160 (plus gst) per term - 1 lesson $320 (plus gst) per term - 2 lessons |
| Grade 2 | Two 60 min lessons per week | $320 (plus gst) per term |
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Vocational Grades
The vocational graded syllabus comprises of 6 levels and provides a means of measuring the acquisition of technical, musical and performance skills in ballet giving the student a sound ballet base in preparation for further training and/or a career in dance or dance related subjects. In addition it provides students with an opportunity to gain internationally recognised qualifications in ballet to an advanced level.| Level | Minimum age at 1st September | Attendance | Fees* |
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| Intermediate Foundation | 11 years | 3 syllabus lessons per week includes 30mins PBT (total 3.5 hours pw) Recommended: Saturday pre-pointe/pointe and Stretch and strengthen | $550(plus gst) per term |
| Intermediate | 12 years | 3 syllabus lessons per week including PBT plus 1 open class (total 5 hours pw) Recommended: Saturday pointe and Stretch and strengthen | $780 (plus gst) per term |
| Advanced Foundation | 13 years | 3 syllabus lessons per week including PBT plus 1 open class (total 5.5 hours pw) Recommended: Saturday pointe and Stretch and strengthen | $860 (plus gst) per term |
| Advanced 1 | 14 years | 3 syllabus lessons per week including PBT plus 1 open class (total 5,5 hours pw) Recommend: Saturday pointe and Stretch and strengthen | $860 (plus gst) per term |
| Advanced 2 | 15 years | ||
| Advanced 2 BOYS | 15 years | Please discuss your requirements with us | POA |
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 | $162.50 (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 | $162.50 (plus gst) per term |
| Open plus - a step up from the Open Class, for the more experienced dancer | ||
| Repertoire - Syllabus class | 1 syllabus lessons per week of 75 minutes. | $200 (plus gst) per term |
| Adults Pre-Pointe | One 30 minute lesson per week | $87 (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 |
Specialist Classes
| Type | Level | Attendance | Fees* |
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| Pre pointe/Pointe 1 | Grade 4 to intermediate foundation | One 30 min lesson per week also open to external students | $85 (plus gst) per term |
| Pointe work 2/3 | Intermediate and above | One recommended 60 min lesson per week also open to external students | $160 (plus gst) per term |
| Open Class for technique and artistry | Grade 6 to Advanced Foundation | Open to external students 60mins | $160 (plus gst) per term |
| Open Class for technique and artistry | Intermediate Ann above | Open to external students 90mins | $240 (plus gst) per term |
| Teenage beginners ballet | Approx 13 plus | One 60 min lesson | $160 (plus gst) per term |
| PBT | Equivalent to grade 5 | one 30min lesson | $85 (plus gst) per term |
| Private lessons | for competition work, and technique | $37.5 (plus gst) per half hour | |
| Contemporary | all levels | One 60 min lesson | $160 (plus gst) per term |
Contemporary
Contemporary dance is an import part of classical training as many ballet companies expect their dancers to have the ability and versatility to combine traditional classical and contemporary dance. We follow the Rambert grades syllabus. Contemporary classes can be taken without taking ballet classes.| LEVEL | Age | Attendance | Fees* |
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| Contemporary 1 | 8 years plus or 0 to 1 years experience | One 60 min class per week. | $160 (plus gst) per term |
| Contemporary 2 | 11 years plus or 1 to 2 years experience | ||
| Contemporary 3 | 14 years plus or 3 to 4 years experience |
CLICK HERE for more information on the contemporary syllabus
TimetableProgressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
PBT supplements any ballet training, working on core strength. This is incorporated into the syllabus classes. Private lesson will be offered| LEVEL | Age | Attendance | Fees* |
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| PBT 1 | Equivalent to grade 5 | Recommended one 30 min lesson per week | $85 (plus gst) per term |
| PBT- Private lessons | Grade 2 and above | Open to external students | $37.50 (plus gst) per 1/2 hour External students $45 (plus gst) per 1/2 hour |
*Tuition fees and exclusive of gst and 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/class award lessons may be required prior to the exam/class award and this will be charged for separately along with exam/class award fees.