Ballet

Tiny Tots & Pre-Ballet

Tiny Tots & Pre-Ballet classes are not strictly ballet. Students learn rhythm, hand eye co-ordination and spacial awareness through specially prepared classes. Props are used to stimulate imagination. Students in Tiny Tots classes are 3 years old & students in Pre-Ballet classes are 4 years old.

Pre-Primary

Students in the Pre-Primary classes are approximately 5 years old.
Exams can be taken in Pre-Primary if chosen. Only one class a week is necessary to do the examination.

Primary

Students in the Primary classes are approximately 6 years old.
Exams can be taken in Primary if chosen. Only one class a week is necessary to do the examination.

Grade 1

Students in Grade 1 are approximately 7 years old. Exams can be taken in Grade 1 if chosen. Two syllabus classes a week are necessary to do the examination.

Grade 2

Students in Grade 2 are approximately 8 years old. Exams can be taken in Grade 2 if chosen. Two syllabus classes a week are necessary to do the examination.

Grade 3

Students in Grade 3 are approximately 9 years old. Exams can be taken in Grade 3 if chosen. Two syllabus classes a week are necessary to do the examination.

Grade 4

Students in Grade 4 are approximately 10 years old. Exams can be taken in Grade 4 if chosen. Two syllabus classes a week are necessary to do the examination.

Grade 5

Students in Grade 5 are approximately 11 years old.
Exams can be taken in Grade 5 if chosen. Two syllabus classes a week are necessary to do the examination.

Intermediate (Old Elementary)Students in the Intermediate class are approximately 12 and 13 years old. Exams can be taken in Intermediate if chosen. Two syllabus classes a week must be attended plus Open class and Pointe class.

Advanced 1 (Old Intermediate)

Students in the Advanced 1 class are approximately the age of 14 years and older. Exams can be taken in Advanced 1 if all previous major exams have been passed. Two syllabus classes a week must be attended plus Open class and Point class.

Open Class

Open class is available to all Major students. Free work is given to the students with an aim to improve their dance vocabulary and ability to pick up different combinations not seen in syllabus work. They also have heaps of fun.

Pointe Classes

Pointe classes are for all girls currently on pointe. This class is an open class that aims to strengthen the feet and teach a strong pointe technique.

Eisteddfod Ballet

Students in all of our Eisteddfod Groups have been selected to participate in the group. They perform in Northern Beaches Eisteddfod, Extreme Eisteddfod, Ryde Eisteddfod & sometimes McDonald’s Performing Arts Challenge throughout the year.