CLASSES

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS BALLET (GRADE 2)

For those who are completely new to ballet and want to learn at a slow pace. We will cover the basics arm and feet positions in ballet and will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique. We follow the bbodance syllabus and there is the option to take your examination at the end of the school year or you can move to grade 3 if you feel confident with all of the exercises. 

BEGINNERS BALLET CLASS (Grade 3)

For those with a little ballet knowledge but that still want to learn at a slow pace. We will cover some of the basic ballet steps such as glissade, jeté, pas de chat, assemblé etc. We follow the bbodance syllabus and there is the option to take your examination at the end of the school year or you can move to grade 4 if you feel confident with all of the exercises. 

IMPROVERS BALLET CLASS (Grade 4)

For those comfortable with basic ballet technique who are ready for a faster paced class. 
We will cover some of the basic ballet steps such as single pirouettes, pas de basque and faster pet allegro and grand allegro combinations etc. We follow the bbodance syllabus and there is the option to take your examination at the end of the school year or you can move to (Grade 5 coming soon)  if you feel confident with all of the exercises. 

INTERMEDIATE BALLET CLASS (Inter-foundation)  

For those who would like to start the vocational route of their ballet training. This class includes both male and female ballet exercises. For those who have danced for many years as an adult or who danced to an advanced level as a child. In this class we will focus on double pirouettes from fifth, pas de basque saute, pique turns etc.

POINTE WORK

We currently have two classes on offer. Absolute beginner pointe work and beginner pointe work. The absolute beginner pointe work is ideal for those of an improver level who have danced for a minimum of 18 months. In this class we will focus on barre strengthening exercises. In the beginner class  we will focus on barre strengthening exercises for the feet and legs and work on  barre and centre exercises from the bbodance intermediate foundation syllabus. You must attend the preceding ballet class before taking these classes, this is to ensure your ankles are warm enough to avoid injury. You must also have your pointe shoes fitted by a professional before attending. 

REPERTOIRE CLASS 

Each term we will focus on a new piece of repertoire from a classical ballet. At the end of the term the repertoire will be filmed and then sent to all participants involved. At the end of the school year there is the option to perform the repertoire in front of a live audience in our annual school show.