Ballet

Using the philosophy of the English Royal Academy of Dance training method, students will learn a solid base of good ballet technique. To dance classical ballet is to attain a lyrical style displaying harmony of movement and line. This comes with much discipline and persistence. Through the use of a graded curriculum, this program is designed to help each individual student strive toward a goal that he or she is capable of. Students will discover that the challenge is rewarding both mentally and physically. This world-wide syllabus is highly rated for teaching qualifications and is structured to benefit the recreational student as well as the more serious students. (Pianists are used for almost all ballet classes.)

Dress Code

Pre-School to Primary - Black sleeveless leotard, Mondor 310 pink tights, pale pink full sole leather Ballet slipper with 1/4" elastic (Capezio, Angelo Luzio or Blochs).

Grades 1 through 5 - Same as above with canvas character shoe (low heel, grades 1 and 2) and navy character skirt (see office for details).

Grades 6, 7 and 8 - Tights as above, split sole Ballet slippers (Block, Capezio or Angelo Luzio) plus a leotard in any style or color with matching calf length character skirt (see office for details), and character shoes.

Boys Ballet - White t-shirt, black tights, white socks, black Ballet slippers with elastics across instep. Dance teen or athletic support from age 12.

Pre-School and Pre-Ballet Combo Classes - Navy blue sleeveless leotard, Mondor tights 310 suntan, Capezio 3800 tan Tape shoe, pale pink full sole leather Ballet slipper with 1/4" elastic (Capezio, Angelo Luzio or Bloch).

Exams

The Royal Academy of Dance, or R.A.D., examination process provides for two streams of instruction.

The Graded Program encompasses pre-primary through Grade 8. The "Vocational" program allows for older, more intensive dancers to work in a pre-professional capacity. Both programs allow children to develop strong technique and superior knowledge of dance. Each grade is a stepping stone that prepares the student for the next level.

NOTE: Students wanting to be eligible should contact their respective teacher(s) for feedback on their child's readiness.