These structured classes develop students’ physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression and musicality using a range of movements and musical styles.
The syllabus prepares students for a successful transition to ballet and other dance genres at higher levels.
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Pre-Primary (Ages 4 ½ - 5 ½)
Primary Ballet and Tap (ages 5 ½ - 6 ½)
Along with ballet, class will end in Tap class for 30 minutes.
Tap utilizes rhythm, syncopation, and sound in addition to movement.
An emphasis is placed on musicality, expression, and improvisation.
Tap is often danced in musicals, is very energetic and exercises new muscles and allows students to let loose and have fun!
Graded Examination levels
The Graded Examinations in Dance Syllabus consists of three dance disciplines:
• Ballet - the foundation and the most important part of the syllabus.
• Free Movement - influenced by and incorporating movements in common with other dance styles such as Natural Movement, Contemporary and Classical Greek Dance.
• Character - the theatrical presentation of national dance using original ethnic dance and music which has been freely adapted for the theatre.
Grade 1 Ballet and Tap (ages 7 - 9)
Along with ballet, class will end in Tap class for 30 minutes.
Tap utilizes rhythm, syncopation, and sound in addition to movement.
An emphasis is placed on musicality, expression, and improvisation.
Tap is often danced in musicals, is very energetic and exercises new muscles and allows students to let loose and have fun!
Grade 3 Ballet and Contemporary (ages 9 ½ - 12)
Each hour long ballet class will end in 30 minutes of contemporary.
A form of dance that includes both ballet and modern styles of dance as one.
This movement enhances creativity and really brings out the storytelling and emotional aspects of dance.
Contemporary is a student favorite and creates a community of shared love for dance and storytelling.
Students will learn:
Artistry - Learning how to move in ways that are unique to themselves. Taking choreography and making it their own. There are no great dancers without artistry. Artistry takes over on the stage and demands to be seen.
Confidence - With exercises like improv (free style) they learn to own their own space. Allowing both music and emotion to lead them through the movement. As they dance they are seen by fellow classmates and learn to dance in front of people and not fear the thoughts and approval of others.
Creativity - The way a contemporary class is structured, students will have creative freedom to move how they want in the building blocks given by the teacher. Even being given the freedom to create their own pieces.
Grade 4 Ballet and Contemporary (ages 12-16)
Each hour long ballet class will end in 30 minutes of contemporary.
A form of dance that includes both ballet and modern styles of dance as one.
This movement enhances creativity and really brings out the storytelling and emotional aspects of dance.
Contemporary is a student favorite and creates a community of shared love for dance and storytelling.
Students will learn:
Artistry - Learning how to move in ways that are unique to themselves. Taking choreography and making it their own. There are no great dancers without artistry. Artistry takes over on the stage and demands to be seen.
Confidence - With exercises like improv (free style) they learn to own their own space. Allowing both music and emotion to lead them through the movement. As they dance they are seen by fellow classmates and learn to dance in front of people and not fear the thoughts and approval of others.
Creativity - The way a contemporary class is structured, students will have creative freedom to move how they want in the building blocks given by the teacher. Even being given the freedom to create their own pieces.