Ballet Classes

The Graded syllabus is appropriate for children from 6 years of age and the following age groups are a good guideline for each level:
Grade 1: 7yrs to 9yr
Grade 2: 8yrs to 11yrs
Grade 3: 10 yrs to 12 yrs
Grade 4 Upwards: 11yrs plus

The Academy recommends the following number of hours of study for each Grade:
Grades 1 – 3: 70 hours
Grades 4 – 5: 95 hours
Grades 6 – 8: 130 hours
Intermediate: 275 hours

If your child is currently attending one lesson per week each grade level should take approximately 5 to 6 terms. In order to take an examination more frequently, there are the following options:

• Your child attends twice each week, therefore being able to sit the examination at the end of the academic year, subject to progress.
• Your child enters the Presentation Class, after which they will receive a RAD Certificate of Participation, subject to a reasonable standard is met.
• Your child enters the Solo Performance Award on alternate years to the examination. Solo awards are only open to children who have entered the previous examination. Candidates perform three solo dances and receive an Assessment Report, and provided they meet the minimum criteria, a certificate and a Bar (similar to a medal); this could be followed by the examination the following year.
• Your child attends private lessons with one of our teachers.

Classes & Timetable