Classes and levels
Our children’s programme has seven types of classes to cater for dancers from the age of 3 to 17 years old. Please take each level as an approximate guide. Classes are based on age and ability, and after an initial trial, the correct class level will be decided upon.
Tiny Ballet
3-5 years old
Welcoming our students into a creative and inspiring space that will be both physical and fun.
We introduce organised game play and creative tasks, balanced by more structured and formal ballet exercises.
These dance classes give our tiny dancers an insight into the world of ballet.
Classes are once a week for 30 minutes.
Time, Day & Location:
Saturday
3&4 year-olds
8:30-9:00am at Deepdene Uniting Church Hall
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3&4 year-olds
9:00-9:30 am at Deepdene Uniting Church Hall
Pre-Ballet
1,2,3 & 4
5-8 years old
These classes set a strong foundation whilst expressing the joy of movement to music.
At this level, a structured ballet class is formed, focusing the mind and body on spatial awareness, correct posture, coordination, strength, flexibility, musicality and artistry.
Suggested level
Pre 1: 5-year-olds - Saturday 45mins
Pre 2: 6-year-olds - Thursday 60mins
Pre 3: 7-year-olds - Wednesday 75min
Pre 4: 8-year-olds - Friday 90mins
This will vary depending on ability, and learning style.
Pre Ballet 3&4 also includes a 30min Jazz class per week to get the students moving in a more energetic and diverse way.
Boys Ballet
8-14 year olds
These classes are designed to help push virtuoso technique in a masculine, physical and artistic way – ensuring boys dance like boys!
Designed to complement and extend the student's class work, these must be taken in conjunction with their ballet classes.
Classes are held once a week for 30 minutes.
Juniors
9-10 years old
This is where formal ballet classes, based on the Russian (Vaganova) method, begin.
Complimented with body conditioning classes, this training will strengthen the student’s range and quality of movement.
Our Jazz class for these Junior students will allow for more energetic, dynamic and versatile
Assessments are offered to students whom teachers feel are committed and ready.
Classes are held twice a week for a total of 3.5 hours.
Students are encouraged to attend both days. However, if students can only attend one day per week, we can tailor a programme for you.
Intermediate
10-11 years old
Ballet classes, based on the Russian (Vaganova) method, continue to develop in complexity.
Complimented with contemporary dance, character dance and body conditioning classes, this training will broaden the student’s range and quality of movement, making them more diverse dancers.
Assessments are offered to students who teachers feel are committed and ready.
Classes are held twice a week for a total of 4.75hours.
Elementary
11-13 years old
Ballet Classes, based on the Russian (Vaganova) method, continue to develop in intricacy and duration.
Complimented with contemporary dance, character dance and body conditioning classes, this training will broaden the student’s range and quality of movement, making them a more diverse dancer.
Pointe work for female students is introduced to those physically ready.
Assessments are offered to students whom teachers feel are committed and ready.
Classes are held three times a week for a total of 6.5 hours
Seniors
14-17 years old
Formal ballet classes based on the Russian (Vaganova) method including pointe work, for female students who are physically ready combined with contemporary dance techniques, continue to increase in difficulty to help further refine technique and artistry.
Assessments are offered to students whom teachers feel are committed and ready.
Classes are held three times a week for a total of 7 hours.
*For students wanting to push their technique and artistry further and to fit in better with schooling. Older students can take the Senior programme in conjunction with our Adults Programme
