The Pre-School Dance Curriculum is designed to capture and nurture young children’s natural joy of movement and self-expression. This curriculum provides a supportive, child-friendly environment that fosters exploration, independence, and social interaction. It focuses on developing foundational movement skills, musical awareness, creativity, and emotional expression. Through themed classes, students build confidence, focus, and a strong sense of participation that prepares them for Pre-Primary levels. This class integrates both the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus and the American Ballet Theatre Curriculum. It is tailored for children between the ages of 3-4 years and typically lasts no longer than 45 minutes.

This syllabus serves as a transitional step toward higher levels of ballet. It focuses on further developing students’ physical abilities, fostering independence, and enhancing stamina. The curriculum incorporates expression and musicality through a diverse range of sounds and styles, helping students deepen their understanding of music and rhythms. For this class, we blend both the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus and the American Ballet Theatre Curriculum. Designed for students aged 4-5 years, the class typically lasts no longer than 45 minutes

This syllabus enhances students’ physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression, and musicality through a variety of sounds and musical styles. It prepares students for a smooth transition to more formal representations of ballet and other dance genres at higher levels. Designed for students aged 6 years, this class marks the transition from a 45-minute session to a full hour, providing a more in-depth exploration of technique and performance.

Grades 1-5 in the R.A.D Dance syllabus provide a comprehensive practical dance education, focusing on the development of technical, musical, and performance skills.

The Grade Dance Syllabus encompasses three essential dance disciplines:

• Ballet – Serving as the foundation and core element of the syllabus.

• Free Movement – Incorporating influences from various dance styles such as Natural Movement, Contemporary, and Classical Greek Dance.

• Character – A theatrical presentation of national dances, blending original ethnic movements and music adapted for the stage. The three styles—Hungarian, Russian, and Polish—are historically significant in the evolution of nineteenth-century full-length classical ballets.

Grades 4-5 in the R.A.D Dance syllabus offer a comprehensive, practical dance education that emphasizes the development of technical, musical, and performance skills.

The Grade Dance Syllabus incorporates three core dance disciplines:

• Ballet – The foundation and most integral part of the syllabus, focusing on core technique and artistry.

• Free Movement – Inspired by and incorporating elements from other dance styles such as Natural Movement, Contemporary, and Classical Greek Dance, providing a versatile approach to expression.

• Character – A theatrical exploration of national dance, utilizing original ethnic movements and music adapted for the stage. The Hungarian, Russian, and Polish styles are highlighted due to their historical significance in the evolution of full-length classical ballets in the 19th century.

Grades 6 through 8 in the R.A.D Dance syllabus provide a comprehensive and in-depth dance education, focusing on technical mastery, musicality, and performance skills.

This Grade Syllabus serves as a crucial transition for students preparing to enter the Vocational level of the R.A.D.

The Grade Dance Syllabus encompasses three primary dance disciplines:

• Ballet – The foundation and most essential aspect of the syllabus, focusing on technical precision and artistry.

• Free Movement – Inspired by various dance styles such as Natural Movement, Contemporary, and Classical Greek Dance, encouraging versatility in expression.

• Character – A theatrical exploration of national dance, utilizing original ethnic movements and music adapted for performance. The Hungarian, Russian, and Polish styles are emphasized due to their historical significance in the development of 19th-century full-length classical ballets.

Additionally, the Repertoire Dance Syllabus builds upon previous levels, offering a broad practical education. It introduces Variations both on and off Pointe, serving as a gateway for students advancing to the Vocational Levels of the R.A.D.

Repertoire consists of:

• Ballet Class – The foundation of the syllabus.

• Variations – Performances showcasing technical and artistic abilities.

• Demi Character – Theatrical representations of traditional folk dances.

• Pointe – Execution based on teacher discretion.

The Vocational Grade Dance syllabus offers an in-depth exploration of ballet, focusing on the development of technique, musicality, and performance skills. This syllabus introduces pointe work for female candidates, preparing students for a potential career in dance. It is designed for students aged eleven and older. To ensure progression, students are expected to attend a minimum of three classes per week at the lowest level, with the frequency increasing as they advance through higher levels. Additionally, Intermediate Foundation through Advanced 2 levels require a mandatory weekly Stretch and Tone class to support physical development and technique refinement.

Our open ballet classes are organized into multiple levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Teen. These classes focus solely on ballet technique and incorporate the American Ballet Theatre Curriculum, Cuban Methodology, and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Designed for dancers looking to enhance their ballet technique or solidify ballet terminology and concepts, these classes are tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. Unlike a traditional syllabus, these sessions are crafted by our experienced teachers to provide a personalized approach, ensuring the best possible progress for every participant.