Ballet
RAD graded syllabus, from ages 3 and up
- Baby to Primary Ballet
- Grade 1 - 2
- Grade 3 - 5
- Grade 6 - 8
- Repertoire
- Intermediate Found. to Advanced 2
- Adult Ballet
Ages 3 – 7
Baby to Primary Ballet
These classes introduce the foundations of ballet through creativity. Developing the child’s fine motor skills through imaginative play. These classes help develop coordination, spatial awareness, musicality and listening skills.
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Ages 7 – 9
Grade 1-2
A more structured and formal introduction to ballet. This is where students can start to be considered for ballet exams. There is a greater focus on posture, weight transfer, flexibility and technique while having a joy for movement. This is also where the students get to explore character dancing for the first time
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Ages 9 – 12
Grade 3-5
A more technically demanding and therefore it is advised to train at least 2 times a week. Students improve their physical stamina and develop their performance artistry with further exploration of character dancing
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Ages 12 – 14
Grade 6-8
These are more mature grades focusing in classical ballet artistry, dynamics and mature emotional expression. These are more stylised grades that challenge the students performance. Alongside character, free movement is introduced.
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Ages 12+
Repertoire
The syllabus lets students learn music and choreography from classical ballets. It allows dancers to perform iconic variations.
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Ages 12 – 18+
Intermediate foundation to Advanced 2
The vocational examinations the Royal Academy of Dance offer. These exams require exceptional stamina and technique as pointe work is introduced for the first time.
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Adult Ballet
Beginner and intermediate adult classes
Our adult ballet classes are tailored to beginners and intermediate students of all ages, great for strengthening, core work and unleashing your inner ballerina.
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What each class offers
Ages 3 – 7
Baby to Primary Ballet
These classes introduce the foundations of ballet through creativity. Developing the child’s fine motor skills through imaginative play. These classes help develop coordination, spatial awareness, musicality and listening skills.
Ages 7 – 9
Grade 1-2
A more structured and formal introduction to ballet. This is where students can start to be considered for ballet exams. There is a greater focus on posture, weight transfer, flexibility and technique while having a joy for movement. This is also where the students get to explore character dancing for the first time
Ages 9 – 12
Grade 3-5
A more technically demanding and therefore it is advised to train at least 2 times a week. Students improve their physical stamina and develop their performance artistry with further exploration of character dancing
Ages 12 – 14
Grade 6-8
These are more mature grades focusing in classical ballet artistry, dynamics and mature emotional expression. These are more stylised grades that challenge the students performance. Alongside character, free movement is introduced.
Ages 12 – 18+
Intermediate foundation to Advanced 2
The vocational examinations the Royal Academy of Dance offer. These exams require exceptional stamina and technique as pointe work is introduced for the first time.
Adult Ballet
Beginner and intermediate adult classes
Our adult ballet classes are tailored to beginners and intermediate students of all ages, great for strengthening, core work and unleashing your inner ballerina.
Our RAD certified ballet teachers
Our RAD certified ballet teachers
Dance has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember.
I started dancing at the school, previously Jeanette Hutchines School of Dance, when I was just four years old and immediately fell in love with it.
At 14, I began helping with classes before eventually teaching classes of my own. I later completed my Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS) and my BA (Hons) Open degree, with a focus on early childhood, while continuing to teach at the school throughout my studies.
When Jeanette decided to retire, taking over the school felt like a natural next chapter. Having grown up here as both a student and a teacher, I wanted to continue the wonderful community she had created while bringing my own ideas and passion to its future. It is incredibly special to now be able to give new generations of students the same love of dance and sense of belonging that the school gave me.
I grew up attending classes in this dance school, from the grades through to my Advanced 2 vocational exams. The school lead me to studying a BA in Ballet Education from the Royal Academy of Dance in London.
I now teach ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary, while using my Pilates certification to run a dedicated strengthening class.
I really enjoy teaching a mix of ages and styles because it keeps things creative and lets me blend technical discipline with high-energy movement, focusing on both physical conditioning and artistic growth for every dancer.
