Recreational Technique & Ballet Classes
Dance technique
Jazz / Lyrical / Contemporary
Junior (ages 6-8), Intermediate (ages 9-11), Pre-Senior/Senior (ages 12+)
For students who wish to perfect their dance technique. This class enhances dance ability, strength and flexibility.
These classes is open to all students - advanced dance technique classes are for performance team members only.
Classical ballet
Junior (ages 6-8), Tween (ages 9-11), Pre-Senior (12-13) and Senior (ages 14+)
For students who wish to master coordination and agility. These classes expand dance repertoire and increase dexterity.
*Ballet is compulsory for all performance team students (except tap) and open to all other students.
RAD ballet classes are offered for students who wish to pursue exams (see below).
tap
Junior (ages 6-8), Intermediate (ages 9-11), Pre-Senior/Senior (ages 12+)
For students wishing to add extra elements to their dance skill repertoire in preparation for future professional requirements, especially in the musical theatre field.
*This class is open to all students - Advanced Tap Technique classes are for Performance Tap Team members only.
Acrobatics
Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 (ages 6-17)
For students who wish to add another specialty skill to their performance resume. This class enhances acrobatic ability, strength and flexibility. Placement in acrobatics classes is done by ability and at the discretion of the teacher.
*This class is open to all students - Advanced Acro Technique classes are for Performance Acro Team members only.
Hip hop
Junior (ages 6-8), Intermediate (ages 9-11), Senior (ages 12+)
A fun and casual class for students wanting to extend their dance repertoire.
Private lessons - all styles
Technique Only - for students wishing to advance their technique in a one-on-one session with a dance mentor.
Competitive - for students wishing to compete in dance competitions. Please note students may only compete in solo dance comps if they are a member of a Performance Dance Team.
Exams - for students wishing to sit dance exams not offered in group classes.
Advanced Technique & RAD Exam Ballet Classes
Rad classical ballet
For exam students only.
Students wishing to sit exams must attend two classes per week.
All RAD Exam ballet students must attend an in-house exam workshop as part of their exam tuition.
This workshop is compulsory and is held in the September school holidays.
Please note: entry into Ballet Exams is at the discretion of the teacher.
RAD Ballet has strict guidelines on age limits. Students will be placed in the class that is suitable to their age and ability.
Please note: all advanced classes are considered part of the Performance Team stream.
For more information on Performance Teams see here:
Advanced dance technique
Jazz / Lyrical / Contemporary
6’s & 8’s Tech, 10’s Tech, 12’s Tech, 15’s + Opens Tech
Compulsory for students in Performance Dance classes.
This class enhances dance ability, strength and flexibility and is compulsory for all performance dance students.
Advanced Dance Technique classes are for Performance Dance Team members only.
advanced tap technique
Opens Tap Tech
Compulsory for students in performance tap classes. For students wishing to add extra elements to their dance skill repertoire in preparation for future professional requirements, especially in the musical theatre field.
Advanced Tap Technique classes are for Performance Tap Team members only.
Advanced acrobatics
Compulsory for all 12’s Acro Team members and open to advanced senior students only
This class enhances acrobatic ability, strength and flexibility at an elite level.
Advanced Acro Technique classes are for Performance Acro Team members only.
Song + Dance / Musical Theatre Teams
Opens Team (aged 12+)
For students with advanced performance skills who wish to be considered a “triple threat”
*All Song + Dance/Musical Theatre Team students must attend either Senior Technique or Senior Ballet in addition to their team class.
*see class guidelines for more details including uniform requirements.
Please note:
*All RAD Ballet Exam students must attend exam workshop in the September school holidays. Dates TBC.
Full exam attire must be worn for the mock exam. All students are required to be ready with hair done etc. at the studio a minimum of ½ hour prior to scheduled mock exam time.
RAD Ballet Exam Uniforms
PLEASE SEE UNIFORM POLICIES
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