RAD
Classical Ballet
RAD classical ballet from first steps through advanced grades, with pointe and conditioning as students progress.
About this class
Classical Ballet at The Village School of Dance
Classical ballet emphasises fluid, graceful movements and long, aesthetically pleasing lines, along with correct form and technique.
Royal Academy of Dance Classical Ballet provides the essentials of a pure classical training. The syllabus evolves to promote the English classical ballet style and to address the changing needs of ballet dancers today.
Classical ballet helps our students with co-ordination, strength, poise and posture, flexibility, grace, elegance, musicality, performance and confidence.
Pointe work forms part of classical training as students progress, with clear prerequisites so every dancer is ready and safe.
- Ages
- From 2yrs 6mths through Advanced
- Syllabus
- RAD
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Mon · 4:45pm–5:45pm
Grade 4 Ballet
The Village Hall · 8–12 yrs · £40.00 per month
Grade 4 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus. Supporting classes available for this group in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Intermediate foundation RAD syllabus, Acro Dance and Contemporary dance
Mon · 6:30pm–7:30pm
Grade 5 Ballet
The Village Hall · 11–17 yrs · £40.00 per month
Grade 5 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus. Supporting classes available for this group in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Intermediate foundation RAD syllabus, Modern dance, Acro Dance and Contemporary dance
Tue · 4:45pm–6:00pm
Dance Strength and conditioning
The Village Hall · 11–16 yrs · £50.00 per month
This class focuses on building the strength, alignment, and control needed for safe and confident pointe work. Using Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and targeted ballet exercises, students develop strong core stability, turnout, and foot strength , the essential foundations for pointe. Each dancer is supported at their individual level, whether they’re preparing for pointe or already working en pointe. Our focus is on safe progression, beautiful technique, and developing resilient, confident dancers.
Wed · 5:30pm–6:30pm
Grade 5 Ballet
The Village Hall · 11–17 yrs · £40.00 per month
Grade 5 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus. Supporting classes available for this group in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Intermediate foundation RAD syllabus, Modern dance, Acro Dance and Contemporary dance
Thu · 4:00pm–5:00pm
Grade 1 Ballet
The Village Hall · 7–10 yrs · £40.00 per month
Grade 1 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus. Supporting classes available for this group in Acro dance, modern and tap.
Thu · 5:00pm–6:00pm
Grade 2 Ballet
The Village Hall · 7–10 yrs · £40.00 per month
Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Grade 2 syllabus class. Exams are offered and worked towards. Some supporting classes available for this group are modern dance and Acro Dance.
Thu · 6:00pm–7:30pm
Advanced Foundation ballet
The Village Hall · 13–17 yrs · £65.00 per month
Advanced Foundation ballet
Sat · 10:00am–11:00am
Grade 1 Ballet
Christ Church Hall · 7–10 yrs · £40.00 per month
Grade 1 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus. Supporting classes available for this group in Acro dance, modern and tap.
Sat · 11:45am–12:30pm
Primary Ballet
Christ Church Hall · 4–6 yrs · £36.00 per month
Ballet class based on the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus. Children are taught the foundations of ballet in a fun and creative way. They are given the opportunity to take an exam at this level if they wish to. Supporting classes available in modern dance, tap as well as Acro dance.
Sat · 12:30pm–1:30pm
Grade 7 Ballet
Christ Church Hall · 11–17 yrs · £40.00 per month
Grade 7 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus. Supporting classes available for this group in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Intermediate foundation RAD syllabus, Acro Dance and Contemporary dance
“I can't praise The Village School of Dance highly enough. My daughter has been attending classes for 8 years and absolutely loves them. She's reached high standards in ballet, tap and modern, has pointe shoes and can dance in them and has had excellent results in ISTD and RAD exams whilst still having fun. Now at the top end of the school and the end of the graded syllabi we look back at her time in the school and say thank you to Katherine and all the other teachers - it's been special!”
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