Ballet

JUNIOR AND SENIOR SCHOOL - Ballet

Students are trained in classical ballet through the Royal Academy of Dance. The R.A.D., one of the largest examining bodies for classical ballet, maintains a worldwide standard. The syllabus has carefully staged goals structured to reflect the principles of safe dance practice. Ballet classes are accompanied by a pianist.
The Junior School (Levels One through Four) concentrates on developing technique (within the range of the dancer’s physical ability), strength, quality of movement, artistry and musicality. As well as classical ballet, which is the foundation and most important part of the syllabus, classes include free movement and character work. The free movement section incorporates movements in common with natural movement, contemporary modern and Greek dance. In the character work section, students study national dance in Hungarian and Russian styles.
In the Senior School (Vocational Graded Levels Intermediate Foundation through Advanced 2) students work towards greater technical ability, co-ordination, control, fluidity of movement, expression and sense of performance. Those students deemed ready (assessment is on an individual basis) will begin to work on pointe in the Intermediate Foundation level.
Level One students attend class once per week. Level Two students may attend one or two classes per week. Two classes are recommended at this level. From Level Three onwards students must enroll in two classes per week for the safe development of technique.


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