Elevate Your Ballet Journey with Our Vocational Classes

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What to Expect in Our Advanced Foundation Classes

Students of Advanced Foundation level enter a critical phase aimed at perfecting their dance technique. Our comprehensive approach ensures a balanced development of technical precision, artistry, and performance skills. In this stage, students incorporate Progressing Ballet Technique in every class and receive detailed instruction on warm-up routines, cross-training strategies, nutritional advice, and recovery methods essential for peak physical condition.

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We also actively seek a variety of performance opportunities to enrich their experience and expand their artistic horizons. These experiences often lead to leading roles in productions and active engagement in community events, promoting a holistic dance education. At this advanced level, students continue to deepen their proficiency in pointe work, building a robust foundation for mastering this complex aspect of ballet.

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Advanced Foundation students wishing to sit their RAD examinations must take a minimum of one syllabus class, one technique class, and the advanced pointe technique class.

The Senior Open Ballet Technique class is designed to best complement this level.

Package deal for three classes: $425 per term

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We recommend taking an additional genre dance class weekly to further enhance their skills and ensure they remain at the pinnacle of their dancing abilities. Please contact us to discuss the best options for your dancer.

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​Arrive 15 minutes early to warm up

As students advance to the Vocational levels, the intensity of their classes increases significantly. Due to the heightened physical demands at these levels, it is imperative for all students to arrive 15 minutes prior to class for a thorough warm-up. This practice is crucial for preventing injuries and ensuring that students can fully benefit from their training sessions.

Cool down and stretch after class

Similarly, we encourage dancers to remain for an additional 10 minutes after class, when practical, to engage in stretching and cool-down exercises.

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Additional Practice Requirements

For dancers to feel confident and fully prepared for performances and examinations, we require all students to practice at home. At this level we recommend a minimum of 180 minutes per week focused practice at home.​

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We expect students to typically have more self-motivation and drive by this level but may still need a little parental prompting in completing this practice. To facilitate home practice, we provide video resources that parents can use to help their children review and perfect their ballet techniques.

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Personalised Goal Support

Our vocational students work diligently toward their own set of goals, aligning their ambitions with their dedication to their craft. These goals aid them in acknowledging and celebrating their individual milestones, fostering a sense of achievement and progress.

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Uniform & Hair Requirements

To maintain uniformity and elegance, our ballet students are required to wear the following:

- Cherry sleeveless leotard
- Cherry skirt
- Cherry crossover (for cold days)

- Cherry Legwarmers (optional)
- Ballet tights
- Demi-pointe shoes with ribbons
- Pointe shoes

- Half Tutu

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Students must wear their hair in a well-groomed ballet bun, with no loose hair on the face.

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Additional Training Equipment (Required)

- Fit Ball
- TheraBand/Resistance Bands (in multiple strengths)
- Balance Board
- Small firm ball (such as a lacrosse ball)
- Foam Roller

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Structure of the Dance Year

Our dance year is structured to provide a comprehensive experience for our students, with key events and milestones:

- Annual Production: Held in Term 2 (June), this is a highlight of the year where students can showcase their skills and creativity on a professional stage.
- Exams: Conducted in Term 4 (December), these exams mark the progress and achievements of our students in ballet, serving as an exciting milestone in their dance journey.​​