Ballet Classes 2024
We practice the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus (RAD) in our ballet classes, with the opportunity for students to participate in annual examinations.
Junior Division | Grades | Vocational Levels | Adult Classes
Junior division
"MINI DANCE" Pre-School RAD Ballet - Age 3
Ballet based curriculum allows 3 year old to explore the world of dance with imagination and creativity. Enhance your child’s experience through dance with music, co-ordination, focus, movement, stimulating social and intellectual development. Begin at any time if there is an opening in class.
8 Week sessions- Once weekly.
Mon 5pm, Wed 5:15pm Sat 9:45am
SUMMER SESSION - JUNE 4th start (8 weeks) Tues 5pm or Sat 9:45am
dance development - Age 4-5
Ballet based, developing musicality, dance skills, co-ordination, posture, relaxation, focus, imagination, creativity, and confidence building in a supportive, creative and nurturing environment.
Full and Half Year Session. 45 minute class, once weekly.
Tues 5pm Sat 9am
SUMMER SESSION - JUNE 4 start (8 weeks) Tuesdays 5:45pm
RAD PRE-PRIMARY BALLET - Age 5-6
RAD ballet based, this class invokes the imagination, through dance. Fun and active but requiring focus and co-operation. Children work individually, in partners and in groups, with patterning, rhythms, dance styles and music.
Full and half year sessions. 45 minute class.
Tues 5pm Sat 9am
SUMMER SESSION June start (8 weeks) Thursdays 5pm
RAD PRIMARY BALLET - Age 6-8
Foundation of dance technique is established. Children’s imagination, creativity and love of movement is explored and enriched. Students may also study tap or modern and/or jazz.
Full Year. 45 minute class.
Sat 10:30am
RAD GRADES 1 & 2 - Age 7+
Dance technique including barre, dance solos and group ballet combinations and dances and Character dance. New students will quickly catch up if they are just beginning dance at this level. Royal Academy of Dance medals are awarded to successful exam candidates. Exams are offered to students deemed to be ready by the Academy Director. Students may also study tap, jazz and/or modern.
Full year program
Gr 1 Thurs 5pm, Sat 10:30am
Gr 2 Mon 5pm Thurs 5pm
RAD Grades
RAD GRADES 3 to 5 - Age 10-14 approx.
New students will be directed into appropriate levels. Performance, ballet skills, solo and group dances. RAD medals are awarded to successful RAD exam and Class Award candidates.
Full year. 1 hour class, two to three classes weekly.
Gr 3 Mon 6pm Thurs 6pm, Sat 9am
Gr 4 Mon 6pm Wed 6pm Thurs 6pm Gr 5 TBA
RAD GRADES 6 to 8 - Age 12+
Students may study the vocational levels concurrently or on alternate years. Examinations are offered. Successful Grade 6 students may apply for RAD student membership.
Full year. 1 & 1 1/4 hour classes.
Grades Alternate years - contact for availability
vocational levels
RAD INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION / INTERMEDIATE and POINTE - Age 12+
The vocational stream of RAD training includes pointe work, with an emphasis on advanced technique and sophistication in performance. Students successful in their examinations can apply for RAD student membership.
Full year. 1 1/4 hour class
Intermediate Foundation Mon 7pm Wed 5pm Sat 11:15am
Intermediate Tues 6pm Thurs 7pm Sat 11:45pm
RAD ADVANCED FOUNDATION 1 & 2 and POINTE
Offering classes in RAD Advanced levels, preparation for examinations and pointe work.
Full year. 1 1/2 hour class.
Advanced 1 Mon 7pm, Fri 4:30, Sat 11:30am
Advanced 2 Wed 7:15pm Sat 12:45
RAD SOLO SEAL
“The Solo Seal is the highest examination level offered by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), with the first having taken place in 1928. The format requires candidates to perform three contrasting variations from each of the uniquely demanding and technically distinct 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, as well as a finale.” (RAD)
Solo Seal preparation is offered at KHDANCE for select candidates Fall 2023.
adult ballet
ADULT BALLET CLASSES
Our adult ballet classes are tailored to our participants, welcoming beginners and those continuing or returning to ballet training! Classes run all year long and new students are able to join at any time. Perfect for University and College students!
8 Class Session or "Find Your Level" Single Pass
Adult Ballet Basics Tues 6pm
Adult Beginner Ballet Level 1 Tues 7:15pm
Adult Beginner Ballet Level 2 Saturday 1:45pm
Advanced Ballet Tues 7:15pm
Adult Level 1 beginner ballet – Getting started in ballet! Introduction to Ballet Barre, basic ballet posture, positions used in ballet, essential beginning steps, dance terminology, preparation for pirouettes, small and larger jumps, ballet technique. Learn from experienced dancers. At least two 8 week sessions in the Level 1 required to progress into Level 2. Ballet slippers recommended but you can always start in socks! No drop ins at this level so those who are attending regularly can progress.
Adult Level 2 Beginner Ballet - Progressive technique development over the course of the 8 weeks. Steps taught will be rotated through 8 week sessions so you will continue to learn and develop your technique over the course of back to back sessions. Level 2 on Saturdays offers a second session beginning October 7th registering now! to reinforce the skills learned. Start to feel like a dancer.
Adult Advanced Ballet – Participants should have a solid background in dance. Many will have had examinations and some professional training or professional dance backgrounds. Others will have had dance training when they were younger and want to again experience that enjoyment of dance. Faster paced, company style ballet class. Be a part of this dance experience every Tuesday evening! Those attending regularly may be able to participate in our performances.
*Class times and availability subject to change.