Levels and Stages

These stages are only a guideline and progress depends on the individual and how many hours of study and practice they put in. Our teachers are all highly qualified and trained and will advise you should you have any questions.

 TOTS - 2 - 4 yrs (Nursery/Pre School)

PRE PRIMARY - 4 - 5 yrs (Pre School -Yr R)

PRIMARY / LEVEL 1 - 5 - 8 yrs (Yr 1 & Yr 3)

LEVEL 2 - 7 - 11yrs (Yr 2 - Yr6)

LEVEL 3 - 10 - 14 yrs (Yr6 - Yr9)

LEVEL 4 - (Yr 8 - Yr 11)

ADULT - 18 yrs +

SILVER SWANS - Over 55’s

Ballet

Tots Ballet (2.5 - 4 yrs)

Pre Primary Ballet (4 - 5yrs)

Primary Ballet (5 - 7yrs) - to take the Primary exam students must be 6 years old by the date set by the RAD

Grade 1 Ballet (6 - 9yrs) - to take the Grade 1 exam students must be 7 years old by the date set by the RAD

Grade 2 Ballet (7 yrs+)

Grade 3 Ballet - students are expected to take a minimum of 2 classes a week from this level onwards if they wish to continue with examinations

Grade 4 & Grade 5 Ballet - students are expected to take a minimum of 2 classes a week

Inter Foundation Ballet is studied twice a week (pointe work is inclusive to class)

Intermediate Ballet is studied twice a week (pointe work is inclusive to class)

Advanced Foundation is studied twice a week plus private coaching

Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 is studied twice a week plus private coaching

Acrobatics

Students must have achieved everything on their skills list for the Level they are studying in order to move up a level. Practice makes permanent and gets results!

Tots, Pre Primary and Primary (2 - 7yrs) Skill sheet Primary Level

Level 1 - Skills Sheet L1

Level 2 - Skill Sheet L2

Level 3 - Skill Sheet L3

Level 4 - Skill Sheet L4

Level 5 - Skill Sheet L5

Level 6 + - Skill Sheet L6, L7, L8