program

Pre-School Dance Curriculum

The Pre-School Dance Curriculum develops basic movement skills, musical awareness, expression and creativity. Themed classes encourage class participation, focus and confidence that prepare students for entry to the Pre-Primary levels. This curriculum is appropriate for students between the ages of two and a half and five years.

Graded Syllabi Pre-Primary and Primary levels

These syllabi develop students’ physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression and musicality using a range of sounds and musical styles. This strong foundation prepares students for a successful transition to ballet and other dance genres. These levels are appropriate for students between the ages of five and eight years.

Graded Syllabi 6 levels (Grades 1 – 8 Award)

The Graded syllabi provide a broad practical dance education, progressively developing the technical, musical and performance skills of the student. They incorporate Classical Ballet, Free Movement and Character:
      • Classical Ballet is the core of the syllabus
      • Free Movement incorporates movements in common with dance genres such as Natural Movement,         Contemporary and Classical Greek
      • Character is the theatrical presentation of national dance using ethnic dance and music, which has         been freely adapted for the theatre. Three styles have been selected for study: Hungarian, Russian         and Polish
The Graded syllabi are appropriate for students from the age of six years.