PRE-VOCATIONAL
AGES 7-11 (LEVEL 0 & 1)

The course gives aspiring dancers a head start by learning how to function in a traditional ballet classroom preparing them for vocational training.

 

In all the children’s classes, we place a strong emphasis on establishing a good basic technique in an inspiring and creative environment.

Young ballet dancer doing the splits
Young ballet dancer doing the splits

PRE-VOCATIONAL
AGES 7-11 (LEVEL 0 & 1)

The course gives aspiring dancers a head start by learning how to function in a traditional ballet classroom preparing them for vocational training.

 

In all the children’s classes, we place a strong emphasis on establishing a good basic technique in an inspiring and creative environment.

Young ballet dancer holding a pose
Dance & Education Combined

The technique of classical ballet is learned and perfected in a highly-structured daily regime of classroom work delivered by experienced professionals.

 

Ballet classes are integrated into the academic timetable so that students are given the opportunity to succeed academically  whilst training in classical ballet.

Key Areas
of Study

Classical Ballet

Students learn the formalised movements and positions of the arms, feet, and body designed to enable the dancer to move with the greatest possible agility, control, speed, lightness, and grace.

CHARACTER and FOLK DANCE

Character dance is a specific subdivision of classical dance. It is the stylised representation of a traditional folk or national dance.

CHOREOGRAPHY CLASSES

Classes develop the imagination and creative response in each dancer, and an understanding of the choreographic process.

STRENGTH AND BODY CONDITIONING

Classes involve exercises that target the whole body, using lots of different muscles to strengthen, shape, and tone.

DRAMA

Students need to learn specific character roles, this is a facet of theatre and drama in ballet and dance.

Considered Development & Holistic Growth

Emphasis is on establishing a good basic technique in an inspiring and creative environment. Students receive a bespoke course with the benefits of small classes attending a ballet technique class each weekday and Saturday mornings. A weekly enhancement class in either contemporary, jazz, character dance and drama.

 

Termly projects are set in Anatomy, Nutrition and Dance studies. Students have the opportunity to perform in the annual choreographic competition, the Ballet Academy end of year performance and charity events around the community. Students may also be selected to compete at the Youth American Grand Prix and The Mabel Ryan Award.

Teacher helping ballet students
Teacher helping ballet students
Considered Development & Holistic Growth

Emphasis is on establishing a good basic technique in an inspiring and creative environment. Students receive a bespoke course with the benefits of small classes attending a ballet technique class each weekday and Saturday mornings. A weekly enhancement class in either contemporary, jazz, character dance and drama.

 

Termly projects are set in Anatomy, Nutrition and Dance studies. Students have the opportunity to perform in the annual choreographic competition, the Ballet Academy end of year performance and charity events around the community. Students may also be selected to compete at the Youth American Grand Prix and The Mabel Ryan Award.

A UNIQUE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
ballet students smiling while stretching

Shared Dreams

With a highly selective admissions and audition process, students on the course are surrounded by peers who share the same dreams and ambitions. Pairing this with caring and nurturing directors is a perfect recipe for students to thrive and grow together.

girl in blue with hands on head

Boarding

Operating directly within a private secondary school with boarding facilities allows our students to not only maximise their training and studio time, but also to ensure they remained focused on their traditional studies.

Teacher assisting student

Private Education

Focused on academic excellence, our students not only thrive in a curriculum filled with dance but are also educated within a facility that encourages growth and success. All our ballet students take advantage of a full education curriculum within the specialised Moorland Private School campus.

Ballet dancers lacing up pumps
Clear Career Progression Pathways

Enjoyment is of prime importance for a young child wishing to become a dancer, these classes provide an ideal opportunity for pupils to build their technique within their own natural capabilities whilst allowing them to develop their own creativity.

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