Classes at this level introduce new exercises of the Classical Ballet techniques, with extended development of musicality, dance steps, coordination and improvisation. Students participate in a class examination, which is kept low key, so as to introduce the children to examinations without fear or undue stress.

A small scarf (chiffon or silky), is required for each class, as is a drink of water in a pop top bottle. These items should be brought to class in a 'ballet bag'. This can be any bag that the children have at home.

Parents are not allowed to stay for the classes, as the teachers require full concentration with no distractions for the students, however, parents day is held on the last class of the term. Parents are notified regarding the parents day, and the students look forward to performing for their parents and friends on this special day.

Students are not required to attend examinations at these levels, and the end of year performance is optional. Classes are held once per week, during school term times.

Students at this level are now executing many of the basic ballet steps, both at the barre and in the centre. Dance performance is also developed, in preparation for the stage examination, which students perform in term 3, and also for the end of year performance.

These students now participate in a class examination during term 3.

It is necessary for the grade 3 students to attend two technical classes per week throughout terms 3 and 4, in order to gain the essential physical strength required for examinations and performance.

Students attend a 3 day examination course during the second week of the July school holidays, to prepare for their stage exam. Students are required to bring a drink of water to each class.

Students studying Classical Ballet at these levels attend two technical classes per week, achieving a confident approach to their training. Grades 4 and 5 are also offered the opportunity to attend the production class, where the students delight in learning new, more challenging dances, which are performed on various occasions throughout the year. The students participate in a stage examination and class assessment during term 3, with the compulsory examination preparation course held in the second week of July school holidays. All students participate in the end of the year performance.

Students are also required to bring a drink of water to each class, and all items should be brought to class in a 'ballet bag'. This can be any bag that the children have at home. Creative classes are also available to students at this level, and whilst not compulsory, they are highly recommended. Specialist course classes are also offered at this level of study. Talented and dedicated dancers are selected for specialist classes at this level. This course is a comprehensive dance curriculum, for students who would like to pursue a career in dance.

Three lessons per week are necessary for all senior grade students, which include at least two classical technique classes, and a production class. Those students commencing pointe work (12 years and over), attend an additional pointe class, in order to achieve the physical strength required.

Students turning 12 must have their feet checked in January by our appointed physiotherapist/podiatrist Moz Quinn, in order to commence the pointe class.

All senior grades participate in a stage examination, and class assessment, during term 3, with the compulsory examination preparation course held in the second week of July school holidays.

At 13 years of age, contemporary classes are also on offer, and are highly recommended, as they help the students to broaden their dance appreciation and enhance their performance skills and creativity.

Creative, stretching and fitness classes are available and are highly recommended and very popular. All students participate in the end of year performance.