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KIM BAKER BALLET ACADEMY

CLASSES ARE NOW BACK FOR 2024

The Kim Baker Ballet Academy is one of the finest schools of dance in Western Australia and caters for all ages and levels of dance including:

2024 Term dates

Term 1: Wednesday 31 January to Thursday 28 March

Term 2: Wednesday 15 April to Saturday 29 June

Term 3: Monday 15 July to Saturday 21 September

Term 4: Monday 7 October to Saturday 14 December

Creative fun Tiny Tots ballet classes for children aged 2 to 4 years of age.

 

Junior and Senior Ballet classes available from Kindy to Year 12.

 

Specialist After School Program and Specialist Professional Training Full Time Program.

Certificate in Dance Courses through Empowerdance (RTO 40397) now available.

WELCOME TO KIM BAKER BALLET ACADEMY

We are a dedicated dance training institution offering classes for students aged from 2 years to adults, catering for those who show exceptional talent and potential to reach the highest levels of international ballet performance and those who would like to dance for a hobby, gaining all the benefits dance brings to your life. Established in 1990, The Academy is one of only a few schools to offer a specialist after school and professional full-time specialist program for talented dancers and budding dance teachers in Perth. Our program is based on the famous Vaganova Russian syllabus - used in professional ballet schools throughout the world. The Academy also offers a Standard Course, Tiny Tots and Junior Ballet. The standard course develops a good classical technique as well as a delightful dance quality, musicality and above all else an enjoyment and appreciation of this beautiful art form. Students participating in the standard course can attend as many classes as they wish. The contemporary classes are suitable for children from 11 years of age and are perfect for all levels and highly recommended for ATAR dance students. We are also one of the few dance schools in Perth who offer a Nationally recognised Certificate Course, in partnership with Empowerdance (RTO 40397). Passionate students from 12 years of age can apply to enter. The Tiny Tots and Junior ballet are creative, fun ballet classes promoting imagination, rhythm, good posture, listening skills and positive self-esteem.   

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EXCELLENCE. COMMITMENT. CARING. 

The Kim Baker Ballet Academy fosters a caring and protected environment, whilst advocating total commitment to the pursuit of excellence.

Our values drive everything we do. We...  

FOSTER

the love and appreciation of dance

MAINTAIN

a caring and protected environment

INCORPORATE

the latest technqiues from the finest ballet schools

ENGAGE

guest artists and practitioners to broaden students' knowledge

ARE OPEN

to people from all backgrounds

Programmes

OUR PROGRAMMES

Tiny Tots

Ballet

2 to 4 years of age

Junior

Ballet

4 to 9 years of age

Intermediate/

Senior Ballet and Contemporary

8 to 20 years of age

A stimulating and fun dance experience developing imagination, self-expression, musicality, rhythm, dance movement, coordination, good posture and listening skills. 

As with Tiny Tots, students continue developing self-expression, rhythm and listening skills. The Junior Ballet programme also introduces new exercises of classical ballet technique with extended development of musicality, dance steps and coordination. Performance opportunities available and also examinations available from Grade 2.

Students can study classical ballet creative and contemporary classes and achieve a confident approach to their training. Examinations and performances are available and it is also a course for students who want to attend ballet for fitness and the love of dance. This course can be tailored to each individual's needs and interests.  

Specialist After School Program

Certificate Courses
through Empowerdance

(RTO 40397)

Professional Training Full Time Course 

7 to 18 years of age

The specialist course is designed for the talented and dedicated dancer who would like to pursue a career in dance or dance teaching. It has a comprehensive dance curriculum and former students are now dancing and studying throughout Australia, Europe and The United States. Entry is by audition only.

 This is a nationally recognised qualification and the pathways offered through Empowerdance RTO 40397 at the Kim Baker Ballet Academy provide excellence in dance training for the next generation of successful contemporary, ballet and commercial dancers, and for those with visions of inspiring and teaching generations to come.

We are proud to offer a world class Professional Training Full Time Specialist Course for talented dancers who would like to take their training to the next level and pursue a career in dance, and future leaders who would like to pursue a career in dance teaching. The program consists of two streams including Professional Dancer Course and Professional Teacher Course.

Discounts Available

Receive 10% off all term fees when siblings enrol.

PRIVATE AUDITION BY APPOINTMENT

SPECIALIST COURSE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FULLTIME SPECIALIST COURSE FOR PROFESSIONAL DANCER AND TEACHER OUTCOMES

CERTIFICATE COURSE ASSESSMENT BY APPOINTMENT

CERTIFICATE COURSES:
   CUA10120 CERTIFICATE I IN DANCE

   CUA20120 CERTIFICATE II IN DANCE

   CUA30120 CERTIFICATE III IN DANCE
   CUA30320 CERTIFICATE III IN ASSIST DANCE TEACHING

   CUA40120 CERTIFICATE IV IN DANCE
   CUA40320 CERTIFICATE IV IN DANCE TEACHING AND MANAGEMENT
 (DELIVERED BY EMPOWERDANCE RTO 40397 ON THEIR ELEVATE PROGRAM)

CONTACT KIM BAKER ON 0438 673 212

CERTIFICATE I, II & III IN DANCE NOW OFFERED!

NO AUDITION REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR STANDARD COURSES

To dance is 

Joy

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Term 4 2024

Monday 7 October - Saturday 14 December

2024 Presentation Night

Saturday 23 November

2024 Concert: Cinderella

Saturday 14 December, 6pm

Rixon Theatre

Events

OUR CLASSES

Classes

Depending on a student's course and level, they select from a range of classes to attend weekly.

Tiny Tots

Learning through fun and enjoyment of dance

Classical

A traditional and formal style known for its rigorous technique and flowing, precise movements

Creative

Experience other dance forms, such as neo-classical, modern, music theatre and contemporary styles

Contemporary

Borrowing from many modern dancestyles of the 20th century. It encourages natural, spontaneous movement and personal interpretation

Repertoire and Production

Stretch and Fitness

Pointe

Pilates

Designed to enhance performing skills and begins the study of Corps de Ballet work

 Designed to strengthen, tone and stretch the body to aid in dance technique

Preparing and enabling students to develop pointe work

Pilates training designed specifically for strengthening dancers 

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

“I love to dance. Miss Jemma is a fun teacher. And I can dance really well now. I love Miss Jemma” 

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Success

OUR LATEST SUCCESS STORIES

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Darcy Greenwood

Successful in auditioning for WAAPA Diploma of Dance Full Time Course 2023. Winner of the Jacinta Ross-Ehlers Award 2022

Laura Stump

Successful in auditioning for the Elite West Australian Ballet Masterclass Program 2023. 

Winner of the Jacinta Ross-Ehlers award 2022/2023

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Amy Stump

Successful in auditioning and performing with the West Australian Ballet's season of Alice In Wonderland. Attended the Australian Ballet School's 2022 Elite Interstate Training Program (ITP), and accepted into the 2023 Australian Ballet School's Elite ITP.

Caitlin Heald

Accepted in to the Australian Ballet School's 2023 Elite Interstate Training Program and successful in auditioning and performing with the West Australian Ballet's Season of Alice In Wonderland

Clara King

Successful in auditioning and performing with the West Australian Ballet's season of Alice In Wonderland.

Class locations

Walliston, Bassendean

and Forrestfield

Head office

Unit 2/27 Laurence Road

Walliston WA 6076

Phone enquiries

0438 673 212

Email enquiries

kimbaker@kbba.com.au

Our Partners

We partner with local specialists to ensure the health, strength and safety of our students. Please visit their websites by clicking on the logo to show your support.

Physiotherapy and Pointe assessments in Kalamunda, Forrestfield and High Wycombe

Specialist pilates studio in Bickley Valley

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