Ballet
February 2011
THE ART OF CLASSICAL BALLET
Ballet is a beautiful art form which enriches you with gracefulness, good posture and confidence.
Dance Star follows the Royal Academy of Dancing (RAD) Syllabi.
Dance Star always strives to offer their students the very best in knowledge and keep them up to the technique required for their level.
Pre-Primary to Grade 8 and Vocational Graded Syllabi are taught.
Students may choose to sit for examinations or presentations.
DANCE FANTASY is tailored for the 3-4 year olds giving them their first introduction to the world of dance, through body movement, rhythm and mime.
The end of year concert is a highlight and culmination of the students talents.
R.A.D. EXAMINATIONS
PRIMARY – GRADE 1
At this stage Grade 1 students will only take presentation classes . They will not do exams in 2012. Only 1 class a week is required.
GRADES 2 – 5
Students doing exams must take 2 classes per week.
In addition to the classes, students must have 3 – 4 private lessons during Terms 1 – 3.
GRADES 6 – 8
Students doing exams must take 2 – 3 classes per week.
In addition to the classes, students must have 4 – 6 private lessons during Terms 1 – 3.
VOCATIONAL GRADES
Students doing exams must take 2 – 3 classes per week.
In addition to the classes, students must take 4 – 6 private lessons during the year.
Vocational Grades do not have Presentation Classes ONLY examinations.
R.A.D. PRESENTATION CLASSES
PRIMARY & GRADE 1
Presentation Classes may be taken with one class per week.
GRADES 2 – 5
Students must take 2 classes per week without private lessons.
Private lessons are 30 minutes duration.
Examinations and Presentations are all optional.
The discovery for the love of ballet is the paramount reason to be in class. Whether one sits for examinations or presentations the aim for each student is to achieve their highest ability in each grade. Every student will be required to attain their optimum level of technique, musicality and artistry in each grade they study.
Uniforms
- Dance Fantasy wears own fantasy costumes.Tutus can be purchased from Dance Star Studio
- Pre-Primary, Primary & Grade 1
- Pink Leotard
- Pink Tights
- Pink Ballet Shoes
- Pink Crossover
- Pink Legwarmers
- Grades 2 & 3
- Pink Leotard
- Pink Ballet Tights
- Pink Ballet Shoes
- Pink Crossover
- Pink Legwarmers
- Grades 4 & 5
- Royal Blue Leotard
- Pink Tights
- Pink Ballet Shoes
- Black Crossover
- Black Legwarmers
- Grade 6, 7, 8
- Mulberry Leotard
- Mulberry Chiffon Skirt
- Pink Tights
- Pink Ballet Shoes
- Black Crossover
- Black legwarmers
- Major Examinations
- Black Leotard Leotard
- Pink Ballet Tights
- Pink Ballet Shoes
- Pink Demi-Pointe Shoes
- Pink Pointe Shoes
- Classical Ballet Boys
- White Short Sleeve Leotard
- Navy full length Tights
- White Socks
- White Ballet Shoes
- Character
- A black Character Skirt and Character Shoes are required for Grades 1-8.
- Low heels for Grades 1 & 2
- Cuban Heels for Grades 3 to 8
A useful link for Ballet Vocabulary
Royal Academy of Dancing http://www.rad.org.au/
