162 NW Greenwood Avenue Bend, OR 97703
Ballet Classes for Students Ages 7 to 12
Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD) programs
Begin a wondrous dance journey to
- Ignite enthusiasm and creativity
- Enjoy enthusiastic encouragement building on prior grades
- Share sparkling performance with 3 optional performances each year
- Reach your next level with acclaimed Progression Assessments ensuring safe training
- Your heart strings sing with each level and accomplishments
- Build sparkling technique towards your shiny performances
- Relish the rewards from a successful year with unbiased assessments as given by R.A.D.
- 5 levels of Graded ballet that follows prior training and development towards elegance and musical performance
- Follows the “Safe Teaching Practices” and training program of the celebrated Royal Academy of Dance
- Dress code to foster respect and inclusivity
Students may move from Graded levels to Vocational Graded levels at an appropriate time, or they can study both pathways simultaneously. Upper grades 6, 7 and Grade 8 Award and the Vocational pre-professional classes can be found in our Les Etoiles series.
We believe that the safe return to activities, particularly dance, has an important role to play, now more than ever, in supporting the physical and mental well-being of children and adults, who have been at home with reduced social contact and physical activity. This is particularly pertinent as Sport England has warned that physical activity for children was significantly reduced during lockdown, with 44% of children doing no activity or less than 30 minutes per day.
Students may move from Graded levels to Vocational Graded levels at an appropriate time, or they can study both pathways simultaneously. Upper grades 6, 7 and Grade 8 Award and the Vocational pre-professional classes can be found in our Les Etoiles series.
We believe that the safe return to activities, particularly dance, has an important role to play, now more than ever, in supporting the physical and mental well-being of children and adults, who have been at home with reduced social contact and physical activity. This is particularly pertinent as Sport England has warned that physical activity for children was significantly reduced during lockdown, with 44% of children doing no activity or less than 30 minutes per day.
As an ISTD and RAD affiliated dance school we are well placed to manage COVID-19 measures for a safe return to the studio, with the R.A.D., be assured that you may feel confident for your child to return to dance classes and to enjoy the many benefits of dance.
All classes will be available as online classes in addition to in studio classes. If you would like to take this class as an online class, please register and then email us at dance@abcbend.com to let us know you will be attending online. A link will be emailed.
On successful completion of school year’s course of study students, through participation and practice, your child will be able to:
- Articulate parts of the body with control and coordination
- Demonstrate awareness of positions of the body, increasing in difficulty with each grade
- Perform with an awareness of space
- Demonstrate control and co-ordination
- Demonstrate elevation with sense of performance and communication with an audience
- Demonstrate use of appropriate movement dynamics with increasing sophistication appropriate to each level
- Despond to the elements of music
- Perform expressively
- Perform a sequence of simple steps to depict a story
- Confidently recall the settings
What does all of that mean? It means our excellent teaching staff guide students on a dance journey with skills that will last a lifetime. Students learn to work together, be responsible for oneself, cheer others to excel while working on their own achievements. Children and adults love being part of something beautiful and joyful. Tuition includes Assessment to be taken in the Spring.
DRESS CODE: Click for complete details
All items available for purchase through ABC Boutique. Please call in advance to schedule a fitting appointment. 541-382-4055
- GIRLS (Please no leg warmers unless your child is protecting an injury) Hair secured into a classical ballet bun or ponytail. Short hair may be held off the face with a headband. RAD regulation leotard in class color, pink ballet socks, pink full-soled leather ballet shoes (no satin slippers please)
- BOYS: Dark blue dance shorts, White short-sleeved t-shirt, or boys white short-sleeved leotard, white socks, and white full-soled leather ballet shoes
Etoiles Brilliantes series:
Pre-Primary in Dance Ages 6-7
Clever dances and exercises frame the content of our storytelling classes that always generate plenty of smiles. Children love being challenged – and watching them master this level of ballet is such a joy for parents and grandparents. You’ll marvel at their poise and accomplishments as they progress through their dance experience.
DRESS CODE: For complete Pre-Primary Uniform Guide
GIRLS:As listed above, plus Regulation leotard in lilac with matching skirt.
BOYS: As listed above.
Grades 1 – 5 in Dance
Grade 1 in Dance
Ages 7 – 10
Grade 1 in Dance suits the elementary aged child to build confidence, stamina, and coordination for all forms of dance and sport. Children work together and individually in fascinating dances and exercises that progress throughout the year. Excited and challenged, at year’s end you’ll be enthralled at their progress. Tuition includes assessment to be taken in the Spring.
DRESS CODE: All items available for purchase through ABC Boutique. Please call in advance to schedule a fitting appointment. 541-382-4055
For Complete Uniform Guide click here
- GIRLS: As listed above plus: Regulation leotard in pink, Character shoes & skirts available for lend;
- BOYS: As listed above plus: regulation character shoe in black canvas
