For those wanting to elevate their dance training. Academie de Ballet Classique’s elite Royal Academy of Dance’s Vocational Ballet Program will meet all you seek. These 6 levels train a minimum of 3 days per week for safe training. We encourage dancers to build proper muscle memory with the trademarked program, Progressing Ballet Technique.
The Vocational Graded Examinations in Dance Syllabus provide an in-depth study of ballet, developing students’ technique, music and performance skills and introduces pointe work for female candidates. This highly-focused and practical training prepares students for a dance, or dance-related, career. The syllabi are appropriate for students from the age of 11 years. Students wishing to study for Vocational Graded examinations should have the maturity and technical aptitude for demanding study.
Les Etoiles levels:
Vocational Intermediate Foundation Ages 11 and up
This level introduces first year pointe. We recommend attending a series of Progressing Ballet Technique classes to build the necessary muscular strength to allow for safe entry to pointe. Assessment prior to accepting students, is highly recommended.
Vocational Intermediate Ages 12 and up
As an upper level of ballet, . We recommend attending a series of Progressing Ballet Technique classes to build the necessary muscular strength to allow for safe entry to pointe. Assessment prior to accepting students, is highly recommended.
A classical ballet class with a strong focus on the development of pointe work. Following a structured warm-up, this 1 hour 30 minute class includes pointe work. This is a fantastic opportunity for students at Advanced levels and above to strengthen and develop their technique in this key area of classical ballet.
Vocational Advanced Foundation Ages 13 and up
We recommend attending a series of Progressing Ballet Technique classes to build the necessary muscular strength to allow strong muscle memory for this challenging level. Assessment prior to accepting students, is mandatory to placement, or prior exam success with world recognized examining body. (eg RAD, ISTD, Cecchetti, etc)
A classical ballet class for students of Advanced level working above the Vocational Intermediate level. Students are given the opportunity to use their RAD syllabus training in this challenging and focused class.
Vocational Advanced 1 Ages 14 and up
We recommend attending a series of Progressing Ballet Technique classes to build the necessary muscular strength to allow for safe entry to pointe. Assessment prior to accepting students, is highly recommended.
A classical ballet class for students of Advanced level working above the Vocational Intermediate level. Students are given the opportunity to use their RAD syllabus training in this challenging and focused class.
Vocational Advanced 2 Ages 14 and up
Progressively challenging class content to challenge and energize dancers wanting to further their training or to finish their RAD training.
A classical ballet class for students of upper Advanced level working above the Vocational Advanced level 1. Students are given the opportunity to use their RAD syllabus training in this challenging and focused class, and for those wishing to expand their dance resume.
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