RAD Ballet CLASSES
Progression towards professional ballet dancing. From baby ballet to pointe work
Royal Academy of Dance Ballet
From baby ballet through to grades and vocational
classes
Baby ballet
Through play and simple Ballet exercises, this class starts the children's journey of classical dance
Pre-primary ballet
This class prepares reception age dancers for a successful transition to ballet at a more advanced level
Primary Foundation & Primary Ballet
Our budding little dancers will start to learn the RAD Primary syllabus and have the opportunity to be entered for exams. This class teaches the foundation for all future ballet classes
Pre-school and early
Primary school dance classes
We have classes in many locations throughout Kettering and surrounding villages
RAD Ballet:
Grade Classes
Grades one though to six, with the opportunity
to enter exams
Grade 1
This grade is an introduction to ballet for younger children, where they begin to learn ballet positions and movement. Classes meet for 45 minutes, once a week. This training progresses onto some basic ballet foundation on which to build and develop beautiful dancers
Grade 2
Students will learn technical, musical and performance skills in ballet. Classes are designed to encourage students to enjoy ballet as a form of physical exercise, whilst also teaching timing, rhythm and musicality skills
Grade 3
This grade is designed to develop the basic principles of classical ballet technique and the recorded orchestral music inspires students to dance, giving them an opportunity to develop their dance performance skills
Grade 4
Building upon accomplished dancing learned from Grade 1-3, the knowledge and skills gained through completion of Grade 4 provides a base for continued progression. The underlying philosophy of Grade 4 is to expand upon the foundations previously nurtured
Grade 5
Young students at this level are very confident and accomplished dancers, and this grade develops more advanced skills. Students are encouraged to take two ballet classes a week at this level
Grade 6
Achievement at this level significantly develops desired competencies such as self-expression, physical fitness, stamina, discipline and confidence. Again, at this level students are encouraged to take two ballet classes per week, which supports significant improvements
RAD Ballet:
Senior Classes
More advanced classes,
offering vocational graded exams
INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION
Challenging, progression and physical fitness
This class is the start of vocational classes and students who are hardworking, motivated and dedicated to ballet are encouraged to join this class.
INTERMEDIATE
Challenging, professional and rewarding
Dancers in this class have been dancing for a number of years and are committed to dance to the highest level.
POINTE WORK
Intricate, focused and precise
Pointe classes are for students with good experience who have developed a very strong technique.
SENIOR BALLET
Strength, stamina and technique
From Grade 5 and above students can join the senior ballet class to work on improving their strength, stamina and performance.
ADULT BALLET FITNESS
Physical fitness, movement and fun
Adult ballet fitness is a class for novice ballet dancers with no experience and dancers returning to ballet who appreciate the benefits that ballet brings to their fitness. This class is open to everyone who wants to improve their core strength and posture.
Meeting Our amazing Dance Teachers
Our ballet teachers will encourage and adore all
the students as they develop new techniques from
baby ballet through every grade
