Graded Ballet Series

Embark on a structured and progressive ballet journey with our Graded Ballet Series, following the internationally recognided syllabus of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). Designed for students of all ages and abilities, this series builds a solid foundation in ballet technique, artistry, and musicality.

Each grade introduces a balanced curriculum, blending classical ballet, character dance, and free movement to foster well-rounded dancers. Our experienced instructors guide students through proper alignment, strength-building exercises, and expressive movement while nurturing a love for dance.

Whether you aim to pursue ballet recreationally or prepare for formal RAD examinations, this series offers the ideal path to achieve your personal dance goals.

  • 90 minutes

    Discovering Repertoire is a classical ballet performance programme, an innovative new concept in training and assessment from the Royal Academy of Dance. Uniquely, the programme includes well-known classical repertoire, meaning students will learn and dance choreography that they have seen on stage, set to music that they know and love.

    Learners have the option of taking regulated examinations recognised at the following levels on the UK qualifications framework:

    • Level 2: Equivalent to Grade 5/Intermediate Foundation. Variations studied include Coppélia and Giselle.

    • Level 3: Equivalent to Grades 6–8/Intermediate & Advanced Foundation. Variations studied include Paquita and The Sleeping Beauty.

    • Level 4: Equivalent to Advanced 1 & 2. Variations studied include The Nutcracker and Swan Lake.

    The variation choreography is tailored to the different levels, e.g. Level 2 will offer a modified variation, while Level 4 will offer the full variation.

    Flexible, modular learning and assessment

    The programme is based on modular assessment, to enable students to learn at their own pace. Each level is made up of three units:

    • Unit: Class – barre and centre

    • Unit: Variation 1 – development exercises and Variation 1

    • Unit: Variation 2 – development exercises and Variation 2

    To promote a sense of achievement and progression, students will be awarded a certificate for completing each unit, while those successfully completing all three units will achieve a qualification at the corresponding level. Female students can decide whether or not to dance en pointe, giving greater flexibility in how the work is approached and executed.