Vocational Ballet Program

Age Requirement: 11 years +

Vocational ballet studies are the framework for pre professional dancers who wish to advance their ballet technique to the highest level. A strong emphasis on classical ballet technique, strength, flexibility, musicality, self discipline, mature creative expression and technical execution. Those who complete their Intermediate exams or higher, qualify to advance in their studies and attain teaching qualifications.

Major ballet syllabus that includes: Intermediate Foundation ballet, Intermediate ballet, Advanced Foundation, Foundation 1 and 2 and solo seal.

Those who wish to take exams at this level will need to be assessed and accepted into the Ballet Excel Program 3 or 4. Those not wanting to do exams can still take the Ballet Excel classes for technical development. NB All students accepted into this program may take as many ballets classes as they choose in the next grade level for technical development at no extra cost.

For exams to be completed in one dance school year the following is recommended :

Intermediate Foundation: 4 – 5 hours per week

Intermediate: 5 – 6 hours per week

Advanced Foundation and Advanced 1: 6 – 8 hours per week

Advanced 2 and Solo Seal: 10 – 16 hours per week