Ballet Brighton
Classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance Children’s Examination Syllabus from Pre-Primary through to Grade 8 as well as the Vocational Route from Intermediate Foundation through to Advanced 2. The Royal Academy of Dance syllabi are designed to encourage the development of sound ballet technique that is relevant for the world of ballet today based on elements such as core stability, weight placement, turn out and line as well as movement dynamics, musicality and performance skills.
Achievement in ballet aids motor control, self-expression, physical fitness and stamina, discipline, mental ability and confidence.
At Ballet Brighton it is of paramount importance that the correct amount of time and care is invested in classwork to ensure that young students are properly nurtured and prepared to fulfil their best potential. Non Syllabus coaching classes are offered alongside PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique) classes and Adult Ballet Classes are offered for Beginners and for Intermediate/ Advanced level students. There is also the opportunity to develop artistry and performance skills with popular Children’s Holiday Workshops and a Bi Annual School Performance.
NURSERY BALLET
Imaginative movement to music classes using ribbons, wings and wands. Wonderful for developing confidence, coordination, musicality and expression in children ages 24 months to 4 years
PRE-PRIMARY AND PRIMARY
The Pre-Primary in Dance and Primary in Dance levels are a pathway to the RAD’s Graded Examination syllabus. These levels introduce basic co-ordination and movement dynamics through simple settings. Pupils also learn how to recall exercise settings and perform a short sequence of steps that tell a story.
Ages 4-7 years
GRADES 1-5
Grades 1 to 3 make up Level 1 of the RAD’s graded syllabi and Grades 4-5 make up Level 2. All grades include character dances based on Hungarian, Russian or Polish National dance styles.
The syllabi are designed to encourage the development of sound ballet technique that is relevant for the world of ballet today based on elements such as core stability, weight placement, turn out and line as well as movement dynamics, musicality and performance skills.
Achievement in ballet aids motor control, self-expression, physical fitness and stamina, discipline, mental ability and confidence.
From 7 years
GRADES 6-8
Grades 6-8 make up Level 3 of the RAD’s graded syllabi. The Graded Examinations in Dance syllabus consists of three dance disciplines. These are selected because of their importance in the development of nineteenth-century full-length Classical Ballet.
Ballet – the foundation and the most important part of the syllabus.
Free Movement – influenced by and incorporating movements in common with other dance styles. These include Natural Movement, Contemporary and Classical Greek Dance.
Character – the theatrical presentation of national dance using original ethnic dance and music which has been freely adapted for the theatre.
From 12 years
RAD Vocational Ballet – (Intermediate Foundation – Advanced 2)
This is an in-depth study of ballet, developing technique, music and performance skills. Also, it introduces pointe work for female candidates. This highly focused and practical training prepares students for a dance, or dance-related, career and is appropriate for students from the age of 11. Students wanting to study for Vocational Graded exams should have the maturity and technical aptitude for demanding study.
Vocational Grades Available:
Intermediate Foundation
Intermediate
Advanced Foundation
Advanced and Advanced 2
Testimonial:
Ballet Brighton is a wonderful school. Not only has it taught my daughter the discipline and technique associated with ballet, but it has also awakened in her a love for dancing. This has helped her confidence grown exponentially.
Clair Thomas is an exceptional ballet teacher. She is a wonderful role model to the students at Ballet Brighton, and is completely in tune with their individual needs. She approaches them with gentleness and a sense of humour, sharing her passion for dancing.
LAIA, MOTHER OF LUELLA