Ballet 4 to 10
Introductionary years
Creative movement provides a way for children to explore and use their imagination. Young children develop physical skills of good posture, strength and musicality through imagination and fun.
Ongoing Trial Classes
Ballet 10 to 14
Growth and Development
Ballet at this age is an excellent source for exploration and communication through body movement to communicate emotions and feeling. Developing good life skills students build confidence and a sense of pride.
Ongoing Trial Classes
Ballet 14 to 18
Confidence
Believing and Achieving through the discipline of Ballet is one of the many Benefits of Senior Ballet. Students train physically and mentally increasing focus and memory retention, building strength, self confidence and a launch pad for life.
Ongoing Trial Classes
Strength and Posture
Ballet encourages you to always “pull up” and stand tall, improving posture and building long, lean, stretchy muscles.
Discipline
Dancers know the difference hard work makes towards their ability to succeed. This dedication extends way beyond the dance studio.
Improve Memory
Ballet requires you to think of so many things at once, pick up choreography quickly and execute movement precisely. Cognitive benefits include better memory and concentration.
Challenge Yourself
Ballet is probably the hardest of all the dance forms. It may be difficult, but it’s not impossible, and the sense of achievement each time you master a new step builds self confidence.
Balance and Agility
Standing on one leg, performing complex footwork, intricate jumping sequences , coordination and fitness, ballet helps improvement in all other sports.
Emotional Balance
Ballet is Mindfulness at it's best. It is a place of escape and stress relief - the true language of the heart and soul.
What parents say
Louise nurtures and guides with a passion and precision that truly brings out the magic in each student. She unlocks individual potential, knowing precisely when to expect more and when to praise. My daughter loves her class.
Adrienne Kelly
Mother, Managing Director American Holidays
What students say
Ballet is so much more than just an after school activity for me. It gives me a wonderful sense of calm even though my legs are always killing me as it's such a hard workout. I have met the most amazing friends and Ms D'Arcy is such a good teacher.
Clara
Student, age 15