STUDIO : 114 WOODLAWN PLAZA DARTMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA 

 coastaldance@accesswave.ca  /  www.coastaldance.ca / 1-902-452-7114 /  Fax 404-0477       

    DIRECTOR: MICAELA ARCHER-SHEE ARAD RAD RT T.CERT 

ARTISTIC ADVISOR: NORA OAKEY ARAD RAD RT T.DIP

 

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BALLET

Please scroll down for the different age groups

Movement classes based on the Leap and Learn program developing  body awareness, rhythm, flexibility , coordination & social interaction.  We introduce the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabi at age 5 and begin developing and exploring the basics of classical ballet technique.

Ages 3-7 Class sizes are capped at 12 students per class. A waiting list will be provided and you will be contacted in order if a position opens

AGES 3-7

-3 years old  CREATIVE MOVEMENT  once a week

-4 years old  PRE-BALLET  once a week            

-5 years old  PRE-PRIMARY   once a week             

-6 years old  PRIMARY   once a week

-7 years old PRE-GRADE 1 (once a week with the option to attend twice a week)

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AGES 8-11

Traditional Classical Ballet  training continues following the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabi. Developing elegant, strong classical technique on a firm musical and Artistic foundation.  Dancers also begin to add Contemporary styles  Jazz, Modern and Hip Hop to their programs. Dancers now attend ballet 2x per week and contemporary styles once.

Grade 1 -5 Class sizes are capped at 15 students per class. A waiting list will be provided and you will be contacted in order if a position opens

-8 years old Grade  1 ballet (may also take  Jazz 1)                

-9  years old Grade 2 Ballet,  (may also take Jazz 2)          

-10 years old Grade 3 Ballet, (may also take Jazz 3 & Modern 3)

-11+ years old Grade 4 Ballet (may also take  Jazz 4/5 & Modern 4/5 & Junior Hip Hop)

-11+  years old Grade 5 Ballet,  (may also take Jazz 4/5 & Modern 4/5 & Junior Hip Hop)

-PERFORMANCE CLASS - Grade 4 up  by Audition and Director's invitation

 

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AGES 12+

ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE  VOCATIONAL LEVELS (new students placed by  teachers in a placement class)

From 12years + a carefully balanced program allows the more advanced dancers  develop individual artistry with secure, accurate technique in all their styles Ballet Modern Jazz and Hip Hop.

Class sizes are capped at 15 students per class. A waiting list will be provided and you will be contacted in order if a position opens

( highly recommended that students of these levels  participate in 3 ballet  classes per week)

12+ INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION & POINTE

13+ INTERMEDIATE & POINTE

ADVANCED 1  & POINTE placement class for new students

 ADVANCED 2  & POINTE placement class for new students

CLASSICAL VARIATIONS (must be on pointe and at a level technically to handle the classical technique necessary)

TEEN BEGINNER (once a week)

 

     

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