Ballet Senior
With a huge range of classes and a goal to inspire small steps and big dreams in every student, your child will feel included and supported here at Wellington Dance. If you'd like help finding the perfect class, just contact our friendly team.
Senior Ballet Levels
Progressing through Intermediate and Advanced levels of ballet provides invaluable self-discipline and skills to use in any area of life.
Please speak with us to customise your ballet schedule around your goals and schedule.
Class Times and Days 2024
Ballet Senior Foundation
| Ballet Senior Foundation (RAD Intermediate Foundation) | Monday | 5.45-6.45 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior Foundation (RAD Intermediate Foundation) | Tuesday | 4.00-5.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior Foundation (Variations – Int Fd Variations & Repertoire) | Tuesday | 4.00-5.00 | Thorndon |
| Dance Conditioning (Grade 4 & Senior Fdn) | Saturday | 1.15-2.15 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Pointe Foundation (Senior Foundation, 1 & 2) | Saturday | 2.15-3.00 | Thorndon |
Ballet Senior 1 & 2
| Ballet Senior 1&2 (RAD Intermediate) | Tuesday | 5.00-6.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior 1&2 (RAD Intermediate) | Wednesday | 7.00-8.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior 1&2 (Variations – Int Variations & Repertoire) | Tuesday | 6.00-7.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior 1+ Open | Saturday | 4.15-5.15 | Thorndon |
| Dance Conditioning (Senior 1-5) | Saturday | 3.00-4.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Pointe Foundation (Senior Foundation, 1 & 2) | Saturday | 2.15-3.00 | Thorndon |
Ballet Senior 3
| Ballet Senior 3 (RAD Advanced Foundation) | Tuesday | 7.00-8.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior 3 (RAD Advanced Foundation) | Wednesday | 6.00-7.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior 3 (Variations – Adv Fd/Adv 1 Variations & Repertoire) | Tuesday | 7.00-8.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior 1+ Open | Saturday | 4.15-5.15 | Thorndon |
| Dance Conditioning (Senior 1-5) | Saturday | 3.00-4.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Pointe Foundation (Senior Foundation, 1 & 2) | Saturday | 2.15-3.00 | Thorndon |
Ballet Senior 4/5
| Ballet Senior 4-5 (RAD Advanced 1) | Monday | 7.45-8.45 |
| Ballet Senior 4-5 (RAD Advanced 1) | Wednesday | 8.00-9.00 |
| Ballet Senior 4-5 (RAD Grade 8) | Monday | 7.45-8.45 |
| Ballet Senior 1+ Open | Saturday | 4.15-5.15 |
| Dance Conditioning (Senior 1-5) | Saturday | 3.00-4.00 |
Uniform
Dance schools all around the world wear a dance uniform, to help students and teachers alike get the most out of class. Long hair should be in a ballet bun for ballet or tied back neatly for class.
For your first class, don’t worry if you don’t have the uniform yet, just wear something comfortable to move in, and bare feet. Upon enrolment we will send you all the information you need about dance uniform, hair etc.
Option 1
- Purple camisole leotard
- Black camisole leotard
- Ballet tights
- Ballet full-soled leather shoes
Option 2
- White short-sleeved leotard
- Black leggings
- White socks
- White ballet shoes
Tuition
Registration Fee:
A one-off registration fee of $25 per new student or $40 per new family.
Tuition Term Packages:
2024 terms are a minimum of 8 weeks, some terms are longer (9 or 10 weeks) but there is no extra cost.
Term tuition packages include:
- Weekly class
- Student access to WDA Practice page (dance at home class videos, exam dances & exercises)
- Preschoolers: Annual Certificate Presentation Class
- Juniors, Grades & Seniors: Annual opportunity to enter for performance awards, medal tests or exams, with the Royal Academy of Dance or New Zealand Association of Modern Dance.
- Opportunity to shine on stage! We do a theatre show once every two years and a relaxed studio demonstration in the alternate year – a nice balance of low key and high excitement!
- All required performance rehearsals.
- Catch up class/es in another class of your level, by appointment & space permitting, in cases of vacation/illness.
- Satisfaction guarantee – we will work with you to find a great class fit, or refund any tuition paid.
- Plus lots of fun events & studio surprises throughout the year!
30-Min Class (1x/week): $148 per term
30-Min Classes (2x+/week) e.g. Ballet & Jazz: $144 per class, per term
45-Min Classes (1x/week): $188 per term
45-Min Classes (2x+/week) e.g. Ballet & Jazz: $184 per class, per term
1-Hour Classes (1x/week): $198 per term
1-Hour Classes (2x+/week): $194 per class, per term
Additional Tuition Discounts:
Family discount = 5%
Annual payment discount = 5%
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