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.
We offer different ballet ‘paths’ to suit our dancers’ goals and lifestyles.
Pointe |
Performance |
Select |
| Vocational focus. Includes pointe work and classical variations, eventually on pointe. Work towards Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Vocational examinations, entry by teacher recommendation. |
Versatility focus. Includes classical (demi-pointe), character and free movement solos. Intermediate & Advanced training, without compulsory pointe work. Work towards RAD Higher Grades Solo Performance Awards or Examinations. |
Recreational focus. Perfect for recreational students, those new to ballet or with specific requirements. |
| Compulsory Classes: | Compulsory Classes: | Classes: |
| x2 RAD syllabus | x2 RAD syllabus |
We will work with you to select classes best for your ballet journey
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| x1 RAD Pointe/variations | x1 RAD Grade 6, 7 or 8 | |
| Elective Classes: | Elective Classes: | |
| RAD Grade 6, 7 or 8 | Senior Ballet Open | |
| Senior Ballet Open | Pointe Foundation & Dance Conditioning | |
| Pointe Foundation & Dance Conditioning |
Class Times and Days 2023
Ballet Senior Foundation
| Ballet Senior Foundation (RAD Int Fd) | Thursday | 5.45-6.45 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior Foundation (Pointe/Variations) Thursday 6.45 Thorndon | Thursday | 6.45-7.45 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior Fdn/Senior 1 (RAD Grade 6) | Tuesday | 6.00-7.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Pointe Foundation (Senior Fdn, 1 & 2) | Saturday | 2.00-2.45 | Thorndon |
| Dance Conditioning (Grade 4 & Senior Fdn) | Saturday | 1.00-2.00 | Thorndon |
Ballet Senior 1
| Ballet Senior 1 (RAD Intermediate) | Tuesday | 5.00-6.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior 1 (RAD Intermediate) | Wednesday | 6.00-7.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior 1/2 (Pointe/Variations) | Wednesday | 7.00-8.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior Fdn/Senior 1 (RAD Grade 6) | Tuesday | 6.00-7.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior Open | Saturday | 4.00-5.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Pointe Foundation (Senior Fdn, 1 & 2) | Saturday | 2.00-2.45 | Thorndon |
| Dance Conditioning (Senior 1-5) | Saturday | 3.00-4.00 | Thorndon |
Ballet Senior 2
| Ballet Senior 1/2 (Pointe/Variations) | Wednesday | 6.45-7.45 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior 2 (RAD Intermediate) | Tuesday | 7.00-8.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior 2 (RAD Intermediate) | Wednesday | 8.00-9.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior Open | Saturday | 4.00-5.00 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Pointe Foundation (Senior Fdn, 1 & 2) | Saturday | 2.00-2.45 | Thorndon |
| Dance Conditioning (Senior 1-5) | Saturday | 3.00-4.00 | Thorndon |
Ballet Senior 3-5
| Ballet Senior 3/4 (RAD Adv Fd) | Monday | 6.45-7.45 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior 3/4 (RAD Adv Fd) | Thursday | 7.45-8.45 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior 3/4 (Pointe/Variations) | Monday | 7.45-8.45 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior 3-5 (RAD Grade 8) | Monday | 5.45-6.45 | Thorndon |
| Ballet Senior Open | Saturday | 4.00-5.00 | Thorndon |
| Dance Conditioning (Senior 1-5) | Saturday | 3.00-4.00 | Thorndon |
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:
2023 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 in our 2023 theatre show! 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): $140 per term
30-Min Classes (2x+/week) e.g. Ballet & Jazz: $136 per class, per term
45-Min Classes (1x/week): $180 per term
45-Min Classes (2x+/week) e.g. Ballet & Jazz: $176 per class, per term
1-Hour Classes (1x/week): $190 per term
1-Hour Classes (2x+/week): $186 per class, per term
Additional Tuition Discounts:
Family discount = 5%
Annual payment discount = 5%
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