Ballet

At Denise Dancing School our classes are structured around the highly acclaimed ‘Royal Academy of Dance’ which offers an internationally recognised method of training designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, whilst outlining a progressive structure for learning and achievement in dance.?

For our youngest students the  journey into the ballet world begins with the Dance to Your Own Tune curriculum. The classes are fun, artistic & enchanting under the guidance of our inspiring teachers. Suitable for children age 3 to 5 years. The next levels are Pre-Primary and Primary which are full of captivating music, delightful dances & steps. This program is suitable for Ages 5 to 7 years.?

We then move on progressing through the Grades , each level is devised with great care to enable children to progress through their training in planned stages, demanding no more on their body than it can cope with. Our dancers just love each and every Grade as their  technique develops & they enjoy greater knowledge and love  of Classical & Modern Ballet.

For the dedicated ballet dancer the RAD also have their Vocational Graded levels. Students can move from Graded Examinations to Vocational Graded Examinations at an appropriate time, or they can study both pathways simultaneously. Here at DDS we offer classes in the full range of RAD Levels and many students study syllabus work alongside other styles of dance. Students wishing to excel in ballet may transition into the Denise Mantle College of Ballet, applications and auditions accepted from Age 11 years.