Classical Ballet

Classical Ballet is a necessary foundation for all dance disciplines. Sunshine Coast Conservatory of Dance is fully registered with the R.A.D. (Royal Academy of Dance) which is one of the most well established, largest and most influential dance education & training organisations in the world.

Our fully qualified and registered teachers offer the latest R.A.D. dance Syllabus which is currently taught to more than 250,000 students across 82 countries. All qualifications received through examinations with the R.A.D. are internationally recognised.

The syllabus incorporates classical, free movement (lyrical) and character (National) styles where students can develop and explore the world of dance in an enjoyable and fun way. Examinations are offered from Primary level up and are usually held mid to late July with entries closing in late April.

To qualify for the exam, the student must be taking a minimum of 2 classical ballet classes per week, attend an intensive 5 day workshop held in the second week of the June/July school holidays as well as 3 extra Saturday lessons prior to the scheduled exam date. This ensures the student is suitably prepared for the exam.

Students will only be put forward for exams when they are deemed ready which will be at the discretion of their teacher. Students undertaking exams require 100% attendance of all classes and compulsory workshops. Individual certificates and reports are awarded to successful candidates.

Examinations are not compulsory but highly recommended to build confidence, a sense of achievement and to really enhance and improve overall ballet technique. Individual certificates and reports are awarded to successful candidates.