Ballet

Dance City prides itself in offering solutions that allows everybody the opportunity to dance. Your child’s safety is our #1 priority, and therefore we have taken extra precautions to ensure that our dance family is safe in their studio home. We are pleased to be offering two options for class delivery starting in the fall; state-of-the-art online classes or dancing in the studio — it’s your choice, but either way your child will receive the highest quality dance instruction and won’t miss a beat!

Pre-Primary

An excellent foundation for the serious student to further their classical technique and is also beneficial to the pre-exam student. Students do not do exams at this level; however, all students enrolled in this class will participate in competition and our year end recital.

All girls will be provided with a Dance City bodysuit and tights at the beginning of the season for a fee of $45 + GST. Boys uniforms and shoes for both girls and boys can be purchased at one of the local dance supply stores.

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White full sole ballet slippers (Capezio or Bloch)

Apparel: Black shorts, white fitted t-shirt

Socks: White socks

Primary

An excellent foundation for the serious student to further their technique.  This class is mandatory for students wanting to take competitive tap and jazz. Students do not do exams at this level; however, all students enrolled in this class will participate in competition and our year end recital.  It is recommended that students have completed Pre Primary Ballet or Pre Exam Combo before enrolling in this level.

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White full sole ballet slippers (Capezio or Bloch)

Apparel: Black shorts or dance pants, white fitted t-shirt or muscle shirt

Socks: White socks.

Grade 1

An excellent foundation for the serious student to further their technique.  This class is mandatory for students wanting to take competitive tap and jazz. Students will be entered in exams at the discretion of the teacher.  All students enrolled in this class will participate in competition and our year end recital.  Students are required to attend two Grade 1 classes a week.

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White full sole ballet slippers (Mondor, Bloch or Capezio) and black jazz shoes with heel for character shoes

Apparel: Black shorts or dance pants and white fitted t-shirt, muscle shirt or leotard

Socks: White socks

Grade 2

This class is for students who have completed their Grade 1 RAD examination.  This class is mandatory for students wanting to take competitive tap and jazz. Students will be entered in exams at the discretion of the teacher.  All students enrolled in this class will participate in competition and our year end recital.  Students are required to attend two Grade 2 classes a week. 

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White full sole ballet slippers (Mondor, Bloch or Capezio) and black jazz shoes with heel for character shoes

Apparel: Black shorts or dance pants and white fitted t-shirt, muscle shirt or leotard

Socks: White socks

Grade 3B

This class is for students who have completed their Grade 2 RAD examination and are entering their first year of Grade 3.  This class is mandatory for students wanting to take competitive tap and jazz. Students will be entered in exams at the discretion of the teacher.  All students enrolled in this class will participate in competition and our year end recital.  Students are required to attend two Grade 3 classes a week.  

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White ballet slippers (Mondor, Bloch or Capezio) and black jazz shoes with heel for character shoes

Apparel: Navy tights, dancers belt and white leotard

Socks: White socks

Grade 3A

This class is for students who have completed their Grade 2 RAD examination and are entering their second year of Grade 3.  This class is mandatory for students wanting to take competitive tap and jazz. Students will be entered in exams at the discretion of the teacher.  All students enrolled in this class will participate in competition and our year end recital.  Students are required to attend two Grade 3A classes a week.  

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White ballet slippers (Mondor, Bloch or Capezio) and black jazz shoes with heel for character shoes

Apparel: Navy tights, dancers belt and white leotard

Socks: White socks

Grade 4

This class is for students who have completed their Grade 3 RAD examination.  This class is mandatory for students wanting to take competitive tap and jazz. Students will be entered in exams at the discretion of the teacher.  All students enrolled in this class will participate in competition and our year end recital.  Students are required to attend two Grade 4 classes a week.  

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White ballet slippers (Mondor, Bloch or Capezio) and black jazz shoes with heel for character shoes

Apparel: Navy tights, dancers belt and white leotard

Socks: White socks

Grade 5

This class is for students who have completed their Grade 4 RAD examination.  This class is mandatory for students wanting to take competitive tap and jazz. Students will be entered in exams at the discretion of the teacher.  All students enrolled in this class will participate in competition and our year end recital.  Students are required to attend two Grade 5 Ballet classes a week.

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White ballet slippers (Mondor, Bloch or Capezio) and black jazz shoes with heel for character shoes

Apparel: Navy tights, dancers belt and white leotard

Socks: White socks

Grade 8

​For Students who have completed their Grade 7 RAD Examination.  This class is mandatory for students wanting to take competitive Tap and Jazz. Students will be entered in exams at the discretion of the teacher.  All students enrolled in this class will participate in competition and our year end recital.  Students are required to attend two grade 8 classes a week.

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White ballet slippers (Mondor, Bloch or Capezio) and black jazz shoes with heel for character shoes

Apparel: Navy tights, dancers belt and white leotard

Socks: White socks

Open Ballet Class

For Students who have completed their Grade 5 RAD Examination. This class is mandatory for students wanting to take competitive Tap and Jazz. This class is a mandatory class for students to supplement their Major ballet exam training. All students enrolled in this class will participate in competition and our year end recital. Students are required to enrol in this class as well as a minimum of one other ballet class.

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White ballet slippers

Apparel: Black shorts or dance pants and white fitted t-shirt, muscle shirt or leotard

Socks: White socks

Intermediate Foundation

This class is for the serious student. Students will be placed in this class by the discretion of the teacher. Students must attend two Intermediate Foundation ballet classes plus one pre-pointe/pointe class per week.

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White ballet slippers

Apparel: Navy tights, dancers belt and white leotard

Socks: White socks

Intermediate

For the serious student and on the completion of Intermediate Foundation. Students will be placed in this class by the discretion of the teacher. Students are required to take two ballet classes per week plus one pointe class.

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White ballet slippers

Apparel: Navy tights, dancers belt and white leotard

Socks: White socks

Advanced Foundation

Placement at the discretion of the teacher and has completed their Intermediate ballet exam. Students are required to take two ballet classes per week plus one pointe class.

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White ballet slippers

Apparel: Navy tights, dancers belt and white leotard

Socks: White socks

Advanced 1

Placement at the discretion of the teacher and has completed their Advanced Foundation ballet exam. Students must attend two ballet classes a week plus one pointe class.

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White ballet slippers

Apparel: Navy tights, dancers belt and white leotard

Tights/socks: White socks

Advanced 2

Placement at the discretion of the teacher and has completed Advanced 1 ballet exam. Students are required to attend two ballet classes per week plus one pointe class.

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White ballet slippers

Apparel: Navy tights, dancers belt and white leotard

Socks: White socks