Competitive

Ballet

Based on the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, our ballet program is the backbone to all of our competitive students’ dance education.

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.

Dress Code: Girls

Shoes: Pink full sole ballet slippers (Bloch or Capezio).

Apparel: Academy pink R.A.D. tank leotard (with pinch) #1633 and Pink Mondor skirt #16207.

Tights: Mondor #310 classic pink tights. Hair: Ballet bun

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White Capezio ballet slippers.

Apparel: Black shorts, white t-shirt • Pink Mondor skirt #16207.

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: Girls

Shoes: Pink full sole ballet slippers (Bloch or Capezio).

Apparel: Academy pink R.A.D. tank leotard (with pinch) #1633 and pink Mondor skirt #16207.

Tights: Mondor #310 classic pink tights.

Hair: Ballet bun

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White Capezio ballet slippers.

Apparel: Black shorts, white t-shirt • Pink Mondor skirt #16207.

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: Girls

Shoes: Pink Bloch full sole ballet slippers and black canvas low heel character shoes (Bloch or Capezio).

Apparel: Mondor bodysuit #3546 (colour PR – Paradise).

Tights: Mondor #310 or #314 Saumon Tights.

Hair: Ballet bun

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 and white 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: Girls

Shoes: Pink full sole ballet slippers (Bloch or Capezio) and black canvas low heel character shoes (Bloch or Capezio).

Apparel: Mondor bodysuit #3546 (colour PB – Dark Purple).

Tights: Mondor #310 or #314 Saumon Tights.

Hair: Ballet bun

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 and white 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: Girls

Shoes: Pink Bloch full sole ballet slippers and black canvas low heel character shoes or black canvas cuban heel Bloch character shoes (#S0314).

Apparel: Mondor bodysuit #3546 (colour 66 – Royal Blue).

Tights: Mondor #310 or #314 Saumon Tights.

Hair: Ballet bun

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: Girls

Shoes: Pink Bloch full sole ballet slippers and black canvas cuban heel Bloch character shoes (#S0314).

Apparel: Mondor Bodysuit #3546 (colour 66 – Royal Blue)

Tights: Mondor #310 or #314 Saumon Tights.

Hair: Ballet bun

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: Girls

Shoes: Pink Bloch full sole ballet slippers and black canvas cuban heel Bloch character shoes (#S0314).

Apparel: Mondor bodysuit #3546 (colour – renaissance).

Tights: Mondor #310 or #314 Saumon Tights.

Hair: Ballet bun

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 2 Grade 5 Ballet classes a week.

Dress Code: Girls

Shoes: Pink Bloch full sole ballet slippers and black canvas cuban heel Bloch character shoes (#S0314).

Apparel: Mondor bodysuit #3546 (colour – renaissance).

Tights: Mondor #310 or #314 Saumon Tights.

Hair: Ballet bun

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 7

For Students who have completed their Grade 6 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 7 classes a week.

Dress Code: Girls

Shoes: Pink canvas split sole ballet slippers and black canvas cuban heel Bloch character shoes (#S0314).

Apparel: Ballet leotard of dancers choice. Dancers will be supplied with a leotard and skirt for the exam by Dance City.

Tights: Mondor #310 or #314 Saumon Tights.

Hair: Ballet bun

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: Girls

Shoes: Pink canvas split sole ballet slippers and black canvas cuban heel Bloch character shoes (#S0314).

Apparel: Ballet leotard of dancers choice. Dancers will be supplied with a leotard and skirt for the exam by Dance City.

Tights: Mondor #310 or #314 Saumon Tights.

Hair: Ballet bun

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 Technique

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: Girls

Shoes: Full sole ballet slippers with ribbons.

Apparel: Plain black spaghetti strapped leotard of dancer’s choice.

Tights: Mondor #314 Saumon Tights.

Hair: Ballet bun

Accessories: Myo-fascial release balls and yoga mat.

Dress Code: Boys

Shoes: White Capezio ballet slippers.

Apparel: Black shorts, white t-shirt • Pink Mondor skirt #16207.

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: Girls

Shoes: Full sole ballet slippers with ribbons and pointe shoes.

Apparel: Plain black spaghetti strapped leotard of dancer’s choice.

Tights: Mondor #310 or #314 Saumon Tights.

Hair: Ballet bun

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: Girls

Shoes: Soft blocks and pointe shoes.

Apparel: Plain black spaghetti strapped leotard of dancer’s choice.

Tights: Mondor #310 or #314 Saumon tights.

Hair: Ballet bun

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: Girls

Shoes: Soft blocks and pointe shoes.

Apparel: Plain black spaghetti strapped leotard of dancer’s choice.

Tights: Mondor #310 or #314 Saumon tights.

Hair: Ballet bun

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: Girls

Shoes: Soft blocks and pointe shoes.

Apparel: Plain black spaghetti strapped leotard of dancer’s choice.

Tights/socks: Mondor #310 or #314 Saumon tights.

Hair: Ballet bun

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.