PRE-PRIMARY BALLET
Pre-Primary classes provide the opportunity for each child to develop musical awareness, good posture and coordination, and to cultivate imagination, confidence and concentration, whilst being introduced to the first basic positions of Classical Ballet.
The children learn through enjoyment, with lessons including topics and themes relating to their age and development. Classes of 30 minutes are held once a week during the term.
Students are encouraged to take part in our major ballet productions. Students receive a certificate of achievement at the completion of the year's study. Pre Primary school age children are accepted into this grade.
GRADE ONE BALLET
Lessons continue to nurture each child's unique dance 'quality'. Simple classical ballet steps are introduced building on basic positions taught in Pre-Primary. Imagination and acting ability are further developed by continuing story themed lessons.
Classes of 45 minutes are held once a week during the term. Students take part in our major ballet productions.
Students receive a certificate of achievement at the completion of the year's study. Grade one school age children are accepted into this grade.
GRADE TWO BALLET
Classes at this level include the introduction of new exercises of the Classical Ballet technique with extended development of musicality, dance steps, coordination and improvisation.
Classes of 45 minutes are held once a week during the term.
Grade 2 students participate in their first class assessment which is low key, and introduces the children to Classical Ballet examinations without fear or undue stress.
Grade 2 students participate in the major ballet production. Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term. Grade two school age children are accepted into this grade.
GRADE THREE BALLET
Students at this stage of their training now have the option to continue their training with 2 classes per week.
Level 1
Students at this level increase their weekly class time to one hour during the term, this enables them to add a further variety of study to their ballet technique including:
Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term. Students participate in major ballet productions.
Level 2
Level 2 students need to enrol in 2 classes per week. Students study Level 1 as a pre-requisite for level 2 and take an additional weekly special technique class offered at the central studio. Level 2 students take the Stage Performance examinations of Youth Ballet WA.
Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term.
GRADE FOUR BALLET
Students at this stage of their training now have the option to continue their training at Level 1 or Level 2.
Level 1
Students take weekly ballet classes of one hour duration during the term, enabling them to add a further variety of study to their ballet technique including:
Class assessments are conducted annually. Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term and perform in the annual major ballet production
Level 2
Level 2 students need to enrol in 2 classes per week. Students study Level 1 as a pre-requisite for level 2 and take an additional weekly special technique class offered at the central studio. Students take the Stage Performance examinations of Youth Ballet WA and perform in major ballet productions.
This level of study is important for preparation of acceptance into Level 2 of Grades Five And Six. Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term.
GRADE FIVE BALLET
Students have the option of studying Classical Ballet at Level 1 or Level 2.
Level 1
Classes at this level continue to introduce new exercises of Classical Ballet technique with extended development of musicality, dance steps, harmonious coordination and improvisation. Classes of one hour duration are conducted weekly during the term.
Class assessments are conducted annually. Students participate in the annual major ballet production. Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term.
Level 2
It is important that level 2. students have completed Grade Four studies at Level 2.
Students participate in level 1. classes and take an additional special technique class offered at the central studio. Students continue to strengthen and develop their classical ballet technique with the introduction of turns.
Students take the Stage Performance examinations of Youth Ballet WA. Class assessments are conducted annually. All students participate in the annual major ballet production.
Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term. As grooming plays an important part in ballet and performance, we expect correct grooming from our ballet students.
GRADES SIX/SEVEN BALLET
Grade 6-7 classes are conducted at the central studios. At this level it is reccommended that students take 2 classes per week in order to achieve a satisfying level of skill. Technique classes include Floor Work, Barre, Centre Practice, Sauts and Demi-Pointe work. This curriculum prepares the student for pointe-work at Senior level. Class assessments are conducted annually. Students take the Stage Performance examinations of Youth Ballet WA. Students participate in the annual major ballet production. Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term.
SENIOR GRADES
Senior Grade classes are conducted at the Central Studios. It is imperative, as skills increase and bigger jumps (sauts) are introduced, that classes are conducted on sprung floors. We encourage all students to continue their training in a professional environment.
Senior students continue developing their classical ballet technique, training 2 hours weekly within two class periods during the term, incorporating pointe work and production.
Class assessments are conducted annually. Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term. As grooming plays an important part in ballet and performance, we expect correct grooming from our ballet students.
Grade 6-7 classes are conducted at the central studios. At this level it is reccommended that students take 2 classes per week in order to achieve a satisfying level of skill. Technique classes include Floor Work, Barre, Centre Practice, Sauts and Demi-Pointe work. This curriculum prepares the student for pointe-work at Senior level. Class assessments are conducted annually. Students take the Stage Performance examinations of Youth Ballet WA. Students participate in the annual major ballet production. Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term.
Pre-Primary classes provide the opportunity for each child to develop musical awareness, good posture and coordination, and to cultivate imagination, confidence and concentration, whilst being introduced to the first basic positions of Classical Ballet.
The children learn through enjoyment, with lessons including topics and themes relating to their age and development. Classes of 30 minutes are held once a week during the term.
Students are encouraged to take part in our major ballet productions. Students receive a certificate of achievement at the completion of the year's study. Pre Primary school age children are accepted into this grade.
GRADE ONE BALLET
Lessons continue to nurture each child's unique dance 'quality'. Simple classical ballet steps are introduced building on basic positions taught in Pre-Primary. Imagination and acting ability are further developed by continuing story themed lessons.
Classes of 45 minutes are held once a week during the term. Students take part in our major ballet productions.
Students receive a certificate of achievement at the completion of the year's study. Grade one school age children are accepted into this grade.
GRADE TWO BALLET
Classes at this level include the introduction of new exercises of the Classical Ballet technique with extended development of musicality, dance steps, coordination and improvisation.
Classes of 45 minutes are held once a week during the term.
Grade 2 students participate in their first class assessment which is low key, and introduces the children to Classical Ballet examinations without fear or undue stress.
Grade 2 students participate in the major ballet production. Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term. Grade two school age children are accepted into this grade.
GRADE THREE BALLET
Students at this stage of their training now have the option to continue their training with 2 classes per week.
Level 1
Students at this level increase their weekly class time to one hour during the term, this enables them to add a further variety of study to their ballet technique including:
| Eurhythmics with acting elements | Composition (Creative) |
| Character Dance | Performance |
Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term. Students participate in major ballet productions.
Level 2
Level 2 students need to enrol in 2 classes per week. Students study Level 1 as a pre-requisite for level 2 and take an additional weekly special technique class offered at the central studio. Level 2 students take the Stage Performance examinations of Youth Ballet WA.
Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term.
GRADE FOUR BALLET
Students at this stage of their training now have the option to continue their training at Level 1 or Level 2.
Level 1
Students take weekly ballet classes of one hour duration during the term, enabling them to add a further variety of study to their ballet technique including:
| Eurhythmics with acting elements | Composition (Creative) |
| Character Dance | Performance |
Class assessments are conducted annually. Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term and perform in the annual major ballet production
Level 2
Level 2 students need to enrol in 2 classes per week. Students study Level 1 as a pre-requisite for level 2 and take an additional weekly special technique class offered at the central studio. Students take the Stage Performance examinations of Youth Ballet WA and perform in major ballet productions.
This level of study is important for preparation of acceptance into Level 2 of Grades Five And Six. Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term.
GRADE FIVE BALLET
Students have the option of studying Classical Ballet at Level 1 or Level 2.
Level 1
Classes at this level continue to introduce new exercises of Classical Ballet technique with extended development of musicality, dance steps, harmonious coordination and improvisation. Classes of one hour duration are conducted weekly during the term.
Class assessments are conducted annually. Students participate in the annual major ballet production. Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term.
Level 2
It is important that level 2. students have completed Grade Four studies at Level 2.
Students participate in level 1. classes and take an additional special technique class offered at the central studio. Students continue to strengthen and develop their classical ballet technique with the introduction of turns.
Students take the Stage Performance examinations of Youth Ballet WA. Class assessments are conducted annually. All students participate in the annual major ballet production.
Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term. As grooming plays an important part in ballet and performance, we expect correct grooming from our ballet students.
GRADES SIX/SEVEN BALLET
Grade 6-7 classes are conducted at the central studios. At this level it is reccommended that students take 2 classes per week in order to achieve a satisfying level of skill. Technique classes include Floor Work, Barre, Centre Practice, Sauts and Demi-Pointe work. This curriculum prepares the student for pointe-work at Senior level. Class assessments are conducted annually. Students take the Stage Performance examinations of Youth Ballet WA. Students participate in the annual major ballet production. Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term.
SENIOR GRADES
Senior Grade classes are conducted at the Central Studios. It is imperative, as skills increase and bigger jumps (sauts) are introduced, that classes are conducted on sprung floors. We encourage all students to continue their training in a professional environment.
Senior students continue developing their classical ballet technique, training 2 hours weekly within two class periods during the term, incorporating pointe work and production.
Class assessments are conducted annually. Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term. As grooming plays an important part in ballet and performance, we expect correct grooming from our ballet students.
Grade 6-7 classes are conducted at the central studios. At this level it is reccommended that students take 2 classes per week in order to achieve a satisfying level of skill. Technique classes include Floor Work, Barre, Centre Practice, Sauts and Demi-Pointe work. This curriculum prepares the student for pointe-work at Senior level. Class assessments are conducted annually. Students take the Stage Performance examinations of Youth Ballet WA. Students participate in the annual major ballet production. Students receive a certificate and report following their class assessment at the end of third term.
We Believe There is Tremendous benefit for
Children to Participate in Performances
Major Annual Production
We encourage student participation in our major ballet productions. The experience includes working with state, national and international professional artists. Students discover the excitement and enjoyment of working in a professional environment.In addition to normal class hours students will be required to attend one Sunday rehearsal of 1.5 hours duration, one theatre rehearsal of 1.5 hours and one performance. Costumes are hired at minimal cost to the student to alleviate stress and expense for the parents.
Participation forms are administered early in third term.
We Believe Parents Need Evaluation
of Their Childs Progress & Ability
Parents Day
Parents are invited to watch their child's lesson at the usual class time twice per year. A small student performance of the work studied during the term will be given for parents. Parents will be notified of dates and times through regular newsletters.
Pre- Primary and Grade One students will receive a certificate of achievement at the conclusion of the years’ study.
Class Assessments
From Grade Two through to Senior Grades, students receive an annual written report with a certificate of achievement. The assessments are held in a class with their teacher and with their class peers. The students receive a graded a certificate and written report. It is highly recommended that students participate in the class assessments. There is a small charge to cover the costs of the class assessments which are held at the end of third term.
Stage Performance Examinations
The Stage Performance Examination of the Youth Ballet WA is open to Level 2 students from Grade 3 through to seniors. Students perform a prepared dance in couples on stage before a panel of professional dance artists. These exams are generally held in November. The examinations are open to the public and participating students receive a report and a certificate. It is highly recommended that eligible students take part in this exam. Enrolment forms for these assessments will be distributed during second term.
Parents are invited to watch their child's lesson at the usual class time twice per year. A small student performance of the work studied during the term will be given for parents. Parents will be notified of dates and times through regular newsletters.
Pre- Primary and Grade One students will receive a certificate of achievement at the conclusion of the years’ study.
Class Assessments
From Grade Two through to Senior Grades, students receive an annual written report with a certificate of achievement. The assessments are held in a class with their teacher and with their class peers. The students receive a graded a certificate and written report. It is highly recommended that students participate in the class assessments. There is a small charge to cover the costs of the class assessments which are held at the end of third term.
Stage Performance Examinations
The Stage Performance Examination of the Youth Ballet WA is open to Level 2 students from Grade 3 through to seniors. Students perform a prepared dance in couples on stage before a panel of professional dance artists. These exams are generally held in November. The examinations are open to the public and participating students receive a report and a certificate. It is highly recommended that eligible students take part in this exam. Enrolment forms for these assessments will be distributed during second term.
We Believe Students Need to be
Encouraged to Lead a Healthy Lifestyle
and to Develop Good Manners & Personal Grooming
Students at the Terri Charlesworth Ballet Centre are encouraged to eat healthily and take adequate rest and play. Annual lectures for parents and students on nutrition and health are given by the Youth Ballet WA and advertised throughout the centre.
Good manners are encouraged. All students begin and end their classes with a curtsey to their teachers. Positive social interaction and communication is encouraged throughout the class with students working in couples, groups or as leaders. Rudeness or bad behaviour by any student is not acceptable.
Grooming plays an important part in ballet and performance. The centre encourages correct grooming from the beginning of ballet training. Students are expected to come to class wearing correct uniform with hair in a bun, covered by a hair net, short hair can be held off the face with a headband. No jewellery or nail polish is to be worn. Ballet shoes are to be clean and tied correctly.
Please see the instructional videos below for information on how to tie your ballet shoes and sew the ribbons on. This information applies to both Ballet and Pointe shoes.
Good manners are encouraged. All students begin and end their classes with a curtsey to their teachers. Positive social interaction and communication is encouraged throughout the class with students working in couples, groups or as leaders. Rudeness or bad behaviour by any student is not acceptable.
Grooming plays an important part in ballet and performance. The centre encourages correct grooming from the beginning of ballet training. Students are expected to come to class wearing correct uniform with hair in a bun, covered by a hair net, short hair can be held off the face with a headband. No jewellery or nail polish is to be worn. Ballet shoes are to be clean and tied correctly.
Please see the instructional videos below for information on how to tie your ballet shoes and sew the ribbons on. This information applies to both Ballet and Pointe shoes.
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