Pre-Primary Ballet classes are for children from approximately 5 years, depending on their development and experience.
Children learn basic classical technique needed for their first ballet examination. Our students have the opportunity to enter ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance) class examinations. The teacher accompanies a group of three or four children into the examination for support and reassurance, but is not permitted to join in or lead the children in any way. The children must have a complete knowledge of the steps and exercises, and be able to recall them from memory.
The classes focus on musical timing, turnout, extension of the feet and legs, posture, placement and developing a sense of performance. Children progress through to Pre-Primary 2 to consolidate their learning and prepare for their examination. Saturday children also learn tap & modern until Pre-Primary 2 ballet (II) level. Weekday children also learn tap at Pre-Primary 1 ballet (I) level.
Pre-Primary Ballet Class Times Please refer to our timetable for class days and times for the various levels of Pre-Primary ballet, also for Pre-Primary / Primary tap and Primary / Grade 1 modern. It is compulsory for Saturday children to learn all three genres alongside each other, whereas weekday children can learn solely ballet:► Class Times
Uniform for Pre-Primary Ballet Classes Please refer to our uniform list on the web page below for items required for ballet classes, also for tap and modern: https://southlondondancestudios.co.uk/general-information/uniform-for-dance-classes/ After an initial period of half a term, your child must be wearing correct uniform. Most uniform items and all dance shoes must be purchased from a specialist dance shop. ‘Duo Dance’ in Herne Hill is the closest – 020 7274 4517. ‘Dancia’ in Covent Garden and ‘Julienne’ in Beckenham also stock some items of our uniform. We hold second hand uniform sales at the studios usually at the start of each term, please visit above web page for more information and refer to newsletters for forthcoming sale dates.► Uniform
Please note, the following additional fees:► Fees
30 minute Pre-Primary ballet class
£74
12 week term
45 minute Pre-Primary ballet class
£106
12 week term
30 minute tap or modern class
£70
12 week term
45 minute tap or modern class
£84
12 week term
Fees
Uniform