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Senior Levels 6,7 & 8

This section of Ecole caters mainly for children who are still at school. There are many levels and several types of Course for our part time and after-school students.
  •  Open ballet classes and Contemporary Dance.
  •  Royal Academy of Dance Grades 6,7 and 8 as well as Major syllabi for boys as well as girls
  •  Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation and Advanced 1 and 2.
  •  Many Senior Level 7 & 8 students also join the HSC Dance Course (see HSC page)
  •  Contemporary dance classes are available on Fridays
  •  Studio demonstrations and large-scale performances are mounted on a regular basis.

Senior Levels Timetable 2012


Senior Level 6  Preparation for Intermediate Foundation level.          

Wednesday** 4.30-6.00 Ballet  RAD Intermediate Foundation syllabus and open work

                                                   **from Term 3  this class moves to Saturday 2.45-4.00

Thursday 4.00-5.30 Ballet  RAD Intermediate Foundation syllabus and open work

             5.30-6.15            Pilates & Limber §

Saturday 1.00-2.30 Junior-Intermediate Contemporary Dance

**From Term 3 2012 the students will graduate into the Saturday 2.45 – 4.00 SL6 Class instead of the Wednesday class, but will continue to have their Thursday class time.

Senior Level 6 Intermediate  Foundation level. *This syllabus includes pointe-work

Thursday 5.30-7.30 *Ballet RAD Inter. Found. Syllabus & Open  incl. Pilates & Limber §

Saturday 1.00-2.30 Junior-Intermediate Contemporary Dance

Saturday 2.45-4.00 *Ballet RAD Inter. Found. Syllabus

*These two  classes are compulsory for students entering Inter. F. examinations in May/June ‘12

Senior Level 7 Intermediate  level. *This syllabus includes pointe-work

Wednesday 6.00-7.30 *Ballet RAD Intermediate Syllabus and Open work

Thursday 5.30-7.30 *Ballet RAD Intermediate Syllabus including Pilates & Limber §

Friday 4.30-6.00 Senior Contemporary Dance

Saturday 2.45-4.00 *Ballet RAD Intermediate Syllabus

*These three classes are compulsory for students entering Intermediate examinations in May/June ‘12

Higher Grade 8 Inter/Adv level.

Monday 4.30-6.00

(PLUS  from Term 3    Wednesday 5.00-6.00  extra class for Grade 8 October exam candidates )

Students wishing to be entered for Grade 8 exams in October 2012 must attend these classes

Senior Level 8 Advanced 1 level. *This syllabus includes pointe-work

Monday 6.00-7.30 *Ballet RAD Advanced 1 Syllabus & Open

Tuesday 5.30-7.30 *Ballet RAD Advanced 1 Syllabus & Open incl. Pilates & Limber §

Friday 4.30-6.00 Contemporary Dance (Seniors)

Saturday 12.00-1.30 *Ballet RAD Advanced 1 Syllabus & Open

*These three classes are compulsory for students entering Advanced 1 examinations in May/June ‘12

Those students who have entered the Adv 1 exam in May/June 2012 may then also join the Higher G8 class for examination in October

Advanced 2 and higher advanced levels  by arrangement

Junior Performers Course (by invitation) Starting Term 2: Wednesdays 6.00 – 7.30.

Adult Ballet Wednesdays 7.30pm-9.00pm  $20 per class or $150 for 10 classes (enquire for details).

Private lessons A limited number of Ballet, Contemporary and Pilates private lessons are available. Please enquire.

Students new to Ecole will be offered an assessment class to ensure that they are enrolled in the appropriate class

HSC Dance  please ask for an information pack

Teacher and Student Teachers  short courses: please enquire