Our Grade 5/6 students partake in two 1 hr classes a week – a ‘Level 1’ class and a ‘ level 2’ class. These two levels focus on different aspects of Classical Ballet.
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. These classes are at the following locations:
📍 Burswood
📍 North Perth
📍 Karratha
Students study Level 1 as a pre-requisite for Level 2.
Level 2
Take an additional weekly special technique class. Level 2 students must complete Grade Four studies at Level 2.
Students continue to strengthen and develop their classical ballet technique with the introduction of turns and are prepared for their yearly grade examination. All Grade 5/6 Level 2 students participate in the major ballet production.
Grade 5/6 examinations
The Grade 5/6 level participates in Classical Ballet examination in a positive and supportive atmosphere, without fear or undue stress. Students will receive a certificate and report following their class examinations at the end of the third term.
Our End of Year (EOY) productions
At the end of the year, Level 2 students are encouraged to perform in our EOY productions! Our productions include fan-favourite ballet performances of The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and more. All our students get the chance to dance alongside industry professionals and Youth Ballet WA students at the major theatres across Perth!