CLASSICAL BALLET CLASSES

Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus

Steps Performing Arts is proud to be associated with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) for its classical ballet syllabus. The school subscribes to the belief that ballet provides the basis for dance technique, which is why the syllabus has formed the backbone of the studio’s curriculum since Steps was founded in 1999.

Established in the UK in 1920, and now with approximately 14,000 members in 83 countries, RAD has cemented itself as one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organisations in the world. RAD sets international standards for exams in classical ballet, teacher training and Continuing Professional Development for dance. The Academy’s patron is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and, in Australia, the RAD Vice Presidents include the Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet, David McAllister AM, and Li Cunxin, the Artistic Director of the Queensland Ballet; better known as Mao’s Last Dancer.

Steps offers RAD ballet education in classical, character, free movement and pointe work, with students examined annually at Pre-primary, Primary, Grades 1-8, and Vocational levels from Intermediate Foundation through to Advanced 2. Students can expect to learn performance pieces in a variety of styles that this training supports, such as classical, pointe, modern ballet, contemporary, neo-classical, national and character.

While Steps has a strong reputation for its friendly approach, the school aims for continued achievement and excellence, encouraging its students to develop their full personal potential through formal ballet training, whether they aspire to a career in performance or merely appreciate the enjoyment and fitness classical ballet brings.  

For more information about RAD, visit www.rad.org.au or the parent organisation www.rad.org.uk

Classical Ballet Class Locations and Timetable

We offer classical ballet classes in Gisborne, Woodend, Kyneton and Yarraville.
Check our 2024 class timetables to find a ballet class.