RAD Ballet Classes
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Overview
Our RAD weekly ballet classes offer students an opportunity to receive expert tuition in a welcoming and supportive environment. They take place in our state-of-the-art ballet studios at the Royal Conservatoire’s Wallace Studios campus.
For Ballet, we offer classes in the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) graded system. These classes offer young people the opportunity to learn to dance in a safe, structured way. Their achievements will even be recognised in the National Qualifications Framework.
Students have the opportunity to be presented for examinations. Although these examinations are not compulsory, they are encouraged, as most students find them an enjoyable and positive experience. Dancers will be entered for exams when the class teachers feel that they are ready to progress to the next level and will be fully prepared for these special events. Examinations usually take place annually in June, although sessions may be scheduled at other times in the year.
The important details
For Ages:
12+
Venue:
The Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks, 210 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G4 9RR
How to Apply
Please see the Book Now section below for more information
Contact us
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at juniorsdance@rcs.ac.uk
Juniors Ballet
Entry Requirements
Each grade will take between 1-2 years to complete depending on how each student progresses throughout the year. Class teachers will advise when the student is ready to move to the next grade, or sit the examination.
For all RAD classes the equivalent qualifications from the following organisations are accepted:
- British Ballet Organisation (BBO)
- Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
- International Dance Teachers’ Association (IDTA)
More details about any relevant entry requirements for each class/level are available below:
This is an open access course for students age 12+. The RAD Intermediate syllabus does not have any prerequisites, but students should normally have completed Intermediate Foundation or equivalent.
Classes take place on a Wednesday evening from 5.15pm – 6.30pm.
This is an open access course for students age 14+. Students must have successfully completed their Intermediate examination.
Classes take place on a Thursday evening from 5pm – 6.30pm.
This is an open access course for students age 14+. Students must have successfully completed their Advanced 1 examination.
Classes take place on a Thursday evening from 5pm – 6.30pm.
Course Information
Students are required to wear RAD regulation uniform for taking an examination. We ask that students also wear this uniform to their weekly classes.
We provide a uniform list to students prior to the start of their classes and uniform can be ordered via the Junior Conservatoire online shop.
Term 1
25th August – 14th December 2025
(No classes 13th – 19th October)
Term 2
5th January – 29th March 2026
(No classes 16th – 22nd February)
Term 3
20th April – 14th June 2026
Intermediate £520.50
Advanced 1 – £620.50
Advanced 2 – £620.50
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Get in Touch
If you have any queries about which class to book onto please see the entry requirements section above.
Any other questions please get in touch with us at juniorsdance@rcs.ac.uk
