Introduction

Our weekly dance 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.

Our youngest dancers (3 and 4 years of age) will be introduced to ballet and modern dance by our professional teachers in a fun, friendly and structured class. In these weekly sessions they will develop their co-ordination, musicality, and be introduced to the basics of ballet and modern dance technique.

When children reach school age we offer classes in ballet, contemporary and modern dance.  We recommend that children attend two or more styles, as they complement each other and will develop their physical, artistic and creative skills. For Ballet, we offer classes in the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) graded system. For Modern Dance, we follow the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) syllabi and for Contemporary Dance we offer the Rambert Grades syllabus. The RAD, ISTD and Rambert are internationally recognised organisations, which offer children the opportunity to learn to dance in a safe, structured way.  Their achievements will even be recognised in the National Qualifications Framework.

Students from Primary onwards, have the opportunity to be presented for examinations in RAD ballet, ISTD modern and Rambert Grades contemporary. Although these examinations are not compulsory, they are encouraged, as most children find them an enjoyable and positive experience.  Children 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 uniform information for ballet and modern will be provided on enrolment.

Timetable details and booking links

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this course before you book it, please get in touch with us at juniorsdance@rcs.ac.uk.

How to apply

 

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Bookings for 2023/24 are now open!  Please see our bookings tab and course outlines for more information.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at juniorsdance@rcs.ac.uk

If you would like to book a class outside of these dates please contact us so we can make these  arrangements for you.

Entry requirements

All suggested age ranges and school year groups are a suggestion of where you should start in your training. The class teacher will be able to advise the student/ parent/ carer if they need to move to a more appropriate level for their stage when they have seen them dancing in the studio.

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.

Dance for Ages 3 and 4

  • This class is new for August 2023.  Tailored to the needs of our youngest dancers, aged from 3 years,  where they will begin to learn about ballet and modern technique in a fun and creative way.

RAD Pre-Primary Ballet

  • This is an open access course for children of school age, in primary 1 or aged age 4+ . No previous experience of ballet is needed to take part.

RAD Primary Ballet and ISTD Primary Modern Dance classes

  • This is an open access course for children in primary 2 and 3, or aged 6+. No previous experience of ballet or modern technique is needed to take part.

RAD Grade 1 Ballet, ISTD Grade 1 Modern and Rambert Grades Contemporary Level 1 Dance classes

  • This is an open access course for children in primary 4 or aged 8+. RAD, ISTD and Rambert Grades do not have any prerequisites, but students should normally have completed the relevant Primary syllabus.

RAD Grade 2 Ballet, ISTD Grade 2 Modern and Rambert Grades Contemporary Level 1/2 Dance classes

  • This is an open access course for children in Primary 5 or aged 9+. RAD, ISTD and Rambert Grades do not have any prerequisites, but students should normally have completed the relevant Grade 1 syllabus.

RAD Grade 3 Ballet, ISTD Grade 3 Modern and Rambert Grades Contemporary Level 3 Dance classes

  • This is an open access course for children in Primary 6 or aged 10+. RAD, ISTD and Rambert Grades do not have any prerequisites, but students should normally have completed the relevant Grade 2 syllabus.

RAD Grade 4 Ballet and ISTD Grade 4 Modern Dance classes

  • This is an open access course for students in Primary 7 or aged 11+. RAD, ISTD and Rambert Grades do not have any prerequisites, but students should normally have completed the relevant Grade 3 syllabus.

RAD Grade 5 Ballet and ISTD Grade 5 Modern Dance classes

  • This is an open access course for students in S1 or aged 12+. RAD, ISTD and Rambert Grades do not have any prerequisites, but students should normally have completed the relevant Grade 4 syllabus.

ISTD Jazz Award Class

  • This is an open access course for students in S2 or aged 13+. RAD, ISTD and Rambert Grades do not have any prerequisites, but students should normally have completed the relevant Grade 5 syllabus.

RAD Intermediate

  • This is an open access course for students age 12+. RAD Intermediate Foundation syllabus does not have any prerequisites, but students should normally have completed the RAD Grade 4 Ballet syllabus, or Intermediate Foundation.

RAD Advanced 1

  • This is an open access course for students age 14+. Students must have successfully completed their RAD Intermediate examination.
For all RAD and ISTD classes the equivalent qualifications from the following organisations are accepted:
    • British Ballet Organisation (BBO / bbodance)
    • British Theatre Dance Association (BTDA)
    • International Dance Teachers’ Association (IDTA)

 

Course preparation

 

Students are required to wear RAD & ISTD 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 RCS Juniors Online Shop.  At the beginning of each term only.

Students who attend both Ballet and Modern classes will be required to have both ballet and modern dance shoes.

Term dates and tuition fees

Term dates- All classes 2023/24

  • Term 1: Saturday 26th August — Friday 15th December 2023 (no classes 14 — 27 October)
  • Term 2: Saturday 6th January — Friday 29th March 2024 (no classes 10-16 February)
  • Term 3: Saturday 13th April — Friday 14th June 2024 (no mid-term break)

Yearly Fees – 2023/24

Please see below for individual course fees.

We are pleased to be able to provide you with a loyalty discount if you book a second class with us, discounts are applied to the second class only. For example if you book RAD Grade 1 and then go on to book ISTD Grade 1 we can offer you a discount of 25% off your second class. Please contact Juniorsdance@rcs.ac.uk to request the Loyalty discount code in advance of booking your second class.

  • Dance for Ages 3 and 4- £345
  • RAD Pre-Primary Ballet – £345
  • RAD Primary Ballet – £345
  • RAD Grade 1 Ballet –  £450
  • RAD Grade 2 Ballet- £450
  • RAD Grade 3 Ballet – £450
  • RAD Grade 4 Ballet – £450
  • RAD Grade 5 Ballet – £475
  • RAD Intermediate Ballet – £575
  • RAD Advanced 1 – £575
  • ISTD Primary Modern- £345
  • ISTD Grade 1 Modern – £450
  • ISTD Grade 2 Modern- £450
  • ISTD Grade 3 Modern- £450
  • ISTD Grade 4 Modern- £450
  • Rambert Grades Contemporary Level 1 – £450
  • Rambert Grades Contemporary Level 2 – £450
  • Rambert Grades Contemporary Level 3 – £450

 

 

 

Financial support

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Agnes Allan Bursary

Agnes Allan was a teacher, passionate about inclusion, and this bursary scheme exists to offer support to students to participate in the performing or production arts.

The Agnes Allan Bursary provides some support to students who may require financial assistance to take part in a short course in dance, drama, music, production or screen.

Anyone who wishes to take part in our Short Courses and faces a financial barrier can apply for bursary support to help meet the cost of tuition fees.

More information about the Agnes Allan Bursary.

 

Timetable

SATURDAY CLASSES

Classes in the studio from 26th August 2023

Classes will be scheduled to allow students to attend Ballet, Contemporary and Modern dance classes consecutively, please see fee sections for discount details.

PRE-SCHOOL

Dance for Ages 3-4 years 9am – 9.45am

RAD BALLET

RAD Pre Primary Ballet: 10am-11am

RAD Primary Ballet: 11.15am-12.15pm

RAD Grade 1 Ballet: 12.15pm- 1.15pm

RAD Grade 2 Ballet: 1.15pm – 2.15pm

RAD Grade 3 Ballet: 2.15pm – 3.15pm

RAD Grade 4 Ballet: 3.15pm – 4.15pm

ISTD MODERN DANCE

ISTD Primary Modern: 10am – 11am

ISTD Grade 1 Modern: 11.15am-12.15pm

ISTD Grade 2 Modern: 12.15pm-1.15pm

ISTD Grade 3 Modern: 1.15pm – 2.15pm

ISTD Grade 4 Modern: 2.15pm – 3.15pm

RAMBERT GRADES CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Rambert Grades Contemporary Level 1: 10am – 11am

Rambert Grades Contemporary Level 2: 11.15am – 12.15pm

Rambert Grades Contemporary Level 3: 3.15pm – 4.15pm

 

WEEKDAY RAD BALLET AND ISTD MODERN CLASSES

Classes in the studio from 29th August 2023

 

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

RAD Advanced 1 –  5pm-6.15pm

WEDNESDAYS

RAD Intermediate 5pm – 6.15pm

FRIDAYS

RAD Grade 5 – 5pm – 6pm

RAD Grade 6 – 7.15pm-8.15pm

RAD Intermediate – 5pm – 6.15pm

 

Book

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Contact us

If you have any queries about which class to book onto please see entry requirements.

Any other questions please get in touch with us at juniorsdance@rcs.ac.uk.

 

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