In our modern dance studio, the Graduate College of Dance offers a comprehensive eight-year course in ballet classes and dance lessons for students from Years 5 to 12. The first three years focus on classical ballet technique, posture, creative dance and music, with pointe work introduced in the latter part of Year 6. Contemporary and Character dance commence in Year 8. Spanish dance and Repertoire are introduced at the beginning of Year 10, while Pas de Deux and fitness training are features of Years 11 & 12.
Theoretical Studies start in Year 8 and include History of Ballet, Anatomy, Music, Ballet Technique and Theatre Studies.
STUDY HOURS
Junior School
Introductory Dance Performance Course (IDPC
| Weekly Timetable |
| Day |
Start |
Finish |
| Saturday |
9:00am |
10:30am |
Year 5
(Preparatory Level 1 & Level 1)
| Weekly Timetable |
| Day |
Start |
Finish |
| Monday |
3.00pm |
4.30pm |
| Wednesday |
5.00pm |
6.15pm |
| Friday |
4:00pm |
5:15pm |
Year 6 (Level 2)
| Weekly Timetable |
| Day |
Start |
Finish |
| Monday |
4.30pm |
6:15pm |
| Wednesday |
3:15pm |
5:00pm |
| Friday |
4:00pm |
5:30pm |
Year 7 (Level 3)
| Weekly Timetable |
| Day |
Start |
Finish |
| Monday |
4.15pm |
6.15pm |
| Tuesday |
4.30pm |
6.30pm |
| Thursday |
3:00pm |
5:00pm |
STUDY HOURS
Senior School
Year 8 (Level 4)
Eight hours over five training sessions per week.
| Weekly Timetable |
| Day |
Start |
Finish |
| Monday |
4.00pm |
6.15pm |
| Tuesday |
3:00pm |
4:15pm |
| Thursday |
4:15pm |
6:00pm |
| Friday |
4:15pm |
6:15pm |
| Saturday |
10:30am |
12:30pm |
Year 9 (Level 5)
Ten hours over five training sessions per week.
| Weekly Timetable |
| |
| Day |
Start |
Finish |
| Monday |
2:45pm |
5:30pm |
| Tuesday |
5:30pm |
6:45pm |
| Thursday |
4:15pm |
6:45pm |
| Friday |
4:10pm |
6:30pm |
| Saturday |
9:15am |
1:45pm |
Year 10 (Preparatory Level 6 & Level 6)
Twelve hours over five training sessions per week.
| Weekly Timetable |
| Day |
Start |
Finish |
| Monday |
2:45pm |
5:30pm |
| Tuesday |
4:15pm |
6:15pm |
| Thursday |
4:15pm |
6:45pm |
| Friday |
4:10pm |
6:45pm |
| Saturday |
9:00am |
1:30pm |
Year 11 (Level 7)
Sixteen hours over five training sessions per week.
| Weekly Timetable |
| Day |
Start |
Finish |
| Monday |
5:30pm |
6:45pm |
| Tuesday |
4:10pm |
6:45pm |
| Wednesday |
2:30pm |
6:45pm |
| Friday |
4:15pm |
6:45pm |
| Saturday |
8:45am |
4:00pm |
Year 12 (Level 8)
Sixteen hours over six training sessions per week.
| Weekly Timetable |
| Day |
Start |
Finish |
| Tuesday |
4:15pm |
6:45pm |
| Wednesday |
2:30pm |
6:30pm |
| Thursday |
4:15pm |
6:45pm |
| Friday |
4:15pm |
6:45pm |
| Saturday |
10:00am |
4:00pm |
(Disclaimer: Information correct as at 14th April 2012, but subject to change without notice)