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RAD Ballet Junior (Grades 1-5)

Grade 1

Minimum Age of 7 years old as at 1st June 2025

2025 Programme Options

RAD Syllabus Classes – Two classes per week (mandatory)

  • Wednesday 3.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Saturday 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Additional Options

  • Junior Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) – Grade 1 & 2
    • Saturday 2.30pm – 3.00pm

Term Fees

RAD Syllabus Classes

  • 2 x 60 minute classes per week = $310.00 per term

Additional Options

  • Junior Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) – Grade 1 & 2
    • 1 x 30 minute class per week = $90.00 per term

Private Lessons

  • $50 per 30 minutes

Term Fee Discounts

  • Family Discount – 10% discount off Term Fees for additional family members

Uniform

Grades 1 & 2 have the same uniform requirements.
All uniform items can be purchased/ordered from our uniform shop. Many common uniform items will be held in stock and we will be able to order in all other uniform items.

  • Girls
    • Sleeveless leotard (light blue)
    • Tights (ballet pink)
    • Ballet shoes (ballet pink)
    • Low heel character shoes
    • Character skirt
  • Boys
    • Short-sleeve leotard (white)
    • Bike shorts (navy) or tights (navy)
    • Ballet shoes (white)
    • Ballet socks (white)
    • Character shoes

Student Requirements

  • RAD Examinations – The Academy provides students with the opportunity to participate in the Royal Academy of Dance examinations. To be considered for these prestigious exams, students must register to attend two syllabus classes per week all year. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the Junior PBT to improve their technique.
  • Competition Students – Competitions held locally and internationally provide performance opportunities for students. Students are expected to attend their syllabus classes, as well as weekly private lessons to practice their competition dances. Students will be invited to perform in competitions by the director.

Grade 2

Minimum Age of 8 years old as at 1st June 2025

2025 Programme Options

RAD Syllabus Classes – Two classes per week (mandatory)

  • Wednesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm
  • Saturday 3.00pm – 4.00pm

Additional Options

  • Junior Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) – Grade 1 & 2
    • Saturday 2.30pm – 3.00pm
  • Stretch Class – Grade 2 & above
    • Sunday 10.30am – 11.15am

Term Fees

RAD Syllabus Classes

  • 2 x 60 minute classes per week = $310.00 per term

Additional Options

  • Junior Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) – Grade 1 & 2
    • 1 x 30 minute class per week = $90.00 per term
  • Stretch Class – Grade 2 & above
    • 1 x 45 minute class per week = $130.00 per term

Private Lessons

  • $50 per 30 minutes

Term Fee Discounts

  • Family Discount – 10% discount off Term Fees for additional family members

Uniform

Grades 1 & 2 have the same uniform requirements.
All uniform items can be purchased/ordered from our uniform shop. Many common uniform items will be held in stock and we will be able to order in all other uniform items.

  • Girls
    • Sleeveless leotard (light blue)
    • Tights (ballet pink)
    • Ballet shoes (ballet pink)
    • Low heel character shoes
    • Character skirt
  • Boys
    • Short-sleeve leotard (white)
    • Bike shorts (navy) or tights (navy)
    • Ballet shoes (white)
    • Ballet socks (white)
    • Character shoes

Student Requirements

  • RAD Examinations – The Academy provides students with the opportunity to participate in the Royal Academy of Dance examinations. To be considered for these prestigious exams, students must register to attend two syllabus classes per week all year. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the Junior PBT and Junior Stretch to improve their technique.
  • Competition Students – Competitions held locally and internationally provide performance opportunities for students. Students are expected to attend their syllabus classes, as well as weekly private lessons to practice their competition dances. Students will be invited to perform in competitions by the director.

Grade 3

Minimum Age of 9 years old as at 1st June 2025

2025 Programme Options

RAD Syllabus Classes – Two classes per week (mandatory)

  • Tuesday 3.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Saturday 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Additional Options:

  • Junior Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) – Grade 3 & 4
    • Saturday 5.00pm – 5.30pm
  • Junior Open Class – Grade 3 to 4
    • Sunday 11.15am – 12.00pm
  • Stretch Class – Grade 2 & above
    • Sunday 10.30am – 11.15am

Term Fees

RAD Syllabus Classes

  • 2 x 60 minute classes per week = $310.00 per term

Additional Options

  • Junior Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) – Grade 3 & 4
    • 1 x 30 minute class per week = $90.00 per term
  • Stretch Class – Grade 2 & above
    • 1 x 45 minute class per week = $130.00 per term
  • Junior Open Class – Grade 3 to 4
    • 1 x 45 minute class per week = $130.00 per term

Private Lessons

  • $50 per 30 minutes

Term Fee Discounts

  • Family Discount – 10% discount off Term Fees for additional family members

Uniform

All uniform items can be purchased/ordered from our uniform shop. Many common uniform items will be held in stock and we will be able to order in all other uniform items. Students taking part in the Junior Open Class may wear their own leotard/unitard of choice.

  • Girls
    • Sleeveless leotard (navy blue)
    • Tights (ballet pink)
    • Ballet shoes (ballet pink)
    • Low heel character shoes
    • Character skirt
  • Boys
    • Short-sleeve leotard (white)
    • Bike shorts (navy) or tights (navy)
    • Ballet shoes (white)
    • Ballet socks (white)
    • Character shoes

Student Requirements

  • RAD Examinations – The Academy provides students with the opportunity to participate in the Royal Academy of Dance examinations. To be considered for these prestigious exams, students must register to attend two syllabus classes per week all year. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the Junior PBT, Junior Open Class and Junior Stretch to improve their technique.
  • Competition Students – Competitions held locally and internationally provide performance opportunities for students. Students are expected to attend their syllabus classes, progressing ballet technique class and junior open class, as well as weekly private lessons to practice their competition dances. Students will be invited to perform in competitions by the director.

Grade 4

Minimum Age of 10 years old as at 1st June 2025

2025 Programme Options

RAD Syllabus Classes – Two classes per week (mandatory)

  • Thursday 3.45pm – 4.45pm
  • Saturday 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Additional Options

  • Pre-pointe – Grade 4 & 5
    • Thursday 4.45pm – 5.15pm
  • Junior Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) – Grade 3 & 4
    • Saturday 5.00pm – 5.30pm
  • Junior Open Class – Grade 3 to 4
    • Sunday 11.15am – 12.00pm
  • Stretch Class – Grade 2 & above
    • Sunday 10.30am – 11.15am

Term Fees

RAD Syllabus Classes

  • 2 x 60 minute classes per week = $310.00 per term

Additional Options

  • Pre-pointe – Grade 4 & 5
    • 1 x 30 minute class per week = $90.00 per term
  • Junior Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) – Grade 3 & 4
    • 1 x 30 minute class per week = $90.00 per term
  • Junior Open Class – Grade 3 to 4
    • 1 x 45 minute class per week = $130.00 per term
  • Stretch Class – Grade 2 & above
    • 1 x 45 minute class per week = $130.00 per term

Private Lessons

  • $50 per 30 minutes

Term Fee Discounts

  • Family Discount – 10% discount off Term Fees for additional family members

Uniform

All uniform items can be purchased/ordered from our uniform shop. Many common uniform items will be held in stock and we will be able to order in all other uniform items.Students taking part in the Junior Open Class may wear their own leotard/unitard of choice.

  • Girls
    • Sleeveless leotard (navy blue)
    • Tights (ballet pink)
    • Ballet shoes (ballet pink)
    • Cuban heel character shoes
    • Character skirt
  • Boys
    • Short-sleeve leotard (white)
    • Bike shorts (navy) or tights (navy)
    • Ballet shoes (white)
    • Ballet socks (white)
    • Character shoes

Student Requirements

  • RAD Examinations – The Academy provides students with the opportunity to participate in the Royal Academy of Dance examinations. To be considered for these prestigious exams, students must register to attend two syllabus classes per week all year. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the Junior PBT, Junior Open Class, Junior Stretch Class and Pre-pointe classes to improve their technique.
  • Competition Students – Competitions held locally and internationally provide performance opportunities for students. Students are expected to attend their syllabus classes and progressing ballet technique class, as well as weekly private lessons to practice their competition dances. Students will be invited to perform in competitions by the director.
  • Pre-pointe– Following a successful examination result in Grade 5, students will begin Intermediate Foundation in the next calendar year. It is required students will wear pointe shoes at this level. Pre-pointe classes will support and strengthen the muscles required for pointe work whilst in Grade 4 and 5. Students are strongly encouraged to attend these classes to support this transition.

Grade 5

Minimum Age of 11 years old as at 1st June 2025

2025 Programme Options

RAD Syllabus Classes – Two classes per week (mandatory)

  • Monday 4.15pm – 5.15pm
  • Thursday 5.15pm – 6.15pm

Additional Options

  • Pre-pointe – Grade 4 & 5
    • Thursday 4.45pm – 5.15pm
  • Intermediate Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) – Grade 5 & Intermediate Foundation
    • Monday 5.15pm – 5.45pm
  • Intermediate Open Class – Grade 5 to Intermediate Foundation
    • Sunday 9.30am – 10.30am
  • Stretch Class – Grade 2 & above
    • Sunday 10.30am – 11.15am
  • Intermediate Contemporary Class – Grade 5 to Intermediate
    • Tuesday 7.00pm – 8.-00pm

Term Fees

RAD Syllabus Classes

  • 2 x 60 minute classes per week = $310.00 per term

Additional Options

  • Pre-pointe – Grade 4 & 5
    • 1 x 30 minute class per week = $90.00 per term
  • Intermediate Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) – Grade 5 & Intermediate Foundation
    • 1 x 30 minute class per week = $90.00 per term
  • Intermediate Open Class – Grade 5 to Intermediate Foundation
    • 1 x 60 minute class per week = $170.00 per term
  • Stretch Class – Grade 2 & above
    • 1 x 45 minute class per week = $130.00 per term
  • Intermediate Contemporary Class – Grade 5 to Intermediate
    • 1 x 60 minute class per week = $170.00 per term

Private Lessons

  • $50 per 30 minutes

Term Fee Discounts

  • Family Discount – 10% discount off Term Fees for additional family members

Uniform

All uniform items can be purchased/ordered from our uniform shop. Many common uniform items will be held in stock and we will be able to order in all other uniform items.Students taking part in the Junior Open Class may wear their own leotard/unitard of choice.

  • Girls
    • Sleeveless leotard (navy blue)
    • Tights (ballet pink)
    • Ballet shoes (ballet pink)
    • Cuban heel character shoes
    • Character skirt
  • Boys
    • Short-sleeve leotard (white)
    • Bike shorts (navy) or tights (navy)
    • Ballet shoes (white)
    • Ballet socks (white)
    • Character shoes

Student Requirements

  • RAD Examinations – The Academy provides students with the opportunity to participate in the Royal Academy of Dance examinations. To be considered for these prestigious exams, students must register to attend two syllabus classes per week all year. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the Junior PBT, Junior Open Class, Junior Stretch Class and Pre-pointe classes to improve their technique.
  • Competition Students – Competitions held locally and internationally provide performance opportunities for students. Students are expected to attend their syllabus classes and progressing ballet technique class, as well as weekly private lessons to practice their competition dances. Students will be invited to perform in competitions by the director.
  • Pre-pointe– Following a successful examination result in Grade 5, students will begin Intermediate Foundation in the next calendar year. It is required students will wear pointe shoes at this level. Pre-pointe classes will support and strengthen the muscles required for pointe work whilst in Grade 4 and 5. Students are strongly encouraged to attend these classes to support this transition.