3 Year Old Dance Development Program

NLDC’s faculty have developed a specialized program for young children designed to facilitate their enjoyment and exploration of dance forms, creative movement, rhythms, music, space, and imagery leading up to the Dance Readiness Program the following year. The basis for hand-eye co-ordination, musicality, physical movement and so much more is developed and enjoyed. The skills developed at this level lead in to the following year, All classes include a qualified teacher and a class assistant. Class enrollment is limited to ensure adequate attention can be provided to each child.

Note:  Children who have participated in this program can qualify to be able to attend the NLDC summer camp held annually.

What do the children wear?

White short sleeve leotard, white dance skirt and pink tights and pink ballet slippers. Our staff will be pleased to advise. Please do not purchase prior to registration.

Full Year Program (30 min. classes) 

Dance Readiness (4-5 Year Olds)

This popular program introduces children to ballet integrating the basic elements of classical ballet with exploration of movement, musicality, rhythm and expression. Interpretation, enjoyment of dance and a sense of performance are developed over these early years The joy of dance is emphasized while skills appropriate to the children's level of physical and intellectual development are enhanced.

Note: These classes fill quickly and early registration is recommended. Classes run once weekly 45 minutes in length. Full year programs made up of 2 terms.

What do the children wear?

Pale blue short sleeve leotard and dance skirt,  pink tights and pink ballet slippers. Our staff will be pleased to advise. Please do not purchase prior to registration.

  Full Year Program (45 min. classes)

Pre-Primary (5-6 Year Olds)

Another of the popular children's programs, the Pre-Primary classes begin to include a few more technical ballet elements while still emphasizing creativity, imagination, movement with jumps, spins, sways, interpretation, musicality and fun! All classes include a highly qualified teacher and a class assistant to ensure a positive experience for every child.

Due to the popularity of this level, early registration is recommended. Classes run once per week and are 45 minutes in length. Full year programs are made up of 2 terms.

What do the children wear?

Lilac short sleeve leotard and dance skirt, pink tights and pink ballet slippers. Our staff will be pleased to advise. Please do not purchase prior to registration.

   Full Year Program (45 min. classes)

Primary (6-8 Year Olds)

For young dancers who love music and movement, more dance steps are developed as well as working in patterns and formations. Solo dances are taught and expression, imagination enhance the children's performance at this level. Classes run once per week and are 45 minutes in length. Full year programs are made up of 2 terms.

What do the children wear?

Pink short sleeve leotard and dance skirt, pink tights and pink ballet slippers. Our staff will be pleased to advise. Please do not purchase prior to registration.

  Full Year Program (45 min. classes)

RAD Ballet Grades 1-5

Students entering these levels work to their own level of dance development so that those who have earlier training continue from that base. These grades form an exciting progression of classical and contemporary ballet training, performance pieces, solo dances, free movement studies and solos and character dances.  Students range in age from 7 to 12. There is the opportunity to take the associated RAD exam for each level or the Presentation entry. These are not mandatory but can offer an exciting goal for many students and is an internationally recognized standard. Students at NLDC have always done extremely well in these examinations attaining many distinctions. Those who opt not to take the exam will still progress forward with their class.

Students from Grade 2 upwards study 2 lessons per week.

All students participate in the 2 annual school showcases. These are full year programs in 2 terms. All teachers of these levels at NLDC have professional and performing backgrounds.

Ballet Higher Grades: Grades 6-7, Grade 8 Award

The Royal Academy of Dance developed these levels to offer a wonderful dance performance experience to all ballet students as they move into their teenage and young adult years regardless of whether they aspire to more professional work or recreational enjoyment. These are higher level performance grades culminating in the highest grade award - Grade 8. These levels also permit application to the Academy for student membership status. All of the higher Grades include Ballet technique, performance and solos, Free movement pieces and solo dances and character enchainment and solos dances. The dance components of these grades makes this a much loved syllabus by all students whether or not they intend to ultimately take the exams. All teachers of these levels at NLDC have had professional training and performing experience.

Students commencing these levels are usually at least 13 years old. Students must study 2 classes per week at this level. Additionally some students will also concurrently or on alternate years study the Vocational grades.

RAD Vocational Syllabus

Pre-professional training beginning at the Intermediate Foundation level. Examination students at this level must train twice a week. Successful candidates may apply for student membership with the Royal Academy. Students at NLDC can study  to the Advanced II level followed up to SOLO Seal (see below). Pointe work is included.

Intermediate Foundation (12-15 years approx.)

Intermediate (14 years upward)

Advanced I  (15 years upward)

Advanced II

These students participate in the two annual school showcases, as well as occasional seasonal performances such as “The Nutcracker.”

Solo Seal and Professional Coaching

The highest level of the Royal Academy of Dance. Students preparing for this training must have passed their Advanced II examination, and to take the Solo Seal exam, must also have achieved a Distinction on that examination level. This is a performance exam judged in a public theatre usually including one professional dancer as an adjudicator.  Past judges have included Chan Hon Goh and Nadia Potts.

Adult Ballet Classes

Beginner ballet is offered for those who have no previous ballet training but have dreamed of dancing. Adults with previous ballet training also have a class tailored to suit the appropriate level of participants. We welcome all interested adults.

Progressive jazz levels developed to blend technique with enjoyment, musicality, co-ordination, rhythm and a sense of movement, energy and performance. All jazz students are strongly encouraged to include ballet in their studies at some point to strengthen their technical foundation. Various jazz styles will be introduced.

Jazz

Introduction to tap dance emphasizing rhythm, co-ordination, musicality and technique.

Tap

(recommended for ages 7 and up)

Beginner to Advanced and Adult Levels,  A blend of modern styles including Limon, Graham, Freestyle, Contemporary and Lyrical. For children modern offers a freedom of movement exploring themes, shapes, rhythms, energy, space, and performance. Classes are danced in bare feet in order to feel the energy from the floor. Ballet and Modern training complement each other, so many students study both.

Modern

Ages 11 and up. Join in the fun, get a good workout, learn the latest cool moves! Various hip hop styles will be covered. Adult classes also offered at certain times based on demand and availability of teaching staff.  Many of the teachers are also members of UWO’s Dance Teams!

Hip-Hop

Pilates mat work classes based on the Pilates method, taught by a qualified instructor. Develop core strength, posture, breathing, body conditioning, and flexibility. Programming will be tailored to suit the participants.

Our Yoga classes are designed to enhance energy, breathing, posture, relaxation, flexibility and conditioning. The instructor will tailor the class based on the level of the participants. Suitable for beginners.

Pilates and Gentle Yoga

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