Pre-School Ages 3-4
In these classes the children participate together in a group format, giving time for families to relax and watch the class.
Students will be introduced to foundational classical ballet elements enhancing strength, flexibility, coordination, musicality and balance. These lessons encourage creativity and self-expression through movement and develop your child’s skills in both listening and following directions. Children’s flexibility is also extended.
Children must turn 3 before 1st July, to participate in this class.
Pre-School Ages 4-5
This Pre-School class is designed for children who have reached 4 years of age and are ready for a more challenging class. Children are given an early introduction to the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD Ballet) syllabus and Vaganova Stages Program.
This class is helpful for children who wish to continue with their dance lessons once they enter Kindergarten the following year. The technique and musicality fundamentals taught in this class are an asset for all dance styles.
Children must turn 4 before 1st July, to participate in this class.
Term Dates 2025
| Term | Dates |
| Term 1 | Monday 30 January – Saturday 12 April 2025 |
| Term 2 | Monday 28 April – Saturday 5 July 2025 |
| Term 3 | Monday 21 July – Saturday 27 September 2025 |
| Term 4 | Monday 14 October – Saturday 6 December 2025 |
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Term Dates 2024
| Term | Dates |
| Term 1 | Friday 2 February – Thursday 11 April 2024 |
| Term 2 | Monday 29 April – Saturday 6 July 2024 |
| Term 3 | Monday 22 July – Saturday 28 September 2024 |
| Term 4 | Monday 14 October – Saturday 7 December 2024 |
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Clothing requirements
Clothing and Footwear
Pre-school students may wear a leotard or an outfit/costume that they may already have at home. Girls’ skirts must be no longer than knee length.
Sugarplums students wear either pink canvas or leather ballet shoes which can be purchased from a ballet shop . It’s important that your child wears correct ballet shoes during class as unsuitable footwear (including Jiffies, bare feet or socks) could lead to injuries.
Ballet shoes must only be worn inside and NEVER on the street at any time.
Hair
All Sugarplums students’ hair MUST be pulled back from the face during class in a pony-tail, pig-tails, a plait or a bun and a headband used if hair is likely to get in the student’s eyes.