When you reach the top of the school . . .
After completing the Dynamic and/or Classic programs pupils will be now called our “Senior Students”. At this level students have reached the top of the school. They are treated as young adults and classes are structured to their needs and requirements. We offer a recreational dancer program for those who simply love to dance and we have the option to train to an elite level and take exams to prepare for college auditions and a future career in dance. Pupils attend a whole evening of classes from 4.30-9.00pm. They arrive at the studio straight from school. For convenience they can keep their dance shoes in lockers on site.
Our Thursday program is our Vocational evening for students at ISTD Grade 6 and Intermediate
Our Friday program is our Pre-vocational evening for students at ISTD Grade 5 and 6
Pupils are placed in the most suitable program for their level by the Studio Director.
Each program will include:
- ISTD Imperial Classical Ballet class
- Ballet Repertoire and pointe class or an elements class
- ISTD Modern class
- ISTD Tap class
- Stretch & Condition
Our senior students are also given the option to train to be student helpers in the Foundation and Middle school programs. We operate a training program to help gain skills working with our teachers and assisting in classes. Senior helpers learn about class management and teaching strategies to become a fundamental part of the younger programs. Being a student helper is a highly regarded position and brings many opportunities to develop confidence, an ability to work in a team, have good communication skills and become a respected member of the school community.
This specialist program has been designed and developed by Lucy Lovick LISTD, CDE, Acrobatic Arts, PBT and Miss Melinda Traves MAE, BFA, RAD, RTS, ISTD associate.
Uniform for Thursday Vocational School:
Option 1 Black leotard any style with ballet tights and ballet shoes, pointe shoes, black tap shoes. Black leggings can be worn over the ballet leotard or the exam blue all-in one can be worn for the modern and tap sessions.
Option 2 School T-shirt or leotard with black LLDS joggers. Optional unitard. Ballet, jazz and tap shoes.
Uniform for Friday Pre-Vocational School:
Option 1 Modern/Tap -Purple school leotard with black lycra leggings, black tap shoes. Ballet – Teal or black school leotard and ballet tights and ballet shoes, pointe shoes. The exam blue all-in one can also be worn for the modern and tap sessions.
Option 2 School T-shirt or leotard with black LLDS joggers. Optional unitard. Ballet, jazz and tap shoes.
