Ballet Classes

At the Debbie Fyffe Theatre School we believe that ballet lessons are great for everyone. You may want to be a princess and learn grace and elegance or you might wish to be the greatest ballet star the world has ever known, what we know is that ballet skills improve all dancing styles. It is commonly thought of as the foundation of all dance disciplines.

This graceful style of dance will improve a child’s posture and balance plus teaches self-discipline and control. Within a DFTS ballet lesson, children work on technical exercises. These help them to master the art of deportment, leg and foot alignment, improve arm lines, turn-out and learn about different time signatures. From an early age basic movements are taught that will go on to be the cornerstone of all future dance.

At DFTS Children can start Ballet classes from 2 ½ years of age.

DFTS ballet lessons follow the ISTD syllabus and are Examination classes. Pupils have the opportunity to take an exam within this discipline from 6 years upwards. It is incredibly rewarding for a child to achieve success in an dance examination.

See DFTS ballet lessons Pricing and Fee

The Little Star Pre-School classes are 30 minutes long and aimed at children between the ages of 2.5yrs and 6yrs.

ISTD Primary & Grade 1 Classes are 30-45 minutes long and normally for children between the ages of 6yrs and 10yrs. Once a child reaches the age of 8yrs, they will need to be assessed, to ensure they are placed within the correct class for their standard.

ISTD Graded Classes can vary in length, depending on the total amount of children within the grade. These can be 30, 45 or 60 minutes and are and normally for children 8 yrs and upwards. Once a child reaches the age of 8yrs, they will need to be assessed, to ensure they are placed within the correct class for their standard.

 

At present all of our Ballet Classes take place on a Wednesday after school.

Grade Start Finish
Melody Bear Movement Ballet 16.25 16.55
ISTD Primary Ballet 17.00 17.45
ISTD Grade 1 Ballet 17.45 18.30
ISTD Grade 4 Ballet 18.15 19.15
     
     
Current Ballet Class Times

Spaces are currently available in ballet classes. Follow this link to sign up