In the middle school levels, we focus on developing a strong technical foundation and building confidence in a fun and positive learning environment. As students’ progress, the focus is on increasing skill level, refining technique and developing artistry.
Students are also encouraged to extend themselves through participation in eisteddfods, exams, workshops and classes with guest teachers and choreographers.
Levels
- Pre-Intermediate 9-10 years
- Intermediate 10.5-12.5 Years
Our Middle School offers a variety dance styles including:
- Classical Ballet
- Contemporary/Lyrical
- Jazz Styles and Jazz Technique
- Tap
- Musical Theatre
- Acrobatics
- Hip Hop
- Stretch and Conditioning.
Click to read our Dance Style guide
Further Dance Opportunities
(Click for full details of dance opportunities available)
- RAD Classical Ballet Exams
- CSTD Jazz/Classical/Contemporary/Tap and Theatrical Exams
- Eisteddfod groups/solos.
- Private Coaching for ballet extension
End of Year Concert
Held annually in the first week-end of December at the Lingo Lin Theatre Ormiston College. A great opportunity for kids who love to perform! Dazzling costumes and lots of fun to be had, while developing confidence through live performance on 'the big stage'! Participation is optional.
Additional Information
| CLASS | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
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| Acrobatics Multi age depends on ability |
MONDAY 3.45 - 5.00PM Studio 3 MONDAY 6.30 - 8.00PM Studio 3 | |||||
| Contemporary/Lyrical Students aged 9 to 13yrs |
WEDNESDAY 5.45 - 6.45PM Clearview Upper | |||||
| Eisteddfod - U10 - Ballet |
FRIDAY 4.45 - 5.45PM Studio 1 | |||||
| Eisteddfod - U10 - Lyrical |
FRIDAY 3.45 - 4.45PM Studio 1 | |||||
| Eisteddfod - U12 - Ballet |
FRIDAY 5.45 - 6.45PM Studio 1 | |||||
| Eisteddfod - U12 - Lyrical |
FRIDAY 6.45 - 8.00PM Studio 1 | |||||
| Eisteddfod - U12 - Song & Dance |
FRIDAY 5.45 - 6.45PM Studio 2 | |||||
| Grade 3 Ballet Students aged 8 to 11yrs |
TUESDAY 4.45 - 5.45PM Studio 1 |
SATURDAY 9.30 - 11.00AM Studio 2 |
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| Grade 4 Ballet Recommend two classes per week |
TUESDAY 3.45 - 5.00PM Clearview Upper |
SATURDAY 11.45 - 1.00PM Studio 1 |
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| Grade 5 Ballet Students aged 9.5 to 11yrs |
TUESDAY 6.00 - 7.30PM Clearview Lower |
SATURDAY 11.45 - 1.00PM Studio 2 |
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| Hip Hop Students aged 9 to 13yrs |
MONDAY 3.45 - 4.45PM Studio 2 |
WEDNESDAY 3.45 - 4.30PM Studio 1 |
THURSDAY 6.45 - 7.45PM Studio 2 | |||
| Jazz Students aged 9 to 13yrs |
WEDNESDAY 4.45 - 5.45PM Clearview Upper | |||||
| Musical Theatre Students aged 8 to 11yrs |
MONDAY 5.00 - 6.00PM Studio 2 | |||||
| Tap Students aged 9 to 13yrs |
WEDNESDAY 3.45 - 4.45PM Clearview Upper | |||||
| Conditioning Pointe Training Students aged 11 to Open Age |
SATURDAY 11.00 - 11.45AM Studio 2 |
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| Jazz - Under 12's Students aged 10.5 to 12.5yrs |
THURSDAY 5.00 - 6.45PM Studio 3 | |||||
| Jazz - Under 10's Students aged 9 to 10.5yrs |
THURSDAY 5.00 - 6.45PM Studio 2 | |||||
| Lyrical Students aged 9.5 to 13yrs |
TUESDAY 5.45 - 6.45PM Studio 1 TUESDAY 5.00 - 6.00PM Clearview Upper | |||||
| Pilates/Conditioning |
SATURDAY 9.30 - 10.15AM Studio 3 |
| CLASS | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
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| Acrobatics Multi age depends on ability |
MONDAY 6.30 - 8.00PM Studio 3 MONDAY 5.00 - 6.30PM Studio 3 | |||||
| Advanced Foundation Students aged 13.5 and over |
SATURDAY 8.00 - 9.30AM Studio 3 |
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| Contemporary/Lyrical Students aged 9 to 13yrs |
WEDNESDAY 5.45 - 6.45PM Clearview Upper | |||||
| Eisteddfod - U12 - Ballet |
FRIDAY 5.45 - 6.45PM Studio 1 | |||||
| Eisteddfod - U12 - Lyrical |
FRIDAY 6.45 - 8.00PM Studio 1 | |||||
| Grade 5 Ballet Students aged 9.5 to 11yrs |
TUESDAY 6.00 - 7.30PM Clearview Lower |
SATURDAY 11.45 - 1.00PM Studio 2 |
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| Hip Hop Students aged 9 to 13yrs |
MONDAY 3.45 - 4.45PM Studio 2 |
THURSDAY 6.45 - 7.45PM Studio 2 | ||||
| Inter Foundation Students aged 11 to 14.5yrs |
TUESDAY 6.00 - 7.30PM Clearview Upper |
SATURDAY 11.15 - 12.30PM Studio 3 |
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| Intermediate Ballet Students aged from 11.5yrs on |
TUESDAY 7.00 - 8.30PM Studio 1 |
SATURDAY 8.00 - 9.30AM Studio 1 |
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| Jazz Students aged 9 to 13yrs |
MONDAY 3.45 - 4.45PM Studio 1 |
WEDNESDAY 4.45 - 5.45PM Clearview Upper | ||||
| Musical Theatre Students aged 11.5 and over |
MONDAY 6.00 - 7.00PM Studio 2 | |||||
| Pointe Suited to Adv/Open Ballet Students |
TUESDAY 6.15 - 7.00PM Studio 3 | |||||
| Tap Students aged 9 to 13yrs |
WEDNESDAY 3.45 - 4.45PM Clearview Upper | |||||
| Senior/Open Ballet Students aged 13.5 and over Non Exam |
TUESDAY 5.45 - 7.00PM Studio 2 | |||||
| Conditioning Pointe Training Students aged 11 to Open Age |
SATURDAY 11.00 - 11.45AM Studio 2 |
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| Jazz - Under 12's Students aged 10.5 to 12.5yrs |
THURSDAY 5.00 - 6.45PM Studio 3 | |||||
| Lyrical Students aged 9.5 to 13yrs |
TUESDAY 5.00 - 6.00PM Clearview Upper | |||||
| Ballet Adv 1 Recommend two classes per week. |
SATURDAY 8.00 - 9.30AM Studio 2 |
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| Pilates/Conditioning |
SATURDAY 9.30 - 10.15AM Studio 3 |
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| Open Ballet/Adv Pointe |
SATURDAY 10.15 - 11.15AM Studio 3 |