Ballet Classes for All

AQ Dance incorporates the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Grades of Pre Primary and  Primary classes syllabus and delivers core Classical Ballet foundations into every class. Our experienced Dance Instructors will be working with the students through fun and engaging lessons. Students strive and achieve the RAD Certification at the end of each Grade through the Annual Examinations.

The Pre Primary and Primary classes will cultivate:

• Basic Knowledge of Classical Ballet Posture, Positioning and Terminology
• Controlled Movements
• Spatial Awareness
• Basic Musical Phrasing and Rhythmical Awareness
• Globally Recognised Certification upon completion of the Annual Examinations

Each class is structured and catered towards the following:

• Age Group – 5 to 6 Years Old
• Duration for Pre Primary Grade – 45 Mins Per Class (Once a Week Schedule)
• Duration for Primary Grade – 60 Mins Per Class (Once a Week Schedule)
• Students come Twice a Week when coaching starts for the Annual Examinations
• Two Dance Instructors will be in every Class to ensure optimal learning experience

AQ Dance incorporates the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Grades of One (1) through to Five (5) syllabus and delivers more technical aspects into every class. Our experienced Dance Instructors will be working with the students through a conducive environment. Students start to strengthen their core muscles and build Classical Ballet techniques. They also achieve the RAD Certification at the end of each Grade through the Annual Examinations.

The Grade One (1) to Five (5) classes will cultivate:

• Strong Classical Ballet Posture
• Increased Body Coordination and Awareness
• Increased Spatial Awareness
• Better Appreciation of Musical Rhythm and Tempo
• Poise, Grace and Self Confidence
• Globally Recognised Certification upon completion of the Annual Examinations

Each class is structured and catered towards the following:

• Age Group – 7 Years Old and Above
• Duration for Grade 1 and 2 – 60 Mins Per Class (Twice a Week Schedule)
• Duration for Grade 3 and Grade 4 – 75 Mins Per Class (Twice a Week Schedule)
• Duration for Grade 5 – 90 Mins Per Class (Twice a Week Schedule)

AQ Dance incorporates the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Grades of Six (6) through to Eight (8) syllabus into every class. The gradual continuation promotes the emphasis and strengthening of the technical ability of the students. There will be a greater focus on the Technical Performance and Artistry of Ballet. They also achieve the RAD Certification at the end of each Grade through the Annual Examinations.

The Grade Six (6) to Eight (8) classes will cultivate:

• Stronger Technical Ability, including Posture, Line and Overall Coordination
• Better Understanding of Performance Quality and Artistry
• Better Understanding of Musical Phrasing, Tempo and Rhythm
• Ability to Focus on finer Ballet details

Each class is structured and catered towards the following:

• Age Group – 11 Years Old and Above
• Duration – 90 Mins Per Class (Twice a Week Schedule)

AQ Dance incorporates the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Vocational syllabus into every class. The Vocational Grades provides Pre-Professional training for senior students who are keen to progress into their Classical Ballet training. They also achieve the RAD Certification at the end of each Grade through the Annual and Biannual Examinations.

The Vocational Grades classes will cultivate:

• In Depth Knowledge for Classical Ballet Techniques
• Stronger muscular control
• Strong Appreciation for Greater Variety of Musical Phrasing, Rhythm and Tempo
• Greater Attention to Details for Technique, Performance Quality and Artistry
• Pointe Work
• Repertoire

Each class is structured and catered towards the following:

• Age Group – 11 Years Old and Above
• Duration for Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate – 90 Mins Per Class (Twice a Week Schedule)
• Duration for Advanced Foundation and Advanced One (1) – 105 Mins Per Class (Twice a Week Schedule)
• Duration for Advanced Two (2) – 120 Mins Per Class (Twice a Week Schedule)

AQ Dance provides Private Lessons on a One-To-One coaching basis and are tailored for individual student’s needs and attention. Our Senior Dance Instructors will be conducting these sessions and it is subjected to very limited time availability.

These include individual coaching sessions for:

• Preparation for various Dance Exams
• Preparation for Solo Exams (RAD Solo Awards, CSTD Dorothy Gladstone Award, etc)
• Choreography and Preparation Work for Competitions and DSA Auditions