Ballet at TipToes

Pre school Ballet
2 – 4 years

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Ballet Class for Toddlers (Ages 2-4) | Fun & Creative Pre-School Ballet Lessons

Introduce your child to the joy of dance with our ballet classes designed for toddlers aged 2-4 years. Our beginner ballet class focuses on building a strong foundation for future dance grades, emphasizing essential skills in a playful and engaging way. Through the use of props, interactive games, and creative exercises, your little one will develop coordination, balance, and confidence in a fun, supportive environment.

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Intro to Ballet
4 – 6 years
Friday
Saturday

Intro to Ballet Classes for Children Aged 4-5 (Reception Age) | Creative Ballet Program with Fun Syllabus

Perfect for children who have attended our Pre-School Ballet classes or are aged 4-5 (reception age), our Intro to Ballet class is designed to introduce young dancers to the exciting world of ballet exams. With a focus on fun and creativity, this class teaches foundational ballet techniques in a playful and engaging way, helping children build confidence, coordination, and a love for dance.

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Pre Primary Ballet
5 – 7 years
Monday
Tuesday
Saturday

Pre-Primary Ballet Classes for Children (Ages 5+) | Classical Ballet Technique & Foundations

Our Pre-Primary Ballet classes, designed for children aged 6 and up, focus on developing classical ballet technique and the foundations of correct posture. Students are introduced to set exercises that help them strengthen their technical skills while building a solid understanding of ballet terminology. With steady and structured progression, each dancer's ability and technique improve over time. After 12 to 18 months, students are assessed to determine their readiness for ballet exams or assessments, ensuring they are meeting the required level.

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Primary Ballet
7 – 9 years
Thursday
Saturday

Primary Ballet Classes for Children (Ages 7-9) | Developing Ballet Technique & Posture

Our Primary Ballet classes, designed for children aged 7-9 (depending on when they started ballet and their natural ability), focus on building a strong foundation in classical ballet. This syllabus introduces key elements such as barre work and more intricate centre exercises. Correct posture is emphasized to ensure a safe and effective dance practice. As students progress from Primary level onwards, there is a stronger focus on developing technical ballet skills and precision in movement.

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Grade 1 Ballet
8 – 10 years
Saturday

Grade 1 Ballet Classes for Children | Advanced Ballet Technique & Performance Awards

Our Grade 1 Ballet classes introduce more technically demanding barre and centre work, with a focus on applying correct posture and turnout. Students in Grade 1 are expected to have a strong technical ballet vocabulary and the ability to execute a more advanced syllabus. OFQUAL-accredited Grade 1 ballet exams are held to a high standard, ensuring students are recognized for their achievements. For students who prefer a more relaxed approach to ballet, Performance Awards are available.

Starting from Grade 1, we invite our students to join our Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) classes, which help improve a dancer's technique, strength, and flexibility while reducing the risk of injury caused by incorrect technique or insufficient strength.

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Grade 2 - 3 Ballet
10 - 13 years
Tuesday
Wednesday
Saturday

Grade 2 & 3 Ballet Classes for Children | Improving Ballet Technique & OFQUAL Accredited Exams

Our Grade 2 and Grade 3 Ballet classes continue to build on advanced barre and centre work, with a deeper focus on applying correct posture and turnout for ballet. Students are expected to have a solid understanding of ballet terminology and demonstrate the ability to execute a challenging and demanding syllabus.

Both Grade 2 and Grade 3 Ballet exams are OFQUAL accredited and offer QCF points, ensuring students receive official recognition for their progress and achievements. These levels help prepare dancers for future ballet exams and further technical training in higher ballet grades.

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Grade 4 - 5 Ballet
12 years +
Wednesday
Saturday

Grade 4 & 5 Ballet Classes | OFQUAL Accredited Exams, Pointe Work & Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)

Our Grade 4 and Grade 5 Ballet classes offer OFQUAL accredited exams that are held to a high standard, ensuring students are recognized for their technical achievements. For those who prefer a less formal approach to ballet, Performance Awards are available.

From Grade 4 onwards, Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is strongly recommended as an additional class to improve ballet technique, strength, and flexibility, helping to prevent injuries caused by incorrect technique or lack of strength. At Grade 5, pointe work preparation classes are introduced, allowing students to further develop their ballet skills and technique.

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Grade 6 – 8 Ballet
14 years+
Tuesday
Saturday

Grade 6 – 8 Ballet Classes | Advanced Ballet Technique & OFQUAL Accredited Exams

Grade 6 to Grade 8 Ballet is the highest non-vocational level available in bbodance. To achieve this level, students must demonstrate advanced classical barre and centre work, refining their technique and performance. These grades carry OFQUAL points, offering official recognition for students’ ballet achievements and progression.

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Intermediate Foundation – Advanced 1 & 2 Ballet
15 years+
Tuesday
Thursday

Advanced Ballet Grades (BBODance) | Vocational Ballet Training, Pointe Work & OFQUAL Accredited Exams

The Advanced Ballet Grades (Intermediate Foundation - Advanced 2) offered through bbodance represent the highest ballet levels available, where students work at a vocational level necessary for pursuing a classical ballet career. To achieve this level, students must perform classical barre, centre work, and pointe work, with the Advanced 2 syllabus demonstrated entirely en pointe. These grades carry OFQUAL points, which can be added as UCAS Tariff points when applying to universities, making them an invaluable asset for students looking to advance both in dance and academics.

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Pointe Work
11 +
Tuesday
Saturday

Pointe Work Classes | Requirements, Pre-Pointe Assessment & Vocational Ballet Training

Pointe work is introduced to students who have successfully completed a rigorous pre-pointe assessment and have a minimum of Grade 4 Ballet. Students must be at least 12 years old and have completed pre-pointe lessons before starting pointe work. Pointe classes are compulsory for students wishing to train vocationally and are optional for students in Grade 5 – 8 who are not pursuing a vocational ballet career.

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