Toddler and Under Fives Program

Kinderballet

Children over the age of 2.5 are usually ready for a more structured class and independent learning. Kinderballet is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of classical ballet with a lively and joyful approach. Students are encouraged to part with their carer for this 45 minute class while they encounter a "real ballet experience".

We understand that every child is different and we are happy to discuss your child's learning needs. Transitioning to Kinderballet can be made when your child is ready.

Children enrolled in Kinderballet classes do not take part in examinations, but are encouraged, as are all Turning Point Dance students, to participate in our end of year concert. Our Junior Ballet performance is always a well loved narrative that children take delight in every year. The ballet is choreographed in such a way that all students are visible for the vast majority of the performance. This is not only so they can be seen by families for the longest possible time, but also so they can gain the important onstage experience while being inspired and mentored by senior students. Performance fees are built into the term fees and a small costume contribution is added each term as we understand all families have many end of year expenses.

Pre-Primary Ballet

This is the first of our graded ballet levels and one students can commence once they turn 4-5 years. More formal in structure, this class still employs the use of props and lively music to engage and energise the student. In Pre-Primary, students are taught more technical concepts cleverly bound into short, manageable exercises that children can easily practice at home. This level offers the students an opportunity to take part in a "presentation class" during RAD examination season in August. The children are not assessed, but are asked to present their work to an examiner in the presence of their usual teacher under less formal conditions than that of an examination. An excellent preparation for a student interested in pursuing ballet further.

Please see our timetable for details.