Classic Ballet Russian Method
The Classic Ballet syllabus has its roots in the Russian style of ballet training. Its creation was sponsored by the NATD more than 70 years ago; key contributors to development of the original syllabus were Lydia Kyasht, Nalda Murilova, Anna Ivanova and Letty Littlewood. Based on the Vaganova technique, the approach pioneered a way of training in which detailed attention is given to co-ordinating head, hands, arms and eyes with the movements of the legs and feet so that the whole body moves in harmony and fluidly through the spine. Our Classic Ballet syllabus is structured to train students in this core, influential classical technique, including mime and national dance, and aims to encourage and develop the beautiful musicality and fluidity which are defining qualities of the traditional Russian methodology.
Examinations :
Class level through to Grade Six.
Rainbows and medal tests
Vocational grades: Intermediate Foundation through to Advanced Two
Professional: Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship