Ballet classes are divided into levels depending on age and ability. The levels are created according to the structure of the Paris Opera Ballet School.
Please note that the Ballet instructor will assess each student and assign a level that is appropriate for the student’s age and ability.
Classical Ballet is offered at all levels:
Ballet Introduction: 3-4yrs
Introduction 1: 4-5yrs
Introduction 2: 5-6yrs
Foundation: 6-7yrs
Pre-Division: 7-9yrs
Division 1: 9-11yrs
Division 2: 11-13yrs
Division 3: 13yrs+
Contemporary Dance is an expressive style of dance, influenced by many elements, such as Modern, Lyrical, Jazz and Ballet. It is a combination of technique, fluidity and feeling, which creates powerful and moving choreography. Contemporary also involves a lot of floorwork, coordination and jumping exercises. Age 8-Adults
Contemporary 1: 9-11yrs
Contemporary 2: 11-14yrs
Contemporary 3: Teen
Adult (Intermediate)
Dancing on Pointe is a major milestone in a dancer’s journey. The class focuses on helping students build strength in their feet, ankles and legs to allow them to enjoy dancing en pointe!
For this class students should already have taken a few years of ballet and assessed to be ready to go on pointe.
This class focuses on general dance technique, such as Jazz and Contemporary amongst other styles. Emphasis is on flexibility, strength and control needed for skills like turns, jumps, leaps and floor tricks. Previous dance or gymnastic experience required.
Junior Tech: 9-12 yrs
Teen Tech: Teens (Intermediate level)
Jazz Dance is a fast paced and energetic form of dance, which develops skills in strength, flexibility, technique and rhythm. It involves up-beat music and is offered at Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Age 4-Adults.
Jazz 1: 4-6yrs
Jazz 2: 6-8yrs
Jazz 3: 8-11yrs
Jazz 4: 11-14yrs
Jazz 5: Teens
Adult: Street Jazz, Musical Theatre Jazz, Lyrical Jazz
Hip Hop classes are a great way to introduce dance and movement to children. They have fun and build confidence at the same time. Classes focus on downbeat and groovy body movements. Learn nifty footwork and move and groove to both old and new school styles like Top Rock, Uprock, Waving, Harlem shake, shuffle. Great way to have fun while training coordination and musicality! Get some cool tricks to bust a move in style!
Hip Hop: 7-11yrs
Adult Hip Hop
TDP Elite Performance classes are strictly by invitation only and focus on fine-tuning technique, tricks and develop performance skills, confidence and experience.
Students in these classes are expected to attend a certain number of classes per week and also hold a level of commitment to the classes and performances.
Great progression and results gained with hard work. Age 8+
Street is a combination of Hip Hop, Funk, Jazz and Technique. This style is popular with children, teens and adults, as it covers many styles to upbeat funky music, creating feel good moves. This style is light-hearted, fun and a great workout. Age 6-Adults
Street Dance 1: 6-8 yrs
Street Dance 2: 9-12yrs
Street Dance 3: Teen
This class focuses on building an overall performance experience, by learning to sing, act and dance in a variety of styles. It is theatrical, fun and energetic, learning techniques in each art form. They will be working on Musical Theatre and Pop Repertoire.
Song & Dance: 6-9 years
Song & Dance: Teens
Song & Dance: Adults
K-Pop Dance is a trendy, energetic and fun class for kids, especially those into the latest K-Pop moves and music. After a warm-up, students will learn the latest K-Pop dance routines that have taken the world by storm. We also focus on learning technique and showmanship.
K-Pop (9-12yrs)
K-Pop (12 yrs – Teens)
Adult K-Pop
Tap is a musical and energetic class, dancers wear shoes fitted with metal taps to create rhythmic or percussive sounds. So besides dancing along to music, students are also creating music with their feet. Tap helps develop a sense of rhythm and teaches improvisation and syncopation.
Little Stompers: 4-5yrs (A pre-tap dance class where students will first learn rhythmic and listening skills using their hands and feet. No tap shoes required)
Little Tappers: 6-9yrs
Junior Tap: 10-12yrs
Teen Tap: 13-16yrs
Adult Tap
It is never too early to introduce movement and musicality to our children. Join our Dancing Tots class where we introduce dance movements through a specialized curriculum, in a way that makes it fun for young children. We believe that dance at this age should be learnt through imaginative exploration, adventure and fun. There are so many benefits to dancing for children – developing control, coordination and confidence, a greater awareness of how their body moves through space and appreciation for music.
This class is intended as a drop-off class, but you can accompany till your child is ready.
These classes are not on the timetable and are requested by the student/individual by separate arrangement. Private Lessons, Coaching and Exam Preparations.
(Please note that TDP does not offer exams)
Ballet Masterclasses will be held on Sundays (3 hours) and there will be one masterclass per term. Each masterclass will start with Barre exercises and be followed by a short centre, in connection with the theme. However, the main focus of the class will be on different artistic-themed work and Classical Repertoire. A good classical level is required.
Age 12+ (depending on level)