Classical ballet training with the Royal Academy of Dance opens a whole host of doors and opportunities for students. Whether you just want a fun form of exercise, or are intent on pursuing a career in dance, ballet classes with Academy Registered teachers will enable you to achieve your personal goals.

For all students the by-products of classical ballet training are:

• The development of social interaction and friendships
• The encouragement of physical discipline and general body awareness and control
• an inspiring sense of physical and mental confidence
• the encouragement of good posture and bodily communication
• the understanding of the relationship between music, rhythm and controlled movement
• an insight into art forms associated with classical ballet
• the fostering of future audience appreciation

Such bonuses equip young people not only in terms of classical ballet but also in terms of life skills and appetites.

Quality Training to Provide Teaching Professionals You Can Trust

The Academy aims to develop the highest possible standards of teaching - not just in New Zealand but worldwide. Our teachers have all graduated from one of our teacher education programmes, entitling them to be included in the Academy’s Register of Teachers.

Whatever age or stage they may have reached, young people who study with an Academy teacher can be confident they will be taught according to safe teaching principles and are receiving the most comprehensive, well-structured and relevant programme of classical ballet available.

Find out about the Registered Teachers in your area now by visitng the Contact Details page.

Examinations and Presentation Classes

The Academy believes in the importance of every student having an attainable goal. Progress is measured either by examination or presentation class. Examinations are open to all students studying the Graded and Vocational Graded syllabi, offering them a challenge to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of the work.

Contact Details for further information regarding examinations and presentation classes.