Ballet

Ballet provides the basic technique that underscores all other styles and forms of dance. Pupils begin their study of ballet by acquiring an appreciation of the art form, improving posture and strength. Progress through the graded exam syllabus leads to the highest levels of achievement in all forms of dance. At DAPA pupils can start ballet at the age of 4 in our Jolly Tots Classes, then progress to First Steps Ballet at the age of 5 and then on to our graded classes.

In this Tik-Tok age it is important to remember that all styles of dance and dance technique rely on the principles of ballet!

DAPA ballet students have the unique and wonderful opportunity to appear in a full-scale annual ballet with the St. Margaret’s Festival Ballet Company.