
BALLET

ADA follows both the Graded and Vocational Syllabi offered by the Royal Academy of Dance. As per the RAD website – “Graded Syllabi … provide a broad practical dance education, progressively developing the technical, musical and performance skills of the student.” Where as the “The Vocational Graded Syllabus is the continuation of classical ballet training … it also stands alone as a full training regime … and is geared towards those engaging in the serious study of ballet.” For more information on RAD please visit www.radcanada.org.
Please note Pre-Ballet through to Grade 1 attend class once a week. Ballet grade 2 and above attend twice a week

POINTE

Dancers will learn to dance “en pointe”, which means to dance on the tips of their toes or feet. To do this, dancers must demonstrate a certain level of strength and technique in their core, ankles and feet. Dancers must dance a minimum of 2 hours a week for at least 3 years to be considered for pre-pointe training. Beginning at grade 3/4, dancers will have the option to purchase pre-pointe shoes. Please bring your shoes to the studio to be approved by your ballet instructor. After that, you may sew on elastics and ribbons. Following that dancers will naturally graduate to pointe shoes dependant on technical level and age, as determined by instructor. If you have any further questions about pointe training, please contact the office at info@albertadanceacademy.com and we will be happy to answer all your questions!
Dress Code
Ballet Primary & Ballet A-B:
Black bodysuit in the style of your choice for class
Black Tank Bodysuit for Exams – Mondor Style 01633C
Ballerina Pink Tights – Capezio 1916 Ultra Soft Transition Tights
Pink Bloch full sole leather ballet slipper – Dansoft Leather in Pink by Bloch
No skirts or dance shorts please.
Hair slick back in a bun with a hairnet & hairpins
Ballet 1-4 & C-I:
Black Bodysuit any brand or style for class
Black Tank Bodysuit for Exams – Mondor Style 01633
Ballerina Pink Transition Tights – Capezio 1916 Ultra Soft Transition Tights
Pink Stretch Canvas Split Sole ballet slippers like (Dttrol 12003 Split-Sole Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoe)
If your dancer has leather full sole ballet slippers from last season that fit, please have your dancer wear these. When they are ready to be replaced, please replace with the new shoe.
No dance shorts will be permitted in Ballet classes
Hair slick back in a bun with a hairnet & hairpins