• Baby ballet (2 ½ – 3 years of age)
• Pre – Ballet Grade (4 years of age)
• Pre – Ballet + Grade (5 years of age)

Students in these levels have classes that incorporate different themes which encourages maximum class participation. The curriculum is created to encourage age appropriate and fun physical movement, creativity, musicality and expressions with a gradual understanding of the disciplines of ballet. Students at this level will build on focus and confidence which will prepare them for entry to Pre-Primary.

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the world’s most influential dance education organisations.

These classes provide an introduction to basic ballet, body anatomy and stage terminology while developing students’ physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression and musicality using a range of sounds and musical styles.

Deanna School of Dancing offers (optional) RAD classical ballet examinations for boys and girls. 

At age 5, students will be introduced to the RAD (UK) syllabus and will participate in the Pre-Primary examination at the age of 6.

The Pre-Primary and Primary ballet class syllabus will focus on developing self-confidence and responsibility as well as developing musical awareness. 

The graded syllabus at these levels provide a broad practical dance education with extensive work on performance skills for the students.

It mainly focuses on pursuing the art of ballet, free movement and character styles. Upon the foundations nurtured in Pre-Primary and Primary in dance, grades 1 – 7 will be providing students with a sequential syllabus that will promote appropriate progressions.

Elegance, grace with strength, flexibility, expression and artistry are taught and students will learn the disciplines of classical, free-movement and character.

The RAD vocational graded level provides students an in-depth study of developing technique, music and performance skills. Pointe work is introduced at this level.

This highly focused and practical training prepares students for a dance career.

Students pursuing graded and vocational graded examinations will be allocated UCAS tariff points which can be used when applying for higher education.

Sandarangi Perera, Head of the Hip Hop Department of The Deanna School of Dancing is a DSD alumna, who for the past two decades has been dedicated to learning and exploring her love for dance. Over these years through practice and experience she has gained extensive knowledge in teaching and currently instructs a number of classes for a range of ages and abilities.