Students are expected to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the vocabulary of a particular style through the wide range of movements performed with technical strength. Along with confidence, convey self-awareness, resulting in a sensitive personal responsiveness to the musical mood.

The Professional vocational grades are designed to nurture and fully develop student's potential in classical ballet, providing an environment in which a high level of challenge is matched with a high level of support preparing for a professional career.

Classes at this level will incorporate the following:

• Commencement of Pointe work

• Development of advanced strength and flexibility

• Posture and technique in preparation for movements requiring a high degree of skill

• Detailed anatomical understanding and terminology

PDT is devised as a series of functional exercises to help explore, understand own muscle memory and develop freedom of movement.

BENEFITS OF PDT

• Develop muscle memory

• Maximize flexibility

• Maximize muscle strength and development

• Master ballet technique

• Build longevity for a dance career