WHY A SYLLABUS?

 

Ballet all around the world is taught with a syllabus.  The syllabus is a tool for both teachers and students; the yearly examination system promotes accountability in each student, providing them with detailed goals that help them develop their skills.  The grade-level specified work provides a firm and structured curriculum so that parents and teachers know what is being taught.

 Here at Amherst Dance Academy, we are working at making fond memories of ballet - cultivating the love of dance.  Research for a syllabus that is based on encouragement, building confidence, and accepting of all body types, led us to the SCB syllabus.  The use of this syllabus will really strengthen your dancer and will continue to keep the positive atmosphere that we all recognize here at ADA.  This syllabus is not the only ballet syllabus available to studios, but the difference with the SCB syllabus, is that it allows for all types of dancers – recreational and those headed toward being a professional ballerina.  This syllabus has been in use internationally for over a decade.

 

 

WHY EXAMS?

 

The purpose of the yearly exams is to give both students and parents a common goal to work towards. It is through the examinations that these goals are fulfilled, and the achievements become a source of inspiration.

 

 

 

EXAM COSTS?

 

 

 

· Exam registration fee (to be paid with tuition for March):

                 Beginners:    $18                     Grade 4:  $40

                 Pre-Primary:  $21                    Level 5:  $45

                 Grade 1:         $24                    Level 6:  $50

                 Grade 2:        $32                   Level 7:  $60

                 Grade 3:        $35                   Level 8:  $70

· Exam preparation classes (levels Pre-Primary and up):

These classes are highly recommended as on average 70% improvement takes place during this preparation time.  These 4 extra classes will be held on selected Saturdays in March and April.  All four classes are included in the flat rate of $30.  These classes are not pro-rated.  To sign up for the ballet exam preparation classes, please click on the "enroll now" button below:

 

· Class music deposit

Class music will be made available for students interested in using music as they practice at home.  A $5 cash-only deposit will be collected for the class music, and $5 cash will be returned to you once the CD has been returned.  This opportunity is optional, and CD’s will be available starting March 13th on a first- come-first-served basis.

 

More questions?

 

• Do I have to take the exam preparation classes?

• When are these classes scheduled?

• Who actually is the examiner?

• Is this like a test in school?

• What is the dress code?

 

Download our full copy brochure of 2009/2010 Ballet Exam Information.