Ballet

Ballet is a classic style of dance that embodies both grace and athleticism. It requires intense technique training. At the Moving Company, students are required to take a certain number of classes per week in ballet as they progress through the levels.

*Royal Academy of Dance training in ballet, also known as RAD, is an internationally recognized method of Ballet that is offered at the Moving Company. The RAD curriculum provides a set syllabus of exercises and dances in each level or grade. Dancers work on grade level vocabulary to support the uniquely choreographed patterns of the syllabus all year long. This allows them to increase their technique, musicality, and artistry through memorization and performance. Dancers in these classes may be eligible to take an RAD examination in which they would perform the syllabus for an examiner and receive scores across multiple categories.

Level 1 Classes

Friday 4:30-5:30pm

Saturday 11:30am-12:30pm

Ballet 1B (Beginner)

Ballet for beginners. Dancer must be 7 by 9/1/24. 1 Ballet class/week is required at this level and dancers can expect 1-2 years training in this level. This a full hour of ballet introducing all of the basic steps. No prior experience is required.

RAD Grade 1

Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm

This is the perfect class for 7- or 8-year-olds interested in beginning to focus on the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus work. This class is equivalent to Ballet 1B. 1 Ballet class/week is required at this level. Dancers can expect 1-2 years training in this level. Dancer must be 7 by 9/1/24. No experience required.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

Ballet 1A (Advanced)

Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm

Saturday 12:30-1:30pm

Ballet for dancers ages 8-11. Minimum of 1 year of RAD Grade 1 and/or 1 year of 1B. This class is a full hour of ballet refining all of the basic steps. 1 Ballet Class per week is required at this level. Dancers can expect to train in this level for 2 years.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

RAD Grade 2

Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm

This is the perfect class for the 8-12-year-old who is interested in beginning to focus on the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus work. This class is equivalent to Ballet 1B/1A. 1 Ballet class/week is required at this level and dancers can expect 1-2 years training in this level.

Enrollment in RAD Grade 2 and above is by teacher recommendation only.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

Level 2 Classes

Monday 6:30-7:30pm

Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm

Ballet 2B (Beginner)

Two ballet classes per week are required for enrollment in the Ballet 2B level. Minimum of 1 year of RAD Grade 3 and/or 2 years of 1A*

Students in this level will expand the basic vocabulary and continue to refine and strengthen core steps. Enrollment in Level 2B and above is by teacher recommendation only. Dancers can expect to train in this level for 2 years.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

RAD Grade 3

Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm

Two ballet classes per week are required for enrollment in RAD Grade 3. This class is equivalent to and pairs well with Ballet 1A/2B. Minimum of 1 year of RAD Grade 2 and/or 2 years of 1A*

Enrollment in RAD Grade 3 and above is by teacher recommendation only. Dancers can expect to for train 1-2 years in RAD Grade 3.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

RAD Grade 4

Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm

Two ballet classes per week are required for enrollment in RAD Grade 4. This class is equivalent to and pairs well with Ballet 2B/2A. Minimum of 1 year of RAD Grade 3 and/or 2 years of 1A.

Enrollment in RAD Grade 4 and above is by teacher recommendation only. Dancers can expect to train for 1-2 years In RAD Grade 4.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

Ballet 2A (Advanced)

Monday 4:30-6:00pm

Saturday 10:00-11:30am

Two ballet classes per week are required for enrollment in the Ballet 2A level.

Students in this level will begin to combine vocabulary to create more complex exercises and continue to refine and strengthen core steps. Minimum requirement 1 year of Grade 4 and/or 2 years of 2B.

Enrollment in Level 2A and above is by teacher recommendation only. Dancers can expect to train in this level for 2 years.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

RAD Grade 5

Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm

Two ballet classes per week are required for enrollment in RAD Grade 5. This class is equivalent to and pairs well with Ballet 2A/3C. Minimum requirement 1 year of Grade 4 and/or 2 years of 2B.

Enrollment in RAD Grade 5 and above is by teacher recommendation only. Dancers can expect to train in this level for 1-2 years.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

Level 3 Classes

Monday 4:30-6:00pm

Tuesday 7:00-8:30pm

Saturday 10:00-11:30am

Ballet 3C

Three ballet classes are recommended, however, only two ballet classes per week are required for enrollment in the Ballet 3C Level.

Students in this level will spend additional time working on more complex exercises while continuing to refine and strengthen core steps before fully transitioning into Level 3 work. Minimum requirement 1 year of RAD Grade 5 and/or 2 years of 2A.

Enrollment in Level 3C and above is by teacher recommendation only. Dancers can expect to spend up to 2 years in this level.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

RAD Intermediate Foundation

Thursday 6:30-8:00pm

Three ballet classes per week are required for enrollment in RAD Intermediate Foundation.

This class is equivalent to and pairs well with Ballet 3C/3B. This class also includes pointe work for those who have completed and passed the Pointe Assessment in Pre-Pointe. Minimum requirement 1 year of Rad Grade 5 and/or 2 years of 2A and/or 1-2 years of 3C.

Enrollment in RAD Intermediate Foundation and above is by teacher recommendation only. Dancers can expect to spend 2 years in this level.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org. Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

Monday 4:30-6:00pm

Saturday 12:15-1:45pm

Ballet 3B (Beginner)

Three ballet classes per week are required for enrollment in the Ballet 3B Level.

Students in this level will spend time working on more complex vocabulary and rigorous exercises and while continuing to refine and strengthen core steps. Minimum requirement 1 year of RAD Grade 5 and/or 2 years of 2A and/or 1-2 years of 3C.

Enrollment in Level 3B and above is by teacher recommendation only. Dancers can expect to spend up to 3 years in this level.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

RAD Intermediate

Tuesday 7:30-9:15pm

Three ballet classes per week are required for enrollment in RAD Intermediate. This class is equivalent to and pairs well with Ballet 3B/3A.

This class also includes pointe work for those who have completed and passed the Pointe Assessment in Pre-Pointe. Minimum requirement 1 year of RAD Intermediate Foundation and/or 2 years of 2A and or 1-2 years of 3C.

Enrollment in RAD Intermediate and above is by teacher recommendation only. Dancers can expect to spend 2 years in this level.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

Three ballet classes per week are required for enrollment in RAD Advanced Foundation. This class is equivalent to and pairs well with Ballet 3A/4. This class also includes pointe work for those who have completed and passed the Pointe Assessment in Pre-Pointe. Minimum requirement 1 year of RAD Intermediate and/or 2-3 years of 3B.

Enrollment in RAD Advanced Foundation and above is by teacher recommendation only. This class is currently one of the highest level classes. Dancers can expect to remain in this class indefinitely.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

Monday 6:45-8:30pm

RAD Advanced Foundation

Ballet 3A (Advanced)

Three ballet classes per week are required for enrollment in the Ballet 3A/4 Level.

Students in this level will be working on complex exercises and advanced steps focusing on rigor, musicality, precision and control. Minimum requirement 1 year of RAD Intermediate Foundation and/or 2 -3 years of 3B.

Enrollment in Level 3A and above is by teacher recommendation only. Dancers can expect to spend up to 3 years in this level.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

Thursday 8:00-9:30pm

Ballet 3A/4 Non Performing

Saturday 12:15-1:45pm

Three ballet classes per week are required for enrollment in the Ballet 3A/4 Level.

Students in this class will spend the entire year working on technique as this class does not perform in the year end show. This class is highly recommended for all students dancing at this level to continue training throughout the year. Minimum requirement 1 year of RAD Intermediate Foundation and/or 2-3 years of Ballet 3B.

Enrollment in Level 3A/4 and above is by teacher recommendation only. This class is currently at the highest level. Dancers can expect to remain in this class indefinitely.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

Level 4 and 5 Classes

Ballet 4

Tuesday 8:00-9:30pm

Three ballet classes per week are required for enrollment in the Ballet 4 Level. Four classes per week are strongly recommended.

Students in this level will be working on complex exercises and advanced steps focusing on rigor, musicality, precision and control. Minimum Requirement 1 year in RAD Advanced Foundation and/or 2-3 years of 3A.

Enrollment in Level 4 is by teacher recommendation only. This class is currently the highest level. Dancers can expect to remain in this class indefinitely.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.

Ballet 5/RAD Advanced 1

Not offered in the 2024 - 2025 year

Three ballet classes per week are required for enrollment in RAD Advanced 1.

Enrollment in RAD Advanced 1 is by teacher invitation only. This class is the only Level 5 class currently offered at the studio. This class is equivalent to Ballet 3A/4. This class also includes pointe work for those who have progressed to the Pointe 2A level or higher.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

Please call the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company.