Senior Dance Programme: Curriculum & Skill Development
Senior Dance Curriculum and Progression
Our Senior Programme offers a carefully structured journey through Ballet, Jazz & Tricks, Modern, Lyrical/Contemporary, Tap, PBT, Musical Theatre and Aerial/Acro. Each dancer is guided through achievable goals and skill milestones that build strength, confidence and creative expression, preparing them for performances, graded exams and advanced levels.
Senior Ballet (Grades 3–5)
Learning goals
Core technique, posture, turnout and musicality. Pointe readiness and artistry.
Skill milestones
Pirouettes, adage control, beaten allegro, pre-pointe strength.
Progression routes
RAD/ISTD exams · Pointe prep · AIM Ballet Company.
Senior Jazz & Tricks
Learning goals
Versatility through leaps, turns and acro transitions.
Skill milestones
Triple turns, aerial prep, jazz choreography.
Progression routes
Showcases · Advanced Jazz Technique · Competitions.
Senior Modern
Learning goals
Strength, control and expressive movement.
Skill milestones
Contractions, off-centre balance, stylised sequences.
Progression routes
ISTD Modern exams · Theatre Company.
Lyrical & Contemporary
Learning goals
Emotional connection, fluid transitions, improvisation.
Skill milestones
Floor rolls, weight transfer, creative choreography.
Progression routes
Workshops · Lyrical Teams · Showcase solos.
Tap (Grades 3–5)
Learning goals
Rhythm, clarity, timing and musical precision.
Skill milestones
Time steps, riffs, advanced syncopation.
Progression routes
ISTD Tap exams · Festivals · Showcase numbers.
PBT / Conditioning
Learning goals
Alignment, turnout strength and core conditioning.
Skill milestones
PBT equipment mastery · Core stability.
Progression routes
Exam prep · Advanced ballet pathways.
Musical Theatre & Singing
Learning goals
Stage presence, voice and movement integration.
Skill milestones
Monologues, harmonies, ensemble numbers.
Progression routes
AIM Theatre School · West End workshops.
Aerial & Acro
Learning goals
Balance, flexibility and safe acrobatic progressions.
Skill milestones
Inversions, climbs, beginner drops.
Progression routes
Aerial Level 2 · Festival showcases.
| Class | Focus |
|---|---|
| Senior Ballet | Barre · Centre · Allegro |
| Jazz & Tricks | Kicks · Leaps · Acro |
| Lyrical & Contemporary | Expression · Improvisation |
| Tap (G4–5) | Rhythm · Syncopation |
| Musical Theatre | Acting · Vocals · Ensemble |
| PBT / Conditioning | Core · Alignment |
| Focus | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Foundation | Exam prep · Choreography workshops |
| Exams & Refinement | RAD/ISTD exams · Mock assessments |
| Performance | AIM Showcase · Placement auditions |
| Specialist Training | Workshops · Intensives · Camps |