Ballet

Wednesdays
16.00-16.40 Infant Ballet (Ages 4-6)
16.40-17.20 Preliminary Ballet (Ages 7-8)
17.20-18.10 Grade One Ballet (Ages 9-10)
18.10-19.00 Grade Two Ballet (Ages 11-12)

Thursdays
17.30-18.10 Grade One & Two Ballet (Ages 9-12)
18.10-19.00 Grade Three Ballet (Ages 13-14)

Saturdays
09.00-09.40 Preschool Ballet (Ages 2-4)

Ballet is an excellent basis for all dance styles. If someone is interested in dance and movement then ballet is a perfect place to start. Our classes accept complete beginners in all of our lessons. The ages listed for each class are what would work for new students – students who have been going to classes for a while may see an increase through the levels faster.

Students learn NATD (National Association of Teacher’s of Dancing) Syllabus within all lessons at Pickup Dance Southampton. This syllabus was chosen due to it’s accessibility and nurturing progression style.

We do not believe that dance should only be for the elite and we love being able to deliver enjoyable tuition to all who wish to take part.

Exams are not a mandatory part of progression at PDS but they are encouraged as it’s a great opportunity for students to receive validation for all the hard work they put in over the years.

Though uniform is not required within lessons at PDS it is mandatory for exams and can be purchased off the Dancewear Studio Website. The password to our shop is pickupdance

Uniform is also encouraged as it promotes concentration, a feeling of union and allows for the correct lines and shapes to be seen to make sure posture and alignment are correct.

Ballet shoes are important and are mandatory for classes! These can be purchased directly from the dance school so students can try them on before purchasing.

Every student in our classes will also be assigned a International Dance Rewards sheet when starting classes at PDS. These run with their syllabus work and there are 9 different levels for ballet.

We aim to get a student to work on the skills and complete a colour of the rainbow every half term. Once they have completed we have five minutes at the end of class before any half term where students can add stickers to their charts and they can see what they have achieved.

Certificates and badges as seen here can also be purchased by parents for £5.00 each.

At the end of every May we put on a show at Thornden Hall, Chandler’s Ford, to celebrate another year of PDS. The school opened it’s doors in 2024 and we like to celebrate the birthday every year.

All students are able to take part in the show and perform with their classes!