JUNIOR SCHOOL

Continue your dance education and passion for movement!

Canterbury Ballet's Junior School is full of passionate and like-minded individuals. Our Junior Dancers are focused on continuing to strengthen their technique, exploring their individual style, and thrive on challenging themselves to try new things.

Our dedicated and qualified Junior School teachers have many years of teaching experience under their belt. The Junior School at Canterbury Ballet will ensure your young dancer is gaining the knowledge which will set them up for success in whichever dance goal they set their mind to.

Please see the classes below that Canterbury Ballet offers to its Junior School Students. The relevant age brackets and corresponding levels are as follows:

Level 1: 7-8 Years

Level 2: 9-10 Years

Level 3: 10-11 Years

Classes (ages 7-11 years)

Level 1-3 Classical Ballet

Monday 4.30-5.45pm (Level 1)

Monday 4.30-5.45pm (Level 2&3)

Tuesday 4-5.30pm (Level 2&3)

Thursday 3.45-5pm (Level 1)

ABT Syllabus classes ensure your young dancer learns proper technique and establishes the foundations of Classical Ballet. Optional exams are available at the end of each year. Attendance at all available classes for your level is not required.

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Level 1-3 Leaps, Turns & Tricks

Monday 5-5.45pm (Level 1)

Tuesday 7-7.30pm (Level 2&3)

Our Leaps, Turns & Tricks Class merges modern dance technique, skills and acro. This class emphasises Modern Dance skills with added acrobatics. Led by experienced instructors, you will focus on core strength, flexibility, and and achieving new skills while refining Modern Dance technique.

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Level 1 Modern Dance

Monday 5.45-6.30pm

The Level 1 Modern Dance classes focus on building a strong foundation of technique and artistry in the Jazz, Contemporary and Lyrical styles of dance. Students will learn open choreography as well as focus on refining their Modern Dance skills and technique.

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Stretch & Strength

Thursday 4.30-5pm (Level 1-3)

Our stretch and strength classes prioritise your safety while helping you build strong, flexible muscles. Our expert teachers will lead you through exercises crafted for your age group, focusing on proper techniques to nurture flexibility, strengthen necessary muscle groups, and reduce the risk of injury.

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Level 2-3 Contemporary

Tuesday 5.30-6.15pm

Introductory open contemporary dance classes explore foundational movement techniques, creative expression, and body awareness. Designed for Levels 2 & 3, these classes emphasise fluidity, improvisation, and individual style in a supportive environment.

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Level 2-3 Jazz

Thursday 5-5.45pm

Open jazz dance classes focus on rhythm, style, and technique. Students learn dynamic movements, across-the-floor progressions, and choreography, building strength, flexibility, and confidence in a fun, energetic atmosphere.

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Level 2-3 Lyrical

Tuesday 6.15-7pm

Our open lyrical dance classes combine ballet, jazz, and modern techniques, focusing on emotional expression through fluid movement. Students learn storytelling through choreography, enhancing flexibility, strength, and artistic performance.

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Level 1-3 Hip Hop

Thursday 5.45-6.30pm

Our introductory open hip hop dance classes teach foundational street dance styles, emphasizing rhythm, footwork, and body isolation. Students develop confidence, coordination, and creativity through high-energy movement and fun choreography

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Level 1-3 Acro

Thursday 5.45-6.30pm

Our junior open acro classes are taught by qualified acrobatics tutors, and blend acrobatics and dance, focusing on strength, flexibility, and balance. Students learn tumbling, inversions, and dance related acrobatic tricks, enhancing coordination and body control in an engaging, supportive setting.

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Junior Virtuosity

Friday 3.30-4.30pm

The Junior Virtuosity Program is for students aged 7-12, offering advanced classes in ballet, modern dance, and acrobatics, which are designed to challenge young dancers who wish to extend themselves beyond their usual after school classes. This program provides pathways to competition teams and exclusive opportunities.

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