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: 7-10 Years
Level 2: 9-12 Years
Level 3: 10-13 Years
Classes (ages 7-13 years)
Level 1-3 Classical Ballet
Monday 4.15-5.15pm (Level 1)
Tuesday 4-5.15pm (Level 1)
Tuesday 6.15-7.30pm (Level 2&3)
Thursday 4-5.15pm (Level 1)
Thursday 5.15-6.30pm (Level 2&3)
Friday 3.45-4.45pm (Level 1)
Friday 4.45-5.45pm (Level 2&3)
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 Jazz
Thursday 4.15-5.15pm (Level 2&3)
Thursday 5.30-6.30pm (Level 1)
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 1-3 Acro
Monday 6.15-6.45pm
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.
Junior PPT
After School Classes Monday - Friday
Our Junior Pre-Professional Program (Junior PPT) is designed for young dancers who are serious about their training and ready to be challenged beyond a recreational level. This after-school training program supports committed students who demonstrate both passion and potential, offering an enriched pathway for technical development in a structured, nurturing environment.
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The program follows training hours that adhere to the guidelines established by the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of the American Ballet Theatre, a globally recognised institution with which we proudly partner. This ensures students receive age-appropriate, industry-aligned training that reflects best practice in pre-professional dance education.
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The program is thoughtfully designed to develop a robust technical foundation, muscular strength, coordination, and artistry, while carefully aligning with each dancer’s age and physical growth. Careful consideration is given to safe training principles to support healthy development and minimise the risk of injury.
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Students participate in a diverse range of after-school classes, extending their technical, artistic, and performance capabilities. In addition to their weekly training, Junior PPT dancers receive a comprehensive range of benefits that support both their development and future aspirations, including:
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Professional photoshoots
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Annual goal-setting and review meetings
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Ongoing mentoring and personalised guidance
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Support for summer intensive auditions and competitions
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Additional after-school classes with guest tutors
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First priority access to private lessons
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Automatic entry for competition solos
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Unlimited access to studio spaces for self-directed practice
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