COURSES AND CLASSES
Sapphire: Graded Dance Programme
For students who wish to undertake dance examinations that are nationally recognized and regulated. Trained staff determine the most suitable class level for your child to take to start his/her dance training at Dance Gems. Students with experience from other schools may also join, but if they are current students of another dance teacher, parents must first seek that school's permission for their child to participate in Dance Gems classes. Classes are available for students who do not wish to take exams. Students are placed in classes in accordance with their capability.
A rough age/level guide is:
5 year olds + Pre-Primary
6 year olds + Primary
7 year olds + Grade I
8 year olds + Grade II
9 year olds + Grade III
10 year olds + Grade IV
11 year olds + Grade V
12 year olds + Grade VI
13 year olds + Intermediate Foundation / Senior Certificate/adults' classes
14 year olds + Grade VII
15 year olds + Grade VIII
At this stage, if students do not show the physical aptitude for professional dance, alternative progressive, recreational senior classes are offered.
The following examination classes become part of Dance Gems' Gifted and Talented Programmes (See 3. Diamond Standards) as the level of technique required for these examinations is challenging. The Director has high expectations of students who are working at this level in her School.
14 year olds + Intermediate
15 year olds + Advanced I
16 year olds + Advanced II
17 year olds + Professional Vocational Programme
Fees
| Code | Course | Cost per session |
| G1 | Grade I | £20 |
| G2 | Grade II | £20 |
| G3 | Grade III | £20 |
| G4 | Grade IV | £20 |
| G5 | Grade V | £20 |
| G6 | Grade VI Intermediate Foundation | £20-£25 |
| G7 | Grade VII Intermediate | £20-£25 |
| G8 | Grade VIII Advanced I/II | £20-£25 |
Please refer to Financial Details and Payment Information
Note that if lessons have to go on Zoom due to lockdown, fees will remain at the same rate.
Bookings are taken for a term. Half a term's notice period is required in writing or full fees must be paid for the following term.
Aquamarine
• Nursery
• Early Years
• Dance & Movement
• Activity Days
Sapphire
• Graded Dance
• Pre-vocational Exams
• Vocational Exams
• Festival Classes
Diamond
• Gifted & Talented
• Bespoke classes
• Pointe and Repertoire
• Competitions
Amethyst
• Well-being
• Exercise
• Personal Training
• Adult Ballet
Ruby
• Academic Educational
• Teacher Training
• Nutritional Information
• Trinity Arts Awards
Emerald
• Holiday & Short courses
• Master-classes
• Assessment classes
• Audition preparation
