RAD Core Plus
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RAD Core Plus Overview
Your classical ballet journey starts here.
The internationally recognised Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Syllabus is the industry standard across Australia and the foundation of our early training programs.
Our highly experienced faculty of industry professional RAD teachers will guide budding young dancers through the various levels of the RAD Syllabus from pre-primary to the ultimate achievement, the Solo Seal.
All students complete RAD exams receiving either a class award or, for those also completing the Aspire program, a more formal RAD graded examination.
RAD Core Plus students receive training suitable to their age and skill levels and will also take part in essential conditioning training and extended pointe classes.
RAD Core Plus is suitable for passionate young dancers wishing to learn ballet technique and develop the skills necessary for a potential career in dance.
Class Details
Core Plus course fees for a 10-week term include a program discount of up to 20%.
| RAD Core Plus | Ballet | Conditioning | Pointe | Fees |
| Pre-primary | Thu 4:15 – 5:15pm or Sat 10:30 – 11:30am |
10-week term $305 | ||
| Primary | Mon 4:15 – 5:15pm and Sat 11:30am – 12:30pm |
10-week term $610 | ||
| Grade 1 | Tue 4:15 – 5:30pm and Thu 4:15 – 5:30 |
Tue 5:30 – 6:30pm | 10-week term $890 | |
| Grade 2 | Tue 6:30 – 7:45pm and Thu 5:30 – 6:45pm |
Thu 5:30 – 6:30pm | 10-week term $890 | |
| Grade 3 | Tue 4:15 – 5:30pm and Thu 4:15 – 5:30pm |
Tue 5:30 – 6:30pm | 10-week term $890 | |
| Grade 4 | Tue 6:30 – 7:45pm and Thu 5:30 – 6:45pm |
Tue 5:30 – 6:30pm | 10-week term $890 | |
| Grade 5 |
Mon 6:15 – 7:30pm and |
Wed 7:15 – 8:15pm |
10-week term $890 | |
| Intermediate Foundation | Tue 4:15 – 5:30pm and Wed 4:30 – 5:45pm |
Wed 7:15 – 8:15pm | Tue 5:30 – 6:30pm | 10-week term $1100 |
| Intermediate | Tue7:30 – 9:00pm and Thu 6:45 – 8:15pm |
Tue 6:30 – 7:30pm | Thu 8:15 – 9:00pm | 10-week term $1200 |
| Advanced Foundation | Mon 7:30 – 9:00pm and Wed 5:45 – 7:15pm |
Mon 6:30 -7:30pm | Mon 5:45 – 6:30pm | 10-week term $1200 |
| Advanced 1 | Wed 7:30 – 9:00pm and Wed 4:00 – 5:30pm |
Mon 6:30 – 7:30pm | Mon 5:30 – 6:30pm | 10-week term $1130 |
| Advanced 2 | Mon 7:30 – 9:00pm and Wed 5:45 – 7:15pm |
Mon 6:30 – 7:30pm | Mon 5:45 – 6:30pm | 10-week term $1200 |
| Solo Seal | Please contact School via enquiries@nationaltheatre.org.au |
Class Requirements
RAD Pre-Primary – 1 x ballet class per week
RAD Primary – 2 x ballet classes per week
RAD Grades 1 to 5 – 2 x ballet classes + 1 x stretch and conditioning class
RAD Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 – 2 x ballet classes per week + 1 x stretch and conditioning class + 1 pointe class per week
*To qualify for a ballet exam, ballet students must also be enrolled in an Aspire class on Saturdays.
2026 Term Dates
Term 1 – Saturday 31 January – Thursday 2 April
Term 2 – Monday 20 April – Saturday 27 June
Term 3 – Monday 13 July – Saturday 19 September
Term 4 – Monday 5 October – Saturday 5 December
