Classical Ballet

We value the RAD curriculum because it gives our dancers a clear pathway for progression while allowing them to grow as individual artists.

Through their training, students develop:

• Strong classical foundations — building correct technique, posture, alignment and movement quality.

• Musicality & artistry — learning not only how to perform a movement, but how to dance and communicate through it.

• Progressive training — skills are introduced and developed gradually as students grow in strength, coordination and understanding.

• Goals to work towards — students may have opportunities to prepare for RAD examinations as they progress through their training.

• Skills beyond the studio — ballet encourages discipline, focus, perseverance, confidence and attention to detail.

RAD ballet is not only for children who want to become professional dancers.

It can be a wonderful foundation for any child who enjoys movement and music, whether they dance recreationally or eventually choose to pursue ballet more seriously.

At CAPA, we believe that good ballet training should be both structured and inspiring. Our teachers consider each dancer's age, development and individual needs while encouraging them to progress at a level that is both challenging and achievable.

For students who discover a deeper passion for ballet, RAD also provides a pathway into more advanced and vocational-level classical training.

It’s never too late to start ballet. Whether your child is beginning at a young age or discovering ballet later, our teachers will help them build the foundations they need at a pace that feels both supportive and appropriately challenging. While students who start earlier may have more time to develop certain technical skills, progress depends on many factors—including consistency, focus, physical development and a willingness to learn. At CAPA, we focus on helping each dancer grow from where they are, rather than comparing them to where they “should” be.