Ballet Classes
We believe that children’s character building should start from an early age. Therefore, it is important for parents to find the right place to hone these skills for their children. NAMARINA has introduced Creative Movements through dance, mime and rhythm as learning methods to develop children’s sensitivity and awareness.
Class duration is 50 minutes, once a week.
PRE BALLET 1: Age 3-4 years old
Basic body movements given in a fun way. Body awareness is trained with simple movements so the children are able to express themselves easily in order to build their confidence as they will also learn to socialize with their fellow students.
PRE BALLET 2: Age 4-5 years old
The teaching materials in this level is similar to Pre Ballet 1 with additional movements to exercise balance, locomotor, manipulative movements, along with introduction to basic rhythm to train their musicality.
PRE PRIMARY & PRIMARY A: Age 5-6 years old
Other than content development from previous classes, students will start to learn Classical Ballet techniques at this level. Students also learn how to cooperate in a short group dance.
Class Assessment
Each student will undertake their studies in Pre Ballet for a duration of 8 to 12 months; subject to condition, depending on the child’s age and readiness. Prior to advancing to Primary A, students in Pre Primary will participate in a Presentation Class to assess their readiness for the next level.
GENERAL GRADED
General Graded class contents are derived from the Royal Academy of Dance, London, UK with NAMARINA teaching methods. Students will learn Classical Ballet, Free Movement and Character styles. In Grade 4 the students will start to learn some Pointe Work as part of Classical Ballet Technique.
Class duration is around 60 minutes, twice a week.
GENERAL GRADED LEVELS
Primary B, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Award.
EXAMINATION
Local Examination participants will receive a certificate of accoumplishment from NAMARINA, conducted in April, August and December.
Examination from Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is conducted once a year with schedules, examiners and certificates from Royal Academy of Dance, London, UK.
VOCATIONAL GRADED
Vocational Graded class contents are from the Royal Academy of Dance, London, UK with NAMARINA teaching methods. After completing all Vocational Graded Levels, students will receive an Associate of Royal Academy of Dance (ARAD) certificate.
Class duration between 90-120 minutes, twice a week.
VOCATIONAL GRADED LEVELS
Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1, Advanced 2.
EXAMINATION
Examinations will be conducted by The Royal Academy of Dance, London, UK.
BALLET FOR ADULT
Teenagers and adults can still start or continue to learn ballet in our Ballet for Adult classes. Students will learn basic Classical Ballet techniques along with exercises for good posture and fitness. There is no examination in this class, so anyone can join anytime.
Class duration is around 60 minutes, once a week.
