Our Training Programs
At South Yarra Ballet Academy, we offer three distinct training streams designed to support every dancer’s unique aspirations. From casual, joyful movement to intensive pre-professional training, our pathways ensure each student receives expert guidance and a supportive environment to thrive.
Our training programs centre around the Vaganova-based Ballet Conservatoire Syllabus, whilst offering holistic complimentary subjects across:
- Classical Ballet
- Contemporary Dance
- Stretch & Conditioning
- Lyrical Jazz
- Pre-Pointe & Pointe
- Variations & Solos
- Elite Private Coaching
Our Program Streams
For aspiring young dancers, we recommend that students engage in a minimum of 2-3 days of training per week. Without this, students will fall behind the standard and developmental expectations of other pre-professional young dancers.
However, every dancer is unique.
To support the unique goals of the dancers that visit our studios, we have three pathways:
Recreational
Weekly hours: 1-4hrs
+ Annual report card and feedback from our world-class faculty
- 1 x Weekly Ballet Class
- Optional: Stretch, Contemporary, Lyrical Jazz
- Individual Class Enrollment
Core
Weekly hours: 5-7hrs
+ Examinations with the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet
- 2 x Weekly Ballet Classes
- Stretch + Conditioning
- Pre/Pointe
- Contemporary Dance
- Optional: Lyrical Jazz
Relevé
Weekly hours: 8hrs+
+ Examinations, Competitions, Audition support
- 3 x Weekly Ballet Classes
- Stretch + Conditioning
- Pre/Pointe
- Variations + Solos
- Contemporary Dance
- Optional: Lyrical Jazz
Core Programs
For students looking to engage with high-level ballet curriculum, and undertake opportunities such as examinations with the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet.
Hosted at the Artemis Centre, Melbourne Girls Grammar & St Martins Youth Arts Centre, South Yarra
Designed to prepare students for all their future dreams and opportunities, our programs provide an international standard of classical ballet training. In today’s competitive industry, this also means more than just ballet. To succeed, dancers are now expected to also study contemporary dance, stretch + conditioning, and pre-pointe/pointe for older students, at a minimum of 2-3 days per week. Together, these classes support healthy, well-rounded progression, and give your dancer the tools to unlock their true potential.
Pre-1
6 – 10 years old
2 days per week
3 x Weekly Classes
$850/Term
- 2 x Weekly Ballet Classes (1hr each)
- Stretch + Conditioning (30mins)
Level 1
8 – 11 years old
2 days per week
4 x Weekly Classes
$1175/Term
- 2 x Weekly Ballet Classes (1hr + 1hr15min)
- Stretch + Conditioning (30mins)
- Contemporary (1hr)
Level 2
9 – 12 years old
2 days per week
4 x Weekly Classes
$1275/Term
- 2 x Weekly Ballet Classes (1.5hr + 1hr15min)
- Stretch + Conditioning (30mins)
- Contemporary (1hr)
Level 3
10 – 13 years old
2 days per week
5 x Weekly Classes
$1630/Term
- 2 x Weekly Ballet Classes (1.5hr + 1hr15min)
- Stretch + Conditioning (45mins)
- Contemporary (1hr)
- Pre-Pointe (45mins)
Level 4
11 – 14 years old
2 days per week
5 x Weekly Classes
$1630/Term
- 2 x Weekly Ballet Classes (1.5hr + 1hr15min)
- Stretch + Conditioning (45mins)
- Contemporary (1hr)
- Pointe (45mins)
Level 5
13 – 16 years old
3 days per week
8 x Classes (w/ Saturday)
$2150/Term*
- 2 x Weekday Ballet Classes (1.5hr + 1hr15min)
- Stretch + Conditioning (45mins)
- Contemporary (1hr)
- Pointe (1hr)
- Saturday ‘Relevé’ Program: Open Ballet, Variations & Solos, Contemporary
*Additional Group Classes Free of Charge
- Lyrical Jazz Classes are charged additionally, as a non-compulsory subject. $265/Junior or $300/Intermediate & Senior
*Total term fees are capped at $2150 per student. Further group classes may be enrolled in free of charge.
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Saturday Relevé Program
For dedicated students pursuing further opportunities in dance
Hosted at the Artemis Centre, Melbourne Girls Grammar
Our new 2027 ‘Relevé’ Extension Pathway, is designed to support and train dancers to a pre-professional level, in extension to their weekly core classes. These classes are run in a pre-professional open format, ie. non-syllabus, where students can expect to engage in training needed for opportunities such as: auditions with the Australian Ballet School’s ITP Program, or VCASS Dance Program, competitions such as BTW, YAGP, AICD, Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Scholarship, Alana Haines Australasia Awards, NZ, and more.
9-12yo
Intermediate Relevé Program
$350 + $350 + $300/Term*
- Intermediate Open Ballet Class (60mins)
- Variations + Solo Coaching (60mins)
- Contemporary Dance + Solo Coaching (60mins)
- Preparation for solo competitions, auditions, and advanced opportunities
13-15yo
Advanced Relevé Program
$450 + $350 + $300/Term*
- Advanced Open Ballet Class (90mins)
- Variations + Solo Coaching (60mins)
- Contemporary Dance + Solo Coaching (60mins)
- Preparation for solo competitions, auditions, and advanced opportunities
*Total term fees are capped at $2150 per student. Further group classes may be enrolled in free of charge.
stretch your wings and Dare to fly!
Draft 2027 Timetable
*Subject to change before Term 1 2027
