School Readiness

Ready for their next step.

A thoughtfully designed program for dancers aged 4–5.

Designed for children aged 4–5 in their final year before starting school, our School Readiness Program provides a natural progression from babyballet® to our after-school Academy classes.

Combining structured ballet and dance training with practical school readiness skills, the program develops confidence, independence and strong foundations in dance, while preparing children for the routines and responsibilities of school.

Dance Classes

  • Pre-Primary Ballet

  • Lyrical

  • Acro

  • Acro Skill Progression Charts

School Readiness Skills

  • Morning tea and colouring break

  • Putting on their own shoes

  • Opening and closing lunchboxes

  • Packing away their belongings

  • TUESDAY

    4:00 - 5:15 PM

    • Lyrical/Acro

    • Ballet

    FRIDAY

    11:00 - 12:30 PM

    • Ballet/Lyrical

    • Morning Tea Break/Acro

    SATURDAY

    9:30 - 11:30 AM

    • Ballet

    • Lyrical/Morning Tea Break

    • Acro

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Four young girls and one boy in ballet attire, with the boy in the center leaping or dancing while two girls watch and two others smile, all against a plain white background.

Annual Performances

Group of young girls sitting on the floor in ballet costumes, smiling and making peace signs.

Class Showcase

Engadine Community Centre

Our annual Class Showcase is a special opportunity for dancers to share what they have been learning with family and friends. With dedicated time on stage, dancers build confidence, gain valuable performance experience and prepare for ballet examinations, all while celebrating their progress and supporting one another. Our showcase is performed in the dancer’s regular class uniform.

Class Showcase is held in August or September.

End of Year Concert

The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre, Sutherland
A group of five ballet dancers performing on a dark stage. One dancer is standing in the center, wearing a shimmering blue costume and a crown. The other four dancers are crouched or kneeling around her, dressed in colorful costumes, with one in a yellow and blue outfit, another in a pink top with black shorts, and two in black costumes. The dancers are engaged in a coordinated performance with expressive gestures and poses.
A group of five ballet dancers performing on a dark stage. One dancer is standing in the center, wearing a shimmering blue costume and a crown. The other four dancers are crouched or kneeling around her, dressed in colorful costumes, with one in a yellow and blue outfit, another in a pink top with black shorts, and two in black costumes. The dancers are engaged in a coordinated performance with expressive gestures and poses.
Ballet class with four young girls in purple dresses and a woman in a pink ballet outfit on stage with a blue background.
Ballet class with four young girls in purple dresses and a woman in a pink ballet outfit on stage with a blue background.

The first half of our End of Year Concert is our annual Ballet Production, bringing a classical story ballet to life as part of our End of Year Concert. Dancers develop their artistry, storytelling and stagecraft while experiencing the excitement of performing in a full production, complete with costumes, lighting and theatrical elements.

The second half of our EOY Concert is a highlight of the Academy calendar, bringing dancers together to celebrate a year of learning and growth. Performing on a professional stage, students share their love of dance with family and friends, build confidence and create lasting memories alongside their teachers and fellow dancers.

Dancers perform in costume for our End of Year Concert. A combination of purchased and hired costumes helps keep concert costs affordable for families while creating a beautiful stage experience.

EOY Concert is held in November.

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A ballet studio scene with three young girls in pink tutus kneeling on the floor, and an older girl in ballet attire standing with one leg slightly bent and her arms crossed behind her back, all against a plain white background.
Young girl dressed as a ballet dancer standing on pointe with her hands on her hips, facing to the right, against a plain white background.
Two young ballet dancers, one with red hair and the other with blonde hair, sitting close together on the floor in ballet practice wear, looking up and to the side, in front of a plain white background.