Classical Ballet

At JOKSOD we offer Classical Ballet classes as well as the opportunity to do exam classes with Cecchetti Ballet Australia.

Beginner Classical

Once your child is of school age they are invited to attend our Beginner Classical classes. Our teachers are educated and have an understanding of physical, cognitive, social and emotional skills which compliment the stages of each child's development. We also understand the importance of separating the ages of the children to enhance their developmental progress.

Whilst it is importance for children to enjoy free expression and imagination during a dance class we also ensure our classes are structured to help build confidence and set the foundation for growth. 

Technical Classical Ballet classes

Within our weekly technical ballet classes from Junior to Senior we aim to build upon the Cecchetti Ballet principles and further extend our dancers in this beautiful art form. These classes are available to all our students that are keen to improve technique and work through the levels of ballet.

Recreational Classical Ballet classes

We have a wonderful option for dancers that want to start Classical Ballet from ages 9 and above in our recreational stream. This option is on a Monday evening and is perfect for those dancers that start later or just want to do a weekly class for fun! 

Students in our recreational stream can progress to transfer to our technical program when ready if they so wish. We cater for all and focus on the love of dance! 

Exam classes

Some students like to progress through the levels and participate in Cecchetti Ballet exam classes. Within these classes we practice Cecchetti Ballet principles of grace, balance, line that help to form the basis of sound training. This method is Internationally recognised and respected method established by Maestro Enrico Cecchetti. 

Students progress from primary through to Advanced 2 or Diploma Levels with examinations each year and then may proceed to the Cecchetti teaching training program.

"The aims of Cecchetti Ballet Australia are to provide our teachers and students with the best ballet education, inspire them to achieve their full potential and foster in them a love and enjoyment of dance."

Cecchetti teaches co-ordination, poise, confidence, rhythmical sense and musicality while ensuring that the process is fun. The focus is to provide a stable foundation in each students training whether it’s for dance recreation or the beginnings of a professional dance career.

All the JOKSOD teachers that teach our exam level classes have completed the Cecchetti training courses that prepare them to teach with a safe and secure technical base, sound knowledge of anatomy and basic physical faults, good teaching practices and the historical background of the art of classical ballet.