Ballet
Ballet Technique at SDG provides a structured and enriching training experience, combining the proven methods of RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) and the Vaganova system. Classes are designed to build strong technical foundations while nurturing artistry, musicality, and expressive movement. Dancers develop proper alignment, strength, flexibility, and control through carefully guided barre and centre work. By blending the precision and progression of RAD with the fluidity and expressive depth of Vaganova training, students learn to move with both discipline and intention. At SDG, ballet is also approached as an act of worship, encouraging dancers to grow not only in skill but in character and faith. Whether a dancer is building foundational skills or refining advanced technique, this class supports each student’s growth with a focus on longevity, confidence, and excellence—both in their dancing and in their walk of faith.
Junior Program
Level | Age Group | Class Duration | Frequency | Note |
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01 Pre-Ballet | 3+ | 30 min | 1x /week | |
02 Pre-Primary | 4+ | 45 min | 1x /week | |
03 Primary | 6-7 | 1 hr | 1x /week | |
04 Elementary Ballet | 8-9 | 1.5 hr | 1x /week | |
05 Junior Ballet | 10-12 | 1.25 hr | 1x /week | Offered 2x /week |
Recreational Program
Pre-Professional Program
Level | Age | Class Duration | Frequency | Note |
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01 Pre-Professional I | 12+ | 1.5 hr | 2x /week | Mandatory PBT Conditioning 1x a week |
02 Pre-Professional II | 12+ | 1.25 hr | 3x /week | Pointe Class 2x a week. Mandatory PBT Conditioning 1x a week |
03 Pre-Professional III | 14+ | 1.5 hr | 3x /week | Pointe Class 2x a week.
Mandatory PBT Conditioning 1x a week |
Class | Age Group | Class Duration | Frequency | Note |
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01 Open Recreational Ballet | 12+ | 1.25 hr | 1x /week | |
02 Open Conditioning | 12+ | 1 hr | 1x /week | |
03 Adult Ballet | 18+ | 1 hr | 1x /week |
Conditioning
Conditioning at SDG is designed to support dancers in building the strength, stability, and endurance needed for safe and effective training. This class focuses on core strength, alignment, flexibility, and injury prevention through targeted exercises that complement ballet technique. With an emphasis on proper muscle engagement and body awareness, dancers develop the physical foundation necessary for greater control, power, and longevity in their training.​​
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​Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Conditioning
Mandatory for Pre-Professional Students
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening method. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner. PBT Classes are designed for the Intermediate to Advanced level ballet or contemporary dancer and are taught by a PBT certified instructor.
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Open Conditioning 12+
Open Conditioning is available to all dancers ages 12+.
This class combines functional core work, mat Pilates, resistance training, and cardio-based cross-training to both strengthen and lengthen the muscles. Designed to improve overall fitness, endurance, and stamina this class equips dancers with the strength, stability, and cardiovascular capacity needed for safe dancing.
Contemporary/Modern
Contemporary/Modern at SDG offers a dynamic and expressive movement experience that blends elements of classical technique with freedom, creativity, and grounded movement.
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Rooted in the principles of Limón and Graham technique, dancers explore the use of breath, fall and recovery, contraction and release, and the relationship between weight and gravity.
Classes focus on developing strength, versatility, and body awareness while encouraging
dancers to move with authenticity and intention. Through guided exercises, improvisation, and choreography, students deepen their musicality and learn to communicate emotion and storytelling through movement.
Available to dancers 12+
No pre-requisite required. Ballet co-requisite strongly encouraged.
Jazz
Jazz is an energetic dance style, often characterized by its theatrical qualities, travelling steps, turns, kicks, and leaps. Classes focus on encouraging freedom of movement and expression, while increasing strength and flexibility with a firm technical foundation. The use of a variety of musical styles results in rhythmic, creative, and versatile dancers.