SOAR
Levels 5 & 6 – Intermediate, Advanced & Extension Repertoire
For adult dancers ready to train at an advanced level with discipline and artistry.
Soar is designed for experienced adult dancers who are committed to structured, high-level classical training.
This pathway includes:
• Advanced pirouettes and complex turns
• Expansive allegro and dynamic elevation
• Sustained adage with control and strength
• Refined musicality
• Extension Repertoire and performance preparation
Soar dancers often:
• Train multiple times per week
• Prepare for AICD assessments
• Participate in annual showcase productions
• Explore repertoire and artistry beyond foundational technique
It is disciplined adult training, high level of corrections and artistic development.
You are refining mastery.
You are shaping artistry.
You are expanding physical capacity safely and intelligently.
Recommended frequency: 2 or 3 + classes per week
Ideal for: Adults with consistent training history seeking advanced technical and artistic development or returning after a small break from full time or intensive training
Level 5 — Intermediate Classical Ballet
90 minutes
A return to complexity, refinement, and fuller classical expression.
Level 5 is designed for adult dancers with an established technical foundation who are ready to work at a more intermediate level within a structured and supportive environment.
This level is well suited to adults who have trained in ballet previously and wish to return to more complex classical work, as well as current ABC dancers progressing from Level 4 Classical Development with teacher guidance.
You should feel comfortable participating in a full classical ballet class from barre through to centre practice, including allegro and more sustained combinations.
At this level, dancers refine:
intermediate classical vocabulary
more complex pirouettes and turning sequences
medium and grand allegro
adage with greater composure and control
musical responsiveness and dynamic contrast
technical stamina across a full class
Level 5 supports dancers in reclaiming and strengthening elements of their earlier training while continuing to build confidence, consistency, and artistry in the adult body.
This is not about professional pressure.
It is about returning to ballet with intelligence, support, and renewed purpose.
More complex combinations, shifting tempos, and longer phrases begin to feel more integrated. Technique becomes more expansive, and dancers are encouraged to move with greater freedom, clarity, and expression.
Recommended frequency: 2–3 classes per week
Ideal for: adults with previous ballet training, or current ABC dancers progressing from Level 4 with teacher guidance
Level 6 — Advanced Classical Ballet
90 minutes
For experienced adult dancers seeking depth, challenge, and artistic refinement.
Level 6 is designed for adult dancers with substantial classical ballet training who wish to continue working at an advanced level in a structured, supportive, and non-competitive environment.
This level is suited to dancers with a strong technical foundation, typically including many years of previous classical ballet training, and to experienced ABC dancers progressing through the Soar pathway with teacher guidance.
At this stage, dancers are expected to feel confident in a full advanced classical ballet class and ready to work with greater complexity, speed, stamina, and artistic range.
This level develops:
advanced turns and more demanding pirouette sequences
intricate footwork and complex allegro
sustained adage with control and composure
dynamic contrast and advanced musical responsiveness
performance quality, projection, and artistic depth
technical stamina across a demanding full class
Level 6 offers adult dancers the opportunity to continue refining their technique while keeping personal growth, artistry, and the joy of dancing at the centre of their training.
This is not about professional pressure.
It is about continuing to train at a high level with purpose, passion, and integrity.
Combinations become more layered, phrasing becomes more nuanced, and dancers are encouraged to work with greater clarity, responsiveness, and expressive maturity.
Recommended frequency: 2–3+ classes per week
Ideal for: adults with extensive previous ballet training, or experienced ABC dancers progressing through the Soar pathway with teacher guidance
Additional Training Options
Additional Training Options
To support your development, dancers at these levels may also access complementary training options designed to strengthen technique, stamina, and alignment.
Conditioning Classes
Floor Barre, Warm Up, and Stretch classes to refine control, flexibility, and muscular support.
→ View Conditioning Options
Adult Pointe Program
For dancers who meet readiness criteria, the Adult Pointe Program offers structured progression, pointe readiness guidance, and support for those returning to pointe after time away.
→ Learn About the Adult Pointe Program
AICD Adult Ballet Assessment Program
For dancers seeking a more structured framework for progression, the AICD Adult Ballet Assessment Program offers guided technical development and the opportunity to work towards formal adult ballet assessments.
→ Learn About the AICD Adult Ballet Assessment Program