Classes that take place in our Didcot studio

Achievers – Didcot

The Downland Dance Achievers Club is an invitation only special class for our hardest working and most enthusiastic dancers. The club is for talented dancers between the ages of 11 and 18 who demonstrate both technical potential in their normal classes, as well as the right work ethic to become a great dancer. During these special classes, dancers will work on technically advanced steps, and learn how to build the mentality of a professional dancer. These dancers are ambassadors for the school, and as such, are the first to be invited for special performances, competitions and festivals.

Teacher: Maryna Yegorova

Locations: Didcot, East Hagbourne.

See our Achievers Club timetable below:

Tuesday

Saturday

Other classes suitable for Achievers Club students:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Pre-Primary Ballet (ages 5-6) – Didcot

Our skilled RAD qualified teachers offer classes in the full spectrum of RAD grades. New students are placed into the appropriate grade following an assessment in a free trial class. Pre-Primary is the first of the RAD Graded classes and is for young children who would like to learn ballet.

Pre Primary Teachers (RAD Qualified): Alessandra Giunta, Suzanne Simcox & Amanda Taylor.

Pre Primary is available at the following locations: Abingdon, Didcot.

See our Pre Primary timetable below:

Saturday

Primary Ballet (age 7) – Didcot

Our skilled RAD qualified teachers offer classes in the full spectrum of RAD grades. New students are placed into the appropriate grade following an assessment in a free trial class. Primary is the second of the RAD Graded classes and is usually for those students who have passed their Pre-Primary RAD exam or equivalent.

Primary Teachers (RAD Qualified): Alessandra Giunta, Suzanne Simcox & Amanda Taylor.

Primary is available at the following locations: Abingdon, Didcot.

See our Primary timetable below:

Saturday

Overture Ballet (ages 3-4) – Didcot

Overture is our first ballet class where children begin to attend without their parents. Ideal for youngsters aged 3 to 4, this class hones in on children’s strong sense of imagination, and focuses on telling stories through movement! In these classes, children will develop spacial awareness, musicality, muscle strength, balance, teamwork skills, and creativity.

Our skilled RAD qualified teachers offer classes in the full spectrum of RAD grades. New students are placed into the appropriate grade following an assessment in a free trial class.

Overture Teachers (RAD Qualified): Alessandra Giunta, Suzanne Simcox & Amanda Taylor.

Overture is available at the following locations: Abingdon, Didcot.

See our Overture timetable below:

Saturday

RAD Grade 1 Ballet – Didcot

Our skilled RAD qualified teachers offer classes in the full spectrum of RAD grades. New students are placed into the appropriate grade following an assessment in a free trial class. Grade 1 students will usually have passed their Primary RAD exam or equivalent.

Grade 1 Teachers (RAD Qualified): Alessandra Giunta, Suzanne Simcox & Amanda Taylor.

Grade 1 is available at the following locations: Abingdon, Didcot.

See our Grade 1 timetable below:

Saturday

RAD Grade 5 Ballet – Didcot

Our skilled RAD qualified teachers offer classes in the full spectrum of RAD grades. New students are placed into the appropriate grade following an assessment in a free trial class. Grade 5 students will usually have successfully passed their RAD Grade 4 ballet exam or equivalent. Students who reach Grade 5 level are able to enjoy longer class times and will usually begin attending multiple classes per week. We strongly advise that students of this grade attend at least two classes per week to assure good progression.

Grade 5 Teachers (RAD Qualified): Alessandra Giunta & Suzanne Simcox.

Grade 5 is available at the following locations: Abingdon, Didcot, Online.

See our Grade 5 timetable below:

Thursday

Saturday

Other classes suitable for grade 5 students:

Monday

Tuesday

Friday

Saturday

RAD Grade 4 Ballet – Didcot

Our skilled RAD qualified teachers offer classes in the full spectrum of RAD grades. New students are placed into the appropriate grade following an assessment in a free trial class. Grade 4 students will usually have successfully passed their RAD Grade 3 ballet exam or equivalent. Students who reach Grade 4 level are able to enjoy longer class times and will usually begin attending multiple classes per week. We strongly advise that students of this grade attend at least two classes per week to assure good progression.

Grade 4 Teachers (RAD Qualified): Helen Lloyd & Suzanne Simcox.

Grade 4 is available at the following locations: Abingdon, Didcot, Online.

See our Grade 4 timetable below:

Thursday

Saturday

Other classes suitable for grade 4 students:

Tuesday

Friday

RAD Grade 3 Ballet – Didcot

Our skilled RAD qualified teachers offer classes in the full spectrum of RAD grades. New students are placed into the appropriate grade following an assessment in a free trial class. Grade 3 students will usually have successfully passed their RAD Grade 2 ballet exam or equivalent. We strongly advise that students of this grade attend at least two classes per week to assure good progression.

Grade 3 Teachers (RAD Qualified): Helen Lloyd & Suzanne Simcox.

Grade 3 is available at the following locations: Abingdon, Didcot, Online.

See our Grade 3 timetable below:

Thursday

Saturday

Other classes suitable for grade 3 students:

Tuesday

Friday

RAD Grade 2 Ballet – Didcot

Our skilled RAD qualified teachers offer classes in the full spectrum of RAD grades. New students are placed into the appropriate grade following an assessment in a free trial class. Grade 2 students will usually have successfully passed their RAD Grade 1 ballet exam or equivalent. We strongly advise that students of this grade attend at least two classes per week to assure good progression.

Grade 2 Teachers (RAD Qualified): Helen Lloyd and Suzanne Simcox.

Grade 2 is available at the following locations: Abingdon, Didcot, Online.

See our Grade 2 timetable below:

Thursday

Saturday

Other classes suitable for grade 2 students:

Tuesday

Friday

Adult Beginners/Returners Ballet – Didcot

The perfect class for adults who are new to ballet to get familiar with the steps, or for experienced dancers to brush up on the basics. This fun and friendly class is popular both as a once per week routine, and as a complimentary class to our senior mixed ability ballet and conditioning classes.

Teacher: Maryna Yegorova

Locations: Didcot, Online.

Other Senior Mixed Ability classes are available at the following locations: Abingdon, Didcot, Online.

See our Senior Beginners classes timetable below:

Tuesday

Other classes suitable for Senior Beginners students:

Monday

Wednesday

Friday

Saturday