After-School at CDA

Ages 5-18 yrs

Our After-School Program is built on refined classical ballet technique- the foundation of all dance styles. Through expert RAD and open ballet classwork training, dancers have the option to add on contemporary, jazz, lyrical, Strong & Flexible classes, and Pointe Prep classes.

We offer:

  • RAD Ballet Classes Pre-Primary → Advanced 2 + exams
  • Open Ballet Classes
  • Contemporary Classes
  • Strong & Flexible Classes
  • Pointe Prep Classes
  • Academy Schedule

Afterschool Training Options

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*age as of 30th June*

Ages 5 Years

Essential Classes

  • Pre-Primary RAD Class (x2 per week)
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Ages 6 Years

Essential Classes

  • Primary RAD Class (x2 per week)
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Ages 7 years

Essential Classes

  • Grade 1 RAD Class (x2 per week)
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Ages 8 years

Essential Classes

  • Grade 2 RAD Class (x2 per week)
  • Open Ballet Class

Supplementary (Optional)

  • Open Strong & Flexible Class
  • Open Contemporary Class
  • Jazz Class (once per term)
  • Lyrical Class (once per term)
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Ages 9 years

Essential Classes

  • Grade 3 RAD Class (x2 per week)
  • Open Ballet Class

Supplementary (Optional)

  • Open Strong & Flexible Class
  • Open Contemporary Class
  • Jazz Class (once per term)
  • Lyrical Class (once per term)
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Ages 10 years

Essential Classes

  • Grade 4 RAD Class (x2 per week)
  • Open Ballet Class

Supplementary (Optional)

  • Open Strong & Flexible Class
  • Open Contemporary Class
  • Jazz Class (once per term)
  • Lyrical Class (once per term)
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Ages 11 years (not en pointe)

Essential Classes

  • Grade 5 RAD Class (x2 per week)
  • Grade 5 Pointe Prep Class
  • Open Ballet Class

Supplementary (Optional)

  • Open Strong and Flexible Class
  • Open Contemporary Class
  • Jazz Class (once per term)
  • Lyrical Class (once per term)
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Ages 11 years (en pointe)

Essential Classes

  • Inter Found. RAD Class + pointe inc. (x2 per week)
  • Inter Found. Pointe Prep Class
  • Open Ballet Class

Supplementary (Optional)

  • Open Strong and Flexible Class
  • Open Contemporary Class
  • Open Jazz Class (once per term)
  • Lyrical Class (once per term)
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Ages 12 years

Essential Classes

  • Intermediate RAD Class + pointe inc. (x2 per week)
  • Open Ballet Class

Supplementary (Optional)

  • Pointe Prep Class
  • Open Strong and Flexible Class
  • Open Contemporary Class
  • Jazz Class (once per term)
  • Lyrical Class (once per term)
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Ages 13 years

Essential Classes

  • Adv Found. RAD Class + pointe inc. (x2 per week)
  • Open Ballet Class

Supplementary (Optional)

  • Open Strong & Flexible Class
  • Open Contemporary Class
  • Jazz Class (once per term)
  • Lyrical Class (once per term)
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Ages 14 years

Essential Classes

  • Adv 1 RAD Class + pointe work inc. (x2 per week)
  • Open Ballet Class

Supplementary (Optional)

  • Open Strong & Flexible Class
  • Open Contemporary Class
  • Jazz Class (once per term)
  • Lyrical Class (once per term)
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Ages 15+ years

Essential Classes

  • Adv 2 RAD Class + pointe work inc. (x2 per week)
  • Open Ballet Class

Supplementary (Optional)

  • Open Strong & Flexible Class
  • Open Contemporary Class
  • Jazz Class (once per term)
  • Lyrical Class (once per term)
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RAD AT CDA

RAD Vocational Syllabus & QCE Points

RAD Vocational Syllabus exams from Intermediate Foundation through to Advanced 2 will grant students with Grade 12 QCE points.

Int Found. RAD Exam = 1 QCE point
Intermediate RAD Exam = 1 QCE point
Adv Found. RAD Exam = 2 QCE points
Advanced 1 RAD Exam = 2 QCE points
Advanced 2 RAD Exam = 2 QCE points

Expert RAD Coaching

  • Our coaches in every RAD Grade specialise in the syllabus, ensuring choreography, musicality, and stylistic detail are taught accurately to meet exam requirements
  • Exam masterclasses and mock exams are held during school holidays to refine exam work and maximise RAD exam results

Additional Benefits

  • Essential &/or Supplementary classes to suit your goals
  • Parent + Coach interviews, plus regular parent communication
  • Access to our audition + competition manuals
  • Annual Soiree performance for stage experience
  • Access to our database of connections
  • CDA Culture Days: Mindset, motivation, nutrition, parent Q&A's with guest speakers
  • Class excursions & bonding nights
  • Optional participation in recommended solo/group competitions

Audition & Competition Guides

  • CDA document that outlines all Pre-Professional schools & audition deadlines
  • We set up complimentary termly audition filming days for you
  • Includes summer school & competition recommendations
  • Competition & Variation Guidance
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Progression Pathways

Continue your future dance journey with our advanced programs.

Full time program

Our Full-Time Program is designed for dedicated dancers who aspire to a future in classical ballet.

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Part time program

Our Part-Time Program offers flexible training across 1 or 2 half days per week, supporting high-level training alongside their school commitments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful information to guide your journey with Claudia Dean Academy.

Classical ballet forms the foundation of all genres. Our after-school program is built around refined RAD and open ballet classes to develop correct foundations and you can the add on the styles that best suit your goals
We recommend our ‘essential’ classes as a base per week for healthy technical development. Then, add on our ‘supplementary’ classes depending on your child's goals & love for other dance genres.
Our after-school program provides the correct foundations needed for future progression into Part-Time Pro or Full-Time Pro training if and when the dancer is ready. We focus on doing the right training at the right age to support long-term success and avoid burnout.
Yes. The Royal Academy of Dance syllabus is one of the most internationally recognised and adaptable training systems in the world. RAD provides a strong, correct classical foundation that allows dancers to transition confidently into any professional institution, company, or training pathway globally.
Absolutely. Many dancers train at CDA simply because they love ballet and movement. Our programs are designed to support enjoyment, confidence, and personal growth while still ensuring correct technique and quality training from the start. We believe classical ballet builds life-long skills helping develop well-rounded young people whether they pursue dance professionally or carry these strengths into other areas of life.