Course Curriculum

Chantry School's 3 Year Diploma Course in Contemporary & Balletic Arts is a full-time vocational course with a focus on Contemporary Dance and Balletic Arts (Classical and Contemporary Ballet).

Alongside this, students are also trained in complementary dance techniques such as Jazz and Acrobatics, and theatre techniques such as Mask Work, Improvisation and Acting which will ensure they develop into a well-rounded, adaptable and versatile performer.

Additionally students are able to take Teacher Training, and become qualified teachers with the International Dance Teacher's Association (I.D.T.A).

The school year runs from September-July in three terms of 10 weeks each.

During the holidays, students may attend daily class when available with Chantry Dance Company at NO EXTRA COST.

The curriculum includes:
* Contemporary Ballet
* Contemporary (Graham, Cunningham, Limon and Release-based techniques)
* Classical Ballet (including IDTA vocational exams)
* Acrobatics/Flexibility
* Body Conditioning
* Modern Dance (various styles including Jazz, Commercial and Musical Theatre)
* Tap
* Choreography
* Improvisation
* Teacher Training: Level 4 Diploma in Dance Teaching with the International Dance Teacher's Association
* Acting and Stagecraft
* Mask Work
* Clowning
* Anatomy and Physiology
* Nutrition and Physical Care for the dancer
* Audition Technique
* Marketing, Self-Promotion and Self-Employment knowledge for the Freelance Dancer