Ballet Classes: Properly Taught
Classical ballet following the IDTA syllabus, from introductory grades right through to senior examinations. Our ballet classes develop technique, posture, musicality, and discipline. Every student who has ever sat an exam with us has passed.
- Develops posture and body awareness
- Builds discipline and attention to detail
- Structured progression through IDTA grades
- 100% IDTA exam pass rate every year
- Leads to show and competition opportunities
- Taught by IDTA-qualified teachers
100% IDTA
Pass rate every year
Grades & Progression
Our ballet programme follows the IDTA syllabus from pre-primary through to senior level.
Primary / Pre-primary
Reception – Year 1
Posture, co-ordination, musicality, and the joy of movement
Grades 1 & 2
Year 2 – Year 4
Classical technique, barre work, and first IDTA examinations
Grades 3 & 4
Year 4 – Year 6
Extended vocabulary, pointe preparation, and developing performance quality
Grades 5 & above
Year 7+
Advanced technique, pre-pointe, pointe work, and senior examinations
IDTA Exams: 100% Pass Rate
Every Zest Dance ballet student who has sat an IDTA examination has passed. We have maintained a 100% pass rate across every session since the school opened in 2018.
Exams are taken when students are ready, not on a fixed schedule. We prepare every child thoroughly, so when the time comes, they walk into the exam room with confidence.
“My daughter's love of ballet has grown so much since joining Zest Dance. The teaching is excellent; she's actually learning proper technique, not just going through the motions.”
Zest Dance parent, Kenilworth
Find a Ballet Class Near You
Come and try a class
Their first class could be the start of something big.
- Two full weeks of classes from £14–£20
- No long-term commitment
- Friendly teachers who help nervous beginners settle in
