Ballet

Ballet is a classic style of dance that embodies both grace and athleticism. It requires intense technique training. At the Moving Company, students are required to take a certain number of classes per week in ballet as they progress through the levels. We offer a rigorous in-house, multi leveled curriculum in addition to the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Classes for ballet studies.

Royal Academy of Dance training at TMC

Royal Academy of Dance training in ballet, also known as RAD, is offered at the Moving Company. The RAD curriculum provides a set class of exercises and dances in each level or grade. This means that dancers will be working on the same exact exercises all year long, allowing them to increase their technique, musicality, and artistry. Dancers may be eligible to take an RAD examination in which they will perform these exercises for an examiner and receive scores across multiple categories. For more information on RAD classes, visit the RAD page of our website by clicking below.

Royal Academy of Dance at TMC

Level 1 Classes

Monday 5:15 - 6:00pm

Saturday 11:00am - 11:45am

Ballet 1B (Beginner)

Ballet for beginners. Dancer must be 7 by 9/1/26. No prior experience is required.

RAD Grade 1

Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30pm

RAD Grade 1 sets a strong foundation in ballet technique. Focus in this class is on basic ballet steps, positions and terminology as well proper alignment and posture. Students develop their musicality, artistry, and self-expression. Character work is introduced at this level with a focus on the Russian style of character dancing. Students enrolled in Grade 1 are eligible, by invitation, to take the RAD exam. Dancer must be 7 by 9/1/26. No prior experience is required.

Enrollment in 1 ballet class a week is required, 2 ballet classes a week recommended

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

Ballet 1A (Advanced)

Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30pm

Saturday 11:45am - 12:45pm

Ballet for dancers ages 8-11. Minimum of 1 year of RAD Grade 1 and/or 1 year of 1B, or by teacher approval.

Enrollment in 1 ballet class a week is required, 2 classes a week recommended

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

RAD Grade 2

Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30pm

RAD Grade 2 builds upon the foundation in ballet technique set at Grade 1. Further development of basic ballet steps, positions and terminology as well proper alignment and posture are the focus. Students continue to develop their musicality, artistry, and self-expression. Character work at this level focuses on basics of the Hungarian peasant style. Students enrolled in Grade 2 are eligible, by invitation, to take the RAD exam. Minimum of 1 year of RAD Grade 1 and/or 1 year of Ballet 1B, or by teacher approval.

Enrollment in 1 ballet class a week is required, 2 classes a week recommended

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

Level 2 Classes

Monday 6:00- 7:00pm

Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30pm

Friday 5:30 - 6:30pm

Ballet 2B (Beginner)

Minimum requirement of 1 year of RAD Grade 3 and/or 2 years of Ballet 1A, or by teacher approval

Enrollment in 2 ballet classes a week is required

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

RAD Grade 3

Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30pm

RAD Grade 3 continues to build upon the strong foundation in ballet technique set at Grades 1 and 2. Further development of basic ballet steps, positions and terminology as well proper alignment and posture are the focus. Students continue develop their musicality, artistry, and self-expression. Character work at this level focuses on basics of the Ukrainian style. Students enrolled in Grade 3 are eligible, by invitation, to take the RAD exam. Minimum of 1 year of RAD Grade 2 and/or 1 year of Ballet 1B and 1 year of Ballet 1A.

Enrollment in 2 ballet classes a week is required

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

RAD Grade 4

Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30pm

RAD Grade 4 introduces more complex steps and combinations as well as more advanced concepts such as pirouettes and allegro. Dancers continue to build upon their ballet technique while beginning to explore classical and contemporary influences in ballet study. Character work at this level focuses on the basics of the Hungarian court style, with influences from famous ballets such as Swan Lake and Raymonda. Students enrolled in Grade 4 are eligible, by invitation, to take the RAD exam. Minimum of 1 year of RAD Grade 3 and/or 2 years of 1A.

Enrollment in 2 ballet classes a week is required

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

Ballet 2A (Advanced)

Monday 5:30 - 7:00pm

Saturday 9:30 - 11:00am

Minimum requirement of 1 year of RAD Grade 4 and/or 2 years of Ballet 2B, or by teacher approval

Enrollment in 2 ballet classes a week is required, 3 ballet classes a week recommended

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

RAD Grade 5 continues to build upon the foundational techniques learned in previous grades while developing more complex steps, combinations, and artistry. Dancers at this level refine their core stability, weight placement, turnout, and line, while also exploring musicality and dynamics. Dancers are expected to begin to demonstrate stylistic and rhythmic nuances. Character work at this level focuses on basics of the Polish style.Students enrolled in Grade 5 are eligible, by invitation, to take the RAD exam. Minimum of 1 year of RAD Grade 4 and/or 2 years of Ballet 2B.

Enrollment in 2 ballet classes a week is required, 3 ballet classes a week recommended

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00pm

RAD Grade 5

Level 3 Classes

Monday 5:30 - 7:00pm

Saturday 9:30 - 11:00am

Ballet 3C

Minimum Requirement of 1 year of RAD Grade 5 and/or 2 years of Ballet 2A, or by teacher approval

Enrollment in 2 ballet classes a week is required, 3 ballet classes a week recommended

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

RAD Intermediate Foundation

Thursday 8:00 - 9:30pm

This is the first in the Vocational (once called pre-professional) levels of RAD training. Dancers at this level are expected to have a solid understanding of ballet terminology and be able execute more complex movement, such as pirouettes and allegro. Focus is placed on developing the dancers’ technical skills and artistry while emphasizing musicality and performance quality. Pointe work is introduced following a pointe assessment. Students enrolled in Intermediate Foundation are eligible, by invitation, to take the RAD exam. This class also includes pointe work for those who have completed and passed the Pointe Assessment in Pre-Pointe. Minimum requirement 1 year of Rad Grade 5 and/or 2 years of 2A and/or 1-2 years of 3C.

Enrollment in 3 ballet classes a week is required

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

Monday 8:00 - 9:30pm

Saturday (non- performing) 11:45 - 1:15pm

Ballet 3B (Beginner)

Minimum requirement of 1 year of RAD Intermediate Foundation and/or 1 - 2 years of Ballet 3C, or by teacher approval

Enrollment in 3 ballet classes a week is required

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

Tuesday 4:45-6:30pm

RAD Intermediate

The next step in vocational training, RAD Intermediate focuses on developing the dancer’s technical skills and artistry to a higher level while emphasizing musicality, performance quality, and expression. Dancers are expected to have a strong understanding of ballet terminology and be able to execute more complex movements. Pointe work is required and continues to develop. Students enrolled in Intermediate are eligible, by invitation, to take the RAD exam. This class also includes pointe work for those who have completed and passed the Pointe Assessment in Pre-Pointe. Minimum requirement 1 year of RAD Intermediate Foundation and/or 2 years of 2A and or 1-2 years of 3C.

Enrollment in 3 ballet classes a week is required.

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

RAD Advanced Foundation (Non-Performing)

Monday 8:00 - 9:30pm
*no pointe

Saturday 11:45 - 2:00pm
*includes pointe

With a focus on refinement of the dancer’s technical skill and artistry, Advanced foundation places an emphasis on musicality, performance quality, and expression. Dancers at this level of study are expected to have a thorough understanding of ballet terminology and be capable of executing advanced movements such as multiple pirouettes and complex allegro. Pointe work is required. Students who have completed their Intermediate exam with a score of Pass or higher and are enrolled in Advanced Foundation are eligible, by invitation, to take the RAD exam. This class also includes pointe work for those who have completed and passed the Pointe Assessment in Pre-Pointe. Minimum requirement 1 year of RAD Intermediate and/or 2-3 years of 3B.

Enrollment in 3 ballet classes a week is required.

This is a non-performing class.

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

Ballet 3A (Advanced)

Minimum requirement 1 year of RAD Intermediate Foundation and/or 2 -3 years of 3B, or by teacher approval.

Enrollment in 3 ballet classes a week is required.

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

Monday 8:00 - 9:30pm

Thursday 5:30 - 7:00pm

Level 4 and 5 Classes

Ballet 4

Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30pm
*includes pointe

Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30pm
*includes pointe

Minimum requirement of 1 year of RAD Advanced Foundations and/or 2 - 3 years of Ballet 3A, or by teacher approval

Enrollment in 3 ballet classes a week is required, 4 classes a week is recommended

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

Ballet 5/RAD Advanced 1

This level of training focuses on refinement of the dancer’s technical skills and artistry at an advanced level. Emphasis is placed on musicality, performance quality, and expression. Students are expected to have a strong understanding of ballet terminology and be able to execute advanced movements such as multiple turns and complex adage. Pointe work is required. This class also includes pointe work for those who have progressed to the Pointe 2A level or higher.

Enrollment in 3 ballet classes a week is required, 4 ballet classes a week recommended

Please email the studio to request a placement if new to The Moving Company Dance Center.

Learn more about the RAD: https://us.royalacademyofdance.org.

Not offered in the 2026 - 2027 year.