Derby Academy of classical dance was founded over 55 years ago at Mill Studio in Derby and was opened by late Mrs Eve Leveaux, holder of Maestro Cecchetti Diploma.

We are ISTD approved and follow the Cecchetti ballet syllabus and also do Theatrical National dance lessons.

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Lessons are syllabus based and we are preparing students for the exam. This includes learning different ballet movements and sequences on a classical music. Also students are learning methodology and mastering use of different ballet combinations. They perform bare work, centre practice , includes adagio , allegro and post work. 

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On Saturday we have Theatrical National dance from 1000-1100. In this students learn different national dance elements and sequences , conducted in different choreographies that will be performed solo or in pair.

For this lesson we are following ARBTA syllabus -Association of Russian ballet and Theatre Arts. Students are also preparing for the exams and also for the performances.