In Grade 4, children continue to expand upon the steps learned in the previous grades, securing technique including core stability, weight placement, turn out and line.
Grade 4 is the first grade in which we start to evaluate children’s strength and technique, for them to go en pointe. Possibly starting slowly using demi-pointe shoes.
In the Grade 4 exam, not only will children be asked to explain ballet terms, this is the first graded examination they will also have to demonstrate the concept.