Ballet classes
in Bunbury.
The foundation for everything else: posture, strength, musicality and grace, taught by teachers who trained here themselves.
Ballet at Top Jazz Ballet starts in Foundation (ages 3 to 5) with first steps learned through stories and games, and builds class by class to Senior ballet and pointe. Ballet is the technical foundation for every other style, which is why our competition performers all take a ballet exam.
From about age 6, performers can sit APDA ballet exams (the La Beauty Ballet syllabus), taught in class. Exams are optional: about 70% of our performers dance purely for fun. The only extra cost is the examiner's fee, about $60 to $90 per exam.
What they'll learn
- Posture, alignment and strength
- Barre and centre work
- Musicality and expression
- Pointe work for seniors
- Optional APDA exams from about 6
Getting started
New performers can trial two weeks of classes, in one style or several, at $15 a class, with no lock-in. Trials run in any term.
2027 class times and fees come out with the 2027 timetable (coming soon). Register interest and we'll call you as soon as it's out.
Classes run at our main studio, Unit 2/13 Major Street, Davenport (Bunbury), and on Thursdays at Australind Hall, Mulgara Street, Australind.
Questions parents ask
What age can my child start ballet?
From 3, in our Foundation Ballet class, taught through stories and games. Each style at TJB is its own class. Toddlers from 1 can start with Baby Bop.
Does my child have to do ballet exams?
No. APDA exams are optional and taught in class from about age 6. Competition team performers do take a ballet exam, because ballet is the technical foundation.
What should they wear to a first ballet class?
Something comfortable they can move in. Our uniform is black and red, so black is great if they'd like to blend in. If they decide to stay, they have three weeks to get the uniform.
How do we start?
New performers can trial two weeks of classes, in one style or several, at $15 a class, with no lock-in. Trials run in any term. Register interest on our Enrol page and we'll call you.