Chilton Ballet Academy

YEARS 9 - 12

Our Chilton Ballet Academy balances a Chilton education with full ballet immersion – at school. We are the only school in New Zealand that offers this unique programme, which provides a university entrance qualification at Year 12 whilst preparing our dancers for the rigours of the dance world. Our recent graduates are already training and performing on the world stage. Dance as you learn. Learn as you dance.

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About CBA

CBA allows promising and dedicated dance students the opportunity to maximise the amount of time spent in the dance studio without neglecting their academic studies. Students spend half of their school day in a range of dance classes including Classical Ballet Technique, Pointe Technique, Repertoire, Contemporary, Coaching, and Conditioning under the tutorage of a faculty that have a wealth of experience and are extremely dedicated and passionate about helping every student fulfill their potential in every aspect of dance. CBA provides a thorough and holistic training programme which prepares students for a career in dance both practically and through their personal growth.

ENRTY TO CBA IS BY AUDITION

Dance Programme

The Chilton Ballet Academy (CBA) focuses on establishing a strong ballet technique, conditioning and strengthening the body as well as developing the dancer’s musicality and artistic expression in a creative and nurturing environment. The core classes making up the foundation of the Academy programme include:

Classical Ballet Technique
Contemporary
Pointe Technique
Repertoire
Character
Pilates
Conditioning
Coaching
RAD Vocational

Students also take part in a series of block courses throughout the year in which they experience various dance styles and choreography and work with a high calibre of guest tutors.

Enquiries to CBA Director Bronwyn Bennett

Academic Programme

CBA students spend half of the school day focusing on Academic studies in a classroom environment with teachers dedicated to helping each student strive for success.

The Academy students follow the Cambridge School system to prepare for Cambridge AS qualifications. Students work to gain entrance to tertiary study.

Emerging CBA

“Emerging CBA” is a programme offered to students in Year 9 wishing to pursue further specialised dance training while also studying a strong academic programme. Students attend six hours of training in Classical Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary and Body Conditioning during the school day.

ENTRY TO EMERGING CBA IS BY AUDITION

Email Bronwyn Bennett