Antoinette van Staden School of dance
We strive to encourage dancers to flourish, by meeting their goals with intelligence, commitment and transparency.
About Us
We embrace high caliber training through a nurturing environment to enhance the love and joy of dance.
I’m Antoinette van Staden, and ballet has been my passion for as long as I can remember. Inspired by the magic of dance, music, and storytelling on stage, I pursued this art form with dedication. During high school, I completed my Advanced 2 examination with the Royal Academy of Dance and performed leading roles in youth companies. While at university, I qualified as a RAD teacher, founded my own ballet school and company, and choreographed seven full-length ballets.
My journey led me to earn a master’s in Dance Science in the UK and a Doctorate in Educational Psychology, allowing me to merge my love for dance and research. Through teaching, choreography, and research, I strive to help every student achieve their goals and transcend limitations. Dance and education are at the heart of everything I do.
Our Programmes
We offer participation in international examinations and assessments for ballet and contemporary creative dance.
We present the Tiny Tot levels, Pre-Primary, Primary and grades 1 to 5 of the Royal Academy of Dance.
We offer vocational levels of the Royal Academy of Dance as well as grade 6 to 8 and Repertoire Level 1 to 4.
Rambert Grades for juniors and seniors. We offer contemporary creative dance grades for ages 3+, designed by professional choreographers and grounded in safe dance practices. Rambert Grades empower dancers by specifically unlocking their creativity and perfectly complement ballet training.
We offer Royal Academy of Dance Silver Swans classes for adults of all ages and abilities, from beginners to experienced dancers. These joyful classes improve fitness, posture, flexibility, and mental health while fostering social connections. Research highlights dance’s unique health benefits, enhancing quality of life and longevity.
Our body conditioning classes enhance contemporary and ballet techniques through a program based on the latest sports and dance science research, helping dancers improve technical skills and fitness.
The North-West Youth Ballet was established in 2003 and originated from the productions of the Antoinette van Staden School of Ballet. Visit our Facebook page for more information.
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All ballet and contemporary dance programs comply with the standards of the Royal Academy of Dance and are internationally recognised.
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We strive to encourage dancers to flourish, by meeting their goals with intelligence, commitment and transparency.
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