For dancers aged 8 to 18
A serious training programme for young dancers who are ready to work at a higher level than a typical studio class offers. The goal is not to keep students here. It is to prepare them for whatever comes next.
The programme
Ballet Nova is built around what young dancers actually need at each stage of development, not a fixed syllabus taught at a fixed pace. Progress is visible. Not in six months. In the lesson itself.
There are two entry points.
Pre-Nova
Aged 8 and over
Classes cover classical technique, musicality and stage awareness. The goal is to prepare students for the level of work, focus and commitment that Nova requires. A trial class is available.
Nova
Aged 10 to 18, entry by assessment
Students work on pointe, classical variations and repertoire, competition preparation and performance training. The content is demanding. The pace is faster than most studio programmes because the timeline for serious ballet is shorter than most people realise.
Both levels connect to international competitions, summer schools and audition pathways.
Schedule
School Term
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 6:00–7:00 | Nova |
| Tue | 6:00–7:00 | Pre-Nova |
| Tue | 7:00–8:30 | Nova |
| Fri | 6:00–7:00 | Ballet Nova Weekly Intensive* |
| Sun | 10:00–12:00 | Nova & Pre-Nova |
*Outside production periods only.
School Holidays
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 6:00–7:00 | Nova |
| Tue | 6:00–7:00 | Pre-Nova |
| Tue | 7:00–8:30 | Nova |
| Thu | 4:00–7:00 | Nova Intensive |
| Fri | 6:00–7:00 | Ballet Nova Weekly Intensive* |
| Sat | 10:00–12:00 | Pre-Nova Intensive |
| Sat | 1:00–4:00 | Nova Intensive |
| Sun | 10:00–12:00 | Nova & Pre-Nova |
*Outside production periods only.
Term dates follow South Australian school terms.
Regular classes do not run on public holidays. Special intensive sessions may be offered. Contact Mimi for details.
Fees
| Pre-Nova Trial | $30 |
| Pre-Nova 1 class/week | $220 / term |
| Pre-Nova 2 classes/week | $380 / term |
| Nova Assessment | $50 |
| Nova Core (any 2 classes) | $580 / term |
| Nova Full (Mon, Tue, Sun) | $720 / term |
| Friday Intensive Add-on | $20 enrolled $30 / session external |
| Pre-Nova Holiday Intensive | $80 / school holidays (2 weeks) $60 / session external |
| Nova Holiday Intensive | $120 / school holidays (2 weeks) $90 / session external |
| Nova Holiday Intensive 2-session package | $200 / school holidays (2 weeks) |
| Public Holiday Special Intensive Pre-Nova enrolled $30 · Nova enrolled free | $60 / session external |
The Friday Intensive, school holiday intensives and public holiday sessions are open to external students.
Fees are kept low by design. Ballet cannot be practised alone at home. Consistent time in the studio is the work. Pricing that keeps dancers away from class is an obstacle to progress, not a standard to uphold.
Get in touch
For enrolments, trial classes and general enquiries, contact Mimi directly.
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