THE ACADEMY
provides ballet training in the Vaganova-based method, well known among full-time ballet academies worldwide for students who aspire to pursue dance as a career.
Our environment is conducive to nurturing students to work to their highest potential. In promoting appreciation of the art form, we create opportunities for students to perform, as well as participate in professional and international level productions.
Academy Structure
Note: Level promotion
Guided by the student’s attendance and ability, the eligibility will be determined solely by the assessor/ examiner
* The stated student age (below) is an estimate.
The principal shall make the final decision on the eligibility and admission of new student through an audition class.
Pre-Ballet (Age 6, one year before entering Primary school )
- no experience
- Minimum required attendance – Once a week
- Mid-year In-house showcase (theatre production)
- Annual production (theatre production)
Annual production preparation: students are required to attend weekly group rehearsals on top of usual classes (group rehearsals take place two months before the performance, usually on Sundays 4-5pm onwards)
Preparatory (Age 7*)
- Little or no experience
- Minimum required attendance – 2 times a week
- Mid-year In-house showcase (theatre production)
- Annual production (theatre production)
- Year-end assessment
Annual production preparation: students are required to attend weekly group rehearsals on top of usual classes (group rehearsals take place two months before the performance, usually on Sundays 4-5pm onwards)
~Experience required for the following levels~
Level 1
- First year (Age 8*)
- Second year (Age 9*)
- Minimum required attendance – 2 times a week
- Mid-year In-house showcase (theatre production)
- Annual production (theatre production)
- Year-end assessment
Annual production preparation: students are required to attend weekly group rehearsals on top of usual classes (group rehearsals take place two months before the performance, usually on Sundays 4-5pm onwards)
Level 2
- First year (Age 10*)
- Second year (Age 11*)
- Minimum required attendance – 2 times a week
- Mid-year In-house showcase (theatre production)
- Annual production (theatre production)
- Year-end assessment
Annual production preparation: students are required to attend weekly group rehearsals on top of usual classes (group rehearsals take place two months before the performance, usually on Sundays 5pm onwards)
Level 3
- First year (Age 12*)
- Second year (Age 13*)
- Minimum required attendance – 2 times a week
- Mid-year In-house showcase (theatre production)
- Annual production (theatre production)
- Year-end assessment
Annual production preparation: students are required to attend weekly group rehearsals on top of usual classes (group rehearsals take place two months before the performance, usually on Sundays 5pm onwards)
Level 4
- First year (Age 14*)
- Second year / Third year (Age 15-16*)
- Minimum required attendance – 2 times a week
- Mid-year In-house showcase (theatre production)
- Annual production (theatre production)
- Year-end assessment
Annual production preparation: students are required to attend weekly group rehearsals on top of usual classes (group rehearsals take place two months before the performance, usually on Sundays 4-5pm onwards)
Level 5 (17* and above)
- Minimum required attendance – 2 times a week
- Mid-year In-house showcase (theatre production)
- Annual production (theatre production)
- Year-end assessment
Annual production preparation: students are required to attend weekly group rehearsals on top of usual classes (group rehearsals take place two months before the performance, usually on Sundays 4-5pm onwards)
Supplementary training and may be arranged for higher level students
- Preparation and production of Audition DVD for tertiary education and competitions
- RAD Major Examination
Private classes may be arranged for KLDW students who have specific needs or purposes
2026 schedule
Preparatory
Tuesday 5:15pm – 6:30pm
Saturday 10:00am – 11:15am
Sunday 1:30pm – 2:45pm
Level 1A
Tuesday 6:30pm-8:00pm
Saturday 11:30am-1:00pm
Sunday 10:00pm-11:30pm
Level 1B
Wednesday 6:00pm-7:30pm
Saturday 10:00am-11:30am
Sunday 10:00pm-11:30pm
Level 2
Tuesday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday 11:30am – 1:30pm
Sunday 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Level 3A
Thursday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday 1:30pm -3:30pm
Sunday 11:30am – 1:30pm
Level 3B
Wednesday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday 1:30pm -3:30pm
Sunday 11:30am – 1:30pm
Level 4
Wednesday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Sunday 11:30am – 1:30pm
Level 5
Wednesday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Sunday 11:30am – 1:30pm
AUDITION & REGISTRATION
Students are admitted through audition. Audition is conducted through joining a recommended class in the academy.
Audition class fee:
RM40 (Pre-ballet)
RM50 (Preparatory – Level 1)
RM60 (Levels 2- 5)
Please call 013-2528804 to arrange.
REPLACEMENT CLASS & LATE FEE
- Replacement classes are NOT ALLOWED with the exception of an emergency situation, illness or injury with M/C.
- Monthly fees are due prior to the student’s FIRST CLASS of each month.
- Grace period for fees payment is by the 10th of each month.
- A late fee penalty of RM50 will be charged after the grace period without reminder.
ENQUIRIES
E-mail: kldanceworks@gmail.com
Tel: 013-2528804
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
10, Lorong 9/5B, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor