Alta Academy Timetable
Autumn Term 2026 Timetable
Term Starts: Monday 7th September 2026
Term Ends: Sunday 13th December 2026
Half term: Monday 26th October - Sunday 1st November
RAD Exams Brighton: 10, 11, 16 December (TBC)
We regularly add dance classes to meet demand and new students can join at any time during the term.
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Find Alta Academy of Dance studio locations here. See class fees.
Monday
Gate House Studio, Engineerium, Hove
15:50 - 16:35 Exam Coaching
16:35 - 17:30 Grade 3 RAD Ballet TBC
17:30 - 18:30 Grade 2 RAD Ballet
Church of Good Shepherd Hall, Brighton
16:00 - 17:00 Exam coaching
17:00 - 18:00 Exam Coaching TBC
18:00 - 19:15 Advanced Foundation RAD Ballet
19:15 - 20:15 Grade 8 RAD Ballet TBC
20:15 -21:15 Advanced 2 RAD Ballet
Octagon Studio, Cardinal Newman, Hove
16:30 - 17:10 ISTD Modern Grade 2
17:10 - 17:50 ISTD Modern Grade 4
17:50 - 18:30 Junior Contemporary
18:30 - 19:10 ISTD Modern Grade 5
19:10 - 19:50 ISTD Modern Grade 6
19:50 - 20:30 Senior Contemporary
20:30 - 21:15 ISTD Modern Intermediate
Tuesday
Gate House Studio, Engineerium, Hove
10:00 - 11:00 Adult Beginners Ballet & Improvers
(we may make this into two classes - Beginners as separate from Improvers - subject to demand)
Gate House Studio, Engineerium, Hove
17:05 - 18:00 Grade 4 RAD Ballet
18:00 - 19:00 Grade 6 RAD Ballet
19:00 - 20:10 Intermediate RAD Ballet
20:10 - 21:20 Advanced Foundation RAD Ballet
Octagon Studio, Cardinal Newman, Hove
16:45 - 17:30 Primary RAD Ballet
17:30 - 18:30 Grade 5B RAD Ballet
18:30 - 19:45 Intermediate Foundation Ballet & Conditioning
19:45 - 21:15 Advanced 1 RAD Ballet & Pointe
Wednesday
Church of Good Shepherd Hall, Brighton
10:00 - 11:15 Adult Ballet Intermediate
(Drop in of Block Book)
St Peter’s RC Church Hall, Hove
14:15 - 14:45 Pre School Ballet (3-4 years)
15:45 -16:30 Pre-Primary Ballet (4-5 years)
16:30 -17:15 Primary Ballet (6-7 years)
17:15 - 18:15 Grade 1 RAD Ballet
18:15 - 19:15 Grade 2 RAD Ballet
Gate House Studio, Engineerium, Hove
19:00 - 20:00 Jazz / Musical Theatre: Intermediate
20:00 - 21:00 Jazz / Musical Theatre: Advanced
Octagon Studio, Cardinal Newman, Hove
16:30 - 18:00 Advanced 1 RAD Ballet
18:00 - 19:30 Advanced Foundation or Adv 2 RAD Ballet
19:30 - 21:00 Advanced Foundation or Adv 2 RAD Ballet
Church of Good Shepherd Hall, Brighton
15:45 - 16:30 Year 2 - 4 Jazz and Musical Theatre
16:30 - 17:15 Year 5 & 6 Jazz and Musical Theatre
17:15 - 18:15 Foundation Jazz & Musical Theatre (previously Level 1)
Thursday
Church of Good Shepherd Hall, Brighton
16:00 - 17:00 Grade 3 RAD Ballet
17:00 - 18:00 Grade 5B RAD Ballet
18:00 - 19:10 Intermediate RAD Ballet
19:10 - 19:50 Inter / Advanced Pointe & Repertoire Solos
19:50 - 21:15 Advanced Ballet & Pointe Non Syllabus (Adults also welcome)
Octagon Studio, Cardinal Newman, Hove
16:30 - 17:00 Reception and Year 1 Tap
17:15 - 18:00 Grade 1 / 2 Tap
18:00 - 18:45 Grade 4 Tap
18:45 - 19:30 Grade 6 Tap
Friday
Church of Good Shepherd Hall, Brighton
09:00 - 15:30 Private Lessons
16:00 - 16:45 ISTD Grade 1 Modern
16:45 - 17:30 ISTD Grade 3 Modern
17:30 - 18:30 ISTD Modern Exam Coaching TBC
Octagon Studio, Cardinal Newman, Hove
16:45 - 17:45 Grade 3 RAD Ballet
17:45 - 19:00 Grade 7 RAD Ballet
19:00 - 20:15 Intermediate RAD Ballet
Gate House Studio, Engineerium, Hove
15:45 - 16:20 Preschool & Reception Ballet (4-5 years)
16:20 - 17:15 Grade 1 RAD Ballet (7+ years)
17:15 - 18:15 Grade 5A RAD Ballet
18:15 - 19:30 Intermediate Foundation RAD Ballet
19:30 - 20:30 Grade 6 RAD Ballet
Saturday
Church of Good Shepherd Hall, Brighton
09:00 - 10:00 Grade 3 RAD Ballet
10:00 - 11:00 Grade 2 RAD Ballet
11:00 - 12:00 Grade 4 RAD Ballet
12:00 - 12:30 Stretch & Conditioning for Pointe
12:30 - 13:30 Grade 5A RAD Ballet
13:30 - 17:30 Exam Coaching classes
Brighton Girls Dance Studio, Brighton
09:00 - 09:30 Pre-School/ Reception Ballet (3-4+ years)
09:30 - 10:15 Pre-Primary Ballet (5-6 years)
10:15 - 11:00 Primary Ballet (6-7 years)
11:00 - 12:00 Grade 1 RAD Ballet
12:00 - 12:45 Year 2-4 Contemporary
12:45 - 13:30 Year 5 & 6 Contemporary
Sunday
Church of the Good Shepherd Hall, Brighton
09:00 - 17:00 Festival AM / Coaching Classes PM
Testimonial
“It is obvious to me how much Miss Deborah cares for my daughter and all her dancers - not only in my daughter’s advancement in ballet and pursuit of vocational dance training, but also her personal growth in the areas of self belief, respect, commitment, discipline & grace. I see the expressions of joy, creativity, confidence flying about the studio. Miss Deborah is an outstanding teacher, whose enthusiasm, love of dance, energy, dedication and creative approach inspire students to thrive and enjoy every lesson, gaining a life long love of ballet and the arts. As a gifted dancer herself and a very experienced teacher, the encouragement & life skills Miss Deborah imparts on her dancers will stay with them whatever path they take. I absolutely recommend this school to anyone looking for excellence in dance instruction and a caring staff! Miss Deborah has my upmost respect and personal gratitude.”
- Kirsteen (mother of Scout)