About The Ballet Method

Meet Dawn Thomas

Dawn brings structure, clarity, and care to ballet training, helping students progress and teachers teach with confidence.

A Journey Through 28 Years of Ballet Excellence

Our resources follow the RAD grade structure, giving your teachers ready-to-use lesson content they can trust. Every level breaks down key techniques from the relevant RAD Grade with step-by-step training exercises — supporting student growth while freeing up yours and your team’s planning time.

Not teaching RAD? No problem. These resources are just as effective when used alongside other syllabi or as a complete, structured syllabus for your studio.

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Dawn's Students Achieve Remarkable Success in Ballet Exams and Performances

The Ballet Method is based on the same system Dawn used with her in-person students. The outcomes have been consistent with over 74% achieving distinctions or higher in RAD exams. This success comes from a focus on foundations, clean technique, and safety — not shortcuts or choreography-first teaching.

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For Students (Ages 5–18)

Preparing for an RAD exam or building confidence in your technique? Our step-by-step courses help you learn safely at your own pace — with clear instruction that supports lasting progress.

For Teachers

Use the same proven lessons as students — plus tools built just for you. Get teaching guides, structured lesson plans, tips for performance prep, and support for mixed-level classes or catch-up needs.

For Studio Owners

Give your whole team access to consistent, high-quality training. Support every class with shared access to student and teacher content. The Studio Licence helps you align your staff and simplify prep time — one studio-wide solution.