The adap classical ballet learning strategies give the student a balanced, comprehensive and progressive training in this beautiful art form. The syllabus includes creative and flowing exercises at the barre. In the centre there are choreographed port de bras and allegros which challenge and inspire.

Creator Penny Lancaster worked with a number of dance teachers and assessors on the program. Most notably Glenda Lloyd, Bella Swartzberg, Peta Davidson and Dilys Yap. The music was chosen by Penny Lancaster & June Haythorn (a dance school pianist for many years) from composers from the 19 century and is beautiful to listen to and inspiring to dance.

"adap is a local product which addresses the dancer as well as the dancing body. Students are assessed in a non-threatening environment, and the income generated remains in Australia and creates employment. We aim to groom, not just potential dancers, but creative individuals, choreographers, dance administrators, teachers and articulate, intelligent dance audience members" - Peta Davidson former member of the Australian Ballet. Accredited ADV Teacher & School (Northern Ballet Studios Pymble NSW)