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Level One: The 3-5
year old dancer
Develop motor skills and rhythm in pre-ballet, tap, or
tumbling classes. One or two of the above styles of
dance per week recommended.
Level Two: The 5-7 year old
dancer
Train in basic technique. Consider adding jazz or hip
hop. Take ballet for a solid foundation.
Level Three: The 8-11 year
old dancer
If dancing for fun or fitness continue to study these
classes. If already serious about developing skill level
and/or a career in dance, continue in ballet, prepare
for and begin pointe work, participate in the competition
group, and demonstrate for lower level classes.
Level Four: The 12-18 year
old dancer
If dancing for fun and fitness, continue to study in
a specialty, and consider adding a new style. For serious
dancers, study at least three forms of dance, work toward
becoming an assistant teacher, participate in the competition
group, attend summer intensives, master classes, and
conventions during the year. If serious about one style
of dance, consider taking two levels of that style,
especially if studying only two forms of dance.
Level Five: The 16 year old
to adult dancer
Look into college dance programs that suit your needs.
Most colleges and universities have dance teams for
recreational dancers; many have dance majors and minors
for the serious dancer. The serious dancer should consider
auditioning and training with a professional company,
or audition and pursue a career in commercial dance.
Study in adult classes, and enrich life with the art
or dance.
The classes on our schedule are
numbered to fit our time line. Other divisions in a level will be followed by and
a, b, c, etc.
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New Students
The first step for a new student is to discuss the dancer's
experience, skill, age, goals, and any special needs
with the director and/or class teacher. The second step
is to have the dancer try one to three different classes
to determine the best class level. Once placed in a
class, the dancer will be carefully observed by the
teacher to make sure the level is correct. Programming
is available for older beginning students.
Returning Students
At the end of the dancer year, a dancer is placed in
a level determined by the teacher and the School Director.
Much care is taken in this process. Generally, a dancer
remains with a certain cluster of students unless her/his
abilities or needs change noticeably from the group.
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