Level Placement
Advanced Level
After years of practice, dancers have acquired a level of technique and expertise and are ready to enhance their performance style. The advanced level builds self-sufficiency with increased musicality, advancement on pointe and a study of dance composition and choreography. Emphasis is placed on performance qualities in building outstanding dancers who are both athletic and graceful.
Ages 14+
Recommended Schedule
Monday
Adv. Jazz 5-6 pm
Adv. Ballet 6-7 pm
Adv. Contemporary 7-8 pm
Tuesday
Sr. Company 5-8 pm
Wednesday
Int./Adv. Ballet 6-7:30 pm
Pointe II 7:30-8 pm
Thursday
Int./Adv. Ballet 6-7 pm
Adv. Modern 7-8 pm
Saturday
Adv. Ballet 10:30am-noon
Intermediate Level
Intermediate dancers have learned how to concentrate, and the basis of a good work ethic has been set into place. This frees the dancer to progress into consistent use of correct placement. When the student is ready, introductory classes in pointe are introduced, and ballet vocabulary is increased. Increased strengthening of the feet, legs, abdomen, and back is a focus, plus more difficult ballet enchainment is incorporated.
Ages 10-14
Recommended Schedule
Monday
Int. Ballet 5-6 pm
Int. Jazz 6-7 pm
Int. Contemporary 7-8 pm
Tuesday
Jr. Company 5-8 pm
Wednesday
Int./Adv. Ballet 6-7:30 pm
Thursday
Int. Ballet 5-6 pm
or
Int./Adv. Ballet 6-7 pm
Saturday
Int. Ballet 9-10:30 am
Int. Modern 11 am-noon
Vaganova 1 & 2
Ages 7-10
Recommended Schedule
Thursday
Vaganova 1&2 Ballet 6-7 pm
Beginning Modern 7-8 pm
Friday
Vaganova 1A Ballet 7-8 pm
Saturday
Vaganova 1&2 Ballet 10-11 am
Vaganova 1A
This class introduces dancers to the art of classical ballet and is for students who are ready to concentrate and learn “real” ballet. This is a technique only class.
Ages 7-10
Recommended Schedule
Wednesday
Vaganova 1A Ballet 5-6 pm
Elementary Tap 6-7 pm
Friday
Elementary Modern 6-7 pm
Vaganova 1A Ballet 7-8
Saturday
Vaganova 1A Ballet 10-11 am
Elementary
Recommended Schedule
Wednesday
Elementary Tap 6-7 pm
Elementary Ballet 7-8 pm
Friday
Elementary Ballet 5-6 pm
Elementary Modern 6-7 pm
Creative Movement
Dancers explore the basic foundations of dance technique. Classes are designed to develop coordination, rhythm and control through games, props, and playful movement exercises designed to engage their creativity.
Ages 4-6
Recommended Schedule
Wednesday
Creative Movement 5-6 pm