Class Levels
Experience is earned in each discipline. For example: A 7-11 year old student has previous experience of 3 years in tap and 1 year in Jazz. Placement for the new year will normally be Intermediate 3 for Tap and Intermediate 2 for Jazz. Class Level exceptions may occur
Beginning-boys and girls ages 3-6, pre-school thru kindergarten
Beginning 1-no experience
Beginning 2-1 year of experience
Beginning 3-2 or more years of experience
Intermediate-boys and girls ages 7-11
Intermediate 1-no experience
Intermediate 2- 1-2 years experience
Intermediate 3- 3 years experience
Intermediate 4- over 3 years experience
Junior-boys and girls ages 12-14
Junior 1-no experience
Junior 2-1-2 years experience
Junior 3-over 2 years experience
Seniors-boys and girls 15 and over
Senior 1- no experience
Senior 2-1-2 years of experience
Senior 3-3-4 years of experience
Senior 4-4-5 years of experience (pointe work included for ballet)
Senior 5-over 6 years of experience
Advanced Senior-Competition level dancers
Age requirements
Tap-3 and up, Jazz-4 and up, Ballet-3 ½ and up, Lyrical-8 and up, Musical Theater-8 and up, Hip Hop-8 and up, Pointe-12 andup plus required amount of previous ballet training and teacher approval.
Class Divisions 2010-2011
Main dance division-Recreational ages 3 and up
Classes in this division are designed for students looking for a recreational program with flexibility in scheduling. Advancement depends upon a student’s progress, not age. Dancers looking for even more training may join the intensive division program.
Intensive division-This division includes the Dance Attack competition team. Students enter this program through audition or invitation. Students who are physically able, technically qualified, and dedicated to a serious course of study receive this designation. Ages, classes, and subjects vary greatly, as does training at different schools. Parents nor the number of years or age will not determine class placement in this program. Programs and class schedules are determined and designed for the individual students needs and these may vary.