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Explanation of Levels

NOTE: The following explanation of levels is a generalization. There are always exceptions to the rule. Free student evaluations can be requested. Placement in Hip Hop and Aerial Silks classes depend upon age.

Tots Program:  Ages 24 to 36 months - 30-minute class - Creative Movement


Preschool Program: Ages 3 to 5 - 45-minute classes - Combination classes with Ballet and Tap or Acro option
Preschool level 1 - for ages 3-4 with no experience or promoted from tots program

Preschool level 2 - for ages 4-5 with one year experience

 

Primary Program: Ages 5-7 - 45-minute to 1-hour classes - Combination classes or Mini Jazz

Primary level 1 - for ages 5-6 with no experience or promoted from the preschool program

Primary level 2 - for ages 6-7 with one or more years of experience or promoted from Primary 1

Level 1: Ages 7-9 - No experience required but may have some - 45-minute to 1-hour classes

Beginner to Advanced Beginner - Combination and full genre classes offered

Level 2: Ages 9-11 - One to two years of training recommended - 45-minute to 1-hour classes

Beginner Intermediate to Intermediate - Full genre classes only

Pre-pointe is introduced at this level 

Level 3: Ages 11-15 - Two or more years of training recommended - 45-minute to 1-1/2 hour classes

Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate - Full genre classes only

Pointe classes available upon passing a pointe readiness test

Level 4: Ages 12+ - Three or more years of training recommended - 45-minute to 1-1/2 hour classes

Advanced Intermediate - Full genre classes only

Pointe classes available upon passing a pointe readiness test

Level 5: Ages 12+ - Four or more years of training recommended - 1-hour to 1-1/2 hour classes

Advanced - Full genre classes only - TEACHER RECOMMENDATION only

Pointed classes available upon passing a pointe readiness test


 

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