AGE & LEVEL RECOMMEDATIONS
Class Level Descriptions
YOUTH CLASSES
MINI 1
These classes are introductory and ideal for young students with no prior dance experience. We recommend these classes for students ages 3 - 6 years old.
MINI 2
These classes are ideal for young students who have already completed a Mini 1 class or have prior dance experience. We recommend these classes for students ages 4 - 7 years old.
LEVEL 1
These classes are ideal for all beginner students and will cover foundational techniques. We recommend these classes for students ages 6 - 12 years old.
LEVEL 1A
These classes are introductory and ideal for students with no prior dance experience. We recommend these classes for students ages 6 - 12 years old.
LEVEL 1B
These classes are ideal for students with some prior dance experience or who have already completed a Mini 2 or Level 1A class. We recommend these classes for students ages 6 - 12 years old.
LEVEL 2
These classes are ideal for students with prior dance experience or who have already completed a Level 1B class. We recommend these classes for students ages 8 - 12 years old.
LEVEL 3
Students are expected to have multiple years of dance experience or already have completed a Level 2 class. These classes require administrative and teacher approval and are recommended for students ages 10 & up.
*Students in Jazz 3 or Contemporary 3 must be enrolled in a ballet class concurrently.
LEVEL 4
Students are expected to have mastered all foundational technique and completed a Level 3 class or have equivalent training. These classes require administrative and teacher approval and are recommended for students ages 12 & up.
LEVEL 5
Students are expected to have extensive dance experience and completed a Level 4 class or have equivalent training. These classes requires administrative and teacher approval and are recommended for students 15 & up.
TEEN/ADULT CLASSES
LEVEL 1
These classes are ideal for all beginner students and will cover foundational techniques. We recommend these classes for students ages 13 & up.
LEVEL 1A
These classes are introductory and ideal for students with no prior dance experience. We recommend these classes for students ages 13 & up.
LEVEL 1B
These classes are introductory and ideal for students with no prior dance experience. We recommend these classes for students ages 13 & up.
LEVEL 2
These classes are ideal for students with prior dance experience or who have already completed a Level 1B class. We recommend these classes for students ages 13 & up.
LEVEL 3
Students are expected to have multiple years of dance experience or already have completed a Level 2 class. These classes require administrative and teacher approval and are recommended for students ages 13 & up.
*Students in Jazz 3 or Contemporary 3 must be enrolled in a ballet class concurrently.
LEVEL 4
Students are expected to have mastered all foundational technique and completed a Level 3 class or have equivalent training. These classes require administrative and teacher approval and are recommended for students ages 13 & up.
LEVEL 5
Students are expected to have extensive dance experience and completed a Level 4 class or have equivalent training. These classes requires administrative and teacher approval and are recommended for students 15 & up.