The following slate of classes at each level is to be used as a general guideline to determine the appropriate student placement at our academy. Sometimes, a new student will straddle more that one level based on experience and training. A student’s placement may be adjusted within the year as necessary. Our goal is to give each student a balanced, success-building, and challenging experience at The Dance Studio. The final placement decision will rest with the Director.

To discuss youur specific placement and our schedule of classes, please telephone the office (562-9556) for an appointment with the Director.

 

Apprentice and Senior Level, Older teens through mid-twenties A minimum of five to six consecutive years of strong ballet training is required for all sections. Ballet/Pointe, two ninety minute weekly classes Tap, one seventy-five minute weekly class Jazz, one ninety minute weekly class Lyrical, one sixty minute weekly class Director’s permission required

Intermediate Level 1 and 2, Middle School Age This is a three year section. A minimum of three to four consecutive years of strong ballet training is required for all sections. Ballet/Pointe- two seventy minute classes Tap- one sixty minute Jazz and Lyrical- one, two hour class Director’s permission required

Elementary Level 2, Ages nine through twelve A minimum of two consecutive years of strong ballet training is required for all sections except Musical Theatre. This is a two to three year section. Ballet, Tap, Jazz- each class is one hour weekly Musical Theatre (Acting & Singing)- 45 minutes Director’s permission required Elementary Level 1, Ages eight through eleven A beginner technique section for elementary aged students with little or no dance training; each is a separate class. Ballet- one hour Tap, & Jazz- 45 minutes each Musical Theatre (Acting & Singing)-one hour

Pre-Ballet & Tap, Ages 4-6 Ballet & Tap Combination class- one hour DancePlay, Ages 3 through 5 Pre-School Developmental Movement- forty-five minutes