Primary Level students are able to participate in introductory play-based classes. Our class levels format provides pathways for our students to progress within our mixed-level classes. We are able to meet students where they are, while providing opportunities for them to engage in a holistic curriculum. See the levels overview at the top of the page to see where the Primary Level fits in.
Level 1 (must be 7 years old by 12/31 or 6 year olds placed by assessment)
Level 1 students are able to participate in elementary training of individual genres. Our class levels format provides pathways for our students to progress within our mixed-level classes. We are able to meet students where they are, while providing opportunities for them to engage in a holistic curriculum. See the levels overview at the top of the page to see where the Level 1 fits in.
Level readiness:
Returning students progressed from Primary Level
New students age 7-10 with any/no prior experience
Classes for Level 1 Students Students must enroll in at least 2 Foundations classes. Either both on the same day or a combination of the Tuesday and Saturday classes.
Level 2 (must be 11 years old by 12/31 or 9-10 year olds placed by assessment)
Level 2 students are able to grasp formal dance training with sustained, multi-part combinations. Our class levels format provides pathways for our students to progress within our mixed-level classes. We are able to meet students where they are, while providing opportunities for them to engage in a holistic curriculum. See the levels overview at the top of the page to see where the Level 2 fits in.
Level readiness:
Returning students progressed from Level 1
New students age 9-10 placed by assessment
New students age 11+ with any/no prior experience
Classes for Level 2 Students It is recommended that Level 2 students take at least 2 classes per week, preferably on multiple days.
Conditioning: Saturdays 1:00-1:30 This class includes aspects of anatomy, flexibility, strengthening, endurance, and injury prevention that support dancers in their technique classes.
Bonus Offerings for Level 2 Students
Enrichment: Saturday Workshops throughout the year
Level 3 students are able to adequately execute intermediate dance skills while displaying an individual drive for artistic growth. Our class levels format provides pathways for our students to progress within our mixed-level classes. We are able to meet students where they are, while providing opportunities for them to engage in a holistic curriculum. See the levels overview at the top of the page to see where the Level 3 fits in.
Level readiness:
Returning students progressed from Level 2
New students age 11+ placed by assessment
Classes for Level 3 Students It is recommended that Level 3 students take at least 3 classes per week. Because Level 3 students are of intermediate level, they have multiple class options and will be evaluated to see which class is the best fit for them.
Conditioning: Saturdays 1:00-1:30 This class includes aspects of anatomy, flexibility, strengthening, endurance, and injury prevention that support dancers in their technique classes.
Level 4 students are able to engage proficiently at a pre-professional level and independently learn complex choreography. Our class levels format provides pathways for our students to progress within our mixed-level classes. We are able to meet students where they are, while providing opportunities for them to engage in a holistic curriculum. See the levels overview at the top of the page to see where the Level 4 fits in.
Level readiness:
Returning students progressed from Level 3
New students age 11+ placed by assessment
Classes for Level 4 Students It is recommended that Level 4 students take at least 3 classes per week.
Conditioning: Saturdays 1:00-1:30 This class includes aspects of anatomy, flexibility, strengthening, endurance, and injury prevention that support dancers in their technique classes.