STUDENT LEVELS

Primary | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Ensemble

Primary | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Ensemble

 

Primary
(3-6 year olds)

Primary Level students are able to participate in introductory play-based classes.

Level readiness:

• No prior experience is required.

Classes for Primary Level Students:

• FUNdamentals: Saturdays 10:45-11:45
  

 

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Level 1
(must be 7 years old by 12/31)

Level 1 students are able to participate in elementary training of individual genres.

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 Wednesday and Saturday classes.

• Ballet Foundations: Saturdays 9-9:45
• Modern Foundations: Saturdays 9:45-10:30
• Jazz Foundations: Wednesdays 4:30-5:15
• Tap Foundations: Wednesdays 5:15-6

 

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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.

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.

• Beginner/Intermediate Ballet: Tuesdays 4:30-5:30
  
• Beginner/Intermediate Modern: Thursdays 4:30-5:30
  
• Modern Repertory (by invitation): Thursdays 5:30-6:00
  
• Open Tap: Wednesdays 6-7
  
• Open Jazz: Wednesdays 7-8
  

Bonus Offerings for Level 2 Students

• Enrichment: Thursdays 5:45-7:30 (Sep-Dec)
• Honors Society: Thursdays 7:30-8 (1x/month)

 

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Level 3

Level 3 students are able to comprehend and execute intermediate/advanced dance skills.

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.

• Intermediate/Advanced Ballet: Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 (plus Pre-Pointe/Pointe 6:15-6:45, if invited)
  
• Intermediate/Advanced Modern: Thursdays 4:30-5:30 (Sep-Dec), 4:30-6 (Jan-Jun, includes Modern Repertory)
• Open Tap: Wednesdays 6-7
• Open Jazz: Wednesdays 7-8

Bonus Offerings for Level 3 Students

• Enrichment: Thursdays 5:45-7:30 (Sep-Dec)
• Honors Society: Thursdays 7:30-8 (1x/month)

 

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Fusionworks Youth Ensemble

Ensemble students are able to function maturely in professional settings and learn complex choreography.

Level Readiness:

• Proficient with Level 3 material
• Adept with Modern Repertory material
• Interview with faculty that reflects student understands the responsibility and commitment
  

Classes for Ensemble Students
See the Fusionworks Youth Ensemble page for the full description and weekly schedule.

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