Intermediate Division
Level 3, Level 4, Level 5
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Placement in the intermediate/advanced division is based on many factors, including age, ability, experience, strength, and mental preparedness. Students often spend several years in each level as they progress and develop their skills. Additionally, students must be able to meet each level's requirements to progress to the next level. In level 4 pointe work is introduced and established in this level as a part of their technique class. Students are promoted according to individual progress in acquiring technique and strength.
*Age requirements are meant as a guideline
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Ballet, Jazz & Tap 3Students expand their skills by the diversification of the vocabulary introduced at this level. Barre work is emphasized to prepare the muscles for more difficult center work,
attending class three times a week to increase strength and stability. End-of-year evaluations are introduced at this level. BALLET 3 DRESS CODE: Black leotard with pink tights and shoes, hair in a tidy bun or out of the face if too short CLASS: 90 minutes, twice a week & 60 minutes, once a week JAZZ 3 DRESS CODE: Dancewear of your choice, hair in a tidy up do CLASS: 60 minutes, once a week TAP 3 DRESS CODE: Dancewear of your choice, hair in a tidy up do CLASS: 60 minutes, once a week AGE: 8-9 years Eligible for The Nutcracker, Spring Ballet, and Showcase performances, with minimum enrollment requirements |
Ballet, Jazz & Tap 4Beginning level pointe-work is introduced and developed in this level as a part of their technique class. Students are required to take a minimum of three ballet classes a week, with opportunity to take 4 times a week, and at least one other style.
BALLET 4 DRESS CODE: Black leotard with pink tights and shoes, hair in a tidy bun, colors allowed on Saturdays CLASS: 90 minutes, four times a week JAZZ 4 DRESS CODE: Dancewear of your choice, hair in a tidy up do CLASS: 60 minutes, once a week TAP 4 DRESS CODE: Dancewear of your choice, hair in a tidy up do CLASS: 60 minutes, once a week AGE: 9-11 years Eligible for The Nutcracker, Spring Ballet, and Showcase performances, with minimum enrollment requirements |
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Ballet, Character, Contemporary, Jazz & Conditioning 5Students at this level have demonstrated strength and sufficient improvement, particularly in their pointe-work to progress to more challenging technical elements. Level 5 students are introduced to the complimenting styles of Character dance, a stylized representation of a traditional folk, or national dance, mostly from eastern European countries, and are an integral part of most major full-length classical performances; and Contemporary, which every dance company has incorporated to their repertoire.
BALLET 5 DRESS CODE: Black leotard with pink tights and shoes, hair in a tidy bun, colors allowed on Saturdays CLASS: 90 minutes, three times a week. 120 minutes, twice a week CHARACTER 5 DRESS CODE: Black leotard with pink tights, 1/2 inch heel black character shoes, black character skirt, hair in a tidy bun CLASS: 60 minutes, once a week JAZZ 5 DRESS CODE: Dancewear of your choice, hair in a tidy up do CLASS: 60 minutes, once a week CONDITIONING DRESS CODE: Dancewear of your choice, hair in a tidy up do CLASS: 60 minutes, once a week Eligible for The Nutcracker, Spring Ballet, and Showcase performances, with minimum enrollment requirements |