What do the class names mean?
Our instructors put a lot of care into determining the best class(es) for each student. Our decisions are based on ability, previous experience, and age. Below is a very general guideline to our class naming system. Students may be placed in a different class than listed below at the instructors' discretion. We highly recommend speaking to an instructor directly about what class(es) are the best fit for each student.
Beginner
Creative Movement: 3 year olds* ballet and dancing games
Combo Kids: 4 year olds* mostly ballet with a little tap
Dance Fusion 1 and Tap 1: 5-6.5 year olds*
Dance Fusion 2-3 and Tap 2-3: 6-8 year olds*
All Dance Fusion classes are mostly Ballet with some beginning jazz mixed in
*Determined based on age as of December 1st
Intermediate
Level 1 Ballet & Jazz/Hip Hop: at least 8 years old (by Dec. 1st)
Level 2 & 3 Ballet & Jazz/Hip Hop: teacher recommendation
Tap 4: at least 8 years old with or without prior experience
Tap 5-6: teacher recommendation
Theatrical 1: in Intermediate Level 2 or 3 or in Tap 5, must be taking at least one other class
Boys Groove: 7-12 year olds, mostly Hip Hop with some jazz mixed in
Advanced
Level 1-3 Ballet: teacher recommendation
Tap 7-10: teacher recommendation
Jazz 1: must be in Level 1 Ballet
Jazz 2: teacher recommendation
Modern 1: 12 years old and up or in Advanced Level 1 or 2 ballet
Modern 2: teacher recommendation
Lyrical/Contemporary 1: must be in Intermediate Level 3
Lyrical/Contemporary 2: must be in Advanced Level 1 or 2 ballet
Lyrical/Contemporary 3: must be in Advanced Level 2 or 3 ballet
Hip Hop 1: 12 years old and up or in Advanced Level 1 ballet
Hip Hop 2: teacher recommendation
Theatrical 2: must be in at least 1 other advanced level class
Please see the class description for details about the types of classes we offer and for info on our adult classes.