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No audition required.

LEVELS 1-8
Ages 6-13 (Grades 1-8)

This ballet-based program teaches self-expression through the fundamentals of dance technique. Students learn to appreciate and enjoy movement, musicality, rhythmical awareness and movement vocabulary.

All levels are required to take at least one Ballet class per week. Other dance training techniques such as Jazz, Character, Modern and Cecchetti Exam preparation are introduced as early as Level 2. Younger students attend 1 to 2 classes per week, gradually increasing to 4 to 6 classes for the higher levels.

Students may audition for the Professional program as early as Level 5. After completing Levels 7-8, students may continue their dance training by auditioning for the Comprehensive or Afternoon Professional Training programs.

BOYS ONLY LEVELS 1-3
Ages 6-11 (Grades 1-6)

Boys are introduced to the physical elements of dance and learn aspects of movement, rhythm and musicality in a supportive and active environment. Students will learn appropriate dance class conduct that is based on self-discipline and the ability to work with others.

Boys Only classes are one hour per week, after school or on weekends. Students may transition into the gender-mixed General program Levels at any time, where they will continue to learn movement principles and be introduced to Ballet, Character, Jazz, Modern and Pas de Deux (partnering) techniques.

INTRO TO DANCE
Ages 10-13 (Grades 5-8)

Students with little or no dance experience are taught basic movements and principles of technique with a focus on alignment, flexibility and strength development.

Students take 1 to 2 classes per week, after school or on weekends. Dancers in this program may transition into the General program by instructor placement. Students who wish to pursue advanced training can audition for the Professional Training program.