General Dance Program
An annual recital at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre caps off a year of study and celebrates their journey.

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Grade 1 | Level 1
Ages 6-7
Introduction to dance while developing posture, alignment, musicality, and fundamental movement skills.
Dance – Level 1 A Ballet & Modern
Dance – Level 1 B Ballet & Jazz
_Hip Hop A (Level 1-3)
_Jazz A (Level 1-3)
Dance – Level 1/2 F Ballet (Sessional)
Dance – Level 1/2 E Ballet (Sessional)

Grade 2 | Level 2
Ages 7-8
Build on introductory dance skills such as posture, alignment, and musicality while gaining confidence and coordination.
_Hip Hop A (Level 1-3)
_Jazz A (Level 1-3)
Dance – Level 1/2 F Ballet (Sessional)
Dance – Level 1/2 E Ballet (Sessional)
Dance – Level 1/2 F Ballet (Sessional)
Dance – Level 1/2 E Ballet (Sessional)

Grade 3 | Level 3
Ages 8-9
Deepen understanding of technique, musicality, spatial awareness, and the ability to link increasingly challenging steps.
_Hip Hop A (Level 1-3)
_Jazz A (Level 1-3)
Dance – Level 3 A Ballet & Modern
Dance – Level 3 B Ballet & Jazz
Dance – Level 3 C Ballet Only

Grade 4 | Level 4
Ages 9-10
Develop technical proficiency in foundational steps and movements, link combinations with confidence, and focus on expressive performance, independent learning, and collaboration in group work.
Dance – Level 4 A Ballet & Modern
_Hip Hop B (Level 4-7)
_Jazz B ( Level 4-7)
Dance – Level 4 C Ballet Only

Grade 5 | Level 5
Ages 10-11
Continue expanding technical ability, focus, movement quality, and complexity, with an emphasis on linking combinations with flow, exploring dynamics and performance presence, and applying cues.
_Hip Hop B (Level 4-7)
_Jazz B ( Level 4-7)
Dance – Level 5 A PKG
Dance – Level 5 B Ballet Only

Grade 6 & 7 | Level 6/7
Ages 11-13
Build on technical skill and develop independence and artistic confidence, while collaborating with classmates and enhancing spatial awareness. Combine packages for a more intensive schedule.
_Hip Hop B (Level 4-7)
_Jazz B ( Level 4-7)
Dance – Level 6/7 A Package
Dance – Level 6/7 B Package
Dance – Level 6/7 C Ballet
Dance – Level 6/7 A+B Package

Grades 8-12 | Teen
Ages 13–18
Focus on refining technique, enhancing performance quality, building coordination and musicality, and collaborating confidently with peers. Combine packages for a more intensive schedule.