Ages 8-13
Starting in Level 1, students begin formal training in traditional classical ballet. The syllabus progresses at a rate that allows the student to learn the exercises correctly and with full physicality. Repetition and slow careful work is emphasized, with the students learning discipline and control of their bodies. Students progress to the next level when they have mastered the material and physical understanding of the syllabus in their current level. For some students, this may take more than one year. Students may be moved to the next level during the year if they have met the requirements of their level before the end of the year.
Level 1 meets two times per week for 1 hour, + Jazz
Level 2 meets three times per week for 1.25 hours, + Jazz
Level 3 meets three times per week for 1.5 hours, + Jazz
Level 4 meets three times per week for 2.0 hours, + Jazz
Students are strongly suggested to attend all scheduled classes for their level, including elective – Jazz class.
All Level 4 students begin individual evaluations starting with a mid-year conference with Academy Artistic Staff and may participate in the Pre-Professional Program with additional performance opportunities. Girls in Level 4 will get their pointe shoes in early spring of the school year.
Children in the are encouraged to take as many make up/extra classes as they can in the same or a lower level. For highly motivated students this will help accelerate their progress; the more classes a student is able to take, the quicker the work of each level will be learned.
