Level 1-Level 5 Class Descriptions
To Register Please Contact:  allisonsssd@gmail.com / 315-986-4786

Level 1:
Dancers in our Level 1 Class are either new to dance or have just graduated from our Combo 3 Class.  Students in Level 1 are eligible to take Ballet, Tap, and Jazz.  In Level 1, dancers begin to learn proper technique in addition to continued work on musicality and terminology.  
Students in Level 1 must take Ballet in order to take Jazz.  Tap is highly encouraged.
Typical ages: 8-11 

2019-2020 Level 1 Schedule:
Jazz:  Monday 4:45-5:45pm
Tap: Monday 5:45-6:45pm
Ballet:  Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm
Ballet Technique:  Saturday 9:30-10:30am*
*Ballet Technique is OPTIONAL at this level but highly encouraged; students progress faster across all dance subjects with added ballet
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Level 2:
Level 2 is a continuation of basic technique, musicality, and terminology with additional rhythms and concepts added.  (Students must complete Level 1).   Students taking Lyrical must also take Ballet.
Typical Ages: 9-11.

2019-2020 Level 2 Schedule:
Ballet:  Tuesday  4:30-5:30
Lyrical:  Tuesday  5:30-6:15
Jazz:   Thursday 4:30-5:30
Tap:    Thursday 5:30-6:30
Ballet Technique:  Saturday 9:30-10:30am*
*Ballet Technique is OPTIONAL at this level but highly encouraged; students progress faster across all dance subjects with added ballet
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​Level 3
In addition to working on established technique, dancers in Level 3 also incorporate physicality, stretch, and strength into their dance training.  Students continue to learn how to count music and performance quality is stressed.  (Students must be enrolled in Ballet to take Lyrical).  
​Typical ages: 10-12.
*This year our Level 3 & Level 4  will be a combined class*

2019-2020 Level 3/4 Schedule:
Ballet:  Monday 5:30-6:30pm
Lyrical:  Monday  6:30-7:30pm
Tap:  Wednesday  5:30-6:30pm
Jazz:    Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm
Ballet Technique:  Saturday 10:30-11:30am*
*Ballet Technique is OPTIONAL at this level but highly encouraged; students progress faster across all dance subjects with added ballet
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Level 4
Dancers in Level 4 continue to enhance their technique, performance quality and musicality, in addition to learning about improvisation.  Physicality, stretch, and strength are emphasized.  
(Students must be enrolled in Ballet to take Lyrical).
Level 4 is typically a 2 year program.
Typical Ages:  11-14
*This year our Level 3 & Level 4  will be a combined class*

2019-2020 Level 3/4 Schedule:
Ballet:  Monday 5:30-6:30pm
Lyrical:  Monday  6:30-7:30pm
Tap:  Wednesday  5:30-6:30pm
Jazz:    Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm
Ballet Technique:  Saturday 10:30-11:30am*
*Ballet Technique is OPTIONAL at this level but highly encouraged; students progress faster across all dance subjects with added ballet
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Level 5
Dancers work on bringing together a strong technique with a higher level of performance and an understanding of music.  Stretch and strength is important.  
(Students must be enrolled in Ballet in order to take Lyrical). 
Level 5 is typically a 2 year program.  
Typical Ages: 12-14

2019-2020 Level 5 Schedule:
Ballet:  Tuesday   6:30-7:30pm
Lyrical:  Tuesday   7:30-8:30pm
Jazz:  Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm
Tap:  Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm
Ballet Technique:  Saturday 10:30-11:30am*
*Ballet Technique is OPTIONAL at this level but highly encouraged; students progress faster across all dance subjects with added ballet