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Professional Division

Professional Division Dance Classes                                                      Criteria for classes required for participation in productions
Class Description Criteria/Requirements Required Attire
Pre-Ballet Introduction to Ballet – Ages 5-6 One class per week Pink Leotard
Ballet I Beginning Ballet – Ages 7-8 One class per week Black Leotard
Ballet IIA Beginning Ballet – Ages 9 thru Adult One class per week Periwinkle Blue Leotard
Ballet IIB Continuation of Ballet I and IIA Two classes per week Periwinkle Blue Leotard
Ballet IIC Continuation of Ballet IIB Two classes per week Periwinkle Blue Leotard
Ballet IIIA Beginning-Intermediate Ballet One Pointe, Two Technique &One Modern class per week Hunter Green Leotard
Jumps and Turns Technique class with emphasis on jumps and turns Required for young men in IIIA and IIIB See Men’s Dress Code
Men’s Ballet Beginning ballet for men One class per week See Men’s Dress Code
Ballet IIIB Intermediate Ballet One Pointe, Two Technique &One Modern class per week Hunter Green Leotard
Ballet IV Intermediate-Advanced Ballet One Pointe, Three Technique &One Modern class per week Black Leotard
Ballet V Advanced Ballet Two Pointe, Two Modern,Three Technique required classes per week (Four strongly recommended) Burgundy Leotard
Pointe/Variations Intermediate-Advanced Pointe Second Year Ballet IV & Ballet V
Pas de deux Ballet IV and V and Young Men Young men may attend by invitation only
Contemporary/Jazz I* Beginning Jazz – Ages 9 and Up One Ballet class recommended. Fitted black t-shirt/ tank top and black dance pants
Contemporary/Jazz II* Advanced BeginnerContemporary/Jazz One to three years experienceOne Ballet class required to perform Same as Contemporary/Jazz I
Contemporary/Jazz III* IntermediateContemporary/Jazz Three to five years experienceTwo Ballet classes required to perform Same as Contemporary/Jazz I
Contemporary/Jazz IV* Advanced Students and Co. Members Two Ballet classes required to perform Same asContemporary/Jazz I
Intro toModern* Introduction to Graham & Horton Technique – Ages 12 thru Adult Beginning Ballet experience requiredTwo Ballet classes required to perform Solid Color Leotard, Dance Pants & No Shoes
BeginningModern* Beginning-Intermediate Graham-based Technique One to two years Modern experienceTwo Ballet classes required to perform Same as Intro to Modern
IntermediateModern* Intermediate Graham-based Technique Two to three years Modern experienceTwo Ballet classes required to perform Same as Intro to Modern
AdvancedModern* Advanced Graham-based Technique Four to five years Modern experienceTwo Ballet classes required to perform Same as Intro to Modern
Horton* Horton Modern Technique One to two years Modern experienceTwo Ballet classes required to perform Same as Intro to Modern
Hip Hop I* Beginning Hip Hop – Ages 7 and Up No experience neededBallet experience suggested Loose Fitting Shirt, Pants & Sneakers w/o Black Soles
Hip Hop II* Intermediate Hip Hop One to two years experienceBallet experience suggested Same as Hip Hop I
Hip Hop III* Advanced Hip Hop Three years of more experienceBallet experience suggested Same as Hip Hop I

*For these classes, age and experience requirements are general guidelines. Actual placement varies according to skill level.

 

Recreational Classes  Designed for those who love to dance – no performances involved

Class Name Description Required Attire
Wee Ballet Creative Worship & Movement – Ages 3-4 White Leotard
Boys Athletic Movement A combination of hip-hop, strengthening, ballet, coordination & fun Black T-shirt and Sweatpants
Tumbling I, II, III* Tumbling – Ages 5 and Up: Placement dependent on skill level. Girls:  Leotard and ShortsBoys:  T-Shirt and Shorts
Mime /Theatrical Technique Technique focusing on facial and body expression Comfortable clothing
Theatre/Acting Foundational acting techniques Comfortable clothing
Martial Arts I Learn basic kicks, punches, blocks and self defense techniques Black athletic pants and t-shirt
Martial Arts II Continuation of Martial Arts I, introducing sparring techniques Black athletic pants and t-shirt
Martial Arts III Continuation of Martial Arts II Black athletic pants and t-shirt
Improvisation for Dancers A full hour of exploring your creativity through movement/ 8 week sessions Comfortable clothing to move in
Flexibility/Body Mechanics Stretches & strengthening exercises for dancers and non-dancers Leotard and dance pants
Pilates Centering and strengthening exercises for dancers and non-dancers. T-shirt and exercise pants
Adult Modern/ Jazz Class Learn modern and jazz with different DT teachers Leotard, t-shirt & black dance pants

NOTE: If a student participating in the Professional Division Program drops below the required number of ballet classes, the student will automatically be deferred to Recreational Status without performance privileges. In addition, Professional Division classes may be taken on a recreational basis at the appropriate level without the ballet requirements (see class descriptions above).  Level to be determined by teacher.

Audition may be required.