| 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 |
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| 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.