2023 - 2024 Class Level Guidelines
** All new students must take a free placement class **
Please email Ms Meg, our Office Manager, to schedule your free placement class.
New for our 2023 - 2024 Season
Once dancers reach the age of receiving their pointe shoes, they will be able to choose whether they would like to choose the Pre-Professional track vs the Recreational track.
Pre-Professional is for the dancer who is looking to possibly make a career out of dance by either performing or teaching. On this track the dancers is required to take all classes available to them; they will perform in all of the ABA shows and will be eligible to compete.
Recreational is for the dancer who loves to dance and still wants to be able to perform in all ABA shows. This is dancer is required to take all of PBT and technique classes for their level but may choose to take the other available classes or not.
Dancers may switch tracks at the end of each semester if they decide to change their focus.
Adult Classes: 18+
Anyone who has a love for Ballet or Modern Dance! We have a Beginner level for anyone at all and an Intermediate level for those with some previous dance experience.
Creative Movement: 2-3 years
Learn the love of music and movement in this fun, game-based class! Will perform in the Spring Performance.
PreBallet: 4-5 Years
Fun, game-based movements for beginning dancers. May be invited to perform in The Nutcracker.
Level 1: 5-6 years, no experience necessary, Kindergarten
Aspiring dancers will learn basic positions at the barre and in the center.
Level 2: At least one year of training
Dancers will refine their technique further at the barre and center. They will add Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) to their training for strength and proper alignment.
Level 3: At least two years of training
Dancers will continue to add new movement to their vocabulary. In addition to Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), they will also add Yoga, Jazz, Contemporary and Character classes to begin a well-rounded repertoire.
Level 4: At least three years of training
Dancers will continue to gain strength and confidence. They will continue in Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), as well as Yoga, Jazz, Contemporary and Character. They will work on building their stamina.
Level 5: PrePointe, At least 3-4 years of training
Dancers will continue to gain strength and confidence. They will continue in Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), as well as Yoga, Character, Contemporary, and Jazz. Pre-pointe classes will also be added this year.
PreProfessional A | Recreational A: Beginning Pointe, At least 4 years of training
Dancers will continue their progress in Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), Yoga, Character, Contemporary, and Jazz. Pointe work and Modern will begin at this level.
PreProfessional B | Recreational B: At Director’s discretion
Dancers will continue their progress in Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), Pointe work, Yoga, Character, Contemporary, Modern, and Jazz. Variations classes will begin at this level.