NEW JERSEY STUDENT PROGRAM

The Student Program follows our Children’s program and precedes our Professional Program. Within the Student Program, dancers will experience a stronger class structure, training with a focus on discipline, etiquette, and ballet vocabulary. Finer motor skills are developed as is proper alignment and turn-out. Students are educated as to how and why a technique is taught in their level while musicality and artistry are continually refined. The student program requires an audition for placement before using the registration links below. If you have not yet been accepted into the school please visit our audition page.

LEVEL 1

Ages 8+
(Students must be 8 years of age by September 1st)
6 hours per week

Level 1 begins the formal structured training in the art of ballet. The students gain an understanding of their body as an instrument through developed body alignment, coordination, and proper execution of basic ballet foundation steps. Students continue to engage their imagination so they may dance with creative expression, resulting in a fun and enjoyable experience.

LEVEL 2

Ages 9+
6 hours per week

Solidifying the work accomplished in the previous year and increased physical vocabulary are the goals for this level. Faster repetition of ballet vocabulary, increased steps in each exercise, and faster tempos are used. More work on demi-pointe and work across the floor are implemented, as well as bigger jumps and turning movements.

LEVEL 3

Ages 10+
9.5 hours per week

The goal of this level is for students to perfect the material they learned in Levels 1 & 2 and expand their knowledge of classical ballet technique. Alignment, coordination, flexibility, and overall strength are focused on here, as well as more batterie-beating of legs during jumping movements.

LEVEL 4

Starting age: 11
13.5 hours per week

Training at the Level 4 level intensifies as students begin to experience a more comprehensive knowledge of classical ballet, and a stronger ability to properly execute the vocabulary. More complex allegro work as well as more diverse pirouettes are introduced. Students also begin contemporary ballet studies. Ladies entering this level need to have a high level of self-discipline and the strength/alignment necessary for pointe work. Ladies, please DO NOT purchase pointe shoes until you have been notified by the School Principal to do so.

LEVEL 5

Starting age: 12
15 hours per week

Students entering this level need to possess a strong understanding of their current physical vocabulary and proper execution of that vocabulary, as well as a strong commitment to their training. Students in Level 5 work longer combinations while raising their level of execution. A major focus at this level is how they transition from step to step creating a better quality of movement. Ladies’ pointe work includes more work on one leg, while gentlemen work on more specific male vocabulary. Contemporary ballet work and variations are included at this level.

LEVEL 6 & LEVEL 7

Level 6 Starting Age: 13 / Level 7 Starting Age: 14
Level 6 – 18 hours per week / Level 7 – 18.5 hours per week

Students at these levels are ready for a much more demanding course of study regarding both strength and stamina. Pointe work for ladies increases significantly at this level. These dancers work to refine their classical ballet technique as well as demonstrate a high level of Ballet vocabulary, musicality, and artistry in their movement. Complex forms of adagio and pirouettes are a focus here. These students also work on developing graceful and seamless connections when moving from one pose or movement to another. Contemporary ballet work and variations are included at these levels.