Students are assigned to levels based on ability, mastery of skills, and age.  In Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet, the ability to listen and follow directions is also a factor.  The levels encompass approximately the following ages:

• Creative Movement........3 - 4
• Pre-Ballet 1..................5
• Pre-Ballet 2..................6
• Level 1.........................7 - 8
• Level 2.........................8 - 10
• Level 3.........................9 - 11
• Level 4.......................10 - 13
• Level 5.......................11 - 15
• Level 6.......................14 - 18
• Level 1 Boys................4 - 6
• Level 2 Boys................7 - 9
• Level 3 Boys...............10 - 13

The minimum required attendance per week for each level is shown below:

• Level 1...............2 x per week
• Level 2...............2 x per week
• Level 3...............3 x per week
• Level 4...............4 x per week
• Level 5...............5 x per week
• Level 6...............5 x per week

Level Colors:

• Creative Movement...Pink
• Pre-Ballet 1...............Lilac
• Pre-Ballet 2...............White
• Level 1......................Yellow (buttercup)
• Level 2......................Light Green (mint fern)
• Level 3......................Pale Blue (forget-me-not)
• Level 4......................Periwinkle
• Level 5......................Black
• Level 6......................Black

Appearance:

• Pink tights and pink ballet slippers (with elastics sewn on).
• Beginning in Level 3, flat slippers, as well as pointe shoes, must have ribbons.
• A wrap-around ballet sweater in the same color as the leotard may be worn for warmth.
• Hair must be worn up and securely fastened.
• No jewelry, watches, makeup, or nail polish in class.

Notes on Girls attire:

Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet 1 and 2: At this age, wearing a pretty costume is an important part of your daughter's enjoyment of ballet class. You may select any style of leotard-long sleeve, short sleeve or camisole as long as it is the appropriate color for the level. Your child is welcome to wear a pull on tutu with her leotard, please make sure it is not so long as to hamper her movements.

Level 1 - 6: Leotard and matching georgette wrap around skirt in your level color must be worn for every class.  Please select a classic style leotard (no velvet, lace, see-through, rhinestones or halter tops, please).  You may choose camisole, tank, short or long sleeve depending upon your preference and the weather. Low back leotards are permitted. In the winter you may wish to wear a matching color wrap around ballet sweater in your level color. All levels wear pink ballet tights.

Girls who have the instructor’s permission to begin pointe, should bring pointe shoes to every class.
All students please remember to wear your skirt to every class,

Level 1 and 2 Boys:

• White short sleeve t-shirt, black shorts, white socks and black canvas, split-sole shoes.

Level 3 Boys:

• White short sleeve t-shirt, dance belt, black tights or jazz pants, white socks and black canvas, split-sole shoes.

Dress Code is Mandatory:

Students are required to conform to the dress code. Students who are not dressed properly for class may be asked to sit out a portion of class as a reminder that we take the dress code seriously.