Level 1

Time to complete: typically 1 yr

Hrs per week: 3.5 hrs/wk

In Level 1 students will be able to demonstrate the following Ballet Skills:

• the correct use of turn out at barre
• recite and demonstrate the Cecchetti ballet posture
• recite the french terms all the basic positions.
• correct timing in combinations
• First Cecchetti port de bra
• pirouettes in cou-de-pied
• polonaise and walking pas de basque
• and all Level 1 ABT skills at barre and in center

Level 1 students will also be introduced to:

• Foundations of Jazz/Acro technique
• Foundations of Tap technique

Level 2

Time to complete: typically 2 yrs

Hrs per week: 5 hrs/wk

In Level 2 students will be able to demonstrate the following Ballet Skills:

• the correct use of turn out at barre and in center
• recite the french terms for additional arm and body positions
• correct timing in combinations
• First and Third Cecchetti port de bra
• pirouettes in retire
• basic ballet allegro movements
• and all Level 2 ABT skills at barre and in center

Level 2 students will also be introduced to:

• Strength and Style elements of Jazz/Acro technique
• Timing and coordination of Tap techniques
• Pre-pointe conditioning exercises
• Self care practices for athletes
• Student Performance Company by invite

Level 3

Time to complete: 2 yrs

Hrs per week: 7-9 hrs/wk

In Level 3 students will be able to demonstrate the following Ballet Skills:

• the correct use of turn out at barre and in center
• recite the french terms for additional arm and body positions
• correct timing in combinations
• First and Third Cecchetti port de bra
• pirouettes in retire
• basic ballet allegro movements
• and all Level 2 ABT skills at barre and in center

Level 2 students will also be introduced to:

• Advanced style elements, integrating acro tricks, advanced turns and leaps in Jazz
• Combining tap skills, complex musicality, and stamina of Tap techniques
• Pointe work
• Self care practices for athletes and mindset coaching/goal setting
• personal artistic creation/expression
• Student Performance Company by invite