Level
Fives

As a continuation of Level 4, Level 5 dancers study ballet, jazz, contemporary, and pointe. Barre work is complete and practiced to produce a technically strong dancer. Teachers will continue to increase the complexity of exercises and introduce new material while focusing on correct technique and coordination. Dancers will increase the length and frequency of their pointe classes with a focus on building strength and learning fundamental and age-appropriate pointe steps from the classical repertoire. During Jazz, dancers continue to work towards quick memorization and artistic excellence by adding weekly combinations to their usual technique drills, strengthening and conditioning. Contemporary combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Students learn floorwork, traditional modern core contractions, and center exercises that find their root in classical ballet and modern. The curriculum emphasizes core strength, flexibility, and fluidity of movement.