Our classes are based on age and experience level. Each level is carefully designed to meet the needs of those dancers. A placement class may be offered if we are unsure of your level. The highest levels (teal, rose, navy) require a placement class. 

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WJYB Levels

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Toddler: Ages 1-3
Ready, Set, Move with Me is a parent-participation class for our youngest students. 

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Violet: Ages 3-5
This is our introductory level. We offer ballet and acro classes for this age. Using imagery and props, dancers achieve classical ballet concepts in a fun and engaging way.

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Blue: Ages 5-7
Dancers at this age may take ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and acro. Dancers learn basic proper alignment and technique through imagery, and props and games are used to create a fun and exploratory atmosphere.

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Maroon: Ages 7-9
This class is for dancers who have progressed through the blue level and are ready for the next step. Classes offered include ballet, PBT, tap, jazz, modern, and acro. 

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Pink: Ages 8-11
Dancers at this age may take ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and acro. We continue learning basic ballet technique and alignment, while terminology and awareness of applying corrections is studied further at this level.

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Purple: Ages 10+
Dancers should have a solid understanding of basic alignment and ballet technique. More complex patterns and body positions are explored. Classes offered include ballet, PBT, tap, jazz, modern with choreolab, modern with acro partnering, and acro. 

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Teal: Ages 11+
Dancers should have a clear understanding of more complex concepts of rotation of the legs, torso alignment and technique. Dancers will have developed the strength to begin pointework in this level. Classes offered include ballet, PBT, jazz, modern with choreolab, modern with acro partnering, and acro. 

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Rose: Ages 12+
Dancers will enhance epaulment and expression at this level, while maintaining strong technique and body alignment. More advanced pointe work is taught. Classes offered include ballet, PBT, jazz, modern with choreolab, modern with acro partnering, and acro. 

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Navy: Ages 14+

Dancers are taught at a professional level. Strong technique, body alignment, understanding of rotation, flexibility, and self-knowledge are expected, with an ability for mature and critical thinking. Classes offered include ballet, PBT, jazz, modern with choreolab, modern with acro partnering, and acro. 

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Need help choosing the correct level? Email us with some information about your dancer's age and prior dance experience so we can recommend the best fit.