PLACEMENT/LEVELS

Placement of students is governed by individual potential and technical proficiency, not entirely by age or the amount of previous training. All students are carefully placed in the class that is fitting to their technique. The age of one student may differ from the other students. The changing of levels is always decided with a child's best interest and advancement in mind. During the year if a student shows exceptional progress, she may be promoted to a higher level. This promotion will be at the discretion of the director.

Levels I-IV are elementary classes for ages 5-10.

Levels A is an intermediate level for ages 10-12. Pre-pointe is introduced at this level. Selected students will begin pointe when their legs, feet and posture are strong enough.

Level B is an intermediate/advanced level for ages 11-14. Pointe classes are included.

Level C1 and C2 are advanced levels for ages 13 and up. Most of the classes are performed on pointe at this level. Variations from the classical ballets are introduced.

The Ballet Ensemble is pre-professional level of selected advanced students. These are students who are committed to the study of ballet with a desire to pursue ballet at the professional or university level. Ensemble dancers will learn original choreography by Li Chou Cheng and Carrie Cheng and also present scenes from the classic ballets. Ballets hat have been highlighted in the past are: Giselle, Swan Lake, Coppelia, Paquita, Les Sylphides Pas de Quatre and Sleepig Beauty.