Common Dance Questions & Answers

Q: What is the dierence between dance styles?

A: For students who are more serious about dance and want to work on their balance and fexibility, our Ballet and Jazz classes should be their main focus. Those looking to work more on their rhythm and coordination should focus on Hip Hop. Tap requires a lot of concentration and less body conditioning, and is usually added last in a dancer’s weekly curriculum. You are also welcome to watch and/or take a class to see for yourself. The following page: dance class descriptions also gives detailed class descriptions for you to better understand the different types of dance classes.

Q: What do the numbers after the class titles mean? (example: Jazz II)

A:evel I = Beginning, Level II = Intermediate, Level III = Advanced. Please note that once a student jumps up to the next age group, classes will naturally move at a faster pace and the student will continue progressing, even though the level number of the class may be lower than what he/she was taking before. (example: Sally currently takes Hip Hop III 6-9yrs and will turn 10 yrs. old in Sept...she may get promoted to either Hip Hop I or Hip Hop I/II for 9-12yrs. depending on her progress.)

Q: How many dance classes per week should I take?

A: More than half of our dancers take class once a week to enjoy learning the art of dance. Other dancers focus on more serious training by taking more than once a week. Once a dancer is 6 yrs. old we recommend choosing a technical class like Ballet or Jazz, in combination with a fun, upbeat Hip Hop class. As a dancer gets more serious, we recommend taking 3-6 times a week, adding classes in the following order: Ballet, Jazz, 2nd Ballet, Jazz Technique, Hip Hop, & then Tap.

Q: Does My Class Have Additional Class Requirements?

A: Some classes are required to be taken 2+ times a week, or have co-requisite classes. Be sure to check the schedule for class recommendations or requirements. If you’ve been recommended to move up to any of these particular classes, but are not able to take the additional required class(es), you may stay in the level you are currently in and still progress as a dancer. You may always add additional classes later for an extra push.

Q: What if I already took the level my teacher recommended?

A: Dance is an art form that does not follow grades like school does. Many of our most advanced dancers will take 2-3 years of the same level curriculum until they are ready to move to the next level. Please keep in this in mind when reading over your recommendation form.