Dance Theater of Florida

He is now taking both ballet and jazz classes and will participate in our end-of-year showcase performances.

The students learn about ballet and other dance styles, and receive instruction on jumping, turning, and stretching their bodies. In addition, they create their own choreography and make a brief presentation of what they have learned during the final workshop.

Musical Theater Jazz class for students currently enrolled in Levels 4 through 6.

Level 6 continues the rigorous pre-professional training, taking a minimum of 3 ballet classes each week plus at least 3 other classes in modern, pilates, contemporary, jazz or more ballet depending upon the student’s goals.

The focus in this level is on more intricate foot work and dance sequencing, including more rigorous ballet vocabulary and pointe work.

Level 4 includes rigorous ballet training technique and an increased amount of pointe work. Level 4 emphasizes core work, quick thinking and attention to detail.

Level 3’s syllabus and schedule is more rigorous, Ballet classes focus on strengthening feet and ankles to prepare students for pointe. Level 3 ballet is the Pre-Pointe year, when classes meet two times per week for 1 1/2 hours. Depending on their strength and development, Level 3X ballet students may begin pointe during the late fall or early spring semester.

Level 2 continues to develop a strong foundation with more repetitive work for the development of strength. Level 2X includes an introduction to longer combinations of steps and more intricate musicality.

When students enter Level 1, they can expect more intensive training. Level 1 begins to develop a strong foundation for all dance disciplines.

Pre-Ballet serves as an introduction to the classroom and body movement for students ages 4–6. Pre-Ballet II classes meet for one hour per week and includes tap.

Pre-Ballet serves as an introduction to the classroom and body movement for students ages 4–6. Pre-Ballet 1 classes meet for 45 minutes per week.

This level introduces young students to music and movement. Students learn dance etiquette, discipline, and group interaction while developing coordination and musicality.

This level introduces young students to music and movement. Students, along with a caregiver, learn dance etiquette, discipline, and group interaction while developing coordination and musicality.

Level 5 and 5X must attend at least 3 ballet classes per week. The focus in this level is on more intricate foot work and dance sequencing, including more rigorous ballet vocabulary and pointe work. Level 5 and 5X students must also attend a Jazz and a Contemporary class taking a total of 5 classes per week.

In Levels 4 and 4X students are required to attend ballet classes 3 times each week. Level 4/4X includes rigorous ballet training technique and an increased amount of pointe work. Level 4/4X students must also attend one Contemporary, or Jazz class. Level 4/4X emphasizes core work, quick thinking and attention to detail.

Contemporary Level 5/5X is an advanced level Contemporary class. This class is required for Level 5/5X.

Contemporary Level 4/4X is an intermediate/advanced level Contemporary class. This class may be taken as part of the Level 4/4X package, or as an additional class. For students placed in Level 4 or 4X.

Level 2X Jazz continues to build on Jazz technique. This class is for students ages 8 and up who have completed a year of Level 2 Jazz. Ballet is optional but highly recommended at this level, as it is the foundation of dance and students without ballet training will eventually phase out of our program.

Level 1 begins to develop a strong foundation for all dance disciplines. Classes meet once a week for one hour. In Ballet/Jazz students will take a half hour of Ballet and a half hour of Jazz. Must be 6 years of age by September 30th.

Tap class for beginners or advanced beginners ages 7-10.

Cirque/Acro Levels 2/2X is for students who wish to learn basic Acro skills along with some basic Jazz. Ages 7 and up by September 30th.

Intermediate level Tap class for students ages 8 and up (placement or minimum of 2 years of Tap training is required).

Cirque/Acro Levels 3/3X is for students who are ready to work on more advanced Acro skills along with some basic Jazz. Ballet is recommended at this level.

Level 6 continues the rigorous pre-professional training, taking a minimum of 3 ballet classes each week plus at least 2 additional class in Jazz and Contemporary.

Level 5 and 5X must attend at least 3 ballet classes per week. The focus in this level is on more intricate foot work and dance sequencing, including more rigorous ballet vocabulary and pointe work. Level 5 and 5X students must also attend a Jazz and a Contemporary class taking a total of 5 classes per week.

Jazz Level 6 is an advanced level Jazz class which is part of the requirements for the Level 6 class package.

Jazz Level 5/5X is an advanced level Jazz class which is required as part of the Level 5 class package.

Open Ballet Intermediate/Advanced for ages 12 and up. This class offers advanced training in ballet techniques for dancers aged 12 and above.

Pre-Dance 1 serves as an introduction to the classroom and body movement for students ages 4–5 . Pre-Dance 1 classes meet for 45 minutes per week. Must be 4 years old by September 30th.

Creative Dance is meant for the 3–4 year old student. This level introduces young students to music and movement. Students learn dance etiquette, discipline, and group interaction while developing coordination and musicality. Classes meet for 45 minutes. Must be 3 years old by September 30th.

Pre-Dance 2 serves as an introduction to the classroom and body movement for students ages 5–6. Pre-Dance 2 classes meet for one hour per week and includes Ballet and Tap. Must be 5 years old by September 30th.

Ballet Level 3’s syllabus and schedule is more rigorous, Ballet classes focus on strengthening feet and ankles to prepare students for pointe. Level 3 ballet classes meet two times per week for 1 1/2 hours. * Students in this level must register for two ballet classes.

Ballet Level 2X includes an introduction to longer combinations of steps and more intricate musicality. Ballet Level 2X classes are held once a week for an hour and a half. For students who have completed Ballet Level 2.

Level 2 Ballet develops a strong foundation of Ballet technique. In Level 2, Ballet classes are held once a week for 1.25 hours. For ages 7 or for older students new to Ballet.

Level 3X Ballet is the Pre-Pointe year, classes meet two times per week for 1 1/2 hours. Depending on their strength and development, Level 3X ballet students may begin pointe during the late fall or early spring semester. * Two Ballet classes are required at this level.

Open Barre for ages 12 and up. This class focuses on barre work, a fundamental component of ballet training, suitable for dancers 12 and older.

Musical Theater Jazz class for students currently enrolled in Levels 4 through 6.

Musical Theater Jazz class for students currently enrolled in Levels 4 through 6.

Jazz Level 5/5X is an advanced level Jazz class which is required as part of the Level 5 class package.

Level 4/4X Jazz is an intermediate/advanced level Jazz class which may be taken as part of the Level 4/4X package or as an extra class.

Level 1 begins to develop a strong foundation for all dance disciplines. Classes meet once a week for one hour. In Ballet/Jazz students will take a half hour of Ballet and a half hour of Jazz. Must be 6 years of age by September 30th.

Level 2 Jazz is a beginner Jazz class for ages 7 and up. Ballet is optional but highly recommended at this level, as it is the foundation of dance and students without ballet training will eventually phase out of our program.

Open Tap ages 12 and up. This tap class provides instruction in tap dancing for students aged 12 and older, developing rhythm and coordination.

Open Jazz Intermediate ages 12 and up. This intermediate jazz class is designed for dancers aged 12 and above, focusing on jazz techniques.

Mommy and Me is meant for the 2-3 year old student. This level introduces young students to music and movement. Students, along with a care giver, learn dance etiquette, discipline, and group interaction, while developing coordination and musicality. Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes. This class does not participate in our End of Year Showcase.

Level 3 Jazz is a continuation of Jazz technique for students who have completed Level 2X Jazz. Ballet is optional but highly recommended at this level, as it is the foundation of dance and students without ballet training will eventually phase out of our program.

Hip Hop Minis Beginner Hip Hop for ages 6-8.

Level 3X Jazz is a continuation of Jazz technique for students who have completed Level 3 Jazz. Ballet is optional but highly recommended at this level, as it is the foundation of dance and students without ballet training will eventually phase out of our program.

Hip Hop Beginner/Intermediate level for ages 8 and up.

Hip Hop Intermediate/Advanced Ages 10 and up

Contemporary Level 6 is an advanced level Contemporary class. This class is required for Level 6 students.

Contemporary Level 5/5X is an advanced level Contemporary class. This class is required for Level 5/5X.

A Dance Theater of Florida instructor leads six creative-dance workshops on site at the elementary school. The children learn about ballet and other dance styles, and receive instruction on jumping, turning, and stretching their bodies. In addition, they create their own choreography and make a brief presentation of what they have learned during the final workshop.