TECHNIQUE CLASSES

Technique classes range from beginning to advanced levels with each level taken for a minimum of one to two years. Age requirements are always approximate as physical skills and development vary widely. Placement is always at the genre director’s discretion. If at any time your dancer would like to join our performing ensembles and companies please reach out to the office for next steps.

Beginning levels are intended for ages approximately second grade and up or completion of Young Dancer (with the exception of Intro to Contemporary which requires the completion of Jazz 2 and/or Ballet 2).  

Contemporary, Jazz, and Tap

All Contemporary, Jazz, and Tap classes perform in the June Show, with the exception of some of the Contemporary classes that are paired with Ensemble classes. For example, Calla Contemporary (the hour before Calla Ensemble) is for Calla Students and is technique only, and does not have a June Show piece. Calla Ensemble performs in the Holiday Concerto, and in the June Show.

Ballet

Ballet 1 and Ballet 2 perform dances in the June Show. Ballet 3 and above are technique only classes. Once in Ballet 3, students may enroll in a Ballet Company to perform a ballet dance in the Nutcracker and June Show. See the Pre Professional and Show tabs for more details.