2935 BYBERRY ROAD . HATBORO, PA . 19040
215.880.1296

Class Descriptions

At Dance Arts Conservatory we want our students to be well rounded in all dance forms and therefore, we offer a variety of dance disciplines.

BALLET: 3 years - adult
POINTE: Instructor Recommendation Only
"Somebody Special and Me": For our youngest dancers(2 years)and a "special" person!
TAP: 4 years - adult
JAZZ: 6 years - adult
LYRICAL/MODERN: Level 2 and above, to be supplemented with a ballet class.
HIP-HOP: Level 1 and above.

Class Levels

*PRESCHOOL/ PRE-BALLET LEVELS*


"Somebody Special and Me": Offered to students who are 2 years old. This class is a creative movement class which incorporates props, music, and movement games. Studnets are only allowed to attend when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Preschool: Offered to students who are 3 years old and toilet trained. This is their first introduction into the world of dance through music and movement.

Pre-Ballet 1: Offered to students who are 5 years old. Students will begin to be introduced to formal ballet technique and vocabulary while still incorporating music and movement.

Pre-Ballet 2: Offered to students who are 6 years old. Students will be prepared for the formal ballet levels while learning proper class etiquette, ballet vocabulary,and technique.

*COMBO LEVELS*

Pre-Ballet/ Tap: Offered to students who are 4-6 years old. This hour long class provides students with 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tap. Recommended for students who have successfully completed Preschool levels.

Pre-Tap/Jazz: Offered to students who are 5 and 6 years old. This hour long class provides students with 30 minutes of tap and 30 minutes of jazz. Recommended for students already enrolled in Pre-Ballet 2, or students who are preparing for the formal tap or jazz levels. Not recommended for students who are under 5 years old.

*FORMAL DANCE LEVELS*

Level 1/Level 1a: This is the first level of the formal dance program. Students should be approximately 7 years of age. Body placement, posture, musicality, and artistry are introduced. Classes offered at this level are ballet, tap, and jazz.

Level 2/ Level 2a: This level will expound on the basic fundamentals that were learned in the previous levels. Classes offered at this level are ballet, tap, and jazz.

Level 3/ Level 3a: This level is for students of the pre-teen age category, who have successfully completed the previous formal levels. Students in this level are strongly encouraged to supplement all their tap, and jazz classes with ballet classes. Students who are taking Level 3 ballet classes are also invited to attend modern classes and lyrical jazz classes (a student must be currently enrolled in ballet to join these classes).

Level 4/Level 4a: This level is a continuation of the previous levels. Classes offered at this level are ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical jazz, and modern (a student must be currently enrolled in ballet to join the lyrical jazz or modern classes).

Level 5/ Level 5a: This level is offered to older adolescents who have progressed through the previous formal levels. Classes are offered at this level are ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical jazz and modern (a student must be currently enrolled in ballet to join the lyrical jazz or modern classes).

*ADULT LEVELS*

Adult dance classes are offered to adult students who have taken a break from their dance education or are new to the art of dance. Classes offered at this level are ballet, tap, and jazz.

*COMPETITION LEVELS*

**BY INVITATION ONLY**
These levels are designed for the students who wish to take their dance education to the next level. The class time lengthens and students are held to a higher level of commitment. Attendance is mandatory. Students at this level are expected to take mandatory ballet classes along with their other technique classes. At this level students will also be invited to perform at regional and national dance competitions, showcases, and other performance opportunities. ** For more information on Competition Levels please contact the artistic director at info@daconservatory.com.
©2008 Dance Arts Conservatory, LLC. All Rights Reserved