Blanco Ballet Levels of Dance Participation
First Movement Classes: Dancers at this level are ages 5-8 and will take one class of Creative Ballet or Primary Ballet each week.
Recreational Level of Dance: Dancers at this level would like to take dance classes, but are not interested in performances, exams, or competitions.
Performance Level of Dance: Level 1 and up: Dancers at this level would like to participate in the end of the year production. Dancers are required to take two ballet classes each week with excellent attendance. Dancers are also required to attend all required rehearsals. Rehearsals usually take place in the spring on Saturdays. Production fee will apply. Creative Ballet and Primary Ballet classes are included in the performance.
En Pointe Level of Dance: Dancers at this level would like to study pointe work. Dancers are required to be 12 years of age (or with teacher approval), have studied ballet for at least two years, complete the foot exercises, and take the En Pointe Strength Test. Dancers are required to take 3 classes of ballet each week in Level 2 or above with excellent attendance.
Competition Level: Dancers at this level would like to participate in prepare for Youth America Grand Prix competitions and the Dallas Ballet Festival. Dancers must be proficient en pointe and take four hours of ballet classes a week plus. Dancers must be able to travel to competitions and take extra coaching classes with YAGP coaches. Competition fee, coaching fee, costume fee and travel expenses will apply.
First Movement Classes: Dancers at this level are ages 5-8 and will take one class of Creative Ballet or Primary Ballet each week.
Recreational Level of Dance: Dancers at this level would like to take dance classes, but are not interested in performances, exams, or competitions.
Performance Level of Dance: Level 1 and up: Dancers at this level would like to participate in the end of the year production. Dancers are required to take two ballet classes each week with excellent attendance. Dancers are also required to attend all required rehearsals. Rehearsals usually take place in the spring on Saturdays. Production fee will apply. Creative Ballet and Primary Ballet classes are included in the performance.
En Pointe Level of Dance: Dancers at this level would like to study pointe work. Dancers are required to be 12 years of age (or with teacher approval), have studied ballet for at least two years, complete the foot exercises, and take the En Pointe Strength Test. Dancers are required to take 3 classes of ballet each week in Level 2 or above with excellent attendance.
Competition Level: Dancers at this level would like to participate in prepare for Youth America Grand Prix competitions and the Dallas Ballet Festival. Dancers must be proficient en pointe and take four hours of ballet classes a week plus. Dancers must be able to travel to competitions and take extra coaching classes with YAGP coaches. Competition fee, coaching fee, costume fee and travel expenses will apply.
