Placement Guidelines
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2022-2023
Don’t forget to schedule your music lessons at the same time! Summer Registration may be done on line as well or at the front desk. Below is the following is a guideline for placement for your dancer. Dancers must be of appropriate age for class as of August. Mommy & Me Class: Ages 2-3 years old Dance Class with Mother Early Childhood Program: Ages 3-6 years old Creative Movement: 3-4 years old Combo Ballet/Tap: 4-6 years old Pre-Ballet & Pre-Jazz: 5-6 years old Standard Levels of Progression
Level I or I/II: Ages 7-9 Level II/III: Ages 7-8 Level IV/V: Ages 9 - 11 Level V/VI: Ages 9 - 11 Level VII/VIII/IX/X: Ages 12 & up |
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Guidelines for Pre-Professional Levels
Pre-Professional levels are per placement only Pre-Pro Classes – Pre-Pro Classes indicate the Pre-Professional Division. This division is for students wishing to pursue a more serious place in dance such as pointe work, company preparation, and additional performance opportunities. Pre- Pro Ballet - Pre-Pro XI – Two Ballet Classes per week required Pre-Pro XII – Three Ballet Classes per week required Pre-Pro XIII & XIV – Four Ballet Classes per week required Pre-Pro Jazz and Modern Classes must take at least one ballet class per week to attend these classes. *Please note: The Pre-Professional discounted rate will be adjusted manually to your account after registration. Guidelines for Pointe Levels: Pointe XI : Two 1 hour pointe class per week Pointe XII: Three 1 hour pointe classes per week Pointe XIII: Three 1 hour classes per week including pointe and variations Pointe XIV: Three 1 hour classes per week including pointe, variations, and/or pas des deux |
Requirements for some One Hour Disciplines
Expect your child to be in each level at least 2 years – this is generally.
*** We place your child according to their individual progression – we take great care in placing a student in a level that will progress them in the most effective way possible. We do not place children as a group.
Hip Hop 7-8 – Students are required to be enrolled in one ballet or one jazz class.
Hip Hop Ages 9-11 – Students are allowed to take a Hip Hop class if registered in a technique jazz class for ages 9-11. We stress introducing jazz technique at this age – not just one style of jazz. (pre-requisite only those students below the age of 12).
Contemporary Intensive – Students must be enrolled (for ages 9-11) in ballet and jazz or (for ages 12&up) in ballet and modern or jazz.
Modern – Modern I/II 7-8 - No additional class requirements
Cheer Dance 8-11 – Students are required to be enrolled in one ballet or one jazz class.
Leaps & Turns - Ages Ages 11&up - Must be enrolled in Ballet & Jazz V and higher
Acro Dance - Ages 11&up - A class specifically designed to combine Acrobatic elements with Ballet and Contemporary technique. For the Pre-Professional Level student.
Music Program – ½ hr weekly private instruction is available in piano, guitar, and/or voice
Expect your child to be in each level at least 2 years – this is generally.
*** We place your child according to their individual progression – we take great care in placing a student in a level that will progress them in the most effective way possible. We do not place children as a group.
Hip Hop 7-8 – Students are required to be enrolled in one ballet or one jazz class.
Hip Hop Ages 9-11 – Students are allowed to take a Hip Hop class if registered in a technique jazz class for ages 9-11. We stress introducing jazz technique at this age – not just one style of jazz. (pre-requisite only those students below the age of 12).
Contemporary Intensive – Students must be enrolled (for ages 9-11) in ballet and jazz or (for ages 12&up) in ballet and modern or jazz.
Modern – Modern I/II 7-8 - No additional class requirements
Cheer Dance 8-11 – Students are required to be enrolled in one ballet or one jazz class.
Leaps & Turns - Ages Ages 11&up - Must be enrolled in Ballet & Jazz V and higher
Acro Dance - Ages 11&up - A class specifically designed to combine Acrobatic elements with Ballet and Contemporary technique. For the Pre-Professional Level student.
Music Program – ½ hr weekly private instruction is available in piano, guitar, and/or voice
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*Ballet is the most beneficial form of dance for progression. If your child is interested in becoming a more advanced dancer it is vital that ballet be a part of their dance education.
Pointe - We take great care in placing students on pointe. Students must be in Pre-Professional Division in order to be evaluated for pointe work. Taking care of your child’s physical well being is our concern when placing them on pointe – a student placed on pointe too early can cause serious life-time damage. Pointe work is an additional aspect of training for the strong ballet student – it should never be considered a part of the basic technique of ballet training. We take pride in our strict criteria for this placement – for the safety and well being of your child – and for your child’s further progression in dance. The GAD Directors, Artistic and Administrative Staff are here to answer any questions you may have concerning the placement of your child. We value your children and find great joy in teaching them an art form we love so much! If you would like to meet or send questions via email contact me at sherri@gadance.com. I will be happy to assist you and your child in their performing arts education! Warmest Regards, Sherri Davis Director of Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts Artistic Director of Georgia Dance Theatre Founder/President of the Arts Council of Fayette County |