LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

(All Class offerings are based on current season enrollment)

WE WILL PLACE YOUR STUDENT IN THE LEVEL THE WILL EXCEL IN BASED ON OUR ENROLLMENT AND CLASS SIZES 

Please indicate dance style on enrollment forms only, 

Level placements will be determined by Miss Kimberly & staff based on this years participation.

PRESCHOOL CLASSES

Creative Movement (3-4), Dancekids/Tiny Tap Combo (4-5) Broadway Babies (4-5) Tumble Tots (4-5)

Education through dance, motor development, tumbling, and pre-ballet or tap (ages 4-5 for tap) is blended with numbers, colors, shapes, words, and music. Through this program the development of dance etiquette transpires, and prepares the young dancer for more advanced technical classes. These classes are for first & second year dancers. Dancers must be potty trained. 

Kids Classes

Beginning Kids : KDG/1st Grade

This level is geared toward teaching children the discipline of classes, terminology, memorization of choreography, and correct body placement & lines. The classes are offered in Ballet/Tap Combo (45min), Jazz/Hip Hop Combo (45min), ACRO (45min), Broadway Kids (45min), KidsPom (45min) Tumble Tots (45min) 

Beginning Kids II : 2nd/3rd Grade

Following Beginner level, this level will strongly focus on the knowledge of terminology, flexibility, memorization of choreography and more difficult technique with attention to the details of body positions. This will mean a more advanced paced class. The classes are offered in Ballet/Tap Combo (45min), Jazz/Hip Hop Combo (45min), ACRO (45min), Broadway Kids (45min), Kids Pom (45min)

Intermediate Kids : 4th-6th Grade 

Following Beginner level, this level will strongly focus on the knowledge of terminology, flexibility, memorization of choreography and more difficult technique with attention to the details of body positions. This will mean a more advanced paced class. The classes are offered in Tap, Jazz/Pom, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre/Broadway Kids and Acro.

Advanced Kids (10-12) **** By Pre-Approval Only!

Designed for the dancer that has had multiple years of experience at SNT and for those students that are highly motivated to take their training to the highest level. Prior approval needed. 

Teen Classes (7th grade and up, or by prior approval)

Teens

Intermediate Teen classes move quickly with Choreography and skills. Dancers will be working towards more advanced choreography: Double Pirouettes, Switch Leaps, Center Leaps, Pique Turns, and all reversal of progressions and choreography. Classes available at this age are Intro to Pointe Ballet (45min), Pointe (45min), Tap (45min), Hip Hop (45min), Contemporary (45min), Jazz (45min), ACRO (45min), Broadway Teens (45min), Teen Modern (45min)

Advanced Teens**** BY PRE-APPROVAL ONLY!

Designed for our teen/collegiate level dancers that have had multiple years of experience at SNT and for those students that are highly motivated to take their training to the highest level. Prior approval needed. 

ALL ADVANCED LEVEL KIDS AND TEENS CLASSES MUST ADHERE TO STRICT ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS! IF DANCE isn’t your highest priority activity throughout the year, please do not inquire or register for these levels. Attendance will be limited to 3 absences throughout the season, unless prior approval is arranged with Miss Kimberly and SNT STAFF in these levels. 

To register for a solo or duet class, you MUST be enrolled in that style of group technique class. Solos and duets are by prior approval ONLY!