Students are placed according to age, ability and maturity level. Early Childhood classes are divided by age. Development Classes for grade 2 and up are divided into five levels (1-5). Within each level, there are three grades (A-C). For example, a beginning 2nd-4th grader would start in level 1A. Your dancer would move up a grade each year. A dancer would progress through each grade within a level before progressing to the next level, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. Level 5 and up classes are by invitation/teacher recommendation ONLY