Please click on the Search button below, then choose the class. Please discuss class placement with your dancer's instructor and refer to the following Class Placement Rules:
MDAA CLASS PLACEMENT RULES
Before recommending a student for attendance at a workshop, carefully consider their level of maturity. Does the student exhibit the proper level of self-discipline and etiquette to attend class without being disruptive? Is the student old enough to benefit from the instructor?
Do not place students in a class you know is beyond their ability just for experience. It is frustrating for both the students and faculty. It also contributes to crowded classes.
Ballet students may take classes at assigned level only. They may not attend multiple levels.
Jazz, modern, tap, hip-hop students may take classes at the assigned level AND one level below, but NOT one level above. For example, Jazz Level II may take Level I also, but NOT Level III.
Ballet
Level I -- Minimum age 9 and taking 1-2 hours per week and at least 1 year of ballet.
Level II -- Minimum age 10 and taking 2-3 hours per week of ballet. Level III -- Minimum age 12 and taking 4 hours per week of ballet.
Level IV -- Minimum age 14 and taking 6 hours per week of ballet.
Pointe/Variations – Meets level requirements and on pointe at least 1 year.
Jazz & Hip Hop
Level I -- Minimum age 9 and taking 1-2 hours per week and at least 1 year of dance training.
Level II -- Minimum age 10 and taking 2-3 hours per week of dance training.
Level III -- Minimum age 12 and taking 4 hours per week of dance training including at least 1 hour per week of jazz/hip hop technique.
Level IV -- Minimum age 14 and taking 6 hours per week of dance training including at least 1 hour per week of jazz/hip hop technique.
Modern/Contemporary
MDAA understands that Modern & Contemporary encompass a wide range of movements. We will continue to use these terms interchangeably. Please read the instructor’s bio to determine the style that will be taught at the workshop.
Level I -- Minimum age 9 and taking 1 hour per week and 1 year of dance training.
Level II -- Minimum age 10 and taking 2-3 hours per week of dance training.
Level III -- Minimum age 12 and taking 4 hours per week of dance training including at least 1 hour per week of modern technique.
Level IV -- Minimum age 14 and taking 6 hours per week of dance training including at least 1 hour per week of modern technique.
Tap
Level I – Minimum age 9 and taking 1 hour per week of tap.
Level II – Minimum age 10 and taking 1-2 hours per week of tap.
Level III – Minimum age 12 and taking at least 2-3 hours per week of tap.
Level IV – Minimum age 14 and taking 4 or more hours per week of tap. Repertory – Student should have at least the same proficiency as level III.
Other Classes - unless a specific restriction is stated these classes are open to Levels II through IV.
