Patricia Dickinson, Director

Because each student has different goals for studying dance, Dance Theatre Southwest offers a variety of programs and classes to satisfy both the casual dancer and those students wanting to consider dance as a career. Each student is carefully evaluated and placed in a program best suited to his or her goals and abilities that will provide safe, technically correct training, as well as a challenging, well-rounded appreciation of dance. Most students stay in one level for at least two years.

We continue to strive to make Dance Theatre Southwest your choice for dance education and are pleased to continue to offer new programs and classes to our students. Our new “Creative Studies” and “Foundation” classes are an added enrichment to our program.

Class Offerenings

CLASSES                                                                      SUGGESTED AGE

Toddlers                                                                     Toddler-Ages 18 months-35 months (WITH AN ADULT)

Discovering Dance                                                  3-4

Ballet 1                                                                      5-6

Ballet 2                                                                      7-8

Jazz/Tap Combo                                                    All Ages

GENERAL AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION

CLASSES                                                                      SUGGESTED AGE

Ballet 3                                                                       9-11 Years

Ballet 4-6                                                                   These Levels are determined by Ability,                                                                                             Experience, and Frequency of Training   

Pointe                                                                         4 Levels: Pre-Pointe, Beginning,                                                                                                           Intermediate, Advanced (Dancers will be                                                                                           advanced from level to level by Faculty)

Pas de Deux                                                             2 Levels: Intermediate and Advanced

Contemporary/Modern                                        Intermediate/Advanced (Ballet Levels 4-6,                                                                                       OR Ages 13-adults)

Jazz                                                                          Intermediate / Advanced (Ballet Levels 4-6,                                                                                      OR Ages 13-adults)

Placement is determined by technical ability, NOT AGE, and is ultimately the decision of the Director and Faculty.

 

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