Which dance class is right for my child?
Start with your dancer’s age and experience. If they’re on the edge between two levels, a trial class settles it.
Placement chart
Find your dancer’s age, then whether they’re new to dance or have experience.
Dance With Me
Intro to Dance
Peewee
Level 1
Level 2
| Age | New to dance | Has experience |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 to 2 | Dance With Me | Dance With Me |
| 3 to 4 | Dance With Me or Intro to Dance | Intro to Dance |
| 5 | Intro to Dance | Intro to Dance or Peewee |
| 6 to 8 | Peewee | Peewee |
| 9 | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| 10 to 11 | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| 12+ | Level 1 | Level 1, or Level 2 by audition |
An 8-year-old may audition directly into Level 1.
Why placement matters
The right challenge
A dancer in a level that’s too high or too low gets frustrated.
Safety first
In classes like acro, a dancer who hasn’t mastered the basics can put themselves and others at risk.
Teacher’s call
This chart is a general guide. Final placement is at the teacher’s discretion, and we sometimes ask a dancer to try a class first.
Not sure where to start? Tell us about your dancer.
We reply with the best-fit class and the current schedule, usually within one business day.