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As of January 2015, FootLoose Dance Studio will be holding Class Level Evaluations for ages 8 and up to determine Beginning Level I & II as well as Intermediate Level I & II in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Technique & Flexibility and Contemporary.
Evaluations will take place the first 2 weeks of every semester to determine placement of students. Please register your student or yourself for your desired class. During the first two weeks of class, Footloose Dance Studio staff will evaluate each registered student. After which, each student will be notified of their placement or placement adjustment.
All new students Ages 8 and above will be registered in the Beginning Level classes, until evaluations are completed. Upon evaluation the instructor can make the necessary recommendations.
Ages 2.5-4 and 5-7 classes do not require evaluations.
Below are following standards for each level placement.
| 2.5-4 & 5-7 Year Old Classes |
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These are entry level classes.
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No or little dance experience required.
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For ages 7 and under.
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| Hip Hop- Beginning Level, Beginning Level II, Intermediate Level |
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A greater understanding of rhythm and musicality.
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A increased ability in Freestyle.
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Capable of demonstrating multiple dynamics.
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| Jazz Funk Fundamentals |
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Jazz class incorporating Street, Funk, and Hip-Hop elements.
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Little or no experience required.
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| Beginning Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop & Jazz |
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These are entry level classes.
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No or little experience required.
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Must have teacher approval if under the age of 8.
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| Technique & Flexibility- Intermediate Level I & II |
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A greater understanding of body alignment.
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An increased range of flexibility.
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An ability to work on a wide range of jumps, turns, extensions & progressions.
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| Broadway Fundamentals |
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Incorporates Jazz, Character, and Theatre elements.
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Little or no experience required.
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Intermediate Ballet Level I
In order to be considered for Intermediate Ballet Level I, the student must be capable of the following:
- Capable of retaining combinations at the barre and in center after 2 weeks of review. Week 4 is done from memorization in order to maximize technical cleaning throughout the semester.
- Knowledge and execution of the following Ballet terms:
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Ballet Hand |
Detourné
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Relevé & Elevé
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Passé
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Sauté
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Port De Bras |
Tendu
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Sous-sus
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Coupé
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Changement
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Ballet Walks & Runs |
Dégagé
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Temps Lié
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Piqué
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Pas De Chat
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Demi & Grand Plié
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Grand Battement
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Pas De Bourrée
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Arabesque
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Grand Jeté
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En Croix
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Chassé
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Bourrée
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Chainé
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Spring Pointe
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6 Positions (Arms & Feet)
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Emboité
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Balancé
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Echappé
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3. Knowledge of the following technique and anatomy terms:
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Turn Out
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Alignment
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Point & Flex
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Torso: Chest, Ribs, Spine, Back & Core
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Feet: Heel, Ball, Arch & Toes
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Pull Up
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Core
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Sickling
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Leg: Ankle, Knee, Thigh & Hips
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Arms: Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Fingers
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Intermediate Ballet Level II
In order to be considered for Intermediate Ballet Level II, the student must be capable of the following:
- Knowledge and execution of all Intermediate Ballet Level I standards.
- Knowledge and execution of the 8 Ballet Facings.
- Knowledge and execution of Arabesque positions (1st-3rd).
- Right and left splits.
- Within 3 inches of the floor in center splits.
- Capable of retaining combination at the barre and in center after 1 week of review. Week 3 is done from memorization in order to maximize technical cleaning throughout the semester.
- Knowledge and execution of the following Ballet terms:
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Cambré
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Pas De Cheval
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Développé
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Glissade
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Ronde De Jambe
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Attitude
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Soutenu Turn
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Assemblé
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Ronde De Jambe en L'air
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Fondu
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Pirouette En Dehor
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Petite Allegro
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En Cloche
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Frappé
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Adagio
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Grand Allegro
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Petite Battement
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Sissonne
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Fouette
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Tour Jeté
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8. Consistent awareness and execution of the following technique and knowledge of the following anatomy terms:
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Pointed Feet
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Épaulement
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Turn Out
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Scapula & Shoulder Blades
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Strong Ankles
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Alignment
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Achilles Tendon
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Hamstring
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Strong Arm & Shoulder Placement
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Posture
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Pelvis
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Quadriceps
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Pre-Pointe/Pointe
The following requirements are needed before being considered for Pre-Pointe:
- At least 10 years of age with the appropriate amount of body growth.
- Consistent awareness and execution of proper body alignment.
- Consistent awareness and execution of proper turn out.
- Proper ankle alignment, flexibility, and strength.
- Right and left splits.
- Within 3 inches of the floor in center splits.
Intermediate Contemporary Level I
In order to be considered for Intermediate Contemporary Level I, you must be capable of the following:
- Capable of retaining combinations after 2 weeks of review. Week 4 is done from memorization in order to maximize technical cleaning throughout the semester.
- Knowledge and execution of the following Contemporary and Ballet terms:
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Demi & Grand Plié
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Pas De Bourrée
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Attitude
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Lunge
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Prance
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Tendu
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Passé
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Chainé
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Contraction
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Deer Leap/Stag Leap
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Dégagé
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Coupé
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Chassé
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Arch
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Tilt Kick
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Relevé & Elevé
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Piqué
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Contemporary Walks
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Drags
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Rolls
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Fondu
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Arabesque
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Foot Pedals & Flicks
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Windmill
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Grand Jeté/Leap
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6 Postions (Arms & Feet)
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Pirouette
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3. Knowledge of the following technique and anatomy terms:
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Parallel & Turned Out
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Alignment
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Point & Flex
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Torso: Chest, Ribs, Spine, Back & Core
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Feet: Heel, Ball, Arch & Toes
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Pull Up
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Core
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Sickling
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Leg: Ankle, Knee, Thigh & Hips
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Arms: Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Fingers
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Intermediate Contemporary Level II
In order to be considered for Intermediate Contemporary Level II, the student must be capable of the following:
- Knowledge and execution of all Intermediate Contemporary Level I standards.
- Right and left splits.
- Within 3 inches of the floor in center splits.
- Capable of retaining warm-up, across the floor, and center floor choreography after 1 weeks of review. Week 3 is done from memorization in order to maximize technical cleaning throughout the semester.
- Knowledge and execution of the following Contemporary and Ballet terms:
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Plank
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Ronde De Jambe
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Front Attitude
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Inversion
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Downward & Upward Facing Dog
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Triplets
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Controlled & Developpé Tilts
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Backward Roll
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Needle/12 O'Clock
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Leg Swings
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Tour En L'air
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Shoot Out Roll
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Ronde De Jambe Needle
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Tilt Jump
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Sissonne
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Fouette
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6. Consistent awareness and execution of the following technique and knowledge of the following anatomy terms:
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Pointed Feet
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Alignment
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Hamstring
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Achilles Tendon
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Strong Ankles
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Posture
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Torso/Core Strength
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Pelvis
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Strong Arms & Shoulder Placement
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Turn Out & Parallel
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Off Center Movement
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Scapula/Shoulder Blades
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Oppositional Pull
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Quadriceps
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Intermediate Jazz Level I
In order to be considered for Intermediate Jazz Level I, you must be capable of the following:
- Capable of retaining combinations after 2 weeks of review. Week 4 is done from memorization in order to maximize technical cleaning throughout the semester.
- Knowledge and execution of the following Jazz and Ballet terms:
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Demi & Grand Plié
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Coupé
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Chassé
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Pivot Turn
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Parallel Pirouette En Dehor
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Tendu
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Piqué
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Jazz Hand
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Grapevine
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Front, Side & Tilt Kick
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Revelé & Evelé
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Arabesque
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Jazz Walks/Cat Walks
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Kick Ball Change
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Heel Stretch
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Pas De Bourrée
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Attitude
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Lunge
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Popped Foot
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Front Leap
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Passé
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Chainé
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Drag
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Forced Arch
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Surprise Leap
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6 Positions (Arms & Feet)
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Pique Turn
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3. Knowledge of the following technique and anatomy terms:
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Sharp
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Pull Up/Lift
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Point & Flex
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Turn Out & Parallel
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90 Degrees
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Alignment
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Sickling
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Core
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Torso: Chest, Ribs, Spine, Back & Core
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Leg: Ankle, Knee, Thigh & Hips
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Foot: Heel, Ball, Arch & Toes
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Arms: Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Fingers
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Intermediate Jazz Level II
In order to be considered for Intermediate Jazz Level II, the student must be capable of the following:
- Knowledge and execution of all Intermediate Jazz Level I standards.
- Right and left splits.
- Within 3 inches of the floor in center splits.
- Capable of retaining warm-up, across the floor, and center floor choreography after 1 weeks of review. Week 3 is done from memorization in order to maximize technical cleaning throughout the semester.
- Knowledge and execution of the following Jazz and Ballet terms:
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Attitude Turn
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Back, Fan & Froced Arch Kick
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Side, Switch & Reverse Leaps
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Turning Single & Double Stag
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Fouette
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Down Chainé
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Leg Grab Holds
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Calypso
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Axel
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Grand Jeté Turn
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Lay Out
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Hitch Kick
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Ronversé
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6. Consistent awareness and execution of the following technique and knowledge of the following anatomy terms:
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Pointed Feet
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Alignment
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Torso/Core Strength
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Pelvis
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Strong Ankles
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Posture
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Hamstring
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Quadriceps
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Strong Arm & Shoulder Placement
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Turn Out & Parallel
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Achilles Tendon
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Scapula/Shoulder Blades
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| Advancement Policy |
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Class placement is at the sole discretion of FootLoose Directors and Instructors.
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Advancement is based primarily on mastery of skills, behavior and attendance. All three factors are of equal importance.
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Social relationships, logistics, carpools, age, study length at studio, etc. are NOT factors in advancement.
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Dancers average one to two years at each level. These numbers are averages only. There are always exceptions based on the technical development of each individual dancer.
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