Classes and Class Requirements
Our Web site provides a lot of information about the dance technique and class curriculum for each of our courses. Parents and students are encouraged to review all information pertaining to the classes on your current schedule.
Requirements for certain classes: Some classes have pre-requisites in order to be qualified to enroll in the class. For example, pointe classes can only be taken as part of a specific curriculum for a student’s age and placement level, and the dancer must qualify for these classes prior to enrollment. In addition, in order to take a pointe class, a student must take at least two ballet technique classes each week in order to enroll in a pointe class. Please be sure to check with the front desk if you have any question about pre-requisites for the classes you wish to take.
Classes by Invitation Only: Some dancers are invited to take certain classes, like our Conservatory course and Children’s Workshop, and only those selected for enrollment may register for these classes. You will find descriptions of all the courses we offer, and explanations of the requirements for each, in the “Training” section of our Web site. Your age, ability, and previous training are important considerations in determining what classes are best for your development as a dancer. If you still have questions after reviewing our site information, parents can request a phone call from your teacher.
Some classes require Ballet Technique: Studying jazz, modern or musical theater dance at LDA requires you to take at least one ballet technique class each week at the Academy concurrent with the jazz, modern and/or contemporary class.
Tap enrollment does NOT require this.
Two weekly ballet technique classes are required in order for a student to take a pointe class.
Evaluation for Placement: Current students who would like to enroll in a new class—i.e. add Tap, Jazz, Modern or Contemporary to their registration -- may need to have a placement evaluation to determine the best class for them.
Trial Registrations: Current students can use a one-time trial registration (4 consecutive classes) to try jazz, modern, musical theater or tap if they have not previously enrolled in one of these classes.
Requirements for certain classes: Some classes have pre-requisites in order to be qualified to enroll in the class. For example, pointe classes can only be taken as part of a specific curriculum for a student’s age and placement level, and the dancer must qualify for these classes prior to enrollment. In addition, in order to take a pointe class, a student must take at least two ballet technique classes each week in order to enroll in a pointe class. Please be sure to check with the front desk if you have any question about pre-requisites for the classes you wish to take.
Classes by Invitation Only: Some dancers are invited to take certain classes, like our Conservatory course and Children’s Workshop, and only those selected for enrollment may register for these classes. You will find descriptions of all the courses we offer, and explanations of the requirements for each, in the “Training” section of our Web site. Your age, ability, and previous training are important considerations in determining what classes are best for your development as a dancer. If you still have questions after reviewing our site information, parents can request a phone call from your teacher.
Some classes require Ballet Technique: Studying jazz, modern or musical theater dance at LDA requires you to take at least one ballet technique class each week at the Academy concurrent with the jazz, modern and/or contemporary class.
Tap enrollment does NOT require this.
Two weekly ballet technique classes are required in order for a student to take a pointe class.
Evaluation for Placement: Current students who would like to enroll in a new class—i.e. add Tap, Jazz, Modern or Contemporary to their registration -- may need to have a placement evaluation to determine the best class for them.
Trial Registrations: Current students can use a one-time trial registration (4 consecutive classes) to try jazz, modern, musical theater or tap if they have not previously enrolled in one of these classes.
