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Program Outline

 

Level Approx. Age Classical Ballet Modern Jazz Tapping Contemporary Acrobatics
Pre-Program
4yrs 4yrs PP4: Ballet & Jazz (Exam name: Pre Theatrical & Performing Arts
5yrs 5yrs PP5: Ballet, Jazz & Tap (Exam name: Theatrical & Performing Arts A)
Program
Level 1 6-8yrs Level 1 Ballet, Jazz & Tap (Exam name: CSTD Pre Ballet, Theatrical & Performing Arts B, Preliminary 1 Tap) Junior Acrobatics:
Skill Level – Beginner
(min. age 7 yrs)

Intermediate Acrobatics:
Skill Level – Forwards and Backwards Walkovers

Advanced Acrobatics:
Skill Level – Aerial
7-8yrs Level 2 Ballet, Jazz & Tap (Exam name: CSTD Primary Ballet, Pre-Modern Jazz, Preliminary 2 Tap)
Level 3 8-9yrs CSTD Grade 1 Ballet Junior Jazz Elementary Bronze Tap
Level 4 9-10yrs CSTD Grade 2 Ballet Grade 1 Jazz Elementary Silver Tap
Level 5 10-11yrs CSTD Grade 3 Ballet Grade 2 Jazz Elementary Gold Tap
Level 6 11-12yrs RAD Grade 4 Ballet Grade 3 Jazz Intermediate Bronze Tap
Level 7 12-13yrs RAD Grade 5 Ballet Grade 4 Jazz Intermediate Silver Tap Foundation Level Contemporary
Level 8 13-14yrs RAD Intermediate Foundation Ballet Grade 5 Jazz Intermediate Gold Tap Level 1 Contemporary
Level 9 14-15yrs RAD Intermediate Ballet Grade 6 Jazz Grade 6 Tap Level 2 Contemporary
Level 10 15-16yrs RAD Advanced Foundation Ballet Grade 7 Jazz Grade 7 Tap Level 3 Contemporary
Level 11 16-17yrs RAD Advanced 1 Ballet Grade 8 Jazz Grade 8 Tap Level 4 Contemporary
Level 12 17-18yrs RAD Advanced 2 Ballet Grade 9 Jazz Grade 9 Tap Level 5 Contemporary
Open 18+yrs Open Ballet Open Jazz Open Tap Open Contemporary
Please note – this is an approximate guide. Actual levels for each genre will be determined by entrance age and progress.
Pre Program – 4yrs

For students turning 4yrs within the calendar year. Students will study Classical Ballet and Modern Jazz in a combined 1-hr lesson.

Pre Program – 5yrs

For students turning 5yrs within the calendar year. Students will study Classical Ballet and Modern Jazz in a combined 1-hour lesson.

Program Levels 1 and 2

Ballet, Modern Jazz, and Tapping are combined into a 2-hr combined class. Students will gain strong fundamentals in dance at these levels.
Program Level 3 and Above

Students may be required to study at least two genres, with Classical Ballet being mandatory. Contemporary classes are available once students reach the appropriate level. Acrobatics classes, grouped by skill level, are also an option.

Open Classes

After completing all examinations, students may join Open Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Contemporary classes. These classes are available only to those who have completed their training at Jitterbugs Swingapore® and offer open technique and choreography to help maintain skills, prepare for preprofessional/ professional programs, or support an interest in dance alongside other career pursuits.

Teaching Certificate and Diploma Programs

Dancers who have completed the syllabus in a particular genre can work with our teachers towards CSTD Teaching Certificates and Diplomas, which are globally recognized. Arrangements for certificate and diploma training are made privately upon request.