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) | Level 1 AcroArts: Skill Level – Beginner (min. age 7 yrs)Level 2 AcroArts: Skill Level – Cartwheel Level 3 AcroArts: Level 4 AcroArts: Level 6 AcroArts: |
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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 |
Pre Program – 4yrsFor students turning 4yrs within the calendar year. Students will study Classical Ballet and Modern Jazz in a combined 1hr lesson. Pre Program – 5yrsFor students turning 5yrs within the calendar year. Students will study Classical Ballet, Modern Jazz, and Tapping in a combined 1.5-hour lesson. Program Levels 1 and 2Ballet, Modern Jazz, and Tapping are combined into a 2hr combined class. Students will gain strong fundamentals in dance at these levels. |
Program Level 3 and AboveStudents may study a minimum of two genres at Jitterbugs Swingapore®. Classical Ballet must be taken. Students may opt to take contemporary classes when they reach the appropriate level. Acrobatics classes may also be taken and are grouped according to skill level. Open ClassesWhen all examinations are completed, students may opt to join our open jazz, tap, ballet, and contemporary classes. These classes will only be available to students who have completed their training at Jitterbugs Swingapore®. Classes will consist of open unset technique and choreography and will serve to maintain technique and continue to develop dancers to enter into pre-professional and/or professional dance programs and/or companies, continue students’ development towards becoming a professional teacher, or maintain an interest in dance whilst continuing to pursue another career. Teaching Certificate and Diploma ProgramsOnce completed the entire syllabus for a particular genre, dancers can work closely with our teachers towards obtaining CSTD Teaching Certificate/s and Diploma/s. These accreditations are recognized worldwide. Arrangements for Certificate and Diploma training will be made privately on request. |