Level | Approx. Age | Classical Ballet | Modern Jazz | Tapping | Contemporary | Acrobatics |
Pre-Program | ||||||
4yrs | 4-5yrs | Ballet & Modern Jazz Pre-Theatrical & Performing Arts Examination) | ||||
5yrs | 5-6yrs | Ballet, Modern Jazz & Tapping (Theatrical & Performing Arts A Examination) | ||||
Program | ||||||
Level 1 | 6-8yrs | CSTD Pre Ballet, Theatrical & Performing Arts B Jazz AND Preliminary 1 Tap |
*Test for skill level – should be able to successfully complete 10 times in a row, ie. the trick is completely secure |
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Level 2 | 7-8yrs | CSTD Primary Ballet, Pre Modern Jazz AND Preliminary 2 Tap | ||||
Level 3 | 8-9yrs | CSTD Grade 1 Ballet | Junior Modern 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 Int Foundation Ballet | Grade 5 Jazz | Intermediate Gold Tap | Level 1 Contemporary | |
Level 9 | 14-15yrs | RAD Intermediate Ballet | Grade 6 Jazz | Intermediate Gold Bar Tap | Level 2 Contemporary | |
Level 10 | 15-16yrs | CSTD Elementary Ballet | Grade 7 Jazz | Advanced Gold Tap | Level 3 Contemporary | |
Level 11 | 16-17yrs | CSTD Intermediate Ballet | Grade 8 Jazz | Advanced Gold Bar Tap | Level 4 Contemporary | |
Level 12 | 17-18yrs | CSTD Advanced Ballet | Grade 9 Jazz | Gold Star Tap | Level 5 Contemporary | |
Open | 18+yrs | Open Ballet | Open Jazz | Open Tap | Open Contemporary |
Pre Program – 4yrsFor students turning 4-5yrs within the calendar year. Students will study Classical Ballet and Modern Jazz in a combined 1hr lesson. Pre Program – 5yrsFor students turning 5-6yrs within the calendar year. Students will study Classical Ballet, Modern Jazz and Tapping in a combined 1.5hr lesson. Program Levels 1 and 2Modern Jazz, Tapping and Ballet are combined into a 2hr combined class. All genres must be taken. Students will gain strong fundamentals in dance in these levels. |
Program Level 3 and AboveStudents may opt to take additional classes in Contemporary (once they have reached the required Jazz level), Acrobatics and Private Vocal Lessons. Program Level 10 – 12We are progressively transitioning these grades to RAD Ballet in the years to come. 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. |