AP Track
If your dancer is looking for a complete curriculum, and wishes to focus on his or her technical training – the Accelerated Program is right for your dancer! This program is based on audition or recommendation only, and AP level placement is determined upon acceptance into the program. The minimum requirements are listed below, however, a dancer is able to add AP classes in their level beyond the minimum requirements OR to supplement their training with other styles beyond those in the AP Curriculum (such as Hip-Hop, Tap, Acro, and Ballroom).
Levels:
While the ages are listed as a general guideline, AP placement is based on level. Normally, a dancer will spend 2-3 years in each AP level before advancing to the next one (sometimes a combination schedule of two tracks is recommended when transitioning).
AP 1 (recommended for dancers 6-9)
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- Two AP 1 ballet classes
- AP 1 Turns, Jumps, Progressions
- AP 1 Stretch/Conditioning
- Ap 1 Jazz
- Ap 1 Lyrical
Ap 2 (recommended for dancers 9-12)
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- Three AP 2 ballet classes
- AP 2 Turns, Jumps, Progressions
- One other AP 1/2 Technique Class (Choose between AP 1 Stretch/Conditioning or AP 1/2 Technique +Extensions)
- Ap 2 Jazz
- Ap 2 Contemporary
Ap 3 (recommended for dancers 10-13)
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- Three AP 3 ballet classes
- AP 3 Turns, Jumps, Progressions
- One other AP 3 Technique Class (Choose between AP 3/4 Stretch/Conditioning or AP 3/4 Technique +Extensions)
- Ap 3 Jazz
- Ap 3 Contemporary
Ap 4 (recommended for dancers 14+)
- Four AP 4 ballet classes
- AP 4 Turns, Jumps, Progressions
- One other AP 4 Technique Class (Choose between AP 3/4 Stretch/Conditioning or AP 3/4 Technique +Extensions)
- Ap 4 Jazz
- Ap 4 Contemporary