Class Information - Class Placement

How it works

Initially, class placement for new students is determined by age. Children of similar ages tend to learn at similar rates and enjoy similar activities. Being in a class that you are too young for or that you do not have the experience for will frustrate you and take away from the other students in the class.

Placement for returning students is based on their class performance the previous semester.

Once you are passed the introductory stages of dance, there are tests that determine which class is best suited for you. There are specific techniques required for passing each level. Students progress through these levels at different rates. It may take one semester to several years to graduate from a level. These are not like grades K-12 in school. One year of dance experience does not always equal 1 level of progression.

CMSD does offer some classes that are mixed levels, these are a great way to take class with friends that may be at different stages.

Placement for students new to Creative Movement School of Dance

Age	Class
18 mos-3.5 yrs	Early Start
3-5	Preschool 1
5-6	Preschool 2
7-12	Intro to dance
12 and over	Level 1

 

These are with out exception. Any exceptions to this will be made by studio choice only and will be made only after a student has danced at Creative Movement School of Dance. This does NOT mean that there will not be younger students in some of these classes. If they are in the class, they have been dancing with CMSD and have been placed here by ability.

Once at the school, a student should score a 3.5 on an entree test to take any of the leveled classes as their first standard class and a 3.0 to take a level as their second standard class. If a second class is wanted and the student does not have a 3.0, they will benefit most from retaking a more basic level for technique reasons. A teacher will always tell you when it is time to change levels. Be patient with yourself in each level.