GRADED LEVEL CLASSES for dancers ages 7-18

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theater

As a non-competitive studio, our Graded Level classes meet once a week for one hour (upper level Ballet & Jazz classes are one hour and fifteen minutes). Dancers will work on technique and skill, as well as learning choreography and honing their performance abilities. All Graded Level classes perform a routine in the Annual Production in June, to showcase their hard work all year long!

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Ready to join our dancing family?
Call the studio at 732-787-0727 or send us an email at pernadancecenter@verizon.net!

We offer weekly classes in the following subjects:

Note that certain classes require enrollment in a foundational subject - see below for more information

  • Ballet

    A classical dance form focused on grace, precision, and technique, using elegant and structured movements. (Dancers wear ballet shoes)

  • Tap

    A rhythmic style where dancers use their feet like instruments, creating lively beats and intricate patterns.
    (Dancers wear tap shoes)

  • Jazz

    A dynamic dance style full of bold expression, that features both sharp movements and fluid isolations.
    (Dancers wear jazz shoes)

  • Hip-Hop

    A powerful, street-inspired style with freestyle elements, grooves, and rhythmic movements full of energy and attitude.
    (Dancers wear hip-hop sneakers)

  • Acro

    A style blending dance technique with tumbling, balances, and contortion for a seamless and athletic performance.
    (Dancers are barefoot)

  • Contemporary

    An expressive style that fuses ballet, modern, and lyrical techniques to tell stories through emotion and movement.
    **Ballet is Required**
    (Dancers wear half-sole turners)

  • Musical Theater

    A performance-based style that brings characters and stories to life with theatrical flair, acting, and singing
    **Jazz is Required**
    (Dancers wear jazz shoes)

REGARDING CLASS PLACEMENT:

  • Our dance levels are based both on age and ability, and a certain level of achievement must be attained in order to move onto the next level.  It is not uncommon to remain in the same Dance Level for more than one season. Since not all students achieve the same ability level at the same time, the class will not remain together year after year.

  • The Junior and Senior Graded Levels are Performance Levels and students are invited based on Director and Teacher’s recommendation.

  • The Director and faculty members are trained to place a student at a proper working level and together they make all decisions regarding class placement. Our carefully prepared curriculum serves your child what they need at the appropriate time, not just what they want.

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