A dedicated space for teens ready for advanced dance training, Level 6 welcomes dancers ages 13 and up seeking technical challenge, personal artistry, and an empowering community. Teen dancers refine advanced technique across Ballet, Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Contemporary, Jazz, and Hip-Hop.
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At age 13 and up, teens develop strong self-motivation, physical control, and creative identity. Level 6 offers rigorous, high-level recreational training that balances discipline and artistic expression with school schedules and extracurricular life.
Classical ballet alignment, advanced center combinations, pirouette mastery, grand allegro, foot strengthening, and pointe technique.
Dancers refine classical technique with focus on precision, strength, and posture. Students evaluated for pointe readiness develop foot strength, ankle alignment, and core stability before progressing to pointe work under expert supervision.
Advanced floor work, fluid weight transitions, partnering concepts, emotional expression, and choreographic exploration.
Combining ballet alignment with modern fluidity, Contemporary gives teens a powerful outlet for personal storytelling. Dancers explore complex floor transitions, balance, and creative improvisation.
Complex turns across the floor, dynamic leaps, body isolations, dynamic execution, and stylistic versatility.
Teens push their physical boundaries through fast-paced jazz progressions. Choreography emphasizes sharp timing, stage presence, and versatility across technical jazz styles.
High-energy choreography, freestyle development, footwork precision, rhythm, and performance energy.
Teen dancers master intricate urban choreography set to clean, popular music. Classes emphasize personal style, musical timing, and spatial awareness in an upbeat atmosphere.
Advanced acrobatic tricks, back handspring progressions, core strength, flexibility, and floor control.
Offered as an elective for eligible teens, Tumbling 3 integrates strength conditioning with acrobatic skills to enhance athleticism across all dance genres.
Starting dance as a teen is an exciting decision, and we make it completely approachable! Dancers entering at age 13+ without prior experience begin in our “Fundamentals” placement track, giving them a comfortable, low-pressure environment to master basic steps before stepping into regular Level 6 classes.
| Style | What to wear |
|---|---|
| Ballet & Pointe | Black Leotard, Ballet Pink or skin-toned tights, Ballet Pink ballet slippers (and approved pointe shoes upon evaluation), hair neatly styled in a ballet bun. |
| Tap & Jazz | Leotard (any color), pink or skin-toned tights, Caramel jazz shoes (Jazz) or Caramel tap shoes (Tap), hair secured in a ponytail or bun. |
| Contemporary | Fitted dancewear or leotard, tights rolled up to ankles (or foot undies/bare feet), hair in a ponytail. |
| Hip-Hop | Comfortable athletic street clothes, CLEAN sneakers, hair tied back. |
| Boys (All Styles) | White or uniform-matching fitted crew-neck shirt, black pants or tights, black socks, and black style-appropriate dance shoes. |
Important Safety Note: No jewelry is permitted (except small stud earrings). Dance shoes must never be worn outside the building or across the parking lot.
Find a class schedule that balances with high school, academics, and seasonal activities. View active Level 6 weekly class times for our Camilla studio below.
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See our teen dancers mastering advanced technique, taking the stage, and building lifelong connections at Elevate Dance & Fitness Studio.
Quick answers to common questions about our Teen Dance & Pointe: Level 6 (Ages 13 & Up) program.
Pointe work requires significant ankle strength, core control, and structural maturity. Our instructors evaluate dancers individually during Ballet 6 classes to ensure safety and readiness before approving a student for Pre-Pointe or Pointe work.
Yes! We welcome new teen dancers and transfers. Teens brand new to dance begin through our supportive "Fundamentals" placement track to learn foundational steps, while experienced transfers are placed following a brief skill evaluation.
We encourage well-rounded teens! Our schedule offers flexible weekly options so your student can balance dance training with school sports, band, or academic commitments.
Enrolled dancers wear Black leotards for Ballet and Pointe, street clothes with clean sneakers for Hip-Hop, and leotards with caramel shoes for Jazz and Tap. Activewear is fine for initial trial classes.
Yes! All Level 6 students perform in our annual Spring Showcase at the end of May. It is a major highlight of the year where teens celebrate their artistic achievements on stage. Costume details ($100 per class) are finalized by December 10th.
No. Elevate is a non-competitive, community-centered recreational studio. We focus on technical excellence, personal confidence, and performance joy without the pressure or cost of travel competition teams.
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