Tech 1
The dancers begin working at the barre, learning the names, traditions, disciplines, positions, basic movements, and directions.
Tech 2
The dancers begin using the knowledge they have already gained and apply it to more complicated steps, enchainments, and still ensure they keep the artistic component intact as they gain physical strength. Pre-pointe work generally begin here.
Tech 3
The dancers learn more petite allegro and adage work to gain the strength for pointe work which is generally introduced at this level. Stress on perfecting batterie continues, and grand allegro is begun.
Tech 4&5
The dancers begin to learn to smoothly combine more complicated steps while keeping their artistry intact and continue learning steps, more styles, and push their artistic envelopes. Planning on traveling to NYC intensives and participating in YAGP is strongly encouraged.
ATTIRE
Black leotards
Pink tights
Pink ballet slippers
Hair must be pulled neatly off of face and securely fastened in a bun (no ponytails please)
Tight fitting pink leg warmers may be worn at the barre in cold weather