Ballet Rejoice Level and Class Descriptions
Fairytale Ballet
Level Entrance requirements: This level is reserved for dancers who meet the age requirement.
For dancers ages 3-5 years old
Level Requirements: 1 or more classes per week
Ballet / Tap/ Tumble (4-6)
Level Entrance requirements: This level is reserved for dancers who meet the age requirement.
For dancers ages 4-6 years old
Level Requirements: 1 Ballet/Tap/Tumble class per week
Dancers at this level are recommended to one or more additional classes each week
Basic Dance
Level Entrance requirements: This level is reserved for dancers who meet the age requirement.
For dancers ages 6-12 years old
Level Requirements: 1 Basic dance class per week
Dancers at this level are recommended to take 2 or more classes per week
Basic Christian Dance - dancers are required to take at least 1 ballet technique class in addition to Christian Dance
Elementary 1
Level Entrance requirements: This level is reserved for dancers who are looking to progress. These dancers were in the basic division last year, meet the age requirement, are enrolled in their required summer training, and will fulfill the requirements listed below for the 2026/2027 year.
For dancers ages 9+ years old
Level Class Requirements: 4 classes per week
2 ballet classes per week
1 jazz class per week
1 alternate genre per week (Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Choir. Note: Christian Dance does not qualify as an alternate genre as it is a rehearsal class.)
Elementary 2/3
Level Entrance requirements: This level is reserved for dancers who were in the Elementary 1/2 level last year, who are looking to progress. These dancers meet the age requirement, are enrolled in their required summer training, and will fulfill the requirements listed below during the 2026/2027 season.
For dancers ages 11+ years old
Level Class Requirements: 5 classes per week
3 ballet classes per week
At least 2 alternate genres per week ( Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap, Fencing, Musical Theater, Choir. Note: Christian Dance does not qualify as an alternate genre as it is a rehearsal class.)
Intermediate 1
Level Entrance requirements: This level is reserved for dancers who were in the Elementary 3 last year, who are looking to progress. These dancers meet the age requirement, are enrolled in their required summer training, and will fulfill the requirements listed below during the 2026/2027 season.
For dancers ages 12+ years old
Level Class Requirements: 6 classes per week
3 ballet classes per week
1 contemporary class per week
At least 1 alternate genre per week (Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater, Choir. Note: Trainee Company does not qualify as an alternate genre as it is a rehearsal class.)
Intermediate 2
Level Entrance requirements: This level is reserved for dancers who were in the Intermediate 2 last year, who are looking to progress. These dancers meet the age requirement, are enrolled in their required summer training, and will fulfill the requirements listed below during the 2026/2027 season.
For dancers ages 13+ years old
Level Class Requirements: 6 classes per week
3 ballet classes per week
1 contemporary class per week
At least 1 alternate genre per week (Modern, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theater, Jazz, Choir. Note: Jr Company does not qualify as an alternate genre as it is a rehearsal class.)
Upper Division
Level Entrance requirements: This level is reserved for dancers who were in the Upper Division last year, who are looking to progress. These dancers meet the age requirement, are enrolled in their required summer training, and will fulfill the requirements listed below during the 2026/2027 season.
For dancers ages 15+ years old
Level Class Requirements: 5 classes per week
3 ballet classes per week in pointe shoes
1 contemporary class per week
At least 1 alternate genre per week (Modern, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theater, Choir. Note: Senior Company does not qualify as an alternate genre as it is a rehearsal class.)
Open Division
Level Entrance requirements: This is an opportunity for older dancers in our community who are not able to make the full commitment to our Upper Division requirements to take a single Ballet, Contemporary, or Tap class per week. These dancers perform in our June Recital!
Christian Dance
This dance class teaches the fundamentals of Ballet and Contemporary while incorporating Christian music, and themes such as: worship, scripture, and prayer. These students will have the opportunity to perform in the premiere of our full length Christmas Nativity Ballet in December, and a spring presentation in March of 2027. These dancers will also perform in the June 2027 recital! This program is for students ages 4-18 and is divided into levels consistent with students training levels. Christian Dance participants ages 7+ are required to take a corresponding ballet technique class.
Ballet Rejoice Trainee, Junior, and Senior Company
This is our Trainee, Junior, & Senior Company open by audition for Intermediate and Upper Division dancers. Ballet Rejoice Company presents 2 full-length ballets per year based upon Christian themes such as worship, scripture, and Biblical stories. These dancers also dance in the community on tour throughout the season in various churches & schools. This year, Ballet Rejoice company will be presenting our full length presentation: “The Nativity” in December and a presentation in March of 2027 and will dance in our June Recital.
Ballet Rejoice’s Gloria Choir
Teen / Adult Choir (Ages 10–Adult)
This choir performs sacred and inspiring music throughout the year, participating in our Nativity, Risen, and our end-of-year Candlelight Concert. These singers are the voices that bring beauty and hope to our productions, blending in rich harmony to bring powerful music to life.
Students will grow in community and connection while deepening their appreciation for music and faith. This ensemble offers a meaningful opportunity to develop vocal skills while experiencing the beauty of artistic expression through song.
Gloria Children & Youth Choir (Ages 8–12)
We are excited to bring back our beloved children’s and youth choir!
This group will sing a mix of beautiful music throughout the year. They will perform in our Christmas and our spring production, and will also have the opportunity to be featured as the vocal ensemble in our fall musical theater production of Annie.
Students will explore melody, harmony, and rhythm while learning to blend their voices as one. This program builds foundational vocal skills while introducing a variety of musical styles, helping young singers grow in confidence, creativity, and joy. Whether you’re new to singing, or looking for a way to refine your talent, this choir is a space for your child to grow your love and talent for singing!
