Find My Child’s Level
Leveling Progression in The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center
The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center runs on an academic year-long, progressive curriculum. Please note that once children enter the Creative Dance level of The School, it is typical for them to spend at least one year, if not more, in each level of the program.
Early Childhood
Level Name |
Age Range |
Experience Level Recommendation |
Description |
We Dance |
18 mo. – 2 yrs. | None | For Caretaker and child; this class introduces the dance classroom structure and engages participants in activities that cover age specific movement and music skills while encouraging child and caretaker bonding. No experience necessary to take this class. |
We Dance |
2 – 3 yrs. | None | For Caretaker and child; this class introduces the dance classroom structure and engages participants in activities that cover age specific movement and music skills while encouraging child and caretaker bonding. No experience necessary to take this class. |
We Dance |
3 – 4 yrs. | None | For Caretaker and child; this class introduces the dance classroom structure and engages participants in activities that cover age specific movement and music skills while exploring partnered and solo activities for the child. No experience necessary to take this class. |
Creative Dance |
4 yrs. | None | Our first drop-off class! This class introduces children to typical dance class structure and engages them in basic dance concepts to prepare them for all different techniques through the lens of play-based activities. No experience necessary to take this class. |
Creative Dance |
5 – 6 yrs. | None | This class builds upon understandings of dance class structure and teaches children basic dance skills and concepts to prepare them for all different techniques through the lens of play-based activities. No experience necessary to take this class. |
Children and Teens
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