The Heights Ballet & Theatre School
International Dance Rewards
As of September 2020, The Heights will be introducing the International Dance Rewards scheme to all lessons from Pre-school to Grade 5. Pupils will earn certificates and cloth badges (to be sewn onto their Heights' hoodie/onesie) for reaching key milestones relevant to their stage of dance.
Level Descriptions
Dancing Together
Ballet
This is for those preschoolers who are coming into class with a grown up and taking lessons in Ballet.
There are 6 levels to cover the 2 year period students may spend in this stage (e.g: 18 months – 3 yrs old); Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and then Purple.
Preschool
Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap
This is for those preschoolers who are coming into class by themselves, without a parent or carer, and taking lessons in Ballet.
There are 6 levels to cover the 2 year period students may spend in this stage (eg: 3 – 5 yrs old); Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and then Purple.
Early Years
Acro & Musical Theatre
This is for preschool aged children.
There are 6 levels to cover the 2 year period students may spend in this stage; Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and then Purple.
Preliminary
Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap, Street Dance
This is for those in Year R or Year 1. Equivalent to school aged children transitioning from the Early Years Curriculum in Key Stage 1.
There are 6 levels to cover the 2 year period students may spend in this stage (eg: 5 – 7 yrs old); Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and then Purple.
Primary
Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap, Street Dance, Acro, Musical Theatre
This is for those in Year 2 or Year 3. Equivalent to school aged children in Key Stage 1.
There are 6 levels to cover the 2 year period students may spend in this stage (eg: 7 – 9 yrs old); Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and then Purple.
Level 1
All Genres
Aimed at students working towards their Grade 1 / Level 1 or equivalent with any dance board.
Level 2
All Genres
Aimed at students working towards their Grade 2 / Level 2 or equivalent with any dance board.
Level 3
All Genres
Aimed at students working towards their Grade 3 / Level 3 or equivalent with any dance board.
Level 4
All Genres
Aimed at students working towards their Grade 4 / Level 4 or equivalent with any dance board.
Level 5
All Genres
Aimed at students working towards their Grade 5 / Level 5 or equivalent with any dance board.
