Refining strong foundations

The Intermediate years focus on consistency.

As choreography becomes more demanding and technical expectations continue to increase, dancers work toward applying corrections more independently, learning choreography more efficiently, and demonstrating greater confidence, musicality, and performance quality.

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Technical training also becomes more specialized. Dancers continue developing the flexibility, strength, coordination, and movement quality required for increasingly advanced skills while building the work habits necessary for long-term success in competitive dance.

Performance opportunities

Intermediate dancers perform Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Production routines at Studio C's Annual Year-End Recital and two regional dance competitions each season. 

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Following a minimum of one full competitive season, dancers are also eligible to perform a competitive solo and/or duet/trio, providing additional opportunities to challenge themselves artistically while continuing to develop as performers.

Classes and training

Intermediate dancers continue expanding both their technical abilities and their versatility through a balanced program of team rehearsals and technique classes.

Intermediate dancers train in:

• Jazz 

• Tap 

• Lyrical 

Optional training includes:

• Ballet (recommended) 

• Acro (recommended)

Dance Styles

Intermediate dancers follow the CDTA Grade 2 syllabus and complete both their Grade 2 Jazz and Grade 2 Tap examinations as part of their technical development.

Weekly commitment

Intermediate dancers attend weekly technique & choreography classes, and additional rehearsals throughout the season as required.

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Independent practice becomes increasingly important at this level. Reviewing choreography outside of class allows rehearsals to focus on refinement, synchronization, artistry, and performance quality while helping dancers continue developing confidence and consistency.

Competition season

Throughout the fall and winter, Intermediate dancers learn and refine their competition choreography while continuing to strengthen their technical foundations through weekly classes.

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In the spring, dancers represent Studio C at two regional competitions before concluding the season with performances at our Annual Year-End Recital.

Summer training

Competitive training is a year-round commitment.

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Following a June break, Intermediate dancers attend CDTA summer technique classes where they continue developing new skills and refining their technique before regular weekly classes and choreography begin in September.