Level 3
Expanding Technique and Expression
Level 3
Ages 10+
Level 3 introduces greater technical complexity as students develop stronger coordination, stamina, spatial awareness, and movement dynamics. Training may include more advanced pirouettes, traveling steps, batterie, sissonne, adagio, grand allegro, and pointe work for eligible dancers.
As the vocabulary becomes more demanding, students are encouraged to move beyond simply completing the steps. They begin exploring phrasing, projection, musical interpretation, and performance quality while learning to sustain technique throughout longer combinations. Level 3 is an important bridge between foundational study and intermediate conservatory training, where discipline begins to support a more individual artistic voice
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Every Ayala Ballet Conservatory campus follows the same thoughtfully designed curriculum, exceptional faculty, and commitment to artistic excellence. Simply choose the location that best fits your family's schedule.
Brickell
Schedule
Monday & Friday • 5:30 PM
Tuition and Registration
Four Days per Week $450/month
Five Days per Week $550/month
Unlimited Classes $600/month
A non-refundable $100 registration fee and $90 uniform fee are due upon enrollment.
Placement
Students are placed in the appropriate level based on their age, previous experience, and faculty recommendation. Our goal is to ensure every dancer begins in a class where they feel confident, challenged, and supported.
Audition is required for The Upper School classes.
Enrollment
Enrollment is limited to maintain small class sizes and provide thoughtful, individualized instruction.
Registration is accepted on a rolling basis as space permits. Once a class reaches capacity, students will be placed on a waitlist and contacted when an opening becomes available.
Dress Code
Students must wear the official Ayala Ballet Conservatory uniform assigned to their level.
Girls
Assigned conservatory red leotard
Pink canvas ballet slippers
Hair secured in a classical ballet bun
No jewelry, except small stud earrings
Boys
White Ayala T-shirt
Black shorts
White ankle socks
White leather ballet slippers
The dress code promotes discipline and unity while allowing teachers to observe alignment and movement clearly.
Policies
Registration, tuition, uniform fees, and all other payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please review our Policies & Procedures Handbook for complete information regarding tuition, attendance, withdrawals, performances, and school policies.
Your Child's Training Pathway
Every stage of training is thoughtfully designed to prepare students for the next. Through the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, dancers grow with confidence, discipline, and artistry from their very first class through advanced conservatory training.
The Lower School
Where the love of ballet begins.
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Level 3 Ballet Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Level 3 ballet class?
Level 3 represents an important stage in a dancer’s conservatory training. Through the structured progression of the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, students refine their technical foundation while developing greater strength, flexibility, artistry, musicality, precision, and performance quality. Training becomes more rigorous as dancers prepare for advanced levels of classical ballet study.
What age is Level 3 ballet designed for?
Level 3 is generally designed for students ages 9 and older. Placement is determined through an audition and considers technical proficiency, previous ballet training, physical development, maturity, commitment, and overall readiness for advanced conservatory training.
Can beginners join Level 3 ballet?
No. Level 3 is intended for students with previous ballet training and a strong technical foundation. Admission is by audition only, and dancers must demonstrate the skills, discipline, and readiness necessary for this level of conservatory training.
What will my child learn in Level 3 ballet?
Students continue refining classical ballet technique through increasingly challenging combinations and vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on strength, flexibility, alignment, balance, musicality, artistry, coordination, performance quality, and technical precision. Dancers are expected to demonstrate greater consistency, discipline, and attention to detail.
What makes Level 3 different from Level 2?
Level 3 introduces a higher level of technical complexity, artistic development, and physical demand. Students are expected to execute movements with greater strength, control, musicality, and refinement while demonstrating increased independence, discipline, and commitment to their training.
Where are Level 3 ballet classes offered?
Level 3 ballet classes are currently offered at Ayala Ballet Conservatory's Brickell campus.
How much do Level 3 ballet classes cost?
Four Days per Week $450/month
Five Days per Week $550/month
Unlimited Classes $600/month
A non-refundable $100 registration fee and $90 uniform fee are due upon enrollment.
What should my child wear to Level 3 ballet?
Level 3 students wear the official Ayala Ballet Conservatory Level 3 uniform, pink tights, pink ballet slippers or pointe shoes when applicable, and their hair secured in a classical ballet bun. The dress code promotes professionalism, discipline, and proper observation of alignment and technique.
How many classes per week should a Level 3 dancer take?
Level 3 students are expected to attend multiple classes each week to support continued technical development. Consistent training is essential for building strength, flexibility, artistry, technical precision, and the discipline required for advanced conservatory study.
Is an audition required for Level 3?
Yes. Admission to Level 3 requires an audition with Ayala Ballet Conservatory faculty. Students are evaluated on their technical proficiency, previous training, musicality, physical readiness, work ethic, artistry, and overall potential for continued advancement in classical ballet.