Level 4
Strength, Precision, and Artistry
Level 4
Ages 11-13
Level 4 develops the physical strength, technical control, and artistic maturity required for upper-level classical ballet training. Students work with more sophisticated adagio, pirouettes, changes of direction, intricate allegro, batterie, expanded épaulement, and increasingly demanding pointe exercises.
Dancers are expected to understand corrections more deeply and apply them consistently across barre, center, and performance work. Greater attention is placed on clean placement, coordination of the upper body, musical phrasing, stamina, and classical style. Students also begin approaching class with more professional habits, learning that artistry is not something added after technique, but something cultivated within every exercise
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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 Navy Blue 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 4 Ballet Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Level 4 ballet class?
Level 4 represents one of the highest stages of training within Ayala Ballet Conservatory. Through the structured progression of the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, dancers refine advanced classical ballet technique while developing artistry, strength, musicality, technical precision, performance quality, and professional training habits. Students are challenged to execute increasingly demanding vocabulary with confidence and consistency.
What age is Level 4 ballet designed for?
Level 4 is generally designed for students ages 11 to 13. Placement is determined through an audition and considers technical proficiency, previous ballet training, physical development, maturity, commitment, and overall readiness for advanced conservatory study.
Can beginners join Level 4 ballet?
No. Level 4 is designed for experienced dancers with a strong classical ballet foundation. Admission is by audition only, and students must demonstrate the technical proficiency, discipline, work ethic, and readiness necessary for advanced conservatory training.
What will my child learn in Level 4 ballet?
Students continue refining advanced classical ballet technique through increasingly sophisticated combinations and vocabulary. Training emphasizes strength, flexibility, artistry, musicality, coordination, precision, performance quality, pointe work when appropriate, and the development of technical consistency across all areas of ballet training.
What makes Level 4 different from Level 3?
Level 4 introduces a higher level of technical mastery, artistic maturity, and physical demand. Dancers are expected to execute advanced vocabulary with greater control, precision, musicality, and performance quality while demonstrating leadership, discipline, and a serious commitment to their training.
Where are Level 4 ballet classes offered?
Level 4 ballet classes are currently offered at Ayala Ballet Conservatory's Brickell campus.
How much do Level 4 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 4 ballet?
Level 4 students wear the official Ayala Ballet Conservatory Level 4 uniform, pink tights, pointe shoes or ballet slippers as directed by faculty, and their hair secured in a classical ballet bun. The dress code promotes professionalism, discipline, and proper observation of alignment and technique.