Level 5 & 6
Preparing the Advanced Dancer
Level 5 & 6
Ages 13+
Level 5 represents an important transition into advanced conservatory training. Students refine complex turning sequences, grand allegro, batterie, adagio, pointe technique, directional changes, musical phrasing, and a more sophisticated use of épaulement and spatial pathways.
At this level, dancers are expected to demonstrate greater consistency, self-awareness, and independence. They learn to analyze their movement, respond intelligently to corrections, and maintain technical clarity while performing with freedom and expression. Variations, repertoire, and performance studies may become a more significant part of the dancer’s education, helping students connect daily technique to the demands of the stage.
Choose Your Campus
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 5 & 6 Ballet Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Level 5 & 6 ballet class?
Level 5 & 6 represents the most advanced stage of training at Ayala Ballet Conservatory. Designed for dedicated dancers pursuing serious classical ballet study, this program emphasizes advanced technique, pointe work, artistry, musicality, strength, performance quality, and technical mastery through the structured progression of the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum.
What age is Level 5 & 6 ballet designed for?
Level 5 & 6 is generally designed for dancers ages 13 and older. Placement is determined through audition and considers technical proficiency, previous training, physical development, maturity, commitment, and overall readiness for advanced conservatory training.
Can beginners join Level 5 & 6 ballet?
No. Level 5 & 6 is intended for experienced dancers with significant classical ballet training. Admission is by audition only, and students must demonstrate the technical ability, discipline, work ethic, and artistic potential required for advanced study.
What will my child learn in Level 5 & 6 ballet?
Students refine advanced classical ballet technique, pointe work, pirouettes, adagio, grand allegro, artistry, musicality, and performance quality while developing the strength, discipline, and technical consistency expected of pre-professional dancers.
Is an audition required for Level 5 & 6?
Yes. Admission to Level 5 & 6 requires an audition with Ayala Ballet Conservatory faculty. Students are evaluated on their technical proficiency, artistry, musicality, previous training, work ethic, physical readiness, and overall potential for advanced classical ballet training.