Levels

See all information about levels at Marianne Kelley’s School of Dance below.

MKSD keeps its class sizes down by offering multiple days/times for each level and grouping our dancers by skill and development. For the Eligible Summer Programs, use level for the upcoming season.

A few notes:

  • Nutcracker: By audition, must take ballet
  • Cutie, Junior, Senior Company: Competition groups, by invitation
  • Compass/Elevé Level: Performing groups, by invitation
  • Pointe at MKSD: Typically Intermediate Level, by recommendation

If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at 804-292-5917 or email us at .

Preballet

Typical School Grade

Preschool

Eligible Full Session Programs

Weekly Classes

Eligible Summer Programs

Dance Castle Camp, 6 Week Session

Ballet 4-5

Typical School Grade

Preschool

Eligible Full Session Programs

Weekly Classes

Eligible Summer Programs

Dance Castle Camp, 6 Week Session

Ballet 5-6

Typical School Grade

Kindergarten

Eligible Full Session Programs

Weekly Classes, Nutcracker

Eligible Summer Programs

Dance Castle Camp, 6 Week Session

Ballet/Jazz 1

Typical School Grade

First Grade

Eligible Full Session Programs

Weekly Classes, Nutcracker

Eligible Summer Programs

Dance Castle Camp, 6 Week Session

Ballet/Jazz 2

Typical School Grade

Second Grade

Eligible Full Session Programs

Weekly Classes, Nutcracker

Eligible Summer Programs

Budding Ballerina Camp, 6 Week Session, Splash

Petite

Typical School Grade

Third Grade

Eligible Full Session Programs

Weekly Classes, Nutcracker

Eligible Summer Programs

Budding Ballerina Camp, 6 Week Session, Splash

Mini

Typical School Grade

Fourth Grade

Eligible Full Session Programs

Weekly Classes, Nutcracker, Cutie Company

Eligible Summer Programs

Budding Ballerina Camp, 6 Week Session, Splash

Junior

Typical School Grade

Fifth Grade

Eligible Full Session Programs

Weekly Classes, Nutcracker, Junior Company

Eligible Summer Programs

Budding Ballerina Camp, 6 Week Session, Splash

Intermediate

Typical School Grade

Sixth Grade

Eligible Full Session Programs

Weekly Classes, Nutcracker, Junior Company

Eligible Summer Programs

Grand Jeté Camp, 6 Week Session, Splash

Advanced 4

Typical School Grade

Seventh Grade

Eligible Full Session Programs

Weekly Classes, Nutcracker, Junior Company

Eligible Summer Programs

Grand Jeté Camp, 6 Week Session, Splash

Advanced 3, 2, 1

Typical School Grade

Eighth and up or by teacher recommendation

Eligible Full Session Programs

Weekly Classes, Nutcracker, Senior Company, Apprentice/Trainee Opportunities

Eligible Summer Programs

Grand Jeté Camp, 6 Week Session, Splash

Pre-Professional

Typical School Grade

By invitation

Eligible Full Session Programs

Required weekly classes, Nutcracker and Senior Company

Eligible Summer Programs

Grand Jeté Camp, 6 Week Session, Splash