The Heights Ballet & Theatre School
International Dance Rewards
International Dance Rewards
As of September 2020, The Heights will be introducing the International Dance Rewards scheme to all lessons from Pre-school to Grade 5. Pupils will earn certificates and cloth badges (to be sewn onto their Heights' hoodie/onesie) for reaching key milestones relevant to their stage of dance.
Level Descriptions
Level Descriptions
Dancing Together
Dancing Together
Ballet
Ballet
This is for those preschoolers who are coming into class with a grown up and taking lessons in Ballet.
There are 6 levels to cover the 2 year period students may spend in this stage (e.g: 18 months – 3 yrs old); Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and then Purple.
Preschool
Preschool
Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap
Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap
This is for those preschoolers who are coming into class by themselves, without a parent or carer, and taking lessons in Ballet.
There are 6 levels to cover the 2 year period students may spend in this stage (eg: 3 – 5 yrs old); Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and then Purple.
Early Years
Early Years
Acro & Musical Theatre
Acro & Musical Theatre
This is for preschool aged children.
There are 6 levels to cover the 2 year period students may spend in this stage; Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and then Purple.
Preliminary
Preliminary
Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap, Street Dance
Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap, Street Dance
This is for those in Year R or Year 1. Equivalent to school aged children transitioning from the Early Years Curriculum in Key Stage 1.
There are 6 levels to cover the 2 year period students may spend in this stage (eg: 5 – 7 yrs old); Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and then Purple.
Primary
Primary
Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap, Street Dance, Acro, Musical Theatre
Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap, Street Dance, Acro, Musical Theatre
This is for those in Year 2 or Year 3. Equivalent to school aged children in Key Stage 1.
There are 6 levels to cover the 2 year period students may spend in this stage (eg: 7 – 9 yrs old); Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and then Purple.
Level 1
Level 1
All Genres
All Genres
Aimed at students working towards their Grade 1 / Level 1 or equivalent with any dance board.
Level 2
Level 2
All Genres
All Genres
Aimed at students working towards their Grade 2 / Level 2 or equivalent with any dance board.
Level 3
Level 3
All Genres
All Genres
Aimed at students working towards their Grade 3 / Level 3 or equivalent with any dance board.
Level 4
Level 4
All Genres
All Genres
Aimed at students working towards their Grade 4 / Level 4 or equivalent with any dance board.
Level 5
Level 5
All Genres
All Genres
Aimed at students working towards their Grade 5 / Level 5 or equivalent with any dance board.