PLACEMENT CLASSES
Why level Placements Matter
To ensure every dancer is set up for success, our placement classes help match individuals with a group that aligns with their current skills and experience. Our Signature Progressives are available in four levels: 1, 2, 3, and 4 — each building on specific foundational techniques and training goals. While Level 1 is self-assessed, Levels 2, 3, and 4 require placement to maintain the integrity of a consistent and progressive curriculum. This structure allows our instructors to provide more targeted coaching and ensures dancers are challenged and supported in the right environment.
Please note: Jazz Funk and Hip Hop/Commercial are different styles so a separate Placement Class is required for each style.
UPCOMING PLACEMENT CLASSES: More dates TBA.
HIP HOP
Wednesday, August 19th 6:00-7:30PM [BOOK NOW]
Tuesday, August 25th 6:30-8:00PM[BOOK NOW]
JAZZ FUNK
Saturday, August 29th 12:00-1:30PM [BOOK NOW]
A PLACEMENT CLASS IS REQUIRED IF ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
- A new dancer joining CD for the first time and interested in joining Levels 2, 3, or 4.
- A current CD Signature Progressive dancer looking to level up to Levels 2, 3, or 4. Currently Level 1 moving into Level 2/Level 2 to Level 3/Level 3 to Level 4.
- A current Level 2, 3, 4 dancer interested in changing styles (Hip Hop > Jazz Funk and vice versa).
- Any dancer who has never taken a placement class before and is interested in joining Levels 2, 3, or 4.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Placement Classes are 1 hour and 30 minutes long and designed to match you with the level that best suits your current abilities.
Instructors will guide you through material from Levels 2, 3, and 4, using drills, movement challenges, and a short combo to assess your adaptability, technique, and experience. A team of faculty members will observe your performance both in class and via video footage to collaboratively determine placements for each dancer. Our goal is to provide personalized guidance to help you grow and maximize your training. This is not an audition, so we encourage you to take the class at a pace that feels good to you!
After the Placement Class:
An email will be sent within 48hr after class with recommended level(s) to join, along with some tips that could be helpful in creating your personal dance roadmap. Once you receive your placement, you’re welcome to register for any program that matches your level or any level below it.
If you’re eager to advance at a faster pace, we offer private sessions, Mini Progressives, and specialized workshops to help you refine your skills and reach your goals. We’re here to support your growth, every step of the way!
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Placement isn't about being the best dancer in the room — it's about finding the level where you'll grow the most. Here's what we're paying attention to:
foundations — foundational vocabulary, control, and understanding of movement specific to the style
musicality & timing — how confidently you connect to and understand elements of the music beyond the beat
precision & attention to detail — how sharply you observe and translate what's taught into clean, intentional movement
picking up choreography — how you retain and execute combos as they're taught
performance quality — your control, dynamics, and ability to execute the movement beyond just doing the moves
adaptability — how you take corrections and adjust in the moment
awareness in the room — how you share space and connect to the dancers around you
there's no single "right" answer here — dancers place differently across these categories, and that's normal. the goal is a level where you're challenged, supported, and set up to grow.