Registration is open for our 2025 - 2026 season
Genesee Dance welcomes students ages 3 and older to be part of our nurturing, family-friendly, and inclusive dance school.
We’re now accepting students of all levels for our summer mini-sessions in ballet, theatre jazz, Pilates and more.
Age & Level Guide
Early Childhood Division
All students ages 3 to 4.5 begin in our Pre-Primary Ballet class.
Ages 4.5 to 6 take the Primary level, regardless of previous experience.
Students learn and practice foundational steps, movement patterns and exercises needed for ballet and many other forms of dance. Emphasis is placed on whole body coordination, fun and enjoyment of dance!
Student Division
Ballet Fundamentals - age 6 to 8
Ballet Intermediate - age 9 to 12
Ballet Advanced - ages 11+ with sufficient mastery of intermediate level curriculum
Pointe - age 11+ with teacher approval and PT evaluation (pointe student must take a minimum of 3 technique classes per week)
Company Program
Junior company auditions are open to dancers with a minimum of 1 year prior training. Must be 8 years old by October 1.
Senior company auditions are open to dancers ages 11 and older.
Company students must be enrolled in ballet technique classes at Genesee Dance Theatre and are required to commit to the full season of performances through June 2026.