These classes are for the more committed student as the curriculum expands. Pointe work starts in Level 5 and students    must take a minimum of 3 classes/week, be at least 11 years old with 4 years of consistent study in order to be strong enough to dance on pointe. Contemporary Technique is added in Levels 5-8 and Variations and Pas de Deux are added in Levels 7-8.