Level 2 Classes for 9+ Year Olds
GROW, REFINE, & EXPRESS
Dancers begin to focus on technical foundations while exploring creativity and self-expression. With age-appropriate training, students build strength, coordination, and confidence in a supportive, fun environment.
Level 2 Class Options
Academic Year 2026-27 (August-May)
Classes start the week of August 10th, 2026
Ballet 2A
About
Intro to ballet for ages 9+.
Schedule
Academic Year 26–27 (Aug-May)
Choose one:
Monday 6:30pm–7:30pm
Friday 4:30pm–5:30pm
Tuition
$87/month
Discount: 20% off 2nd class, 50% off 3rd class.
Includes all class fees.
Need-based scholarships available.
Dress Code
Fitted dancewear in black or white, pink/skin-tone tights or black shorts/leggings, ballet shoes, and hair securely pulled back (bun preferred for long hair).
See full dress code page for details.
Performances
Performs in the December production of Clara’s Storybook Nutcracker and the Spring production in May.
Monday Class Casting: Storybook Attendants
Friday Class Casting: Storybook Pages
Ballet 2B
About
Intermediate ballet for ages 9+ after completing Ballet 2A.
Schedule
Academic Year 26–27 (Aug-May)
Tuesday 6:30pm–7:30pm
Tuition
$87/month
Discount: 20% off 2nd class, 50% off 3rd class.
Includes all class fees.
Need-based scholarships available.
Dress Code
Fitted dancewear in black or white, pink/skin-tone tights or black shorts/leggings, ballet shoes, and hair securely pulled back (bun preferred for long hair).
See full dress code page for details.
Performances
Performs in the December production of Clara’s Storybook Nutcracker and the Spring production in May.
Nutcracker casting: Flowers
Ballet 2C
About
Advanced ballet for ages 9+ after completing Ballet 2B.
Schedule
Academic Year 26–27 (Aug-May)
Both of the following sessions are required:
Tuesday 4:30pm–5:30pm
Friday 5:30pm–6:30pm
Tuition
$163/month
Discount: 20% off 2nd class, 50% off 3rd class.
Includes all class fees.
Need-based scholarships available.
Dress Code
Fitted dancewear in black or white, pink/skin-tone tights or black shorts/leggings, ballet shoes, and hair securely pulled back (bun preferred for long hair).
See full dress code page for details.
Performances
Performs in the December production of Clara’s Storybook Nutcracker and the Spring production in May.
Nutcracker casting: Party Girls
Tap 2A
About
Intro to tap for ages 9+.
Schedule
Academic Year 26–27 (Aug-May)
Thursday 5:30pm–6:30pm
Tuition
$87/month
Discount: 20% off 2nd class, 50% off 3rd class.
Includes all class fees.
Need-based scholarships available.
Dress Code
Solid-color fitted dancewear, black shorts or leggings, black tap shoes, and hair securely pulled back if long enough.
See full dress code page for details.
Performances
Performs in the Spring production in May.
Does not perform in the December production Clara’s Storybook Nutcracker.
Tap 2B
About
Intermediate Tap for ages 9+ after completing Tap 2A.
Schedule
Academic Year 26–27 (Aug-May)
Friday 4:30pm–5:30pm
Tuition
$87/month
Discount: 20% off 2nd class, 50% off 3rd class.
Includes all class fees.
Need-based scholarships available.
Dress Code
Solid-color fitted dancewear, black shorts or leggings, black tap shoes, and hair securely pulled back if long enough.
See full dress code page for details.
Performances
Performs in the Spring production in May.
Does not perform in the December production Clara’s Storybook Nutcracker.
Jazz 2A
About
Intro to Jazz for ages 9+.
Schedule
Academic Year 26–27 (Aug-May)
Monday 5:30pm–6:30pm
Tuition
$87/month
Discount: 20% off 2nd class, 50% off 3rd class.
Includes all class fees.
Need-based scholarships available.
Dress Code
Solid-color fitted dancewear, black shorts or leggings, black jazz shoes, and hair securely pulled back if long enough.
See full dress code page for details.
Performances
Performs in the Spring production in May.
Does not perform in the December production Clara’s Storybook Nutcracker.
Jazz 2B
About
Intermediate to Jazz for ages 9+ after completing Jazz 2A.
Schedule
Academic Year 26–27 (Aug-May)
Thursday 5:30pm–6:30pm
Tuition
$87/month
Discount: 20% off 2nd class, 50% off 3rd class.
Includes all class fees.
Need-based scholarships available.
Dress Code
Solid-color fitted dancewear, black shorts or leggings, black jazz shoes, and hair securely pulled back if long enough.
See full dress code page for details.
Performances
Performs in the Spring production in May.
Does not perform in the December production Clara’s Storybook Nutcracker.
Contemporary 2B
About
Intermediate contemporary for ages 9+ after completing contemporary 2A.
Schedule
Academic Year 26–27 (Aug-May)
Tuesday 5:30pm–6:30pm
Tuition
$87/month
Discount: 20% off 2nd class, 50% off 3rd class.
Includes all class fees.
Need-based scholarships available.
Dress Code
Solid-color fitted dancewear, black shorts or leggings, socks or ballet shoes, and hair securely pulled back if long enough.
See full dress code page for details.
Performances
Performs in the Spring production in May.
Does not perform in the December production Clara’s Storybook Nutcracker.
All ballet classes perform in the December production of Clara’s Storybook Nutcracker. Classes of all styles perform in our Spring production in May.
Which Class is Right for My Student?
At Rise Up School of Dance, dance classes are named by number for age groups and letter for skill level. For example, Level 1 is for ages 6–8, Level 2 for ages 9+, and Level 3 for experienced dancers ages 12 and up. A beginner dancer aged 9 and up would start in Level 2A, then move to Level 2B the next year as they grow and gain experience.
Affordable Dance for Every Situation
Tuition
Tuition includes all class fees and access to our swap shop for all dancewear needed to participate in classes.
NO ADDITIONAL FEES.
Scholarships
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to dance, regardless of financial situation.
Email shelley@riseupschoolofdance.com to inquire about our unlimited need-based scholarships.
Free and Discounted Dancewear
Our Swap Shop offers gently used, donated dancewear free to any enrolled student. Donate what you’ve outgrown, take what you need!
RUSD also has a Nimbly shop where you can purchase any dancewear needs, and all items are already guaranteed to fit our dress code.