Level 3 Classes for Experienced 12+ Year Olds
FOCUS, TRAIN, & ELEVATE
Students refine their technique, expand their dance vocabulary, and deepen performance quality. Through focused instruction and artistic exploration, dancers gain discipline, self-awareness, and a strong sense of accomplishment.
Level 3 Class Options
Academic Year 2026-27 (August-May)
Classes start the week of August 10th, 2026
Ballet 3A
About
Intermediate ballet for ages 12+. If your student is 12+ years old, but has no prior dance experience, they would start in Level 2 classes. Otherwise you can contact us for a class placement.
Schedule
Academic Year 26–27 (Aug-May)
Ballet 3A Mon & Tues 5:30–7:00pm (both days required) $268
Pre-Pointe 3A Tues 7:00–7:30pm (optional) $50
Tuition
$268/month
Optional pointe class is $53/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: Dolls
Ballet 3B
About
Advanced ballet for ages 12+. Must be placed in this level after completing Ballet 3A.
Schedule
Academic Year 26–27 (Aug-May)
Ballet 3B Mon & Tues 5:30–7:00pm & Sat 10:30am-12pm (all 3 days required) $298
Pointe 3B Mon 7:00–7:30pm & Sat 12:00–12:30pm (both days required) $60
Tuition
$358/month ($298 for Ballet 3B and $60 for Pointe 3B)
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: Dolls and audition opportunities for additional roles.
Tap 3
About
Intermediate and advanced tap for ages 12+. If your student is 12+ years old, but has no prior dance experience, they would start in Level 2 classes.
Schedule
Academic Year 26–27 (Aug-May)
Tuesday 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 3
About
Intermediate and advanced jazz for ages 12+. If your student is 12+ years old, but has no prior dance experience, they would start in Level 2 classes.
Schedule
Academic Year 26–27 (Aug-May)
Thursday 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 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 3
About
Intermediate and advanced jazz for ages 12+. If your student is 12+ years old, but has no prior dance experience, they would start in Level 2 classes.
Schedule
Academic Year 26–27 (Aug-May)
Monday 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, 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.
If your student is 12+ years old, but has no prior dance experience, they would start in Level 2 classes.
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.