Have you ever attended adult dance classes that put adult dancers of all levels and abilities in the same class? ​
​We believe that means the less experienced dancers struggle, and the more experienced dancers are bored. And no-one is getting what they really need.
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That's why the Dragonfly Adult Dance Curriculum includes an overarching system of levels. It means you can find a class to meet you where you are, and enjoy the opportunity to progress at your own pace.
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We have curriculum for each dance style we offer:​
adult ballet, adult jazz, adult contemporary, and adult tap​
Dragonfly Levels
The Dragonfly Adult Dance curriculum that underpins our classes has 6 levels, from beginner to advanced.
Beginner
1. Absolute Beginner
2. Experienced Beginner
Intermediate
3. Early Intermediate
4. Experienced Intermediate
Advanced
5. Early Advanced
6. Advanced
Are you new or returning to dance?
Choose Level 1 if:
you have never done any dance before
you have never done that dance style before.
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Choose Level 2
if you are returning to dance after a long break and want to revisit the basics.
Progression through the levels
At Dragonfly Dance, we love to see our dancers progress as they grow and improve. We encourage dancers to progress at their own pace, so they can find that sweet spot where the challenge is just right that you are engaged, but not struggling.
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Our level system includes both vertical and horizontal progression:​
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Vertical progression is moving from the lower levels to the higher levels. ​
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Horizontal progression is moving through 4 stages of each level
A Starting 🡆 B Progressing 🡆 C Completing 🡆 D Performing.
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The A-D sub-levels represent the journey from novelty to mastery within the level:​
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In sub-level A, dancers are being introduced to new vocabulary and technical challenge.
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In sub-level D, dancers have learnt the content for the level, and are able to perform movements and combinations with dynamics, expression, musicality, and artistry.​
Progression flowchart
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Age Streams
As we progress through adulthood, our physical, cognitive, and social needs change.
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Our age stream classifications are a guide, rather than a hard and fast rule, so chat with us if you think you are better suited to an age stream that is different to your chronological age.
Irridescent Dragonflies
Mixed age (from 18 upwards)
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Iridescent means showing luminous colours that seem to change or shimmer when seen from different angles
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The mixed age stream offers the full range of dance movement, including turns, jumps, and floorwork. This is often preferred by those in young to mid-adulthood.
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It is an opportunity to push your body within your technical skill levels.
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In these classes, choreography is taught at a faster pace.
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Great music from all eras, but more likely to be from the 90s to the 20s, with a sprinkling of classics from earlier decades.​
Silver Dragonflies
Generally aged 60+
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Silver means showing a sleek, lustrous shine that reflects wisdom, grace, and timeless energy through every movement.
We help mature adults built strong and flexible bodies, and sustain sharp and agile minds. We still challenge you, but within the range that suits you. We don't consider you to be frail or old. You've just been on the planet longer.
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Great music from all eras, but more likely to be classics from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, with a sprinkling of newer music.
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Need help finding the right level or age stream?