Advanced Training
Performing Division
The Performing Division is designed for motivated dancers ages 7-18 who are passionate about movement, musicality and performance.
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Performing Division
For motivated dancers ages 7 and up, the Performing Division offers focused training in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, and Modern. Dancers build strong technical foundations while developing musicality, artistry, versatility, and confidence.
Thoughtfully designed to support each dancer’s growth, the program combines high expectations with a supportive environment where dancers are challenged to grow and encouraged to develop their own artistic voice.
With meaningful performance opportunities throughout the year, dancers put their training into practice through choreography that challenges, inspires, and celebrates their individuality.
Placement into a Performing Division level is by evaluation only. Email us to inquire.
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Curio Dance was established as a professional dance company in 2009 with annual performances at the Guthrie Theater and later at the Cowles Center for Performing Arts.
LEVELS
Performing Division 2026-2027
Performing Division dancers are placed into a level by Artistic Directors. We strive to place each student where they will be challenged, supported, and successful. Dancers are also encouraged to apply for companies, designed for smaller groups focused on specific styles.
LEVEL 1 (Ages 7-8)
2 hours/week
- Tuesday 4:30-5:30 PM | Ballet (Giselle)
- Friday 4:30-5:30 PM | Jazz/Tap (Brea/Alaina)
LEVEL 2 (Ages 8-10)
3.5 hours/week
- Tuesday 4:30-6:30 PM | Ballet, Tap (Guest, Catherine)
- Friday 5:00-6:30 PM | Stretch + Strength, Jazz (Kelli, Dario)
LEVEL 3 (Ages 9-11)
4 hours/week
- Tuesday 4:30-6:30 PM | Jazz, Ballet (Dario, Kati)
- Friday 4:30-6:30 PM | Ballet, Tap (Dario, Brea/Alaina)
LEVEL 4 (Ages 11-13)
5 hours/week
- Monday 4:30-6:30 PM | Tap, Jazz (Ashley, Guest)
- Tuesday 6:30-8:00 PM | Ballet (Dario)
- Thursday 4:30-6:30 PM | Modern, Ballet (Erin, Dario)
LEVEL 5 (Ages 12-14)
5 hours/week
- Monday 4:30-6:30 PM | Tap, Ballet (Ashley, Caitlin)
- Thursday 4:30-6:30 PM | Jazz, Modern (Dario, Giselle)
- Saturday 10-11:30 AM | Ballet/Pointe (Caitlin)
LEVEL 6 (Ages 13-16)
6.5 hours/week
- Monday 6:30-8:30 PM | Tap, Ballet (Ashley, Caitlin)
- Thursday 5:30-7:30 PM | Jazz, Modern (Jenna, Erin)
- Saturday 10:00 AM-12:30 PM | Ballet, Contemporary (Eleanor, Giselle)
LEVEL 7 (Ages 16-18)
6.5 hours/week
- Monday 6:30-8:30 PM | Ballet, Tap (Caitlin, Ashley)
- Thursday 5:30-7:30 PM | Modern, Contemporary (Erin, Dario)
- Saturday 10:00 AM-12:30 PM | Jazz, Ballet (Giselle, Caitlin)
PERFORMING DIVISION DANCERS
Companies
Performing Division dancers are also invited to develop even deeper dance skills by applying to join one of the following companies. We design these courses for smaller groups, specialized in a specific style. Performing Division dancers who want to focus on a specific style and increase their weekly dancing hours are encouraged to apply for a Company.
Ballet Company 1
Level 1-3
1 hours/week
- Wednesday 4:430-5:30 PM | Caitlin
Contemporary Company 1
Level 2-3
1 hours/week
- Monday 6:30-7:30 PM | Guest
Ballet Company 2
Level 4-6
1 hours/week
- Wednesday 5:30-6:30 PM | Caitlin
Contemporary Company 2
Level 4-6
1 hours/week
- Tuesday 5:30-6:30 PM | Giselle
Ballet Company 3
Level 7
1 hours/week
- Wednesday 6:30-7:30 PM | Caitlin
Contemporary Company 3
Level 7
1 hours/week
- Tuesday 5:30-6:30 PM | Dario
Jazz Company 1
Level 4-5
1 hours/week
- Thursday 6:30-7:30 PM | Jenna
Tap Company
Level 5-7
1 hours/week
- Saturday 12:30-1:30 PM | Giselle
Jazz Company 2
Level 6-7
1 hours/week
- Tuesday 6:30-7:30 PM | Giselle