L1 (Novice)
Suitable for complete beginners. No previous experience required.
L2 (Beginner)
Suitable for people who have done at least 3 months to 2 years in that dance style.
Minimum experience required:
- Taken class regularly recently for at least 3 months
- Haven’t danced for 5-10 years but danced for 2 years before that
- If you’ve had a longer break from dance this level may be fine, or you might like to start at L1 and then switch after a few months.
L3 (Intermediate)
Suitable for people who have done at least 3-4 years in that dance style.
Minimum experience required:
- Taken class regularly recently for at least 3-4 years
- Haven’t danced for 5-10 years but danced for 6-7 years before that
- If you’ve had a longer break from dance this level may be fine, or you might like to start at L2 and then switch after a few months.
L4 (Experienced)
Suitable for people who have done at least 5-6 years in that dance style and have achieved a high standard, such as being accepted into a tertiary dance course (Diploma level of above) or entered the higher levels in a technical training syllabus for that dance style.
Minimum experience required:
- Taken class regularly recently for at least 5-6 years
- Haven’t danced for 5-10 years but danced for 8-9 years before that
- If you’ve had a longer break from dance this level may be fine, or you might like to start at L3 and then switch after a few months.
L5 (Professional)
Suitable for people who have done at least 7 years in that dance style and have achieved a high standard, such as graduating from a tertiary dance course (Diploma level or above) or completed highest levels in a technical training syllabus for that dance style.
Minimum experience required:
- Taken class regularly recently for at least 7 years
Haven’t danced for 5-10 years but danced for 10 or more years before that
If you’ve had a longer break from dance this level may be fine, or you might like to start at L3 or L4 and then switch after a few months.
