PREREQUISITES
Echo Theater Company offers classes for all ages and levels. Most level 1 classes are open to everyone, and do not require any previous experience. Classes above level 1 require certain prerequisites, to help ensure students continue to be challenged as they grow.
Within our core disciplines, students must be assessed and demonstrate that they can consistently perform all of the prerequisite skills with good technique. If a class covers more than one discipline, the student must have achieved the prerequisites for each discipline. For specialty disciplines, students must have instructor permission in order to take classes above level 1.
Students will be assessed once per term (Fall, Winter, and Spring), during class time. If you are unable to attend your assessment date let your instructor know so they can try to assess you on another day. If this is not possible, or if you are not currently enrolled in a class but would still like to be assessed, contact us to schedule a private lesson.
It is typical for students to stay in the same level for a year or more until they have mastered the material. Our classes are non-competitive, and students are encouraged to stay in the level at which they feel comfortable for as long as they like. Changing levels between sessions within the same term is not typical, as the second session will be the more advanced continuation of the first session.
YOUTH CLASS PREREQUISITES
Our core youth disciplines are Tumbling, Aerial Silks, and Dance Trapeze. All other disciplines are considered specialty.
In addition to the following physical skills, students must demonstrate age-appropriate class-taking skills to move into more advanced classes.
Be safe in class by taking care of your own body and being safe with classmates.
Listen actively and follow instructions, including taking turns.
Be respectful of instructors and other students.
Use the equipment as it's intended.
Participate in all parts of the class.
ADULT CLASS PREREQUISITES
Our core adult disciplines are Tumbling, Aerial Silks, Dance Trapeze, and Lyra. All other disciplines are considered specialty.
In addition to the following physical skills, students must demonstrate class-taking skills to move into more advanced classes.
Be safe in class by taking care of your own body and being safe with classmates.
Listen actively and follow instructions, including taking turns.
Be respectful of instructors and other students.
Use the equipment as it's intended.
Participate in all parts of the class.
HOW TO VIEW YOUR CURRENT LEVEL
For students who have been assessed in the past, follow these instructions to see their current levels.
Please note that it may take a week or two to process new levels after assessments are completed.
Log into the Uplifter Account
Go to My Account
Click on Students
Click on the student whose profile you’d like to view
Click on the grey star button labeled Achievements
Click on List View
The highest level listed for a given discipline is the highest level the student can register for.
If you do not see any achievements listed for a particular discipline, this indicates the student is level 1.
Still have questions?
Please email hello@echotheaterpdx.org