While each student's development depends on their physical fitness and overall interest in the form, parents can follow this general rule of thumb to determine the number of dance technique and conditioning hours needed weekly:

Recreational: Students ages 7+ participate 1-3 hours per week

Intermediate: Students ages 7+ participate 4-6 hours per week

Intermediate/Advanced: Students ages 7+ participate 6-9 hours per week

Advanced: Students ages 7+ participate 10-15 hours per week

Pre-professional students require consultation and should speak to their teacher regarding next steps.