Im not sure I would do rep at 8, I think I would wait and see what their friends are doing if they are staying for rep. My DC went to Ljb and Lsb for 7 years and only did rep one year, when they were older and was given more demanding roles to learn.
Being allowed to do pointe with Judy Maden is very special so for girls I would be more inclined to spend money on pointe class.