This program allows dancers to experience any style of dance that they may be interested in.
Attending classes with the same teacher and students each week helps dancers to learn the foundations of dance in a pleasant and familiar social setting.
See below for class descriptions.
Attending classes with the same teacher and students each week helps dancers to learn the foundations of dance in a pleasant and familiar social setting.
See below for class descriptions.
Creative Movement
Geared specifically to dancers 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years of age. Basic dance skills are introduced through music, motion and play with the use of many props (i.e. hula hoops, scarves and musical instruments). Rhythm skills, balance, flexibility and co-ordination are rudimentary. Classes provide a great social setting and introduce the student-teacher relationship. Classes are 60 minutes.
Attire (Girls): Any colour bodysuit and tights. Pink ballet slippers. Hair pulled back from face.
Attire (Boys): White t-shirt and black shorts. Black ballet slippers.
Attire (Girls): Any colour bodysuit and tights. Pink ballet slippers. Hair pulled back from face.
Attire (Boys): White t-shirt and black shorts. Black ballet slippers.
Creative Dance
Geared specifically to dancers 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 years of age. Introduction to the disciplines of jazz, tap, ballet, and acro. Enhancement in balance, flexibility and co-ordination. Basic choreography and dance terms introduced. Classes provide a great social setting and introduce the student-teacher relationship. Classes are 60 minutes.
Attire (Girls): Any colour bodysuit and tights. Pink ballet slippers and black, patent leather tap shoes. Hair pulled back from face.
Attire (Boys): White t-shirt and black shorts. Black ballet slippers and black, patent leather tap shoes.
Attire (Girls): Any colour bodysuit and tights. Pink ballet slippers and black, patent leather tap shoes. Hair pulled back from face.
Attire (Boys): White t-shirt and black shorts. Black ballet slippers and black, patent leather tap shoes.
Jazz
Geared specifically to dancers 5 years to adult. One of the most popular styles of dance. Energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, leaps, turns and line formations. Classes are 60 minutes.
Attire (Junior Classes): Any style dance attire. Beige (or black for boys) gore jazz shoes. Hair pulled back from face in a pony.
Attire (Intermediate & Teen Classes): Any style close fitting dance attire. Black gore jazz shoes. Hair pulled back from face.
Attire (Junior Classes): Any style dance attire. Beige (or black for boys) gore jazz shoes. Hair pulled back from face in a pony.
Attire (Intermediate & Teen Classes): Any style close fitting dance attire. Black gore jazz shoes. Hair pulled back from face.
Tap
Geared specifically to dancers 5 years to adult. The dance style where rhythmic patterns are sounded by the toes, heels and balls of the feet. Progressive rhythmic skills and syncopation styles are taught in a fun and energetic manner. Classes are 60 minutes.
Attire (Junior Classes): Any style dance attire. Black, patent leather tap shoes. Hair pulled back from face.
Attire (Intermediate & Teen Classes): Any style close fitting dance attire. Black cubans or black lace up tap shoes. Hair pulled back from face.
Attire (Junior Classes): Any style dance attire. Black, patent leather tap shoes. Hair pulled back from face.
Attire (Intermediate & Teen Classes): Any style close fitting dance attire. Black cubans or black lace up tap shoes. Hair pulled back from face.
Ballet
Geared specifically to dancers 5 years to adult. Focuses on fundamental techniques which develop strength, poise and flexibility. Use of core muscles and discipline skills are developed. Ballet is the basis of all dance forms. Style of ballet studied is RAD Ballet where graded and non-graded levels are available. Classes are 60 minutes.
Attire (PreBallet & Primary Levels): Pink bodysuit, pink Mondor tights and pink ballet shoes. Hair pulled back into a bun.
Attire (Graded Ballet Levels): Black, sleeveless bodysuit, pink Mondor footed tights, black character shirt (made by our in-house seamstress), pink.
Bloch leather split sole shoes, black canvas character shoes (heel must match grade). Hair pulled back into a bun.
Attire (Boys): White t-shirt and black shorts (need to be able to see knees). Black ballet slippers.
Attire (PreBallet & Primary Levels): Pink bodysuit, pink Mondor tights and pink ballet shoes. Hair pulled back into a bun.
Attire (Graded Ballet Levels): Black, sleeveless bodysuit, pink Mondor footed tights, black character shirt (made by our in-house seamstress), pink.
Bloch leather split sole shoes, black canvas character shoes (heel must match grade). Hair pulled back into a bun.
Attire (Boys): White t-shirt and black shorts (need to be able to see knees). Black ballet slippers.
Contemporary
Geared specifically to experienced jazz dancers 13 years+. Combines jazz technique with modern skills to create interpretive movement, expression and emotional quality, as seen on So You Think You Can Dance. Classes are 60 minutes.
Attire: Bodysuits or tight fitting dance attire. Any style jazz shoe. Hair pulled back from face.
Attire: Bodysuits or tight fitting dance attire. Any style jazz shoe. Hair pulled back from face.
Hip-Hop
Geared specifically to dancers 5 years to adult. Rhythmic movements, steps and styles inspired by the hip-hop/urban youth culture. Dancers will move to current sounds popular on radio andTV, in a family-friendly atmophere. A high-energy class full of expression and attitude. Classes are 60 minutes.
Attire: Any style comfortable, close fitting clothing. Clean, not worn outside, running shoes.
Attire: Any style comfortable, close fitting clothing. Clean, not worn outside, running shoes.
Acrobatics
Geared specifically to dancers 5 years+. Combines jazz skills with gymnastics movements in a high energy and unique style of dance. Skills acquired will include cartwheels, walkovers, balances, and aerials. Classes are 60 minutes and 90 minutes.
Attire: Bodysuits or tight fitting dance attire. Bare feet. Hair pulled back from face.
Attire: Bodysuits or tight fitting dance attire. Bare feet. Hair pulled back from face.
Musical-Theatre
Geared specifically to dancers 5 years+. Combines dance skills with acting skills. Interpretative movement, improvisation and lip synching are taught in a fun and high energy style. Classes are 60 minutes.
Attire: Bodysuits or tight fitting dance attire. Any style jazz shoe. Hair pulled back from face.
Attire: Bodysuits or tight fitting dance attire. Any style jazz shoe. Hair pulled back from face.