class Descriptions
Students will receive 32 lessons from September to May. We do not make-up missed classes due to holidays and allow for 2 snow days. If there are more than 2 snow days, make-up classes will be offered with no extra charge.
Ballet
Ballet is a key ingredient to a dancer’s training. Ballet teaches the dancer the value of discipline, focus and determination. It increases strength, body awareness and balance. Ballet also allows students to explore music and history. Our program is based on the Society of Classical Ballet (Vaganova Method) and the Royal Academy of Dance ballet syllabus. We offer graded and vocational examinations in both methods. Students wishing to participate in exams may do so at the discretion of the ballet director. Dancers wishing to participate in examinations must attend 2 classes per week. Ages 3 and up
Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels.
Mini 1: 3 years old | Mini 2: 4 years old | Mini 3: 5 years old | Mini 4: 6 years old
Ballet 1: Age 7-8 | Ballet 2: Age 8-9 | Ballet 3: Age 9-10 | Ballet 4: Age 10-11
Jazz
Jazz is a classical technical style mixed with a new age twist full of fun and energy. Jazz is designed to give students technique and style integrated with developing flexibility, strength and a sense of musicality. The class consists of a warm-up, centre technical work, progressions ad a combination.
Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels.
Mini 3 Combo: 5 years old | Mini 4 Combo: 6 years old
Jazz 1: 7-8 years old | Jazz 2/3: 9-11 | Jazz 4/5: 11-13 | Teen Jazz: 13+
Tap
Tap is one of the oldest American art forms. It arose form a huge melting pot of ideas, customs, music and dance styles. With the exception of Spanish dance, it is the only field that incorporates the element of sound. Tap is the best way to enhance co-ordination, rhythm, and musical understanding. All the classic steps and their history will be learned along with lots of fun new elements. The class consist of a warm-up, centre technical work, progressions, and a combination.
Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels
Mini 3 Combo: 5 years old | Mini 4 Combo: 6 years old
Tap 1: 7-8 years old | Tap 3/4: 9-11 | Teen tap: Age 11+
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ACro
Acrobatic dance is a unique fusion of gymnastics and dance. Dancers will be working on strength and flexibility to execute acrobatic tricks such as cartwheels, rolls, walkovers, and handstands – to name a few! We will be following the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, which prides itself on safe progressions for acrobatic dance. Dancers will be placed in classes by ability and experience.
Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels
Mini 3 Acro: 5 years old | Mini 4 Acro: 6 years old | Acro 1 and up: placed by ability
Lyrical / Contemporary
Lyrical/Contemporary class provides a great escape for dancers. It allows the dancer to interpret the music and let their body tell the story. It combines elements of ballet, jazz, modern, and sometimes hip-hop due to the isolation work involved. The class consists of a warm-up, progressions, and a combination.
Intermediate and Senior levels only.
Rec Lyrical 1: Age 9-11 | Rec Lyrical 2: Age 12+
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a funky style that uses body isolations, jumps and rhythm. It is full of energy and is danced to the latest pop, R&B, and hip-hop music. All music used is age appropriate and fee of any profanity. The class consists of a warm-up, combinations and floor-work.
Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels