Tiny Tumblers is also available for Age 3.5-4.5 (see Acro Dance section below).,
A sessional class for parents and their toddler to explore movement, imaginary play, use of props, music and songs together. This class is interactive and fun to allow you and your dancer to build confidence together. This class is also a great introduction for young dancers to learn about class structure, expand their dexterity, gross and fine motor skills while interacting with others.
Available in 8-week sessions.
This half-hour class introduces students to movement using music and props to explore dance in a fun, imaginative, and encouraging environment! Watch your little ones bloom as they begin to grow more confident with their gross and fine motor development.
Dancers will participate independently
(without their caregiver) and begin learn the classroom structure like taking turns.
Available:
Dancers will begin to learn key elements that will prepare them for all genres of dance. These dance elements encourage the exploration of movement, props, music, and space. This is a fun, exciting, and engaging class that will teach many different elements of dance to ready them ballet and other dance class.
Dancers will participate independently (without their caregiver).
Available:
This class builds on skills learned in Creative Movement with a larger focus on specific techniques, steps, and movements specific to ballet in a fun, creative, and structured way.
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite - Creative Movement or age
Dancers will continue on with what they learned in Pre-Ballet as they build their technique. They are learning the fundamentals of Ballet and basic steps.
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite - Pre Ballet or age
Dancers will continue their training from Jr 1 Ballet as they improve and build their technique, poster and poise. They continue learning the fundamentals of Ballet.
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite - Jr 1 Ballet or age
Dancers will continue their training from Jr 2 Ballet as they build on their technique. They continue to expand their knowledge in ballet steps and exercises. This class will begin focus on the quality of their performance.
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite - Jr Ballet, Int 1 Ballet or age
The class will continue from Int 1 Ballet as they progress in this art form. Dancers will progress through a series of exercises emphasizing proper ballet technique, posture & alignment, strength, use of the feet, and performance enhancement. They will continue expanding their performance abilities as well.
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite - Int 1 Ballet or age
The class will continue their training from Int Ballet as they build on their technique. Dancers will progress through a series of exercises emphasizing proper ballet technique, posture & alignment, strength, use of the feet, and performance enhancement.
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite - Int Ballet or age
Pointe is part of classical ballet in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet when wearing pointe shoes. Dancing on pointe requires proper spine alignment, turn out from the hips, strong ankle strength, proper foot-pointing technique, and good balance. Dancers with adequate ballet training may be able to begin pre-pointe classes (at the teacher's discretion). At least one year of pre-pointe is required before Point I or II.
*Requires teacher approval.
This class involves stretch routines, core strengthening and relaxation techniques to enhance muscle strength, stability & flexibility. Students use bands, yoga blocks, mats and bars to help improve building core strength, and flexibility in back, shoulders, feet and legs. This stretch and strength class is a great compliment to other dance classes.
This class will not participate in recital.
After Creative Movement, Pre-Jazz is an energetic and technique-based class. Dancers will learn fundamental jazz steps and practice combinations, musicality, and co-ordination. Often performed to popular music, this upbeat class also works on how to preform!
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite – Creative Movement or age
Dancers will focus on the fundamentals and technique of Jazz. Along with expanding their steps and knowledge, students will work on their style in this genre. Often performed to popular music, this upbeat class also works on co-ordination, strength, and performance!
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite – Pre Jazz or age
Dancers will focus on the fundamentals and technique of Jazz. Along with expanding their steps and knowledge, students will work on their style in this genre. Often performed to popular music, this upbeat class also works on co-ordination, strength, and performance!
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite – Jr Jazz or age
These classes will work on their technique as well as adding new elements to expand their style. This upbeat class focuses on steps, technical patterns, musicality, and posture and draws from a variety of different jazz forms. Students will continue to master previous steps, become confident in their abilities and continue working on their performance quality.
Int Jazz - Age 10-13
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite – Jr Jazz or age
Adv. Int Jazz - Age 10-13
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite – Int Jazz
Adv. Teen Jazz - Age 15+
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite – Adv. Int Jazz or age
Lyrical uses steps from ballet, jazz and modern disciplines as well as expressive motions to tell a story through the dance. Dancers will learn standard leaps and turns and technical elements of Lyrical while working on the performance and expressive qualities.
Int Lyrical - Age 9-13
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite – Age 9+
Adv. Teen Lyrical - Age 15+
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite – Age 15+
A fusion of ballet, jazz and several other dance styles, accompanied with an emotional journey. Dancers have creative freedom to explore and express their individual style. Improvisation and intention are skills utilized in this crafted art form.
Int Contemporary - Age 9-13
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite – Age 9+
Adv. Teen Contemporary - Age 15+
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite – Age 15+
This introductory level of Hip-Hop is a high energy class where students learn the latest style of hip hop steps. Dancers work on body isolations, rhythms, musicality and footwork.
This class will preform in the recital.
Prerequisite – Creative Movement or Age 5+
Continuing on from Pre Hip Hop, this upbeat class will start to expand on their steps and learn new skills.. Dancers work on isolation, rhythms, musicality and footwork while building confidence in their performance.
This class will preform in the recital.
Prerequisite – Pre Hip Hop or Age 6+
This class is a popularized dance style that will teach a variety of different dance moves from intricate body movements to an assortment of breakdancing tricks. Dancers work on isolation, rhythms, musicality and footwork while building confidence in their performance.
This class will preform in the recital.
Prerequisite – Pre Hip Hop or Age 6+
Taking their skills to the next level, this high-energy and upbeat class will help students grow confidently in their abilities. Students will work as team to perfect their intricate steps, tricks and skills.
Adv. Int Hip Hop
Prerequisite – Int Hip Hop - This class will participate in the recital.
Adv. Teen Hip Hop - Age 15+
Prerequisite – Age 15+ - This class will participate in the recital.
This class involves drama, theatre technique, singing and dance all in one.
Dance steps vary from jazz – contemporary style, while acting out and lip syncing the dance they are performing. Musical numbers are often from Broadway shows and musicals!
Prerequisite – Age 6+
This class will participate in the recital.
This class involves drama, theatre technique, singing and dance all in one. Dance steps vary from jazz – contemporary style, while acting out and lip syncing the dance they are performing. This dance style specifically encourages self-confidence, improvisational skills, and a great sense of stage presence.
Prerequisite – Age 10+
This class will participate in the recital.
This beginner tap class teaches basic tap steps, rhythm and techniques in a fun and creative environment.
Prerequisite – Age 6+
This class will participate in the recital.
A continuation from Pre Tap, dancers will continue working on their steps, rhythms and techniques. Dancers will learn upbeat dances and begin to work their tap performance quality.
Prerequisite – Age 6+
This class will participate in the recital
A continuation from Jr 1 Tap, dancers will continue working on their steps, rhythms and techniques. Dancers will learn upbeat dances and combos as they continue to improve on their performance skills.
Prerequisite – Age 10+
This class will participate in the recital.
Tap is designed to increase the understanding of rhythm while exploring intricate sounds and steps made possible with specialized shoes. More intricate steps are introduced while dancers work on more elaborate rhythms and techniques. Dancers will learn fun dances and combos to enhance their overall performance quality.
Prerequisite – Jr 2 Tap or age
This class will participate in the recital.
Tap is designed to increase the understanding of rhythm while exploring intricate sounds and steps made possible with specialized shoes. More intricate steps are introduced while dancers work on more elaborate rhythms and techniques. Dancers will learn fun dances and combos to enhance their overall performance quality.
Prerequisite – Age 15+
This class will participate in the recital.
A fusion of dance and gymnastics, this class focuses on the coordination, flexibility and movement appropriate for this age group. Some tricks include log rolls, somersaults, balances, head-to-toes (pictured), and more.
Prerequisite – Age 3.5-4.5
This class will participate in the recital.
With dance and acrobatics being integrated in this Acro Dance program, dancers will build on their coordination, flexibility, balance and strength to improve their tumbling in a safe way. This age group will begin pre-cartwheels, baby bridges, and other new tricks.
Prerequisite – Age 10+
This class will participate in the recital.
This level begins to perfect their cartwheels and other tricks from start to finish. Acro Dance emphasizes the need for control through all limbering and tumbling tricks to ensure dancers are improving their abilities safely. Handstands and back bridges are some of the tricks practiced at this level.
Prerequisite – Pre Acro or age
This class will participate in the recital.
This program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Taught by Acrobatic Arts Certified Faculty for the most up-to-date and safe practice available. Dancers have the opportunity to work on individual tricks as well as unique partner and groups tricks. Limbering and tumbling tricks will be practiced safely based on individual ability.
Jr 2 Acro - Age 8-10
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite – Jr 1 Acro or age
Int/Teen Acro - Age 10-15
This class will participate in the recital.
Prerequisite – Jr 2 Acro or age
Learn how to move like the stars of your favourite music videos in this popular dance style. This upbeat and energetic class features the latest most popular music and moves. It is also a great opportunity to get active, move and enjoy dance to upbeat music!
Available in 4 and/or 8-week sessions.
Tap is designed to increase the understanding of rhythm while exploring intricate sounds and steps made possible with specialized shoes. Dancers will be able to develop a keen sense of rhythm and balance. This beginner to intermediate level class is appropriate for any level.
Available in 4 and/or 8-week sessions.
Ballet is considered to be the root of all dance forms. Dancers learn the fundamentals of ballet, while focusing on posture and alignment, as well as the development of musicality, and ease of movement. This class is a great way to be active and enjoy yourself with movement and gracefulness.
Available in 4 and/or 8-week sessions.
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