DESCRIPTION OF DANCE CLASSES

Kinder Dance (turning 4 by Dec. 31) (45 minutes)

An introduction to dance!  Kinder Dance aims to introduce the foundations of dance techniques and will include many outlets for creative expression.  This class will participate in the year end recital.  Students must be turning 4 by December 31. No shoe requirements for Kinder Dance.

Ballet (ages 5 & up)

Training in ballet involves balance, strength and control.  A sound ballet technique transforms easily into other forms of dance.  Ballet classes will follow the R.A.D. syllabus.

Dancewear requirements:  Pink ballet shoes, pink tights, any colour/style bodysuit.  Hair must be tied back and away from the face.

Tap (ages 5 & up)

Make music with your feet!  Tap is a rhythmic dance style that focuses on co-ordination, rhythm and musicality.  All Tap classes will follow the C.D.T.A. tap syllabus.

Dancewear requirements:  Caramel Tap shoes any style, any colour/style dance capris, shorts or pants, any colour style dance tank top or leotard.  Hair must be tied back and away from the face.

Jazz (ages 5 & up)

Gain strength, flexibility and co-ordination while dancing to today’s upbeat music in entertaining Jazz classes!  All Jazz classes will follow the C.D.T.A syllabus.

Dancewear requirements:  Caramel jazz shoes any style, any colour/style dance capris, shorts or pants, any colour style dance tank top or leotard.  Hair must be tied back and away from the face.

Hip Hop (ages 6 & up)

Hip Hop classes combine funky movement and today’s popular music for lots of fun and exercise!  These classes are high energy involving fitness, funk and fun!  We recommend our Hip Hop dancers take another form of dance to ensure a proper technical foundation.

Dancewear requirements:  Black Hip Hop shoes, any colour/style dance capris, shorts or pants, any colour style dance tank top or leotard.  Hair must be tied back and away from the face.

Modern (ages 10 & up)

Modern dance is an expressive, lyrical style of dance.  Modern dance will be offered to students already studying ballet or jazz.

Dancewear requirements:  Bare feet or beige half soles, any colour/style dance capris, shorts or pants, any colour style dance tank top or leotard.  Hair must be tied back and away from the face.

Musical Theatre (ages 10 & up)

Singing, dancing and improvisation bring this fun theatrical dance form to life!  Always a crowd pleaser!  Musical Theatre students will be selected based on their experience in dance and their demonstrated flair for the dramatic!

Dancewear requirements:  Footware will be determined when costume is chosen, until then, dancers may wear a comfortable dance shoe of their choice, any colour/style dance capris, shorts or pants, any colour style dance tank top or leotard.  Hair must be tied back and away from the face.

Contemporary (ages 12 & up)

Contemporary dance is an interpretive style of dance which is expressed in its choreography. It often includes a focus on alignment, strength, opposing movement and raw emotions.  As this is a style for mature dancers, it is suggested that the dancer also study ballet or jazz to ensure a proper technical foundation.

Highland (age 5 & up)

Rich in tradition, Highland is a beautiful, technical dance performed on the balls of the feet. Dancers gain stamina and strength not only with a combination of steps but also some integral upper body, arm, and hand movements.

Dancewear requirements:  Highland dance slippers, any colour/style dance capris, shorts or pants, any colour style dance tank top or leotard.  Hair must be tied back and away from the face

Baby Steps & Tiny Tots (age 2 & 3)

Does your 2 or 3 year old want to dance?  Are they okay with being away from their parent or guardian for a little while?  Then Baby Steps or Tiny Tots are perfect!  These classes are 14 weeks long and they are 1/2 hour every Saturday morning!   They get to experience being in the studio, they can wear their favorite dance outfit and get to dance to the latest fun music!   Cost per session is $135 + hst.