Baby Ballet and Baby Hip Hop

Baby Ballet (Ages 3-4) is a fun way for kids to develop their movement skills, spark their imagination, focus their energy and stimulate their creativity. This class uses a concept-based approach, through which students learn the fundamentals and principles of dance. Benefits of creative dance include opportunities for self-expression through movement, an introduction to dance aesthetics, as well as social development. This combination of movement, music, improvisation, and basic dance steps is an excellent introduction for the future study of dance techniques.

Uniform:
Baby Ballet: Pink bodysuit, pink tights and ballet slipper

Baby Hip Hop: Comfortable clothes and indoor shoes

Contemporary

Students are introduced to elements of modern dance techniques, combining exercises to relax, lengthen, align and strengthen the body to prepare for movement combinations through space. The curriculum is designed to build skills and understanding through the full range of technical elements while nurturing a vigorous, joyful, and expressive approach to dancing. Students will also explore different choreographic principles fed by structured improvisations and creative projects.

Children’s Ballet

Children's Ballet gives kids a chance to experience the imaginative, concept-based approach of creative movement, and get an introduction to basic ballet technique. In this class children practice creativity, focus, musicality, coordination, listening and learning vocabulary. Props and a variety of music are used while introducing students to the joy of movement and ballet. This class develops confident, creative movers and is a good foundation for dance and other movement activities.

Uniform:
Black bodysuit, pink tights and ballet slipper

Ballet & Pointe

These classes provide a focused foundation in ballet in a fun and positive environment, and develop strong technique for students starting serious dance training. Opportunities for each student to learn and practice executing movement correctly are provided; students develop strength, musicality, concentration, and alignment. This class is suitable for students who want to try ballet because they are interested in becoming dancers, and for students who simply want to dance and improve their body awareness and placement. Classes from beginner to pre-professional levels are taught, using the Cecchetti and Vaganova methods, with emphasis on creativity. Students are encouraged to study twice weekly, although a single class per week schedule is offered. For serious students, pointe classes are available.

Pointe classes are by invitation only as proper technique and strength is required. Students at the Advanced level must take a minimum of 2 ballet classes per week.

Uniform:
Black bodysuit, pink tights and ballet slipper

Children’s Jazz/Hip Hop

The children's jazz work is age appropriate material based on natural movements: walking, running, jumping and skipping, as well as isolations and rhythm. It is designed to encourage an imaginative and rapid response to music and to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of jazz. Classes will include traditional and up-to-date jazz movements, which improve coordination, balance, strength, flexibility, and rhythmic awareness.

Children’s Hip Hop is an introductory class to a style of street dance that has it's origin in NYC. In this class students will learn basics in all the different styles such as funk, locking, popping, old school and new school set to appropriate music. This is a great class for boys and girls!

Uniform:
Bodysuit or T shirt any colour, legging or tights and Jazz shoes.

Modern

Modern dance is an expressive style which developed in the early 1900’s as a response to classical ballet. Modern offers dancers the opportunity to explore their creativity and discover freedom through movement. This strengthening and passionate style includes floor work, jumps, partnering, improvisation, and much more. Modern dance training is an excellent way to build technique and artistry, while learning how to integrate a wide variety of coordinations into dynamic and spirited movement.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a street dance that had its origin in NYC. In this class students will learn basics in all the different styles such as funk, locking, popping, old school and new school set to appropriate music. Great class for boys and girls!

Heels

Find your confidence with this fun and empowering style danced in high heels. From beginners to advanced dancers, this class is great for anyone who would like to express their feminine side. Suitable for dancers ages 16+.

Irish Step

Dancers in this class will learn traditional and Riverdance styles of Irish Step, including both hard shoe and soft shoe dance. This style is characterized by its intricate footwork, and rhythm-based movement. A variety of music is used, from traditional Irish music to pop, to provide a mix of fun beats and rhythms for dancers to explore.

RAD Examination Classes

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a UK-based examination board specializing in dance education and training, with an emphasis on classical ballet. This training syllabus was created with the intention of standardizing ballet education, and provides examination levels which aim to develop technically skilled and artistic dancers. Successful examinations result in a certificate from the RAD association, as well as detailed feedback to help students continue their growth.

Tap

Tap is a great way to develop rhythm, agility, and co-ordination through intricate footwork. This class is excellent for developing a sense of rhythm and musicality – children have fun learning different rhythms and trying to re-create them with their feet! A good class to combine with Musical theatre.

Private Lessons

One-on-one lessons are available for serious dancers to further their training. These sessions provide an optimal learning environment for dancers to develop their technique and discover their unique artistic voice. This focused time allows students the chance to receive detailed corrections and insights to improve their dancing. Available in various styles by request.