Class Descriptions
Age Requirements (Grade as of September)
Preschool
Kindergarten (year 1 & 2)
Grade 1-3
Grade 2+
Skills assessment required
2019
2017-2018
2014-2016
2015+
Grade 4-6
Grade 7-9
Grade 10-12
Young Adult (18-25)
Adult (21+)
2011-2013
2008-2010
2005-2007
2004-1997
2001+
Dance Season (September to May)
Movement to Music
This fun class will introduce preschool aged children to the rhythm of music and introduce beginner steps in dance. Various accessories such as parachutes, hula hoops, streamers and tambourines may be used to encourage creative movement.
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, gymnastic or ballet shoes (black required for recital)
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Length/Age: 30 minute classes for students born in 2019
Creative Dance
A great first introduction to dance. This class will have children working on improving balance and rhythm while learning basic dance moves. No previous experience required!
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, gymnastic or ballet shoes (black required for recital)
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Length/Age: 40 minute classes for students born in 2017–2018
Intro to Contemporary
Contemporary dance is an expressive dance form that combines elements of several dance forms including modern, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dance relies on fluidity and improvisational movement to evoke a range of feelings in the viewer. Dancers in this class will develop strength, flexibility and skills as well as musicality and expression. Jumps, turns, kicks and floor work will be developed as the class proceeds. No previous experience required!
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, gymnastic or ballet shoes (black required for recital)
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in 2014–2016
Junior Contemporary
Contemporary dance is an expressive dance form that combines elements of several dance forms including modern, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dance relies on fluidity and improvisational movement to evoke a range of feelings in the viewer. Dancers in this class will develop strength, flexibility and skills as well as musicality and expression. Jumps, turns, kicks and floor work will be developed as the class proceeds. Improvisation may be introduced.
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, gymnastic or ballet shoes (black required for recital)
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in 2011-2013
Intermediate Contemporary
Contemporary dance is an expressive dance form that combines elements of several dance forms including modern, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dance relies on fluidity and improvisational movement to evoke a range of feelings in the viewer. Dancers in this class will develop strength, flexibility and skills as well as musicality and expression. Jumps, turns, kicks and floor work will be developed as the class proceeds. Improvisation and collaboration may be developed.
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, gymnastic or ballet shoes (black required for recital)
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in 2008-2010
Senior Contemporary
Contemporary dance is an expressive dance form that combines elements of several dance forms including modern, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dance relies on fluidity and improvisational movement to evoke a range of feelings in the viewer. Dancers in this class will develop strength, flexibility and skills as well as musicality and expression. Jumps, turns, kicks and floor work will be developed as the class proceeds. Further emphasis on improvisation, collaboration and choreographic practices.
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, gymnastic or ballet shoes (black required for recital)
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in 2005-2007
Intro to Acro
The perfect class for students that enjoy dance and gymnastics! Students should expect to develop strength and flexibility as well as basic acrobatics skills (rolls, handstands, cartwheels). Simple partner tricks may be taught to gain understanding of balance and sharing body weight. No previous experience required but this class is a prerequisite to Intermediate Acro (2 years of Intro Acro and/or teacher approval is required to move to the next level).
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, bare feet
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in at least 2015
Intermediate Acro
The perfect class for students that enjoy dance and gymnastics! Prior gymnastics or acrobatics experience required. Students will further develop strength, flexibility and acrobatics skills. Students should be able to do a cartwheel, handstand and bridge by themselves at the time of joining. Difficulty of skills and partner tricks will be increased. **The teacher reserves the right to assess all students in the first week of class to ensure appropriate skill level for this class and move a student to the class that suits their skill and age level. It is a prerequisite to Advanced Acro.
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, bare feet
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in at least 2015
Advanced Acro
Prior gymnastics or acrobatics experience required. Students will further develop strength, flexibility and acrobatics skills. Students should be able to complete a variety of cartwheels and bridge combinations. Difficulty of skills and partner tricks will be further increased. **The teacher reserves the right to assess all students in the first week of class to ensure appropriate skill level for this class and move a student to the class that suits their skill and age level.
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, bare feet
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in at least 2015
Intro to Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a fast-tempo, high energy, urban style of dance that encompasses a variety of techniques including breaking, locking and popping. In this dynamic class, students will start with a warm-up and instruction of movement concepts and conclude by learning choreography to R&B, Pop and Old-School Hip-Hop music. No previous experience required!
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, gymnastic or ballet shoes (black required for recital)
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in 2014–2016
Junior Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a fast-tempo, high energy, urban style of dance that encompasses a variety of techniques including breaking, locking and popping. In this dynamic class, students will start with a warm-up and instruction of movement concepts and conclude by learning choreography.
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, indoor shoes (black required for recital)
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in 2011–2013
Intermediate/Senior Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a fast-tempo, high energy, urban style of dance that encompasses a variety of techniques including breaking, locking and popping. Classes start with a warm-up designed to get the blood pumping and the muscles working intensely, and then students will move on to learning and perfecting difficult choreography.
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, indoor shoes (black required for recital)
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in 2008–2010 & 2005–2007
Junior Musical Theatre
For those with a dramatic flair! Dance and theatrics combined to create a rousing routine at recital. Students will participate in improvisation exercises, scene study and Classical Dance technique. They will then learn a combination to a classical musical theatre song. This class is designed for students to express themselves, have fun, work on technique/flexibility and BRING THE DRAMA.
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, gymnastic or ballet shoes (black required for recital)
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in 2011-2013
Intermediate/Senior Musical Theatre
For those with a dramatic flair! Dance and theatrics combined to create a rousing routine at recital. Students will participate in improvisation exercises, scene study and Classical Dance technique. They will then learn a combination to a classical musical theatre song. This class is designed for students to express themselves, have fun, work on technique/flexibility and BRING THE DRAMA.
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, gymnastic or ballet shoes (black required for recital)
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in 2008–2010 & 2005–2007
Junior Jazz Funk
Jazz Funk is an expressive and energetic dance style that encourages strong technique, builds strength and promotes individual style. Class begins with a thorough warm-up and centre exercises. Students will then progress through a series of jumps, turns and combinations moving across the floor. We’ll end each class by teaching students a short piece of choreography. In our jazz funk classes, we use fun, popular music as well as classic jazz and Broadway genres.
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, gymnastic or ballet shoes (black required for recital)
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes or students born in 2011-2013
Intermediate/Senior Jazz Funk
Jazz Funk is an expressive and energetic dance style that encourages strong technique, builds strength and promotes individual style. Class begins with a thorough warm-up and centre exercises. Students will then progress through a series of jumps, turns and combinations moving across the floor. We’ll end each class by teaching students a short piece of choreography. In our jazz funk classes, we use fun, popular music as well as classic jazz and Broadway genres.
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, gymnastic or ballet shoes (black required for recital)
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in 2008–2010 & 2005–2007
Dance Sessions (8 weeks)
Style of the Week (Junior)
This energetic class is for young adults who have graduated out of our recital program but still want to enjoy dance. A variety of genres will be explored with a new routine/song each week. No experience is required!
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, gymnastic or
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in 2011-2013
Style of the Week (Young Adult)
This energetic class is for young adults who have graduated out of our recital program but still want to enjoy dance. A variety of genres will be explored with a new routine/song each week. No experience is required!
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, indoor running
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in 2004-1997
Style of the Week (Adult)
Don’t let the kids have all the fun! This energetic class is for adults who want to enjoy dance too! A variety of genres will be explored with a new routine/song each week. No experience is required!
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, indoor running shoes
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in at least 2001
Dance Through the Decades
A mix between dance and aerobics, this fun class is for adults looking to dance their way through fitness with simple routines. Each week will be a new and we explore the songs from the decades we loved. No experience is required!
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, indoor running shoes
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in at least 2001
Parent and Kid Partnering
This family friendly skills-based class is an introduction to partnering. No experience is required! Partner acrobatics is a circus discipline that requires no equipment other than multiple people! In class we will learn how to support each other in balance, counter-balance, and lifts. We will learn safe ways of practicing skills learned in class by developing spotting techniques and working with gradual progressions. This class develops the importance of trust and working together in a fun, safe environment.
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing, bare feet
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in at least 2015 with guardians born in at least 2001 (please register each person)
Yoga Sessions (8 weeks)
Yoga for Beginners
An introductory yoga class for anyone looking to slow down and align their mind, body and soul. Improve your strength and posture, while you learn poses to aid in relaxation, flexibility, and stress relief. No experience is required!
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing. Please bring your own yoga mat!
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in at least 2001
Family Yoga
An introductory yoga class for families looking to slow down and align their mind, body and soul together. Improve your strength and posture, while you learn poses to aid in relaxation, flexibility, and stress relief. No experience is required!
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Dress Code: Comfy, unrestrictive clothing. Please bring your own yoga mat!
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Length/Age: 55 minute classes for students born in at least 2015 with guardians born in at least 2001 (please register each person)