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COMBINATION CLASS (Age 3/4/5 – 30/45 min Class): Students are ready for simple coordinated combinations of steps. The class consists of body awareness, fusing jazz fundamentals with ballet technique. It allows children to interpret dance through basic movement. Dancewear: Pink ballet slippers, bodysuit/tights Boys: Black slippers, shorts/t-shirt |
TECHNIQUE/EXAM CLASS: (Generally Age 8+) The benefits are: an extra class a week will help your child learn the steps quicker and perfect steps with greater ease. Other benefits: self esteem, confidence, developing performance skills, and having a goal to work towards. Offered to those students dedicated to improving their dancing technique. Students will learn a syllabus of steps/combinations and must perfect it to the best of their ability. At the instructor’s discretion, students will take their exam in the fall or spring session of exams. Students will receive a minimum of two, 45-60 minute classes each week.
All students of the Dance Centre are encouraged to participate in a ballet class. Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. The teaching staff feel that enrollment in ballet class aids in the development of proper technique, the standard required to become a well rounded student, and strength required for injury prevention. Students must be enrolled in ballet to be eligible for competition solos/duets and the examination program.
All students of the Dance Centre are encouraged to participate in a ballet class. Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. The teaching staff feel that enrollment in ballet class aids in the development of proper technique, the standard required to become a well rounded student, and strength required for injury prevention. Students must be enrolled in ballet to be eligible for competition solos/duets and the examination program.
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General Ballet: (Age 6+ - 45-75 min Class) Body alignment, technique, musicality, aesthetic purity of line, and grace produce a wonderful fluidity of movement. Ballet is the foundation where students learn poise, grace, self-confidence and self-discipline. Class includes barre, centre floor, allegro, all aspects of ballet technique and music appreciation. Dancewear: pink ballet slippers, bodysuit (any color for younger students, black preferred for older students/salmon color tights. A ballet skirt may be worn over the bodysuit. (Int level and up - Canvas ballet slippers) Boys: Black ballet slipper, shorts/t-shirt
Pointe: Upon instructor’s advice, students will be given the opportunity to partake in pointe class once a week. Must also be enrolled in both ballet classes. |
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General Tap: (Age 5+ - 30-45 min Class) A high-energy style of dance where rhythm, style and technique are intertwined to let the feet play the music. Students receive instruction in music appreciation, rhythm, and tap technique. Dance wear: Tan "Maryjane" or "Tap on" tap shoes for young students, Int level and up require tan lace up tap shoes. Bodysuit (any color for younger students, black preferred for older students/tan tights. Fitted dance shorts may be worn over the bodysuit. Boys: shorts/t-shirt, black lace up tap shoe
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General Jazz: (Age 6+ - 45-60 min Class) Jazz is an exciting and ever evolving dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, passion and life that encourages individual expression and style. Jazz dance is taught to the music of today, blending athletic jazz style with traditional ballet technique. Developing flexibility, strength and coordination of total body through warm up, centre exercises, across the floor, turns/progressions as well as high energy choreography. Dance wear: Tan slip-on jazz shoes, bodysuit (any color for younger students, black preferred for older students/tan tights. Fitted dance shorts may be worn over the bodysuit. – NO PANTS or CAPRIS PLEASE!! Boys: shorts/t-shirt
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Lyrical: Gentle flowing technical ballet & jazz movements which blend smoothly from one to the next. Emphasis is placed on expressive, fluid movements and interpretation of music and lyrics of a song. Inter/Senior students may be given the opportunity to partake in lyrical class once a week. Class will consist of lyrical and contemporary styles. Must also be enrolled in jazz and both ballet classes.
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Hip Hop: Age 7 and over – a 30 – 45 minutes class once a week. Consists of both “old school” and “new school” styles of hip hop. No previous dance experience required. Boys Only Classes will be offered if there is sufficient enrolment. Class Attire: NO JEANS PLEASE!! Sneakers, loose fitted comfortable attire. |
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AcroDance: Age 6 and over - a 45 - 60 minute class once a week. A genre of dance that incorporates elements of gymnastics, jazz, tumbling, balancing and basic contortion. AcroDance offers more depth and variety to choreography and creates a much more versatile dancer. Class Attire for girls: Bodysuits with the option of fitted dance shorts, or one piece short unitard. Boys: shorts and tank top or t-shirt. No baggy shirts or pants will be permitted. Fall 2020 classes will include Acrodance conditioning.
Classes in our Acrodance program will be offered from Sept - March 31. Therefore, they will not be part of our spring recital. However we will have a demonstration night prior to the completion of the classes. |
All classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis, please register early to ensure your spot. If the minimum number of students registered in a class is not met, the class will be cancelled. If the maximum is reached, your name will be placed on a waiting list and if there are enough, a second class will be offered.