Tuesday, 07 September 2010

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2010/2011 Classes
Many of our dance programs run from September until the end of May and finish with a performance in our annual recital during the first weekend in June. We also offer workshop classes in 6 - 15 week sessions, including Salsa Babies, Kindermusik, Ballroom and Flamenco dancing.

Please note that the class name in (brackets) is our class name and not intended to correspond with students’ school grade.

Annual Classes

Parent and Tots (Ages 2)
This interactive creative movement class is designed to allow parents to assist the very youngest movers through their first dance class experience! This dance class focuses on developing hand and eye coordination, balance, rhythm, musicality and flexibility. A parent and child interaction allows children to feel comfortable in a structured classroom atmosphere and prepares them for the mini movement classes in the future.

Age 2 with Parent Participation:
Monday 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Saturday 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Saturday 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Mini Movement (Ages 3 - 6)
Focuses on heightening the child's abilities in creativity and expressions, and developing a sense of self. Classes will emphasize fun while introducing pre-primary technique to enhance balance, rhythm and musicality in a relaxed environment.

3 year olds:
Monday 10:45 am – 11:15 am
Friday 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:15 am – 10:45 am
Saturday 11:45 am – 12:15 pm

4 year olds:
Monday 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Friday 4:45 pm – 5:15 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 10:00 am

5 year olds:
Friday 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:15 am – 10:45 am

6 year olds:
Friday 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Ballet (Ages 5+)
Focuses on developing balance, correct muscle use and alignment, flexibility, expression and musicality. Students will learn classical ballet terminology through barre work, adage and allegro.

5 year olds (Preliminary Ballet):
Saturday 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

6 year olds (Primary Ballet):
Saturday 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm

7 years (Grade 1):
Thursday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

8 years (Grade 2):
Thursday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

9/10 years (Grade 3/4):
Thursday 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

11-13 years with Ballet experience (Grade 5/6):
Wednesday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (1 of 2)
Friday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (2 of 2)

14 – 17 years with Ballet experience (Grade 7/8 Ballet):
Wednesday 8:15 pm – 9:15 pm (1 of 2)
Friday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm (2 of 2)

11-17 years without Ballet experienced (Beginner Ballet):
Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Pointe
For dancers with at least 2 years of ballet training and by teacher recommendation only.

Wednesday 7:45 pm – 8:15 pm (1 of 2)
Friday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm (2 of 2)
Tap (Ages 6+)
A fast-moving class that focuses on developing rhythm, coordination and musicality.

6 year olds (Primary Tap):
Thursday 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

7 years (Grade 1):
Thursday 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm

8 years (Grade 2):
Thursday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

9/10 years (Grade 3/4):
Wednesday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

11 – 17 years with Tap experience (Grade 5/6):
Monday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

11 – 17 years without Tap experience (Beginner Tap):
Thursday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Combo Classes (Ages 4/5/6)
A combination of Mini Movement, Ballet and Tap in one class.

4 year olds:
Saturday 11:00 am – 11:45 am

5 year olds:
Saturday 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

6 year olds:
Saturday 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Modern (Ages 7+)
Classes will incorporate elements of Limon and Graham techniques. Graham technique focuses on contraction and release and Limon on fall, recovery and suspension. Dancers will learn choreographic and improvisational techniques, proper posture, will increase their fitness level, as well as increase coordination, flexibility and strength.

7/8 years (Grade 1/2):
Monday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

9/10 years (Grade 3/4):
Monday 7:15 pm- 8:15 pm

11-13 years (Modern III):
Wednesday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

14-17 years (Modern IV):
Wednesday 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Jazz (Ages 7+)
A high-energy class that focuses on developing flexibility, strength, and technique. Classes will include a warm-up, set exercises and various choreographed progressions. Various styles of jazz, including hip hop and lyrical will be introduced in some classes.

7/8 years (Grade 1/2):
Monday 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm

9 years (Grade 3):
Wednesday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

10 years (Grade 4):
Wednesday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

11/12 years with experience (Grade 5):
Thursday 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

13 years with experience (Grade 6):
Thursday 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

14/15 years with experience (Intermediate):
Tuesday 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

15-17 years with experience (Advanced Jazz):
Tuesday 8:15 pm – 9:30 pm

11 – 17 years without dance experience (Beginner Jazz):
Monday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hip Hop (Ages 5+)

Features warm up and routines, focusing on the latest funky moves. A great way to stay in shape.

5/6 years (Hippity Hop):

Tuesday 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

7/8 years (Hip Hop I):
Tuesday 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm

9/10 years (Hip Hop II):
Tuesday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

11-13 years (Hip Hop III):
Thursday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

14 – 17 years (Hip Hop IV):
Thursday 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Musical Theatre (Ages 8-10)
Created for the excitement of performing. A combination of singing, dancing and acting for the young performer.

7/8 years (Musical Theatre I):
Tuesday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

9/10 years (Musical Theatre II):
Tuesday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Actor’s Studio (Ages 11-17)
Includes everything the young actor needs to gain a stronger understanding of improv, theatre, scene study and analysis as well as a splash of song.

11-13 years (Actor’s Studio III):
Friday 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

14-17 years (Actor’s Studio IV):
Friday 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
Adult Classes
Choose the adult class that best fits your personality, experience level and schedule!

Jazz (All levels):
Tuesday 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

Tap (Beginner):
Wednesday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Sampler (multiple styles of dance for the dancer with some experience):
Tuesday 8:15 pm – 9:30 pm


Workshop Classes

Flamenco (Adult)

Come learn the basic posture, footwork, arm movement and rhythmic clapping that are the essentials of flamenco dance.

Flamenco will increase your co-ordination and is a great workout for your mind and body.

Days/Time Fees
Fridays
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Old Airport Road
Sept. 17 – Oct. 22
6 week session
$159
Fridays
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Old Airport Road
Oct. 29 – Dec. 3
6 week session
$159
Ballroom Dancing (Adult Beginner)

 

 

Level

Days/Time

Fee

BRONZE I (Beginner)

 

Join us in this beginner Ballroom Class and learn your way around the dance floor!

Join as an individual or a couple and have fun learning basic steps as well as musicality,

sense of direction and about lead and follow.

 

Dances Taught:

Slow Waltz, Tango, Quick Step, Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive & Mambo 

 

Wednesdays

8:00 – 9:00 pm

Sept.15 – Dec. 15

Old Airport Road

(Studio 1)

14 week session

$284 per person

OR

$426 per couple

 

SILVER I (Experience Required)

 

Not feeling challenged as a Ballroom dancer?  Here is your chance to expand your

choreography and dance with other experienced Ballroom dancers.  Join us as an individual or a couple.

 

Dances Taught:

Slow Waltz, Tango, Quick Step, Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive & Samba

 

Mondays

8:00 – 9:00 pm

Sept.13 – Dec. 13

(no class Oct. 11)

Old Airport Road

(Studio 1)

13 week session 

$264 per person

OR

$396 per couple 

Kindermusik (Newborn - 5 years)
This celebration of music and learning engages toddlers, preschoolers, and babies in vocal singing, movement, instrument play and musical props while parents enjoy all the playful ways to grow as a musical family.

Please click here to view Kindermusik 2010 class schedule and descriptions.
Salsa Babies

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Dance back into shape with the best little partner of all – your baby! With little ones snuggled into baby carriers, new moms learn popular Latin dances while babies shake maraca rattles and bounce along to the Salsa beat!

Salsa Babies offers a great workout, a chance to socialize with other moms, and an opportunity to introduce one’s child to music and movement. Not to mention, it’s perfect for people who have always wanted to learn to dance, but could never convince their partner to take lessons!

Classes are appropriate for babies approximately 6-8 weeks of age and up, as long as you are comfortable supporting your baby in a carrier for the duration of the class. All levels of fitness and dance experience are welcome.

Days/Time

      Fees     

Fridays
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Old Airport Road
Sept. 17 – Oct. 29

(no class Oct. 22)
6 week session

$94

Fridays
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Old Airport Road 
Nov. 5 - Dec.17

7 week session

$109

 
 

 

Tap (Adult)

 A fast-moving class that focuses on developing rhythm, coordination and musicality.

Days/Time

Fees  

Sundays

6:30 - 7:30 pm
Old Airport Road
Sept. 19 – Nov. 21 

(no class Oct. 10 or Oct. 31)


8 week session

$149

 

 

 

 
Click here for full view of 2010/2011 Class Schedule

 *All classes & Instructors are subject to change without notice. Ages are to be used as a guide only. Technical ability and experience will determine placement of the student. Placement will be at the discretion of the Artistic Director and/or Instructor

 

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