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Dance
Dance is more than steps & music!
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New! Dance descriptions with level progression
Ballet Other Styles of Dance
Ages 18-29 months Dance and gymnastics in one class! Acro will be beneficial for both art
forms! Learn and perfect gymnastics skills, tumbling moves, leaps , turns
and tricks. This class will also incorporate different styles of dance to
complement gymnastics, including lyrical, jazz, and hip hop. All levels and
experience are welcome.
Tiny Toes / Pre-Ballet Combo Classes
Acro - when offered
Mommy & Me
In this class, tots will be guided through dance and creative movement/
play with a parental figure. Tots need dance attire, adults need comfortable
clothing.
Ages 2.5-6
Tiny Toes and Pre-Ballet classes introduce simple ballet movements and
terminology through fun music, choreography, and props.
Ballet
Ages 4+
Learn the fundamentals of classical ballet. Classes will focus on technique,
proper body alignment, coordination, and rhythm. Students will be
introduced to barre, center work combinations, and routines.
Pre-Ballet 1 & 2 Dancers aged 3-6 will learn beginning ballet movements

and terminology at an age appropriate pace. Preparation

for Ballet 1 or Allegro
Allegro*
Dancers 4-7 by invitation only, who have mastered their

age appropriate level requirements. Students will learn

dance styles at a quicker (Allegro) pace. Will study multiple

styles of dance including Tap, Jazz and Lyrical.
Ballet 1
Dancers who progress to more advanced barre and centre

combinations, choreography, and terminology.
Ballet 2*
Dancers who have mastered the requirements for Ballet 1

progress to a more advanced barre and centre

combinations, choreography, and terminology.
*Instructor approval needed for Allegro and Ballet 2.
Ballet Required Dance Attire Includes:
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Leotard, tights, ballet skirt may be worn, and hair pulled back in neat bun
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For Pre-Ballet 1 & 2, Ballet 1 and Allergo: leather full sole ballet shoes
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For ballet 1+: split sole canvas ballet shoes
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No baggy or street clothes
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Combo classes give dancers an introduction to different dance styles
each week. Please note that both types of shoes are required for these
classes. For example, if the class is Ballet/Jazz, the dancer needs ballet
AND jazz shoes. Level 2 of combo classes are by invitation only once the
child has progressed through the original combo class.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop dancing emulates steps created by hip-hop culture, seen
everywhere from music videos to dance teams.
Hip Hop Required Dance Attire Includes:
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Hair pulled away from face
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Clean non-black soled sneakers (Black jazz shoes will be needed for recital/shows)
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Form fitting shirt, fitting jazz, sweat pants or shorts, no baggy clothes.
Lyrical
Lyrical is a combination of ballet techniques and fluid jazz movements.
Dancers will learn to dance with emotion and connectivity in their
movements.
Musical Theatre and Jazz
In Musical Theatre, dancers learn about famous choreographers, dances,
and styles from classic and current musicals. Jazz dance introduces
participants to new rhythms, steps, and movements in a fun and exciting
atmosphere that will increase flexibility and strength.
Required Dance Attire Includes:
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Leotard or form fitting camisole, tights and tan jazz shoes
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Tight fitting jazz pants, skirt, or spandex shorts may be worn
Tap
Tap develops coordination, rhythm, and timing. Participants learn
technique with barre, centre work, and combinations.
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