Classes Offered

Classes Offered

BALLET The foundation of all dance forms. Classes begin with barre exercises. All exercises are done in repetition to develop good dance habits and endurance. Centre work follows including adagio and allegro combinations. Dancers who have developed the strength in their foot and leg muscles will finish with pointe work. LYRICAL Requires one year of classical ballet training. Lyrical focuses on teaching dancers about creative expression. Students are instructed to tell the story of the piece of music through their movements. Balance, control, flexibility and elongated movements are focal points. CONTORTION/FLEXIBILITY (NEW!!!!!) This class will focus on controlled movements such as headstands, elbowstands, walkovers, etc. Students will learn fundamental skills infused with grace and flexibility. This class is a must for the competition dancer!!!		JAZZ Classes begin with a centre warm up. Lessons focus on floor work, leaps, turns, across the floor progressions and combinations. HIP HOP Students must be 5 years old to enroll. Class will explore concepts of freestyle and street dance. Popping and locking and crunking are some of the various styles introduced. PRE SCHOOL COMBO These classes are for ages 3 and up. Lessons focus on movement skills using ballet technique. Basic tap is also incorporated into the class. In the pre school combo basic tumbling skills are also introduced. Emphasis is placed on counting skills, imagination and music awareness. Students will learn the proper names for the skills introduced to them. TAP Tap is an exciting form of dance in which dancers wear special shoes equipped with metal taps. Tap dancers use their feet like drums to create rhythmic patterns and timely beats. The term "tap dancing" is derived from the tapping sound produced when the small metal plates on the dancer's shoes touch a hard floor or surface.