Class Descriptions
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Classes begin September 9th and Run until May 18th
Ballet teaches poise, posture, strength and technique while enjoying an exciting fun class. Our method is the Royal Academy of Dance, an international ballet syllabus. We offer RAD Exams and Presentation classes in the children’s grades and exams in the vocational levels.
Level | Recommended Age | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Creative | 3-4 Years Old No experience required. | 5:45 - 6:30 pm S. DeMarinis Studio C | 8:45 - 9:30 am S. DeMarinis Studio C | ||||
| Pre-Primary | 5-6 Years Old No experience required. | 10:00 - 10:45am C. McKay Studio B | |||||
| Primary | 6+ Years Old No experience required. | 8:45 – 9:30 am K.Hartmann Studio A | Ballet Exam Prep Jan 7th to Feb 25th, 2017 11:00-12:00 pm M.Lorenz |
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| All Boys Ballet | 7+ Years Old | 6:30 – 7:15 pm S. DeMarinis Studio C | |||||
| Grade 1 | 7+ Years old Prerequisite: Experience preferred but not required | Exam students 5:30-6:30pm C.McKay Studio C | 11:45 am- 12:45pm K.Hartmann Studio B | ||||
| Grade 2 | Prerequisite: Grade 1 | Exam students 5:30-6:30pm V.Plettell Studio A | 10:30-11:30 am K.Hartmann | ||||
| Grade 4 | Prerequisite: Grade 3 | 7:30-8:30pm L.Zaremba/ V.Plettell Studio B | 9:30 – 10:30am K.Hartmann Studio A | ||||
| Intermediate Foundation | Prerequisite: Grade 5 | 6:00 – 7:30pm C.Hansen Studio A | 6:00-7:30pm V.Plettell Studio A | Exam Prep (Jan 5 to Feb 23, 2018) 6:00-7:30pm V.Plettell Studio A | |||
| Intermediate | Prerequisite: Inter Foundation | (Sept to Dec Demo) 7:30-9:00pm V.Plettell Studio A | (Sept to Dec Demo) 8:00-9:15pm V.Plettell Studio A | (Sept to Dec Demo) 4:00-5:00pm K.Hartmann Studio B | |||
| Advanced Foundation | Prerequisite: Intermediate | 7:30 – 8:45 pm C.Hansen Studio A | (Jan. 2018-May show) 7:30-9:00pm V.Plettell Studio A | 12:45-2:15pm Studio A | |||
| Advanced 2 | Prerequisite: Advanced 1 | 4:30 - 6:00 pm C.Hansen Studio A | 4:00-5:30pm (Jan. to May Show) V.Plettell Studio A | 4:30-6:00 pm V.Plettell Studio A | 4:15-5:45pm (Jan. to May Show) V.Plettell Studio A | 2:15-3:45 pm K.Hartmann Studio A |
Jazz
Dance to popular music. The class consists of warm-up and movements such as: pirouettes, kicks, jumps, stretch, and an awesome dance combination, either fast or lyrical routines. Exams are offered in the ADAPT method.
Level | Recommended Age/Ability | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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| Pre Jazz (Combo with Acro) | Ages 5+ No experience required | 11:30-12:15pm K. Morrison Studio C |
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| Junior 1 | Ages 6-8 | 6:30-7:30pm S. De Marinis Studio B | ||||
| Junior 2-3 | Prerequisite: Jr Jazz 1/2 | Exam Prep (Sept to Dec Demo) 6:00-7:00pm V.Plettell Studio A | 11:45-12:45 pm I.Visentin Studio A |
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| Pre Intermediate 1 | Prerequisite: Jr Jazz 3 | 7:35 – 8:30 pm C.McKay Studio B | 10:45-11:45 am I. Visentin Studio B |
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| Pre Intermediate Lyrical | Prerequisite: Jr Lyrical | 4:45-5:45 pm A. Foster Studio B | ||||
| Pre Intermediate 3 | Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate Jazz 2 | 6:30-7:30pm V. Plettell Studio A | 2:00– 3:00pm I.Visentin Studio B |
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| Inter-Adv Lyrical Jazz | Intermediate Jazz Students | 6:00 – 7:00pm A. Foster Studio B | ||||
| Intermediate 2 | 7:30-9:00pm (Sept-Dec) V.Plettell Studio A | 3:00- 4:00pm I.Visentin Studio B |
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| Pre Advanced Jazz | Prerequisite: Intermediate 3 | (Sept to Dec Demo) 4:00-5:30pm V. Plettell Studio A | 4:15-5:45pm (Sept to Dec Demo V. Plettell Studio A | |||
| Jazz Production | Competitive Dancers (Pre Inter 1 Jazz to Adv.) | (Auditions may Apply) | 5:00 -6:00pm I. Visentin Studio A |
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| Musical Theatre | Competitive (Jr 1. Jazz to Adv.) | (Auditions may Apply) | 4:00-5:00pm I. Visentin Studio A |
Tap
The thrill of learning to make rhythm and sound with our feet. Exams are offered in the ADAPT method. We offer several levels from Junior to Intermediate.
Class | Recommended Age/Ability | Monday | Friday | Saturday |
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| Tiny Tappers | 3-4yrs | 6:00-6:30pm S. De Marinis Studio B | ||
| Pre-Tap | Ages 5+ | 8:45 -9:30am C. Mc Kay Studio B |
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| Junior 1 Tap | Ages 7+ | 9:30 – 10:15am K.Morrison Studio C |
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| Pre-Intermediate 2 | Prerequisite: Pre Inter 1 | Exam Prep Oct 16th to Nov 13th, 2017 4:45 – 5:45 pm | 12:45- 1:45pm I.Visentin Studio B |
Acro
Inspired by Cirque du Soleil, acro is a unique mix of acrobatics and dance. This class helps to develop strength and flexibility.
Level | Recommended Age/Ability | Wednesday | Thursday | Saturday |
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| Pre Acro (Combo with Pre Jazz) | 5+ Years old No experience required. | 11:30-12:15pm K. Morrison Studio C |
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| Jr Acro | Pre-requisite: Pre-Acro/ Jr Acro or gymnastics experience. | 10:15-11:30am K.Morrison Studio C |
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| Jr Acro 5 | Pre-requisite: Jr Acro 4 or gymnastics experience. | 6:30-7:30pm T. Maxsom Studio B | ||
| Pre Intermediate Acro & Tumbling | Pre-requisite: Acro 5 or gymnastics experience. | 5:00-6:30pm T. Maxsom Studio B |
Hip Hop
Urban inspired dance set to modern pop and hip hop music.
Level | Recommended Age/Ability | Tuesday | Friday |
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| Jr Hip Hop | Ages 6+ | 6:30-7:15pm C. McKay Studio C | |
| Pre Intermediate | Pre Inter Jazz Students/Contact Studio for details | 4:45-5:45pm V.Goulet Studio B |
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| Intermediate Hip Hop | Contact Studio for details | 6:00-7:00pm V.Goulet Studio B |
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| Adult Fun Competition Hip Hop | Ages 18+ No previous experience required | 7:00–8:00pm Studio B V.Goulet |