FOR ALL CLASSES HAIR MUST BE IN A BUN EXCEPT IF IT IS TOO SHORT AND THEN A HEAD BAND IS REQUIRED TO KEEP THE HAIR FROM GOING INTO THE DANCERS EYES DURING TURNS ETC.
Dancers may have a low bun for acrobatics or a low ponytail with bangs clipped back
Ballet
Ballet is the key to the development of all dancers. Technique developed through ballet training is essential in order to excel in other forms of dance. Ballet classes are mandatory for those seeking to compete in dance. We offer non-syllabus and examination classes through R.A.D., Cecchetti and B.A.T.D.
Dress Code: Black tank body suit, pink tights and ballet slippers/Pointe shoes. A ballet warm-up sweater may be worn at the beginning of class. Dance skirts are not allowed.
Hip Hop
This highly energetic dynamic class will challenge the dancer by introducing them to a free form of urban and street-style dancing. Emphasis will be placed on isolations, co-ordination and musicality. Bring a Towel and water bottle!
Dress Code: Any colored tank top that is longer than the waist of the dance pants, black pants or capris and indoor runners, jazz sneakers or dance boots. Short belly baring tank tops are unacceptable.
Tap
Rhythm is at the heart of this discipline. Add speed and timing and you have one of the most entertaining dance disciplines enjoyed by all age groups. Examination classes available.
Dress Code: Black tank body suit, beige tights and beige tap shoes with rubber grips. Dance shorts may also be worn over the body suit.
Jazz
Jazz evolved from Ballet and Modern dance styles. Jazz classes include warm-up, stretches, and jump & turns. Jazz classes are most often choreographed with popular music as the driving force and are very popular with all age groups. Examination classes available.
Dress Code: Black tank body suit, beige tights and beige jazz shoes. Dance shorts may also be worn over the body suit.
Modern
In its early history, Modern was known as a free-form of dance without a base. It was a form of dance that lifted the restrictions from the ballet dancers. Today, Modern dance is recognized through its forms, base and techniques. It works on the premise of opposites, up-down, left-right, contraction and release, fall-recover. The student is taught to express emotion physically through dance.
Dress Code: Black tank body suit, beige tights, footless or split sole tights. Half sole shoes, Foot Undies or bare feet.
Stretch & Strength
This is a supplementary class for all dancers looking to increase their flexiblity, strength and stamina in order to successfully meet the needs placed on the progressing dancer. Exercises to improve technique and performance while keeping the physical needs of the young dancer in mind will be taught. All dancers should bring a towel and water bottle. Injury prevention and treatment will also be addressed.
Dress Code: Black body suit, black dance pants and bare feet.
Pointe
Pointe is available to students with an extensive background in Ballet. Participation in Pointe class is by invitation only.
Dress Code: Black tank body suit, pink tights and ballet slippers/Pointe shoes. A ballet warm-up sweater may be worn at the beginning of class. Dance skirts are not allowed.
Musical Theatre
Our new Muscial Theatre program will be a 14 week course based on one Musical. Participants will learn lines, lyrics and movement associated with the musical chosen. This is a full theatre course involving making props, costumes and set decorations. At the end of the program, the class will put on their production of the Musical for family.
Dress Code: White t-shirt, black dance pants and jazz shoes.
Lyrical
Lyrical combines the best of Ballet with the raw energy of Jazz and a dash of Modern. It is one of the most expressive forms of dance and a favourite among serious dancers.
Dress Code: Black tank body suit, pink tights and ballet slippers/Pointe shoes. A ballet warm-up sweater may be worn at the beginning of class. Dance skirts are not allowed.
Acro
A combination of gymnastics/ acrobatics and dance. Acro classes help to develop balance, agility, strength, and flexibility.
Dress Code: Black tank body suit, beige footless tights, bare feet.
Parent & Tot
These classes will be an opportunity for young children to get active while discovering the world of movement and rhythm with a parent/guardian.
Dress Code: Shorts/track pants and a t-shirt, bare feet and hair off the face.
Combination Class of Ballet/Jazz/Tap
Combo 1: Ages 3-4 is an introduction to dance. The primary goal is to foster a love of movement. The creative component is quite large. Several fun or special activities happen in each class. For example, a scarf or flag dance at the end can facilitate the dancers own physical expression. Taking part in dancing out a narrative helps children to understand that dancing is expression. It is a means of communicating feelings and actions. The vocabulary covered in Combo 1 is all steps that a 3 year old can master and they build self-confidence. The vocabulary is also set up to prepare students for Combo 2.
Combo 2: Ages 4-5 covers a basis of movement found in all dance forms. The goals of Combo 2 are to foster creativity, freedom and expression in movement, and a love for dance. The class includes concepts that are found in an older childs dance class. The concepts will prepare the students for the following year when they graduate to Pre-Primary Ballet, Jazz or Tap. 1 or 2 creative or free components are also included within each class. By the end of the year the students can dance set work independent of the teacher, memorize simple exercises and sequences, and make a start of musical interpretation.
Dress Code: Black tank body suit, pink tights, ballet slippers and tap shoes or hard soled party shoes.
Adult Dance and Fitness Program
*No membership fees-No initiation fees*
*Flexible monthly schedule*
*Join your very first adult class for free*
*Easy drop in fee options*
*Pass card options good for a month* -any number of classes
*Yoga-Zumba-Group Personal Training*
*Tap-Core Barre-Hip Hop-Jazz*
*Contemporary-Belly Dancing-Mixed Style*
Kids Dance Express
Fun Dance classes for kids ages 7-12 years old
*Benefits*
- great for general fitness
- self-confidence
– kids get a chance to make up their own dance routines
*class duration* - one hour
*class description*
- Warm up
- Stretching
- Dancing
- Cool down
*Dress Code* - Casual clothing
*NO RECITAL NO COSTUMES*
Vocal Class
Students will learn proper care of the voice and warm up technique. The basic elements of music including melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics and tone will be introduced through song. Age appropriate songs will be learned. While singing, students will become aware of many aspects of vocal production including resonance, vowel sounds, vocal projection and proper breathing technique.
Dress Code: White t-shirt, black dance pants and jazz shoes.
Kinder Gym
This class for those younger than 6 that wish to learn the first movements of Acrobatics and Gymnastics.
Dress Code: Black tank body suit, convertable beige tights, bare feet.
Aerial Arts/Acro
Come on out to try something totally new and exciting in the Orangeville area. Aerial Arts/Acro has two instructors in the class. One will be working with students on the Silks and the other will be working on flexibility, strength and tumbling tricks. For recital this class will put on their own little mini production involving all of the students.