Classes

Ballet & Pointe

Our Ballet Programs are based on the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, a professional classical Ballet training program using developmentally appropriate exercises and techniques. Ballet classes focus on the classical technique while incorporating the artistic aspects of the dance form. 
The Royal Academy of Dance's Vocational syllabus continues from the Graded syllabus in developing strong classical ballet training. Pointe work is introduced in this stream and the curriculum takes a pre-professional approach to training young dancers. ​

Ballet 3 - 9-10 year olds, once a week program
Ballet 4 - 11 years & older, once a week program
Grade 3 RAD Ballet Level 1 - 9 year olds, once or twice a week program
Grade 3 RAD Ballet Level 2 - 10 year olds, twice a week program
Grade 4 RAD Ballet - 11 year olds, twice a week program
Vocational 1 RAD Ballet - 12 years & older, twice a week program
Pre-Pointe - 11 years & older for students in a Ballet program
Vocational 1 Pointe - for students in Vocational RAD Ballet, on teacher's recommendation

Modern

Modern dance incorporates technical skills with creative exploration to develop performance dynamics, choreographic and improvisational skills.  ​

Contemporary

Contemporary is rooted in the techniques Ballet, Modern and Jazz with a focus on the current trends in the dance community. 

Contemporary 3 - 10 year olds
Contemporary 4 - 11 years & older
*Contemporary classes must be combined with 1 Modern, Ballet, or Jazz class​

Jazz & tap

Jazz and Tap classes encourage a vitality and enthusiasm for dance while training a versatile dancer. Tap teaches the understanding of the feet as musical instruments and Jazz focuses on developing technique while working on fun choreography.

Jazz & Tap 3 - 9-10 year olds
Jazz & Tap 4 - 11 years & older

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a high energy form of dance that evolved from Break dancing and encompasses street style movements, also known as Urban Dance.

Hip Hop 3 - 9-10 year olds
Hip Hop 4 - 11 years & older

Art

Discovery of Art: Experimentation

Our classes for Level 3/4 students will begin to explore basic art theory as we spend more time on our Mixed Media projects.  Students will begin to blend classic art practices with modern concepts and will be encouraged to experiment with ideas and styles of their own.  Students will continue building visual libraries in their mind and using those libraries to create a collection of art pieces.  The main focus of this class is using thoughts and ideas to experiment with art and create new works with the artistic arsenal we have been building.

Performance Company

Ballet Company

 

Schedule

Fall program registration will open June 1st. 

• Due to current government guidelines we are limiting class sizes. We encourage you to add your name to the waitlist of any classes that are full, so that we can open more spots as we are able, or add a second class to the schedule where possible. ​
• Our season runs from September 13, 2021-May 30, 2022
• ​Read about class uniform, spring showcase, and tuition details below. 

Full schedule

 

Details

*We aim to create a safe and inclusive space for dancers of all genders. 
Please choose the uniform option that is most comfortable. 

​OPTION 1*: 

Ballet - Black camisole bodysuit, ballet tights, soft ballet slippers (satin, leather or canvas) with matching elastic or ribbons. Colours available to suit all complexions. Certain RAD classes will also need character shoes. Character skirts are optional.

​All other disciplines - Black camisole bodysuit & black leggings with:
Jazz - Jazz shoes / Tap - Tap shoes 
Modern & AcroDance - Bare feet Contemporary - Halfsoles
Hip Hop - Black socks, indoor black
sneakers

​OPTION 2*:

​Ballet - White fitted t-shirt, black leggings, black socks, black ballet slippers. RAD classes will also need black jazz shoes for character.

​All other disciplines - Black fitted t-shirt, black jazz pants/leggings with:
Jazz - Jazz shoes / Tap - Tap shoes
Modern & AcroDance - Bare feet Contemporary - Halfsoles
Hip Hop - Black socks, indoor black sneakers

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At the end of the dance school year, our dance classes participate in a dance showcase! Our Senior Showcase takes place at the Meridian Arts Centre. 

​DATES:
May 29, May 30, June 5, or June 6 2021
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Mark your calendars for next year - Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 June 2022

COSTUMES:
Costumes are rented to each dancer. The cost is $66 + HST. A deposit is added to your November 15 payment and the balance is added to your February 15 payment. The costume fee is non-refundable. 

​TICKETS:
Tickets will be available through TicketMaster in the spring of 2021.

OPTIONAL COSTS:
​Some optional costs include; showcase photos, showcase digital video, showcase t-shirt

More details

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​​​Tuition Prices:
Registration Fee $45 once per school year is required at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.

45 Min. classes $880 +HST per year
60 Min. classes $945 +HST per year
75 Min. classes $972 +HST per year

Installments and Discounts:
​Fees are paid in 7 Equal Installments

• September 15, 2021
  
• October 15, 2021
  
• November 15, 2021 + Costume Deposit
  
• December 15, 2021
  
• January 15, 2022
  
• February 15, 2022 + Costume Balance
  
• March 15, 2022​
  

• 10% discount on 2nd and more classes per family. ​​
• $30 referral tuition credit for new family and referring family.

Policies:

• HST will be added to all fees.
• Costumes fees are non-refundable. Costume rental vs purchase determined by class.
• Fee will be pro-rated if starting class after October.
• One month notice is required for cancellations
• Cancel any time up until February 1st and we will return all unused tuition fees minus $30 admin charge
  

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