Creative mouvement
Designed for our youngest student, the creative dance classes aim to develop co-ordination, self-expression and group interaction while encouraging the expression of feelings through movement. This class is offered to children ages three to five.
Pre Ballet
The pre ballet classes serve as a transition between creative dance and classical ballet. In a fun and creative atmosphere, students develop gross motor skills, increased flexibility and are introduced to the basic language of ballet.
Ballet
The Academy of Classical Ballet and Modern Dances offers classical ballet classes based on the Vaganova (Russian) technique. Classes consist of bar and centre exercises focusing on alignment, grace and artistic expression.
Lyrical
While the technique used is based on standard modern dance ones, lyrical dance focuses on expression and interpretation. There is a strong link here between music and dance and those who like theatre will definitely enjoy this class!
Hip Hop
This style is amongst the latest dance crazes. It's fun, funky, and percussive. Dancers develop an incredible sense of rhythm. Get ready, get funky and groove to the newest dance moves!
Jazz
Jazz classes combine a number of jazz styles such as the Luigi technique. With its emphasis on isolations and rhythm, jazz is for the young and the young at heart! We offer classes in jazz for children as young as seven and as old as - well you're never too old for jazz class!
Modern
Classes consist of an introduction to modern dance techniques, namely Limon and Graham. Seeking to develop good body alignment while maintaining fluidity of movement, contemporary dance gives the dancer the opportunity to express themselves and their emotions through movement.
Stepdance
Stepdance is a fast paced, rugged and energetic style of dance usually performed to traditional fiddle music and requiring limited surface movement. The dance is concentrated on foot work involving limited hand and arm motion. Fast feet and quick mind required!
Acro
Acro for dancers is a great way to improve overall flexibility and strength. Dancers will learn tumbling tricks like cartwheels, walkovers as well as bridges and other gymnastic style tricks. They will then showcase these elements by combining dance elements in a choreography. Four courses are offered at the Academy, Dancers must audition for this program and they will be placed following specific criteria set for each group. The program begins at age 7. Please note that these courses have limited spots.
