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Ballet Practice

Class Information

We teach progressive, structured classes with lots of creativity and fun! We do follow a syllabus that can lead to RAD or Canadian Dance Teacher Association examinations, should your child be interested. A major focus of ours is on performing and a portion of our classes is spent learning choreography and preparing for our performances. Our classes are for children interested progressive, structured learning and wanting to perform in a supportive environment. We also offer regular Friday Fun classes that are open all ages and levels of ability, where children can move to music with some guidance and just really let loose and have fun with no commitment!

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Please read through the levels below in order to choose the class best suited for your child. If you are unsure please reach out and we can assist you. Note: if children are placed in classes where their ability does not meet the requirements of the class, the teacher will advise on a better suited class. Discounts are offered for students registered in more than one class. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out. 

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Fall Session

September 9th to December 7th, 2024​

The Nutcracker - December 6th & 7th 

Winter/Spring Session

January 6th to May 31st, 2025

(no classes March 17th to 28th)

Year End Show - May 31st 

Dance Combination Classes

Students in combo classes will enjoy a variety of dance styles including jazz, ballet, hip hop and musical theatre. These classes include a warm up, stretch, exercises from the CDTA syllabus in both ballet and jazz which can lead to examinations should the student wish. These classes are a wonderful way for your child to sample different styles of dance in a fun, positive environment without a huge time commitment. Students in combo classes are also able to participate in our yearly performance of the Nutcracker as well as year end recital. 
Pre-School (age 3-4)                              
Tuesday 2:00pm-2:45pm l Wednesday 11:00am-11:45am                             
Arena Lounge
  • Entry level, no previous experience necessary
Session 1: $225   Session 2: $305   Season: $495
Primary (age 5-7)        
Wednesday 3:30pm-4:30pm                       Arena Lounge
  • Has had some experience in dance or gymnastics and/or is willing to complete a placement assessment
Season: $595
Intermediate 2 (age 8-11)          
Tuesday 3:30pm – 4:30pm                          
Arena Lounge   

  • Has had two years plus of experience in a dance or gymnastics class and/or is willing to complete a placement assessment

Season: $595

Pre-primary (ages 4-6)
Monday 3:30pm-4:30pm                          
Arena Lounge
  • Entry level, no previous experience necessary
Session 1: $260   Session 2: $380   Season: $595
Intermediate 1 (age 6-9)
Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm          
Arena Lounge   
  • Has had one year plus of dance or gymnastics experience
Season: $595
Intermediate 3 (age 9 & Up)    
Wednesday 4:45pm-5:45pm                         Arena Lounge

  • Has had three years plus of experience in a dance or gymnastics class and/or is willing to complete a placement assessment

Season: $595

  • Note: Students attending Alexander Park are eligible for a school pick up option

Dance Style Specific Classes

These dance classes follow a certain style of dance and style specific syllabus for the duration of the dance season. Descriptions for each class are listed below. 
Ballet - Primary (age 4-6)          
Monday 4:45pm – 5:30pm                          
Arena Lounge   

  • Dancers are beginning to see an introduction to some forms of technique in dance with a focus on the creative movement and exploration through use of storytelling and imagery. Engaging their curious and creative minds with the exploration of classical ballet alongside other dance style techniques in a nurturing and supportive environment. Through music and song children develop gross motor skills alongside developing their imagination, confidence and the foundation for a love for dance.

  • Entry level, no previous dance experience necessary

Session 1: $260   Session 2: $380   Season: $595

Ballet - Grade 3-4 (age 10-12)          
Tuesday 6:30pm – 7:30pm                          
Arena Lounge   

  • In addition to the beautiful grace and storytelling in ballet, ballet improves strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence. In Grade 3-4 Ballet, dancers will continue to develop ballet technique, musicality, and performance skills through barre and centre work based on the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.

  • Suggested to have at least 2 years of ballet experience. New students are welcome to attend and the instructor will ensure the dancer is placed in the correct level.

Season: $595

Pointe Class (age 13 & up)          
Tuesday 8:30pm – 9:00pm                          
Arena Lounge   

  • Pointe class is designed for students with considerable ballet experience. This class will begin by strengthening the feet, ankles, legs, and core, and progress to barre work and centre combinations. Students that plan to go en pointe within the next 1-2 years may register in this class as a “pre-pointe” class to prepare for pointe work. Before going en pointe and upon the recommendation of the ballet instructors, a dancer must have an assessment from an athletic therapist or physiotherapist to confirm that the dancer is physically ready for pointe work.

  • 4+ years of ballet and/or upon the recommendation of the ballet instructors.

Season: $300

Acrobatic Jazz Class (age 7-10)          
Wednesday 6:00pm – 7:30pm                          
Arena Lounge   

  • Jazz dance technique meets Acro tricks. This class teaches this super fun mix of early beginner jazz dance steps and musicality alongside Acrobatique tricks to blend in creating super fun choreography.

  • Entry level, no previous experience necessary

Season: $880

Senior Jazz (age 11 & up)          
Monday 6:30pm – 7:30pm                          
Arena Lounge   

  • More intensive focus on the intermediate to advanced level of jazz technique and exercises. Building confidence in the dancers stylistic sharper movements and enthusiasm towards dance with creative engaging and challenging while ability appropriate choreography.

  • It is highly recommended to take at least one other dance class (ballet preferred).

  • Suggested to have at least 4 years of ballet/jazz experience.

Season: $595

Junior Hip Hop (age 7-9)          
Tuesday 4:30pm – 5:30pm                          
Arena Lounge   
  • A great class for students with little to no hip hop experience, and those still learning the foundations of hip hop. Dancers will begin to explore hip hop grooves and history. Dancers will develop skills in teamwork, rhythm, and confidence. Students with some hip hop experience will continue to build on their technique and grooves.
  • Experience: 0+ years
Season: $595
Senior Hip Hop (age 13 & up)          
Thursday 8:00pm – 9:00pm                          
Arena Lounge   

  • Experienced hip hop dancers will continue to widen their knowledge of the many styles of hip hop dance. Combinations will be increasingly complex, and the class moves at a faster pace. Dancers will continue to improve their teamwork, rhythm, and confidence.

  • Experience: 4-5+ years of hip hop experience

Season: $595
Ballet - Grade 1-2 (age 7-9)          
Monday 5:30pm – 6:30pm                          
Arena Lounge   

  • Ballet class is based on the classical training of the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Developmentally appropriate exercises and techniques to help the dancer grow in this foundational dance style and assist them in pursuing all other dance styles. Working in the centre to develop posture, balance, musicality, body awareness and line along with creative storytelling through ballet technique centred choreography incorporating artistic aspects of the dance form.

  • New students are welcome to attend and the instructor will ensure the dancer is placed in the correct level.

Season: $595

Ballet - Grade 5 - Advanced (age 13 & up)          
Tuesday 7:30pm – 8:30pm                          
Arena Lounge   

  • In Grade 5-Advanced Ballet, dancers will further develop their ballet technique through the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, and be challenged with complex steps and combinations. This class provides a more in depth examination of technique, musicality, and performance, and grows confidence and discipline.

  • Suggested to have at least 4 years ballet experience.

Season: $595

Tap (age 8 & up)          
Tuesday 5:30pm – 6:30pm                          
Arena Lounge   

  • Dancers will learn and continue to develop rhythm and coordination through the Canadian Dance Teachers’ Association Tap Syllabus. New tap students will learn foundational skills, and intermediate tap dancers will build on their skills to learn faster and more complex steps to build confidence.

  • Experience: 0+ years

Season: $595

Senior Acrobatic Dance (age 11 & up)          
Wednesday 7:30pm – 8:30pm                          
Arena Lounge   

  • More intensive focus on the more intermediate level Acro tricks. Combining these tricks with flowing lyrical or sharp stylistic jazz choreography in learning super fun choreography. Acro dancers should have a background and be taking another dance style to assist in their progression in this class. Prior gymnastics or Acro dance background is very helpful however decision of placement will be left to teachers assessment and discretion.

  • It is recommended to take at least one other dance class to support, either jazz or ballet.

  • 1-2 years of dance or gymnastics training.*Upon teachers discretion for placement if level is suitable

Season: $595

Senior Contemporary (age 11 & up)          
Monday 7:30pm – 8:30pm                          
Arena Lounge   

  • A much more mature dance style. Combining Graham and Limon modern dance technique along with fluid contemporary form. Dancers will learn beautiful, creative expressions of movement, explore creating choreographic movement themselves through guided improvisation and grow a stronger emotional connection to movement and music with this blend of flowing and strong movement exploration. Dancers should be also taking ballet as a support dance style or placement upon teachers discretion.

  • It is highly recommended that dancers take at least one other dance class (ballet preferred, jazz is optional)

  • 4-5 years of jazz and/or ballet training

Season: $595

Intermediate Hip Hop (age 10-12)          
Thursday 7:00pm – 8:00pm                          
Arena Lounge   

  • Dancers will build on the foundations of hip hop technique and grooves, and be challenged through more complex combinations and transitions. Dancers will develop skills in teamwork, rhythm, and confidence.

  • Experience: Suggested to have at least 2-3 years of dance experience.

Season: $595
Dance Performance Groups

Performance Group is for dancers that love to perform, and are ready to challenge themselves. The Performance Group will practice a variety of dance styles, while developing teamwork and a sense of community with their teammates. The dancers in the Performance Group will be in both Act I and II of the Nutcracker, and will have additional roles and performing opportunities through the year.
Junior Performance Group  (6-10)  
Thursday 4:45pm-5:45pm
Arena Lounge

  • Will have additional performance opportunities

  • Will have the opportunity to travel for dance 

  • Must be registered in one of the combination Intermediate classes or a ballet class and have at least 1 year dance experience

  • Must be committed to attending regular classes & available for performance opportunities 

  • Additional costume fees will be required

Season: $595

Senior Performance Group (11 & up)    
Thursday 5:45pm-7:00pm
Arena Lounge

  • Will have additional performance opportunities

  • Will have the opportunity to travel for dance 

  • Must be registered in Ballet Grade 3-4 & above and ideally one other dance class per week

  • Must be committed to attending classes & available for performance opportunities 

  • Additional costume fees will be required

Season: $740

Discounts offered to students registered in multiple classes! 
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