Class Descriptions

Petite Ballet (Ages 2-3)

Our Petite Ballet class is a creative movement class for dancers ages 2-3 years old. This class is designed to teach our youngest artists dance and coordination, while allowing for social and emotional learning opportunities. Dancers will partake in imaginative scenarios, using props, songs, and storytelling while simultaneously learning beginner dance fundamentals. Our two spacious studios offer viewing windows for parents to watch each class, and dancers will also have the opportunity to showcase their learning during open house weeks (Term 1 & 2), and our year end recital (Term 3).

Ballet (Ages 4-17)

Our ballet classes are based off of the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. In these classes, dancers will learn the fundamentals of ballet, including proper technique, execution, placement, musicality, grace, and performance skills. Our ballet classes are a wonderful way for students to experience classical dance, in an engaging, structured, and empowering environment. Ballet is also an incredibly important foundational style that will benefit dancers in many other genres and areas of their training. 

Jazz (Ages 7-17)

Our jazz classes offer a fun and upbeat environment in which dancers can showcase their individuality. Classes target the development of proper jazz technique, attack, style, musicality and performance skills. Dancers will learn various steps and combinations, and will be encouraged and supported in learning how to add their own artistic expression into each piece. Jazz is a great class for dancers looking to move and groove, and express themselves in an uplifting atmosphere.

Tap (Ages 7-17)

Tap is a magical way to unite music and dance! In this class dancers will learn how to create, replicate, and identify various rhythms using their feet. Exercises focus on developing strong tap technique through targeting coordination, musicality and improvisation. Dancers will experiment with various sounds, and learn how to correctly execute a variety of classical tap steps. This class is always a great opportunity for dancers to develop their coordination and musicality skills that will assist them in many other genres of dance!

Jazz/Tap Combo (Ages 4-6)

Our jazz/tap combo class is a great way to introduce your little to TWO genres within one class! The class is designed to engage young dancers in playful musicality and technical exercises that focus on building a basic understanding of jazz and tap technique. The first half of the class will focus on jazz specific prompts, and the second half of the class will be dedicated to tap specific ones. During open houses (Term 1 & 2) and recital (Term 3), dancers will have the opportunity to perform BOTH a tap and a jazz combination, showcasing the diverse learning they partook in. This class is a wonderful way to provide your dancer with a well rounded early dance experience.

Hip-Hop (Ages 4-17)

Hip-hop is the perfect class to build confidence and individual style! Our hip-hop classes are upbeat and packed with energy! Dancers will develop their athleticism by learning hip-hop techniques such as popping, locking, and breaking, alongside performance and freestyle prompts. Hip-hop is great for any dancer looking to develop coordination, style, strength, and confidence.

Acrobatics (Ages 4-17)

Acro is a form of dance based off of gymnastics paired with artistic dance elements. Within this class, dancers will learn tumbling, limbering, contortion and partnering under the supervision of a qualified acrobatics teacher and with safety equipment. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of the safety associated with this style, and how to execute various acro steps in a technically correct manner. Acrobatics builds confidence, strength, flexibility, and allows dancers to demonstrate athleticism paired with grace.