RAD Grade 1
​Ballet/Jazz Combo
(Ages 7-8)

We continue the RAD Ballet syllabus work from Primary and begin to introduce the dancers to jazz dance.  Jazz technique develops strength, coordination, and the controlled movement of each part of the body. 
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45 min Ballet + 45 min Jazz = 1.25 hrs
  • Gr 1 Ballet/Jazz: Friday 4:15pm-5:30pm
  • Gr 1 Ballet/Jazz: Saturdays at 10:15am-11:30pm

Ballet
RAD ​Grade 2-4
(Ages 8-12)

Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles, and develops grace, poise, posture and musicality. There are different styles of classical ballet that are related to their areas of origin, such as French, Italian and Russian.  Our school follows The Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus (RAD) until the age of 13.  Students are then immersed in a combination of techniques.  Evaluations at the end of each school year determine a student's ability to move up in class level. 
60 min
  • Gr 2 Ballet: Friday 4:30pm-5:30pm
  • Gr 3 Ballet: Wed 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Gr 4 Ballet: Thurs 4:30pm-5:30pm
  • Gr 5A Ballet: Thurs 4:30pm-5:30pm
  • Gr 5B Ballet: Thurs 4:30pm-5:30pm

Beginner Tap I, II & III
(Ages 7 -12)

Intermediate Tap I - III

This dance form has early roots in African dance and Irish step-dancing.  Tap dancers make frequent use of syncopation and improvisation. We place an emphasis on precision, speed,  clarity of sound and improvisational skills. Students with strong musical capabilities often find their strengths in tap dancing.  We offer styles that vary from classic 'Broadway' tap to rhythm tap.  
60 min
  • Tap II Beg: Tuesday 5:15-6:15pm
  • Tap III Beg: Tuesday 6:15-7:15pm
  • Tap I Int: Tuesday 5:15-6:15pm
  • ​Tap II Int: Thursday 6:30-7:30pm
  • Tap III Int: Thursday 6:30-7:30pm

Beginner Jazz II, III & IV
​(Ages 7 -12)

Intermediate Jazz I-II

Throughout its history, jazz dance has developed in parallel to popular music.  Jazz is often the physical embodiment of the popular music of a given time and therefore continues to change and evolve.  We incorporate several styles of Jazz dance using the techniques of Luigi, Bob Fosse, Matt Mattox and Jack Cole.  Our school merges these techniques with the most current contemporary styles, often infusing Hip-Hop, Latin movement and classic Musical Theatre styles as well. 
60 min
  • Jazz II Beg: Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Jazz III Beg: Wed 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Jazz IV Beg: Thurs 4:30pm-5:30pm
  • Jazz I Int: Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • ​Jazz II Int Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm

Beginner Lyrical I
​(Ages 10 +)

This class blends the many technical elements of classical ballet with the freedom, fluidity, expressiveness and airier aspects of jazz and modern dance.  Lyrical dance is expressive, simultaneously subtle and dynamic, focused on conveying musicality and emotion through movement. It is a combination of intricate, highly technical, and pedestrian/naturalistic moves. A solid, ballet-based technique is an essential component of this advanced style of dance.  
60 min
  • ​Lyrical I: Wed 4:30pm-5:30pm
  • Lyrical II: Mon 6:30pm-7:30pm

Beg/Int Hip Hop II & III
​(Ages 10 +)

Hip-Hop can be defined as street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping.   The more commercial, studio-based version of hip-hop—sometimes called new style and jazz-funk is a hybrid of hip-hop and jazz dance.  This high energy class embraces all styles and incorporates popular social dances.  
60 min
  • Hip Hop IIA Beg: Fri 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Hip Hop IIB Beg: Fri 6:30pm-7:30pm
  • Hip Hop III Beg/Int: Fri 4:30pm-5:30pm
  • Hip Hop IV Int: Thurs 7:30pm-8:30pm

Beginner Modern I
​(Ages 10 +)

A free, expressive style of dancing started in the early 20th century as a reaction to classical ballet. Modern dance values expressive and original/authentic movement. We expose our dancers to the techniques of Martha Graham, José Limón, Lester Horton, Paul Taylor, Merce Cunningham,etc  as well as improvisation to stimulate and explore the mind and body.  In this class, we encourage dancers to express complex emotions and abstract ideas through movement.  
1.25 hrs
  • Modern I: Monday 7:30pm-8:45pm

Latin Jazz Beginner
​(Ages 7 +)

Latin Jazz dance is well known as one of the aesthetic forms that synthesizes so much from Latin American culture.
​This class combines movements and rhythms of merengue, salsa, mambo, bachata and samba with European jazz dance techniques.  
60 min
  • Latin Jazz I: Tuesday 4:30pm-5:30pm

Musical Theatre I & II
​​(Ages 7 -12)

This class is for the triple threat performer!  Learn the classic musical theatre repertoire along with original and contemporary MT combinations! We touch upon the history and various styles of this art form where students will have the opportunity to perform numbers from well-known musicals. 
60 min
  • Musical Theatre I: Monday 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • ​Musial Theatre II: Monday 4:30pm-5:30pm
  • Musical Theatre III: Tuesday 6:15pm-7:15pm

Acro Tumbling I-II-III
​​(Ages 7-11)

Acrobatic training teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, and above all, discipline and concentration. Basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings as well as more challenging tucks and aerials will be incorporated with strength training and conditioning.     ​
60 min
  • Acro II: Saturday 12:30pm-1:30pm
  • ​Acro III: Saturdays 1:30pm-2:30pm​