Our Classes

Ages 2.5—6

Are you interested in a dance class for your 2.5-6 year old and don't know where to start? We’ve got options for you to consider!

All Ages

Ballet teaches proper alignment, posture, and fluidity of movement, and is considered one of the most foundational forms of dance. Ballet focuses on the beauty in synchronicity and precision. Each ballet class incorporates barre, centre work, and across-the-floor exercises.

Dancers will learn an entire language of ballet vocabulary and positions that will serve them in all other forms of dance. Dancers will focus on differentiating between the smallest changes in positioning, and increasing their body awareness. This focus on technique, flexibility, and conditioning sets dancers up for success in all movement styles.

Ages 7+

Contemporary has become one of the most dominant forms of dance for professional dancers. It is constantly evolving; students will experiment with partnering, floor work, and creative tools, using all the techniques of dance in one class. This ever changing style of dance blends traditional technique from ballet and jazz, with a focus on expressing emotionality through movement and breath. Improvisation, versatility, and floor work are important elements of contemporary dance.

It is highly recommended, but not mandatory, to do one year of jazz or ballet before enrolling in contemporary class. This foundational technique will allow dancers to pick up choreography and progress faster.

Ages 7+

Breakdancing, or breaking, is a form of dance that focuses on creative self-expression, individuality, and the celebration of music. It encourages the manifestation of one’s own personal style and helps develop strong interpersonal skills. The technical use of strength, stamina, and flexibility also make it a great practice of physical education.

Breaking comes from the African American and Puerto Rican communities in the 70’s, and 50 years later it’s popularity continues to grow! Breaking consists of toprock, downrock, power moves, and freezes. It’s usually accompanied by hip hop, disco, funk, and soul music with drum breaks. It’s high energy, fierce athleticism, and a lot of fun!

Ages 7+

Hip Hop is a range of street dance styles, made popular by dance crews in the 1970’s. It has taken off enormously in popularity thanks to its prevalence in TV shows, music videos, and movies. This fun, high-energy dance style allows the dancer to break away from the structure and traditional technique of classical dance.

There is a focus on connecting to the music and lyrics, and exuding confidence and flair. This emphasis on attitude, personal style, and musicality makes Hip Hop effortlessly fun. Learn grooves, dynamics, and choreography that is intended to create a party atmosphere, and hype each other up!

Ages 4+

As the world of dance evolves, we see a trend to include acrodance in dance education. Acrodance samples from the classical world of ballet, jazz, contemporary, and lyrical, while also incorporating acrobatics.

The focus is to increase strength, balance and flexibility for the dancer, as well as to develop a repertoire of acrobatics that can be added to other genres. Examples of tricks that dancers may learn are cartwheels, handstands, round offs, and more!

This focus on athleticism, and unique choreography style, are what make acrodance stand apart from other traditional dance styles. If you’ve had the pleasure of seeing Cirque du Soleil, you’ve seen some of the world’s best acrodancers.

Ages 4+

Dancers will strut, step, and kick their way through class in this high energy style. Class will always begin with a warm-up that includes stretching, strengthening, and muscle conditioning. It is followed by across-the-floor exercises focusing on various traveling steps, turns, jumps, and combinations. Students will walk through this technique using the ADAPT syllabus.

Ages 7+

Do you dream of singing and dancing to your favourite musicals? Our Broadway class does just that! You’ll learn basic singing skills, paired with choreography to some of Broadway’s best tunes.

Our Broadway classes focus on storytelling, emotional expression, character development, and captivating an audience. These open level classes are designed to cater to those new to the genre, and those who already love the stage.

There will be a small showing at the end of the 9 week session, where family and friends can see students perform.

Ages 4+

Tap is a fun, upbeat, and dynamic art form. Dancers use their feet to create their own percussive beats and rhythms. Tap helps develop excellent coordination skills and strong musicality, which carries over into all dance forms and music classes. This musicality is developed through syncopation, followed by improvisation. Shuffle ball change your way into this percussionist art form!

Ages 20+

For our 11th season our Adult Hip Hop class on Thursdays will be geared towards beginners and intermediates.