CHILD/YOUTH PROGRAM

FULL YEAR AND SESSIONAL CLASSES

Our comprehensive Child and Youth Program offers young dancers training in both the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (I.S.T.D.) and the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) methods of Ballet training, providing the student with a solid understanding of classical technique.

Along with their Ballet classes students participate in high-energy Jazz/Modern classes, which explore the diverse styles of Jazz and Modern techniques, incorporating the I.S.T.D. Modern Syllabus to help students develop a firm foundation for safe and fun movement. Additional classes offered for our Child and Youth dancers include Tap and Acro.

Technical elements, rhythmical footwork and creative choreography are taught in our upbeat Tap classes. Acro is a fusion of dance and acrobatic movement and is a great way for dancers to learn how to utilize their upper bodies, learn weight-bearing exercises, partnering skills and flexibility training.

Our Acro classes focus on technique and safety, always ensuring students are working at an appropriate level. 

All Full-Year students will perform in the Year End Recital and Sessional students will perform in the Sessional Showcase.

REGISTRATION FOR 2024-25 CLASSES IS NOW OPEN

2023-24 CLASS SCHEDULE

Check out our 2023-24 class schedule here.

2023-24 YOUTH SESSIONAL CLASS SCHEDULE

Check out our 2023-24 Youth Sessional Class schedule here.

2024-25 CLASS SCHEDULE

Check out our 2024-25 class schedule here.

  • CLASSICAL BALLET

    (5YRS - PRE-PROFESSIONAL)
    *FULL YEAR CLASSES

    I.S.T.D. (All grades) & R.A.D. (Vocational levels)
    Pre-Primary - Vocational 4

    Our comprehensive program uses both the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (I.S.T.D.) and the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) methods of Ballet training to provide the student with a solid understanding of classical technique. Ballet exams are offered for students who are deemed ready by their instructor, and additional classes are required in preparation for examinations.

  • JAZZ / MODERN

    (6YRS - PRE-PROFESSIONAL)
    *FULL YEAR CLASSES

    Pre-Junior 1 - Vocational 4

    These high energy classes explore the diverse styles of Jazz and Modern, incorporating the I.S.T.D. Modern Syllabus to help students develop a firm foundation for safe and fun movement.

  • MODERN/CONTEMPORARY

    (12YRS - PRE-PROFESSIONAL)

    *FULL YEAR CLASSES
    Junior 2 - Vocational 4

    Aspects of Modern dance include use of the torso, space, weight and the development of a strong grounded sense of movement. Students will explore the many styles of Modern dance (Limon, Horton, Graham, and Release).

    *Ballet is a co-requisite for classes starting at the Vocational 1 level.

  • TAP

    (5YRS - TEEN)
    *FULL YEAR CLASSES

    Students develop a repertoire of technical elements, rhythmical footwork and creative choreography in this upbeat class. Great for coordination, fun and fitness.

  • ACRO DANCE

    (5YRS - TEEN)
    *FULL YEAR CLASSES

    Acro is a fusion of dance and acrobatic movement and is a great way for dancers to learn how to utilize their upper bodies and begin weight-bearing exercises on their hands. Acro class includes balance training, roll training, partner skills, back flexibility training and conditioning.

  • MUSICAL THEATRE

    (8-12 YRS)
    *FULL YEAR CLASSES

    Join us for this fun-filled class! Learn to sing, act and dance and become a triple threat!!

  • HOMESCHOOL CLASSES

    *SESSIONAL CLASSES

    Stay active, move creativity, and connect with other homeschooling families in these weekday early-afternoon Homeschool Dance Classes. Participants will explore the exciting world of ballet, laying a technical foundation for dance while building strength, coordination and expressive freedom.

    Wednesdays 

    Ages 5-7 - 1:30-2:30pm

    Ages 8-12 - 2:30-3:30pm 

    10 Week Session: January 10th - March 20th

    10 week session: April 10th - June 12th

  • BALLET/JAZZ/MODERN (8-12)

    (AGES 8-12)

    *SESSIONAL CLASS (2023-24)

    For teens who wish to be introduced or re-introduced to Ballet & Contemporary dance technique! You're never too old to try! 

    Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00pm

    10 week session: April 9th - June 11th

    **This class will move to a Full Year Class for our 2024-25 dance season.

  • TEEN BALLET/CONTEMPORARY

    (AGES 13-16)

    *SESSIONAL CLASS (2023-24)

    For teens who wish to be introduced or re-introduced to Ballet & Contemporary dance technique! You're never too old to try! 

    Tuesdays 7:45 - 8:45pm

    10 Week Session: January 9th - March 19th

    10 week session: April 9th - June 11th

    **This class will move to a Full Year Class for our 2024-25 dance season.

  • DANCER HEALTH WELLNESS

    *FULL YEAR CLASSES

    Would you like to improve your dance performance, dance longer, and dance stronger? This class will help dancers discover solutions for a healthy, life-long dance experience. It is designed to provide a wide variety of dance conditioning methods to address strength, power, agility, balance, flexibility, and recovery, along with mental skills training to improve learning and performance. Our goal is to equip young dancers with the necessary tools to live a vibrant and healthy physical and emotional life inside and outside the dance studio.

2024-25 REGISTRATION