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Dance with your heart & your feet will follow. Click on the circles for descriptions.
We provide a variety of dance programs for ages two through to adult. Classes are offered in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Contemporary. Our professional and experienced faculty is committed to making your experience with us enjoyable. Whether you are from High River, Nanton, Okotoks, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Longview or Southern Alberta area, come and check us out!
Download our attire sheet here. ATTIRE SHEET 2022-2023
Please see our class descriptions for more details on each class:
– ages five and up –
In our Jazz programs students will learn how to develop muscle strength, stamina, flexibility, coordination and technique. Our Jazz is based on the CDTA National syllabus as well as the latest street styles of jazz.
Hair must be tied back for all classes
Black sleeveless tank bodysuit- any style
Light tan beige tights- style #314 (optional for class)
Beige jazz slip on Booties - BLOCH Style# SO499 G (NO CAPIZIO)
Black Jazz shoes may ALSO be required for COMPETITVE Dancers*
Tan turn shoes – any brand (optional for Lyrical)
Black dance shorts (booty shorts)
– ages four and up –
Ballet is recommended for all students pursuing a versatile dance career as it helps to develop a strong foundation for movement. Dance Tech follows the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.
Ballet 1/2 and above take two classes a week (not optional)
Hair must be in a bun for all students from Pre-Ballet to Advanced Pre-Primary Light pink MONDOR tank bodysuit - style # 1645 or #3545 Mondor Chiffon Wrap Skirt – #16100 (match ballet bodysuit) – Pull on skirt is acceptable Pink ballet tights - #316 or #314 (Convertible) Pink canvas or leather ballet shoes - Any Brand Primary - Grade 1 Light Lilac MONDOR tank bodysuit) - style #1645 or #3545 Renaissance (RR) Burgundy MONDOR Camisole bodysuit with pinch - style #13520 – Grade 2 Pink ballet tights - #314 Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes – Any brand (So Danca, Capezio, Bloch, Angelo Luzio) Black Canvas or Leather Character Shoes – LOW heel Black Circular Character shirt - MONDOR 3080 (ribbons sewn separately) Grade 2- Grade 8 Navy MONDOR Camisole bodysuit with pinch - style #13520 – Gr 3 & 4 or Navy Ainslie 101PG Princess Strap Leotard – Grade 3 & 4 Pink ballet tights - style #314 Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes - Any brand (So Danca, Capezio, Bloch, Angelo Luzio) Black Canvas or Leather Character Shoes – HIGH Heel Black Circular Character shirt - MONDOR 3080 (ribbons sewn separately) *Canvas split sole shoes will be used for DTC Competition Dancers *Note- Grade 4 does not require Character Shoes Intermediate Foundations - Advanced Ballet, Open Ballet* Black sleeveless bodysuit (any style) Recommended #13520 Pink ballet tights - style #314 Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes - split sole Pointe shoes (Pointe students only) *Canvas split sole shoes will be used for DTC Competition Dancers
– average age 10 yrs –
Lyrical dance focuses on technique and core strength while expressing the lyrics through the dancers movement and emotions. Dancers must be enrolled in Ballet and Jazz to register.
Hair must be tied back for all classes
Black sleeveless tank bodysuit- any style
Light tan beige tights- style #314 (optional for class)
Beige jazz slip on Booties - BLOCH Style# SO499 G (NO CAPIZIO)
Black Jazz shoes may ALSO be required for COMPETITVE Dancers*
Tan turn shoes – any brand (optional for Lyrical)
Black dance shorts (booty shorts)
Visualize the technique of ballet and modern combined with the broad artistic expression of jazz. The key components for Contemporary dance are core strength, flexibility, rhythm, conditioning, creativity and technique while developing the dancers natural style.
Hair must be tied back for all classes
All Classes
Any color/style bodysuit
Black dance shorts (booty shorts)
NO SHOES REQUIRED – Contemporary is done in bare feet
***Footless tights are required if wearing tights as exercises are done with bare feet.
ages six and up –
Acro is not your everyday gymnastics class! Think Cirque du Soleil! It is a style of dance that seamlessly combines classical dance technique with elements of gymnastics, jazz, tumbling, and basic contortion. We will teach your child skills such as handstands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, balance and contortion tricks (but only when they are ready to).
Dancers MUST be taking a Jazz or Ballet Technique class to register in Acro
Hair must be tied back for all classes, no JEWELRY or loose fitting clothes
All Classes
Any color/style bodysuit
Light tan beige Capri tights- style #317 (optional for class, required for stage)
Bare Feet
Black dance shorts (booty shorts)
***Footless tights are mandatory as exercises are done with bare feet.
– ages six and up – sessional & full year available-
This class is one of the fastest growing forms of dance! Learn the latest street moves in our trendy Hip Hop classes. This program focuses on popular music of today and incorporates various styles of lockin’, poppin’, break dancing, house and video styling.
Hair must be tied back for all classes
All Classes
Comfortable clothing that permits movement - NO JEANS
***CLEAN INDOOR RUNNERS** - White Converse are often worn for Showcase
***Competitive dancers will be required to purchase matching shoes for competition
– ages four and up –
This fun class follows the CDTA syllabus. Dancers will learn technique, execution and coordination, all while having fun moving to a percussive beat!
Hair must be tied back for all classes. Black sleeveless tank bodysuit- any style Light tan beige tights– style #314 Black Capri pants or bootie shorts Footwear: Mini Tap - Black Mary Jane Style Tap Shoe All Other Tap - Black leather oxford tap shoes (lace ups) Teen Tap - Either the Black Oxford or Black Mary Jane Students taking Mini Movers or Mini Shakers must have tap shoes
– ages three to four years – twelve & sixteen-week class –
This program teaches your wee ones the basic foundations for all dance forms. These classes encourage students to start developing their technique through creative movement, singing and dancing while developing spatial & body awareness, rhythm, musicality and social skills.
Hair tied back (bun is not mandatory)
Any style/color leotard
Pink ballet tights - style #310
Pink leather ballet slippers -please do NOT buy at Wal-Mart or Payless
OPTIONAL: Chiffon skirt (any color/style)
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