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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.
Please see our class descriptions for more details on each class:
– 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:
Beg Tap-Gr 1 – Black patent tap shoes (Capezio Style # 625)
Grades 2 – Black Mary Jane Junior Tap (Capezio 3800)
Grade 3+ – Black leather oxford tap shoes (lace ups)(Capezio CG100)
Teen Tap – Either the Black Oxford or Black Mary Jane
Students taking Tap/Jazz OR Ballet/Tap must have both types of shoes (attire is the same for jazz and tap)
– 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
Beige jazz slip on Booties – BLOCH Style# SO499 G (NO CAPIZIO)
Black dance shorts (booty shorts)
Students taking Tap/Jazz must have both jazz and tap shoes (attire is the same for jazz and tap)
– 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.
Comfortable clothing that permits movement – NO JEANS
***CLEAN INDOOR WHITE RUNNERS**
***Competitive dancers will be required to purchase matching shoes for competition
– 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
Beige jazz slip on Booties – BLOCH Style# SO499 G (NO CAPIZIO)
Black dance shorts (booty shorts)
Students taking Tap/Jazz must have both jazz and tap shoes (attire is the same for jazz and tap)
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.
Any color/style bodysuit
Light tan beige Capri tights- style #317
Black dance shorts (booty shorts)
NO SHOES REQUIRED – Contemporary is done in bare feet
***Footless tights are mandatory as exercises are done with bare feet.
– 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 must be tied back for all classes, bun is not mandatory.
Pink MONDOR sleeveless bodysuit – style #3045 (any style/color is acceptable)
Pink ballet tights – style #310
Pink leather ballet slippers -please do NOT buy at Wal-Mart
OPTIONAL: Chiffon skirt (any color/style)
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.
Any color/style bodysuit
Light tan beige Capri tights- style #317
Bare Feet
Black dance shorts (booty shorts)
***Footless tights are mandatory as exercises are done with bare feet.
– 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-Ballet, Pre-Primary – Primary
Light pink MONDOR tank bodysuit (no pinch) – style # 1645
Pink ballet tights – style #310 or #314
Pink leather ballet shoes – full sole (Capezio-Daisy)
Pink Mondor Pull On Skirt – style #6207 (or wrap skirt style #16100 is also acceptable)
**A USED Pink Swiss dot chiffon ballet skirt is also acceptable.
This skirt is no longer available for purchase, dancers from previous years may have them to sell***
Students taking Ballet/Tap 4 yrs must have both Ballet & Tap Shoes – Ballet Attire will be used for this class
Grade 1- Grade 2
Light Lilac MONDOR tank bodysuit (no pinch) – style #1645
Pink ballet tights – #314
Pink leather ballet shoes – full sole Bloch SO 205
Black Canvas or Leather Character Shoes – LOW heel
Black Circular Character shirt – MONDOR 3080 (ribbons sewn separately)
Grade 3 – Grade 5 – NEW Bodysuit
Renaissa (RR) Burgundy MONDOR Camisole bodysuit with pinch – style #13520
Pink ballet tights – style #314
Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes – full sole (preferably Bloch)
Black Canvas or Leather Character Shoes – HIGH Heel
Black Circular Character shirt – MONDOR 3080 (ribbons sewn separately)
Intermediate Foundations – Advanced Ballet, Open Ballet*
Black sleeveless bodysuit (any style)
Pink ballet tights – style #314
Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes – split sole (preferably Bloch)
Black Canvas or Leather Character Shoes – HIGH Heel
Black Circular Character shirt – MONDOR 3080 (ribbons sewn separately)
Pointe shoes (Pointe students only)
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