COMPETITIVE CHOREOGRAPHY Classes
These classes may be added to a dancer's schedule once their foundation in the core styles and technique classes has been established.
All Intensive students must attend 4 Core Technique classes: Ballet twice-weekly and Jazz & Tap once per week
Choreography classes can be incorporated on top of the Core Technique dance packages.
Dancers may choose which styles they wish to pursue and explore our various options from year to year.
Ballet / Jazz / Tap
Competitive Choreography classes are available for dancers GRADE 1 and up in the Core styles of BALLET, JAZZ, and TAP. As dancers grow they may wish to add supplementary styles to their dance schedule.
GRADES 3+
BROADWAY
Get this show on the road!
Musical Theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, acting and dance. In Musical Theatre, songs are lip synced, and story and emotion are communicated through music and movement. Students will perform basic choreography taken from jazz, tap and ballet. The production quality of this style of dance is very high, with props and elaborate costumes often being a part of the performance. Dancers wishing to pursue Musical Theatre must also have training in jazz, tap and ballet.
GRADES 3+
HIP HOP
Everyone can groove!
This discipline uses all the latest music to keep the students movin' and groovin'. Its funky modern moves have quickly made it a favourite among teens. Popping, locking, house, street jazz, and breakin’ are all classified as Hip Hop and are included among the styles that are taught in this class. All music that is selected is age-appropriate.
GRADES 3+
AcroDance
Bend and Flip!
AcroDance is based in te Acrobatic Arts syllabus and incorporates elements of jazz, modern, and ballet technique to create beautiful pictures and tableauxs throughout the piece. Dancers wishing to participate in AcroDance choreography for competitions must also take weekly technique and stunts classes in addition to their Core Technique classes.
GRADES 3+
LYRICAL
Beautiful and expressive!
This creative dance form stems from jazz and ballet. In this class, dancers will use the modern movement and style of jazz, while incorporating the strength, control and graceful movement of ballet. Lyrical dancers take on the role of an actor and tell a story through technique and emotion. When dancing lyrical, emotions and technique go hand in hand. Students wishing to take lyrical will be required to also take jazz and two ballet classes.
GRADES 3+
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary Ballet!
This dance form is a combination of modern movement blended together with ballet technique. This style of dance can vary greatly depending on the choreographer; with the feeling of the dance ranging from being similar to modern jazz or to lyrical/ballet. Students wishing to take contemporary will be required to also take jazz, lyrical and two ballet classes.
GRADES 5+
MODERN
Inverted Ballet!
This style of dance stems from ballet technique while using alterations such as contractions and flexed feet to express a mood. Modern dance allows the dancer to work with other elements of their body such as free movement. Modern dance often uses awkward-looking movements and “dreamlike” emotions to convey the choreographer’s unique story. Students wishing to take modern will be required to also take jazz, lyrical, and two ballet classes.
GRADES 6+
Dancers wishing to explore supplementary styles without the high commitment level of Competitive dance may wish to consider adding our 10-month Recreational Classes to their Intensive Core Technique package.