CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
All students who attend our Fall and Winter Sessions will perform in our year-end production in June at The Sagebrush Theatre.
BALLET Ages 5 and up. Royal Academy of Dance syllabus classes focusing on barre and centre work. Students are trained with an eye to proper body alignment, coordination and an appreciation for music. Classes will be prepared for exams and some students, with the recommendation of their teacher, may be entered as exam candidates. Ballet is the foundation of all dance disciplines and therefore it is recommended for all students. As well as RAD syllabus classes, The Dance Gallery also offers a recreational ballet programme for those students wishing to supplement their other dance classes. Dress Requirements: Any style bodysuit (neutral tone), pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes. Style of shoe depends on instructor. All pointe shoes must be approved by Mrs. Duggan for proper fit. CONTEMPORARY Ages 8 and up. A constantly evolving style of movement, using a fusion of modern and other forms of dance and emotions. Dress Requirements: Any colour bodysuit, dance shorts and bare feet (sometimes thin socks). Please pack a long sleeved shirt and pants separately for floor work. LYRICAL Ages 10 and up. A continuous flowing form of ballet and jazz technique, with emphasis on the musicality and emotions within the lyrics. Dress Requirements: Any colour bodysuit, dance shorts and beige turners (or Apolla Shocks). No tights permitted. JAZZ Ages 6 and up. High energy and lots of fun, Jazz classes at The Dance Gallery are very popular. Based on ballet technique and backed by popular music, classes consist of warm-up/stretch, steps across the floor and combinations in the centre. Dress Requirements: Any colour bodysuit, dance shorts and BEIGE slip on Jazz shoes. Beige tights may be worn under during colder months. Students also need a Yoga block to remain at the studio. HIP HOP Ages 6 and up. A fun, high energy, ever-evolving, personal style of dance incorporating break-dancing and body-popping. Dress Requirements: Baggy clothing (sweatpants, leggings, shorts, t-shirts, tank-tops, etc) with CLEAN runners (for indoor use only). TAP Ages 5 and up. Making music with your feet!! This class combines the rhythm, timing, coordination and style! From the classic styles of Mr. Bojangles to the rhythmic noise of "STOMP".... you'll get it all in this class. Based on the Al Gilbert Syllabus, the class starts with technique and continues on with combinations and steps across the floor. Dress Requirements: Any colour bodysuit, dance shorts or leggings. For shoes, each class has specific requirements so ensure you speak with the instructor. PRESCHOOL DANCE Ages 3-5. An introduction to dance for little ones. With emphasis on creative expression and having fun, the little dancers learn to march, skip, gallop and interpret the music as they feel it. This class is meant as an introduction to dance classes and gives the new parent and dancer a chance to decide which classes they may like to take when they 'graduate'! Dress Requirements: Any colour bodysuit, ballet tights, pink leather ballet shoes. Any additional tutus are acceptable, but nothing to distract dancers (no stuffies, blankets, toys, etc) MUSICAL THEATRE Ages 8 and up. Singing, Dancing, Acting; This is more than just your regular dance class. Students are given training and coaching in both voice and acting as well as learning choreography to classic pieces of Musical Theatre. Dance technique and training comes from their jazz class, which allows more time for vocal instruction. Dress Requirements: Any colour bodysuit, dance shorts and BEIGE slip on Jazz shoes. Beige tights may be worn under during colder months. Students will need a 1" or 2" binder to store music. ACROBATIC ARTS Ages 6 and up. The program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Developed with input from professionals and experts in ballet, modern dance, jazz, contortion, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, sport acrobatics, yoga, acro yoga, pilates, physiotherapy and hand balancing. Dress Requirements: Plain black only tank/spaghetti strap bodysuit. Plain black dance shorts. Beige or ballet tights (footless or convertible) and bare feet. Students require a yoga block to remain at the studio. No leggings permitted. |
**If you would like more information or details about fees please contact us at info@thedancegallery.org and we will email you a complete fee schedule for the season.
All students who attend our Fall and Winter Sessions will perform in our year-end production in June at The Sagebrush Theatre.
All students who attend our Fall and Winter Sessions will perform in our year-end production in June at The Sagebrush Theatre.