Recreational Program
Hip Hop Fun!
Dance is for everyone! We offer classes for all age levels and all abilities. Whether you're a teenager who's always wanted to try, an adult looking to get some exercise or a 2 year old ready to take their first leaps and bounds, there's a class for YOU!
Tap
Ages:
4+
Class Time:
45 Minutes
A form performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps, characterized by rhythmical tapping of the toes and heels.
Jazz
Ages:
4+
Class Time:
45 Minutes
This form of dance is a real workout! Combining Ballet technique with high tempo, fast pace choreography gives this form it's own twist. Students will focus on turns & jumps, body isolations, leg extentions, and transition movements, while working on flexibility and rhythm.
Acrobatics
Ages:
4+
Class Time:
45 Minutes
This is a style that combines dance technique with the precision of acrobatic and gymnastic elements. Dancers will have fun learning partner stunts, tumbling, acrobatic elements and dance technique in one jam packed class!
Ballet
Ages:
4+
Class Time:
45 Minutes- 1 Hour
A classical dance form demanding grace, precision and strength. It employs formalized steps and exercises in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement.
Hip Hop
Ages:
4+
Class Time:
45 Minutes
This form of dance began in the streets! It has evolved over many years and primarily involves breaking, popping, locking and breakdancing.
Lyrical
Ages:
8+
Class Time:
45 Minutes
A style of dance that's created by merging Ballet, Jazz & Contemporary dance techniques together. Dancers are able to tell a story through music and movement and can truly express raw emotion and embody the choreography fully.
Contemporary
Ages:
8+
Class Time:
45 Minutes
A close relative to Lyrical, Contemporary focuses on raw emotion however, unlike its relative, brings in a focus of modern as well as Jazz & Ballet. Very popular, Contemporary is relatively new to the scene but offers dancers an opportunity to be free while still gaining precise dance technique.
Pointe
Ages:
At the discretion of the Ballet instructor.
Class Time:
Varies By Class
Pointe plays a part in the Classical Ballet Syllabus, in which a dancer supports all of their body weight on the tips of fully extended feet in pointe shoes.
Pre-Dance
Ages:
2-3
Class Time:
45 Minutes
Our young dancers will learn the beginnings of dance in this class. Primarily focusing on Ballet & Jazz, the class will also work to improve locomotor skills as well as rhythm all while incorporating dance games and basic dance technique.
“Mommy & Me”
Ages: 6-12 Months
Class Time: 30 mins
This program is designed for children to explore movement and space. Exercises that are geared towards assisting with balance, rhythm and coordination are taught in this jam packed class along with music, games and most of all, fun.
The best part? Mom/dad/guardian is able to interact and assist the child inside the dance classroom.
6 Week Sessions:
9:30-10am
Sept/Oct- Sept 8-Oct 13
Nov/Dec- Nov 4-Dec 9
Adult Hip Hop
Ages:
18+
Class Time:
45 Minutes
Our Adult Hip Hop focuses on the same as our Student program however, is geared toward you! The instructor will create combinations for you, all while teaching you pieces of information and history on the form!
“Elite” Cheerleading
Ages: 5-13
Class Time: 45Min-1hr
Cheerleading incorporates dance, acrobatics and tumbling all into one fun sport! Cheerleaders practice twice a week and attend at least one Competition a year.
Please Note: Cheerleading is an 8 month commitment ending the season with, at minimum, 1 Competition (May) and a performance at BAD’s Year End Extravaganza (June).
Elite Cheer is Directed, Owned & Operated By Sarah Visser. Any and all questions, along with registration should be directed to Cheer Coach Sarah
Tumbling
Ages:
6+
Class Time:
45 Minutes
This class focuses on the art of performing acrobatic tumbles on a mat or ground. There is no dance technique taught. If you're looking to learn how to do an aerial, back handspring, back tuck, layout, this technique class is for you! (Please Note: there is no year end show routine or costume for this class)
Silver Swan Ballet Program
Ages: 55+
Class Time: 1 Hour
Take part in a class completely geared towards you! Our RAD and Silver Swan certified instructor will teach you the basics and fundamentals of Ballet and will gradually ease you into increased difficulty exercises. Take part in all of the sections of Ballet class from barre work to centre work. All levels and abilities welcome. This program is offered in 6 week sessions. Be sure to check the “Events Calendar” to see when an upcoming session begins.
Musical Theatre
Ages:
8+
Class Time:
30 Minutes
Musical Theatre offers students an opportunity to dabble into the world of Theatre. While performing dance technique, an individual can either sing live or lip sync with the music. For those who enjoy acting and love to dance, this form is for you!
KinderAcro
Age: 2-3
Class Time: 30 Minutes
This class infuses Basic Acro movements with the high intensity and remarkably fun form of Jazz! KinderAcro is great for young children who love to roll around on the floor and be inverted. This class is offered in 6 week sessions. Please call the studio or check the "Events Calender" to see when an upcoming 6 week session starts.
6 Week Sessions:
5-5:30pm
Sept/Oct- Sept 10-Oct 15
Nov/Dec- Nov 5-Dec 10
Jan/Feb- Jan 7-Feb 11
Mar/Apr- Mar 4-Apr 15 (No Class March Break)