Foundation Program
Ages 8 - 18
Foundation classes are the right fit for recreational dancers who would like to grow in dance and explore different genres, without the commitments of competitive dance. Dancers have a chance to improve on their technique and enjoy fitness in a fun environment! Classes are offered in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and lyrical. These classes will perform at our Year End recital in May. Foundation dancers may also enrol in our AcroDance program. Beginners are welcome!
Hip Hop Options
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a popular form of dance that includes many sub genres such as: locking, popping, house, breakdancing, party dancing, old school, tutting, animation etc. The technique for different styles of Hip Hop will be taught and emphasis will be placed on musicality and groove. Steps will be put together in combinations that the dancers add on to each week. Style will develop as the dancers feel free to express themselves. The steps are set to popular music (clean versions) that they listen to everyday!
Girls & Boys Attire: T-shirt or tank top and loose fitting pants or shorts. No jeans or denim of any kind. Required shoes are the Nike Revolution 5 or Revolution 6, in a black shoe with a white checkmark and white around the sole. Please double check our male attire page or female attire page if you’re unsure about the colour you need.
| REGISTER HERE | Class | Description | Days | Times | Openings | Instructors | Class Starts | Class Ends | Tuition |
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| REGISTER HERE | HipHop-FoundationLevel1(Age8-11)-WS1-7:15-8:00 | Hip Hop - Foundation Level 1 (Age 8-11) - This is an exciting, high energy, introduction to Hip Hop class. It runs once per week and will produce a Year End Recital routine. BEGINNERS REGISTER HERE! | Wed | 7:15pm-8:00pm | 4 | Miss Ella Lucas | 09/04/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 62.00 |
| Waitlist | HipHop-FoundationLevel2(Ages9-12)-WS4-7:30-8:15 | HipHop- Foundation Level 2 (Age 9-12) - This is a fun, upbeat, HipHop class for dancers with at least 1-2 years of HipHop experience. This is a progression from our Level 1 Foundation HipHop class. | Wed | 7:30pm-8:15pm | 0 | Miss Madi Bahr | 09/04/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 62.00 |
| Waitlist | HipHop-FoundationLevel3(Age12-14)-WS3-7:30-8:15 | Hip Hop - Foundation Level 3 (Age 12-14) This is a non-competitive Hip Hop class. This class is for dancers with previous Hip Hop experience. This class meets once per week. | Wed | 7:30pm-8:15pm | 0 | Miss Hannah Walton | 09/04/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 62.00 |
Ballet Options
Ballet
This art form is the foundation to all styles of dance and is a very beneficial class for all dancers. Ballet will teach your child coordination, precision, and grace in a respectful and traditional class environment. Our ballet instructors work to develop proper and safe technique and body alignment while encouraging each student to find the creativity and story telling in their movements.
Girls Attire: Black sleeveless bodysuit, Mondor Ballerina Pink tights, Bloch Performa Canvas slippers in peach, hair in a ballet bun.
Boys Attire: White or Black fitted dance t-shirt, boys dance tights or jazz pants, Capezio Hanami canvas slippers in black.
| REGISTER HERE | Class | Description | Days | Times | Openings | Instructors | Class Starts | Class Ends | Tuition |
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| Waitlist | Ballet-FoundationLevel1-2(Age8-11)-ThS4-6:30-7:15 | Ballet - Foundation Level 1-2 (Age 8-11): This is a non-competitive ballet class that focuses on the technique and graceful qualities that Ballet offers. This class is an introductory level class, perfect for dancers new to Ballet or dancers wanting to strengthen their technique. | Thu | 6:30pm-7:15pm | 0 | Samantha Sangitan Wurzer | 09/05/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 62.00 |
| Waitlist | Ballet-FoundationLevel2(Age12+)-ThS4-7:15-8:00 | Ballet - Foundation Level 2 (Age 12+): This is a non-competitive ballet class that focuses on the technique and graceful qualities that Ballet offers. This class is perfect for our dancers advancing from the Beginner Foundation Ballet class last year or those new to the studio with some previous Ballet training at this age. | Thu | 7:15pm-8:00pm | 0 | Samantha Sangitan Wurzer | 09/05/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 62.00 |
Jazz Options
Jazz
Our jazz classes combine technique and style. An emphasis will be placed on proper alignment during steps; body conditioning, flexibility, and quick thinking are all thrown into the mix. Steps are combined in traveling combinations across the room and centre floor.
Girls Attire: Black sleeveless bodysuit, Mondor light tan tights, Bloch tan slip on jazz shoes, hair in a ponytail or bun.
Boys Attire: White or Black fitted dance t-shirt, shorts or jazz pants, Bloch black slip on jazz shoes.
| REGISTER HERE | Class | Description | Days | Times | Openings | Instructors | Class Starts | Class Ends | Tuition |
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| REGISTER HERE | Jazz-FoundationLevel1(Age8-11)-WS1-6:30-7:15 | Jazz - Foundation Level 1 (Age 8-11) - This is a fun, upbeat, introduction to Jazz class. It runs once per week and will produce a Year End Recital routine. BEGINNERS REGISTER HERE! | Wed | 6:30pm-7:15pm | 5 | Miss Hannah Walton | 09/04/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 62.00 |
| REGISTER HERE | Jazz-FoundationLevel2(Ages9-12)-WS4-6:45-7:30 | Jazz - Foundation Level 2 (Age 9-12) - This is a fun, upbeat, Jazz class for dancers with at least 1-2 years of Jazz experience or for those wanting to focus on strengthening their technique. This is a progression from our Level 1 Foundation Jazz class. | Wed | 6:45pm-7:30pm | 3 | Miss Madi Bahr | 09/04/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 62.00 |
| Waitlist | Jazz-FoundationLevel3(Age11-14)-WS4-8:15-9:00 | Jazz - Foundation Level 3 (Age 11-14) - This is a fun, upbeat, Jazz class for dancers with at least 3-4 years of Jazz experience or for those wanting to focus on strengthening their technique. This is a progression from our Level 2 Foundation Jazz class. | Wed | 8:15pm-9:00pm | 0 | Miss Madi Bahr | 09/04/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 62.00 |
| Waitlist | Jazz-FoundationTeen-MS4-7:45-8:45 | Jazz - Foundation Teen (Age15+) - Experience is required. This group attends one competition and practices 1x per week. | Mon | 7:45pm-8:45pm | 0 | Miss Hannah Walton | 09/09/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 72.00 |
| REGISTER HERE | Lyrical-FoundationLevel 2 & 3 (Feb-May)-MS4-6:45-7:45 | Lyrical - Foundation Level 2 & 3 - This class runs from Feb-May and will produce a year end dance recital routine for our Recital. Dancers must be taking Level 2 or Level 3 Jazz Foundation to be eligible for this class. | Mon | 6:45pm-7:45pm | 10 | Miss Lauren Myers | 02/03/2025 | 05/31/2025 | 72.00 |
| Waitlist | Lyrical-FoundationTeen(15+)-WS3-8:15-9:15 | Lyrical Foundation - Teen (Age 15+) - Experience is required. This group attends one competition and meets for Jazz and Contemporary on Mondays. | Wed | 8:15pm-9:15pm | 0 | Miss Hannah Walton | 09/04/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 72.00 |
Tap Options
Tap
This fun dance style focuses on elements of rhythm and musicality. It’s the only dance style where your feet can make their own music! Younger dancers love to discover the many sounds they can make, while our older dancers become masters of complicated rhythms and techniques.
Girls Attire: Black sleeveless bodysuit, Mondor light tan tights, Junior Foundation students wear Capezio Mary Jane tap shoes in Caramel, hair in a ponytail or bun.
Boys Attire: White or Black fitted dance t-shirt, shorts or jazz pants, black tie up tap shoes.
| REGISTER HERE | Class | Description | Days | Times | Openings | Instructors | Class Starts | Class Ends | Tuition |
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| Waitlist | Tap-FoundationLevel2(Age10-12)-TS4-7:30-8:15 | Tap - Foundation Level 2 (Age 10-12) - An exciting Tap class for dancers with 1-2 years of Tap experience or for those wanting to focus on strengthening their Tap technique. This is a progression from our Level 1 Foundation Tap class. This is a non-competitive class but will produce a Year End Recital routine. | Tue | 7:30pm-8:15pm | 0 | Miss Hannah Walton | 09/03/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 62.00 |
Acro Options
AcroDance
Acro Dance is a genre of dance which incorporates elements of gymnastics, jazz, tumbling and basic contortion. Students learn acrobatic tricks such as handstands, cartwheels, chest rolls, elbow stands, walkovers and aerials. Trick movements are executed slowly to emphasize body lines, a graceful motion and picturesque extension.
Acro Dance offers more depth and variety to choreography and creates a much more versatile dancer. To master an acro trick students must develop a good foundation of strength and flexibility, thus emphasis is placed on extensive conditioning involving stretch and strength training.
Our Acro Dance classes are for training and skill building; recital routines are not included in the class. Extra opportunities may be offered for competitive or non-competitive performing opportunities based on interest. Please let us know if this is something you would like to take on as an extra!
Acro placement is based off of skill level, not age. Dancers wishing to join acro may have their skill level assessed by an instructor, if need be.
| REGISTER HERE | Class | Description | Days | Times | Openings | Instructors | Class Starts | Class Ends | Tuition |
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| Waitlist | Acro-Level2-MS1-5:45-6:45 | Acro - Level 2: This is a progression from Level 1 Acro. Acro placement is based on skills achieved. Acro training is great for flexibility and strength! This is a training class and will not produce a recital routine. Please inquire if you need assistance in selecting a level. | Mon | 5:45pm-6:45pm | 0 | Miss Rachel Konkin | 09/09/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 72.00 |
| Waitlist | Acro-Level3/4-MS1-6:45-7:45 | Acro - Level 3/4: This is a progression from Level 3 Acro. Acro placement is based on skills achieved. Acro training is great for flexibility and strength! This is a training class and will not produce a recital routine. Please inquire if you need assistance in selecting a level. | Mon | 6:45pm-7:45pm | 0 | Miss Rachel Konkin | 09/09/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 72.00 |
| REGISTER HERE | Acro-Level5-MS1-4:45-5:45 | Acro - Level 5: This is a progression from Level 4 Acro. Acro placement is based on skills achieved. Acro training is great for flexibility and strength! This is a training class and will not produce a recital routine. Please inquire if you need assistance in selecting a level. | Mon | 4:45pm-5:45pm | 2 | Miss Rachel Konkin | 09/09/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 72.00 |
| REGISTER HERE | Acro-Level6-ThS1-4:45-5:45 | Acro - Level 6: This is a progression from Level 5 Acro. Acro placement is based on skills achieved. Acro training is great for flexibility and strength! This is a training class and will not produce a recital routine. Please inquire if you need assistance in selecting a level. | Thu | 4:45pm-5:45pm | 3 | Miss Rachel Konkin | 09/05/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 72.00 |
| REGISTER HERE | Acro-Level6/7-ThS1-7:45-8:45 | Acro - Level 6 /7- This is a progression from Level 6 Acro. Acro placement is based on skills achieved. Acro training is great for flexibility and strength! This is a training class and will not produce a recital routine. Please inquire if you need assistance in selecting a level. | Thu | 7:45pm-8:45pm | 4 | Miss Rachel Konkin | 09/05/2024 | 05/31/2025 | 72.00 |
| Waitlist | Acro-Senior-WS2-7:30-8:45 | Acro - Senior - Acro is suggested for strengthening, flexibility and skill development; this class does not produce a year end routine in the Recital. | Wed | 7:30pm-8:45pm | 0 | Miss Rachel Konkin | 09/04/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 80.00 |
| Waitlist | AcroLine-SunS2:2:30-3:45 | Acro Line - (By Invitation) This group will compete at 3 competitions this season. | Sun | 2:30pm-3:45pm | 0 | Miss Rachel Konkin | 11/03/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 80.00 |
Contemporary Options
Contemporary
Contemporary is a very current style of dance utilizing ballet and jazz techniques combined with modern movements. Developed in the mid-twentieth century, it has since become one of the world’s most popular and enjoyable performance styles. Dancers must have a strong background in technical dance such as ballet and jazz as contemporary borrows movements from these formal genres. Modern elements are added to contemporary choreography such as torso contractions, floor work, and improvisation.
Contemporary is an excellent addition to a dancer’s repertoire once they’ve developed good strong technical dance aspects.
| REGISTER HERE | Class | Description | Days | Times | Openings | Instructors | Class Starts | Class Ends | Tuition |
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| Waitlist | Contemporary-FoundationTeen(Age15+)-MS4-8:45-9:30 | Contemporary - Foundation Teen (Age15+) - Experience is required. This group attends one competition and practices 1x per week. | Mon | 8:45pm-9:30pm | 0 | Miss Hannah Walton | 09/09/2024 | 05/24/2025 | 62.00 |