This program is designed for students 6 years and older, wishing to make a stronger commitment to the study of dance. Depending on their age and level, students may be required to enrol in choreography as well as technique classes. These students are members of a special team of dancers that are given extra performance opportunities through participation in dance festivals in and around the Edmonton area. Students must be enrolled in one ballet class/week and may also enrol in jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical/contemporary, modern, musical theater, and/or hip hop. These students are also given the opportunity to participate in solo, duet, and small group work. These classes will also participate in our annual recital in June.
Ballet
We follow the Canadian Dance Teacher's Association (CDTA) syllabus. Classes are 60min/week. Students Grade 3 and higher and are required to take a minimum of 2 classes/week.
Tap
Rhythmic patterns and timely beats are explored with the use of tap shoes. Based on the ADAPT dance syllabus. Classes are 60min/week.
Jazz
An upbeat class where flexibility and strength are put to use in high-energy choreography. We follow the ADAPT dance syllabus. Classes start at 60min/week
Stretch and Strengthen
Focuses on developing flexibility and strength. Required for students enrolled in Pre-Intermediate jazz and higher. Classes are 45min/week
Hip Hop
Full of funky music and choreography. Classes are 45min/week.
Lyrical and Lyrical/Contemporary
A class that draws on ballet and jazz technique to tell a storey or portray an emotion. Junior Lyrical students must be a minimum of 8 years old. Pre-Intermediate and higher students also explore contemporary movement. Classes start at 45min/week.
Modern
This class explores Modern movement through study of Modern technique such as Horton and Simonson. Students must be a minimum of 12 years old. Classes are 60min/week.
Musical Theatre
Incorporates dancing, singing, and acting. Must also be enrolled in another dance class. Classes are 60min/week and run January - June.