Dance classes

Seven classes in three disciplines. The ages below are this season’s groups.

Find the class for your child’s age

Each strip marks the ages a group is for, from the youngest Pre-Ballet dancers to teenagers in Street Jazz 2.

  • Ballet
  • Street Jazz
  • Musical Theatre

Ballet

  • Pre-Ballet

    • Ages 3.5–5
    • Ages 5–7
    • Ages 7–9

    These classes introduce a structured environment while allowing children to recognize their own individuality and body mobility. Focus is on coordination and rhythm introduced in creative and imaginative ways.

    Two adults in black with antennae lead small bees in striped tutus across the stage
  • Ballet I

    • Ages 10–14
    • Ages 10–12

    These classes are the student’s first introduction to formal ballet class structure. Advanced stretching and strengthening exercises are given, barre work is introduced with a greater emphasis on vocabulary and French terminology. Musicality continues to be emphasized along with balance and coordination through the strengthening of the body core. Center floor work is introduced with continued focus on the positions of the arms, legs and feet.

    Girls in black and white leotards kneel on one knee with arms raised, blue backdrop
  • Ballet II

    • Ages 11–15

    Requirements: Minimum 2-3 years of ballet training. By instructor placement only!

    The advanced level challenges the student with more complex combinations at the barre and in the center. The student will work on fluidity of movement, balance, and combinations. Students who are ready will also be introduced to dancing on point.

    Teenage dancers in dark red and black tutus cross their legs mid-movement on a dark stage
  • Ballet Intermediate

    • Ages 13–18

    Class intended for students with medium-high knowledge of classical ballet

    Five ballerinas in navy sequined tutus balance on one leg against a deep red backdrop

Street Jazz

  • Street Jazz 1

    • Ages 9–14

    This class will introduce students to the basic vocabulary and style of Street Jazz. This high energy class can be taught to anyone with a passion to move, so no dance experience is required.

    A group of young dancers in bright T-shirts posing together on a red-lit stage
  • Street Jazz 2

    • Ages 13–18

    The class is aimed at students with previous experience in dance. Turns and jumps are perfected based on classical dance technique. Likewise,the class is complemented with styles of free expression.

    Girls in dark sequined tops and loose trousers pose around a boombox under red light

Musical Theatre

  • Musical Theater

    • Ages 8–16

    In this class we are working in interpretation, singing and dancing while learning some pieces from different musicals.

    Young dancers in colourful cat costumes huddle together in stage smoke and blue light