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Dance Programs

We offer a variety of styles of dance that include beginner to advanced options to fit your skill level during the fall and winter semesters. 

Be sure to attend our Dance Recitals at the end of the Fall & Winter semester as we showcase our instructional Dancers.  For more details, visit our Events page.  Watch videos from our previous Winter Dance Recital here. 

Summer Registration now open!  Program details viewable below if offered in the Summer.

Fall Registration will open Aug 26, 2024 @ 6:30am!  Program details viewable below.

Winter Registration will open Nov 25, 2024 @ 6:30am!  Program details viewable below subject to change prior to Nov. 1st.  

Below Activities require registration & fees apply.  

Acro & Conditioning - TBD

Experienced acrobatic dancers will work on conditioning while mastering Acrobatic dance foundations. Each class will consist of a warm-up, cardio, stretching, conditioning, balances, limbering, and tumbling. Dancers must be able to complete a front and back walkover prior to registering for this class. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date.

Activity Details

33851 - September 18, 2024 to November 20, 2024

34215 - January 15, 2025 to March 26, 2025

Ballet Beginner/Intermediate - TBD

This beginner ballet class will focus on introducing you to the elegant style of dance! Students will be introduced to ballet vocabulary with a focus on balance, strength, and flexibility. Previous dance experience is suggested, however if you are looking to try ballet for the first time, this class will help you build your ballet repertoire. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date.

Activity Details

33860 - September 18, 2024 to November 20, 2024

34226 - January 15, 2025 to March 26, 2025

Ballet Intermediate/Advanced - Robyn

This class will focus on technique and artistry, previous experience in ballet is required as well as a firm understanding of language and positions. The choreography will be intricate and will focus on technical movement and proper position. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date.

Activity Details

33852 - September 19, 2024 to November 21, 2024

34216 - January 16, 2025 to March 27, 2025

Contemporary Advanced - Aspen G

This class is for individuals with previous dance experience looking to improve their technique and style. This class includes more intricate and stylized lyrical/contemporary and open movement pieces. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date.

Activity Details

33857 - September 16, 2024 to November 25, 2024

33854 - September 18, 2024 to November 20, 2024

34223 - January 13, 2025 to March 24, 2025

34218 - January 15, 2025 to March 26, 2025

Contemporary Beginner/Intermediate - Karley O

Previous dance experience is suggested for this beginner/intermediate level class , however if you are looking to try contemporary dance for the first time, this is the class for you to improve technique & style. Focus will be placed on lyrical/contemporary and open movement pieces. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date.

Activity Details

33855 - September 17, 2024 to November 26, 2024

34219 - January 14, 2025 to March 25, 2025

Dance Intensive - Open House

Not sure which dance class you'd like to register in for the semester? We're hosting an open house for you to come join us for a day full of sample dance classes! Each instructor will be given an hour to go through basic technique and choreography that you can expect to see in their class. Flat rate fee is $15 whether you attend part of the day or choose to join us for the full day. Drop in anytime between 9am & 5pm and stay as long as you like. Let's get dancing!

Activity Details

33862 - September 15, 2024

34222 - January 11, 2025

Hip Hop Beginner/Intermediate - TBD

Previous dance experience is suggested for this beginner/intermediate level class, however if you are looking to try hip hop dance for the first time, this class will help you build your hip hop repertoire. This high energy class will focus on learning choreography and footwork. Come join us for this high-energy class. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date.

Activity Details

34766 - September 16, 2024 to November 25, 2024

34221 - January 13, 2025 to March 24, 2025

Hip Hop Intermediate/Advanced - Arianna P

This class is for students with previous Hip Hop experience as it will focus on advanced hip hop choreography and footwork. Come join us for this high-energy class. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date.

Activity Details

33856 - September 19, 2024 to November 21, 2024

34220 - January 16, 2025 to March 27, 2025

Jazz Advanced - Olivia B

Expand your jazz repertoire in this sultry/modern style class. In order to improve overall technique, focus will be placed on fine tuning skills such as jetés and pirouettes at a intermediate/advanced level. Previous dance experience is required. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date.

Activity Details

33853 - September 17, 2024 to November 26, 2024

34217 - January 14, 2025 to March 25, 2025

Jazz Beginner/Intermediate - Lizzie D

Previous dance experience is suggested for this beginner/intermediate level class , however if you are looking to try jazz dance for the first time, this class will help you build your jazz repertoire. In order to improve overall technique, focus will be placed on fine tuning skills such as jetés and pirouettes at a beginner/intermediate level. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date.

Activity Details

33858 - September 17, 2024 to November 26, 2024

34224 - January 14, 2025 to March 25, 2025

Seductive - Robyn

Seductive Dance will not only provide you with a great workout, but also allow you to feel comfortable and confident as you learn the intricacies of how to dance seductively. This class is designed so you can be yourself and have the confidence to express what makes you feel good both on and off the dance floor. Join this class and let us help you find your seductive side. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date.

Activity Details

33859 - September 19, 2024 to November 21, 2024

34225 - January 16, 2025 to March 27, 2025

Tap Intermediate/Advanced - Arianna P

We know you want to get in touch with your inner Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire, so join us for this fun class format! This intermediate/advanced choreography class is always a fan favourite at the end of semester recital. Previous tap experience is required & tap shoes are mandatory. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date.

Activity Details

33861 - September 18, 2024 to November 20, 2024

34227 - January 15, 2025 to March 26, 2025

Jazz

Improve overall technique with focus on fine tuning skills such as jetés and pirouettes.

Jazz

Improve overall technique with focus on fine tuning skills such as jetés and pirouettes.

Contemporary

Focus will be placed on lyrical/contemporary and open movement pieces.  

Hip Hop Dance

This class will focus on hip hop choreography and footwork. Come join us for this high-energy class.

Acro

Experienced acrobatic dancers will work on conditioning while mastering Acrobatic dance foundations. Dancers must be able to complete a front and back walkover prior to registering for this class

Seductive Dance

Seductive Dance will not only provide you with a great workout but also allow you to feel comfortable and confident as you learn the intricacies of how to dance seductively. 

Ballet

This class will focus on technique and choreography will focus on technical movement and proper position.

Salsa

Brush up on your beginner salsa foundations or start your salsa journey with this class that breaks down basic salsa footwork and styling without the need of a partner. 

Tap

We know you want to get in touch with your inner Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire, so join us for this fun class format!  Previous tap experience is required & tap shoes are mandatory.

Jazz
Contemporary
Hip Hop Dance
Acro
Seductive Dance
Ballet
Salsa
Tap
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