Dance
Fall/Winter Registration NOW OPEN!
During the Fall & Winter semesters we offer many dance formats. Learn or improve your Dance skills. Attend the same class at the same time each week. Additional fees are applicable and registration is required for the following Dance Activities. An Athletics Base Membership is required to register.
Guelph Gryphons Dance Recital
At the end of each Fall & Winter semester enjoy a night of dance as we highlight our Instructional dance participants.
Fall Dance Recital | Friday November 29, 2019 | 6:30-8pm | Mitchell Gym | Tickets on sale mid November
Winter Dance Recital | Friday April 3, 2020 | 6:30-8:30pm | Mitchell Gym | Tickets on sale mid March
Purchase your tickets @ Client Services (no online ticket sales) | Adults-$10, Students-$5, Dances-$2
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 $10 whether you attend part of the day or choose to join us for the full day. Drop in anytime between 9am & 6pm and stay as long a you like. Let's get dancing! *Early Registration Discount not applicable.
U of G Dance Intensive Schedule 2019
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Time |
Class |
Instructor |
Studio |
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9:00-9:45 |
Social |
Madeline |
3212 |
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Dance Hall/Soca |
Kween |
3214 |
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10:00-10:45 |
Tap |
Madeline |
3214 |
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Latin Fusion |
Amanda |
3212 |
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11:00-11:45 |
Intro to Hip Hop |
Jessica |
3214 |
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Salsa |
Amanda |
3212 |
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12:00-12:45 |
Inter/ Advanced Jazz |
Sophie |
3214 |
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Inter/Adv Hip Hop |
Gaby |
3212 |
|
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1:00-1:45 |
Inter/ Advanced Contemporary |
Mattie |
3214 |
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Ballet Barre |
Katrina |
3212 |
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2:00-2:45 |
Intro to Dance |
Katrina & Kaitlyn |
3214 |
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Acro |
Natalie |
3212 |
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3:00-3:45 |
Ballet |
Robyn |
3214 |
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4:00-4:45 |
Seductive |
Robyn |
3214 |
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5:00-5:45 |
Heels Video Dance |
Karson |
3214 |
Activity Details
Currently not offered
Ballet Barre - Katrina
Want to jump higher, stretch further and become a stronger dancer? Designed for dancers at all levels, this class will utilize the ballet barre to sculpt and tone your body from head to toe! Ending with a stretch, this class will be the perfect addition to your dance routine!
Activity Details
22895 - September 16, 2019 to November 25, 2019
- Monday(s) from 4:30PM to 5:30PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Monday October 14, 2019
- Fee: $58
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22901 - January 13, 2020 to March 23, 2020
- Monday(s) from 4:30PM to 5:30PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Monday February 17, 2020
- Fee: $58
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Intro to Dance - Kaitlyn/Katrina
Are you someone wanting to try a variety of dances? Come learn the basics of contemporary, jazz & ballet. This class will introduce dancers to the basic skills & techniques of each style where participants will progress through simple patterns as well as center work.
Activity Details
21971 - September 16, 2019 to November 25, 2019
- Monday(s) from 5:30PM to 7:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Monday October 14, 2019
- Fee: $78
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22409 - January 13, 2020 to March 23, 2020
- Monday(s) from 5:30PM to 7:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Monday February 17, 2020
- Fee: $78
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Latin Fusion - Amanda
Enter a world of excitement and fun with friends. This course offers a variety of dance styles found in many Latin clubs and socials. Bachata, cha cha, and the rapidly growing favorite kizomba. Each style will be broken down into its basic steps and combos, getting you on the dance floor quickly and with confidence. No partner, no problem! We rotate partners consistently throughout the class to ensure maximum participation.
Activity Details
21973 - September 16, 2019 to November 25, 2019
- Monday(s) from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Monday October 14, 2019
- Fee: $78
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22411 - January 13, 2020 to March 23, 2020
- Monday(s) from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Monday February 17, 2020
- Fee: $78
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Advanced Dance - Katherine & Mattie
This new format is geared towards individuals with previous competitive or professional dance experience of 8 years plus that are looking to improve their technique & artistry. To ensure continuity, this class will take place twice a week and will run through both the Fall and Winter semester continually. Focus will be placed on building technique and setting choreography in contemporary & jazz styles. Week 1 of classes will be an assessment of jumps & leaps (center slip jumps and baryshnikovs), and turns (double pirouettes, fouettes, turns in 2nd) and ability to pick up choreography.
Activity Details
21964 - September 16, 2019 to March 25, 2020
- Monday(s) from 8:30PM to 10:30PM
- Wednesday(s) from 8:30PM to 10:30PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Monday October 14, 2019
- Monday December 2, 2019
- Wednesday December 4, 2019
- Monday December 9, 2019
- Wednesday December 11, 2019
- Monday December 16, 2019
- Wednesday December 18, 2019
- Monday December 23, 2019
- Wednesday December 25, 2019
- Monday December 30, 2019
- Wednesday January 1, 2020
- Monday January 6, 2020
- Wednesday January 8, 2020
- Monday February 17, 2020
- Wednesday February 19, 2020
- Fee: $399
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Hip Hop Intermediate/Advanced - Gaby
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.
Activity Details
21969 - September 16, 2019 to November 25, 2019
- Monday(s) from 8:30PM to 10:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Monday October 14, 2019
- Fee: $78
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22407 - January 13, 2020 to March 23, 2020
- Monday(s) from 8:30PM to 10:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Monday February 17, 2020
- Fee: $78
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Hip Hop Intro - Natalie
This introduction to Hip Hop class will focus on footwork, isolations and development of individual style and flow. If you are looking for a class that is high energy and a lot of fun, this is the one for you!
Activity Details
21970 - September 17, 2019 to November 26, 2019
- Tuesday(s) from 4:00PM to 5:30PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Tuesday October 15, 2019
- Fee: $78
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22408 - January 14, 2020 to March 24, 2020
- Tuesday(s) from 4:00PM to 5:30PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Tuesday February 18, 2020
- Fee: $78
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Jazz Intermediate/Advanced - Sophie
Expand your jazz repertoire in this sultry/modern style class. Fine tuning jetés and pirouettes to an intermediate/advanced level to improve overall technique. Previous dance experience is required.
Activity Details
21972 - September 17, 2019 to November 26, 2019
- Tuesday(s) from 5:30PM to 7:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Tuesday October 15, 2019
- Fee: $78
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22410 - January 14, 2020 to March 24, 2020
- Tuesday(s) from 5:30PM to 7:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Tuesday February 18, 2020
- Fee: $78
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Social - Madaleine
You and a partner will learn to work together with the music & wow onlookers as you gracefully glide around the dance floor. Be creative and become comfortable with your dance abilties in this relaxed & sociable environment. It is not mandatory that you register with a partner, but it is suggested.
Activity Details
21977 - September 17, 2019 to November 26, 2019
- Tuesday(s) from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Tuesday October 15, 2019
- Fee: $78
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22415 - January 14, 2020 to March 24, 2020
- Tuesday(s) from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Tuesday February 18, 2020
- Fee: $78
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Dance Hall/Soca - Kween
This class celebrates Caribbean and African Culture combining soca, dancehall, and afro music to help get your body moving. This is a fast-moving, fun-cardio, “spiritual” class with an emphasis on strengthening technique. We will trace traditional dancehall steps bringing it into modern day soca while learning rhythmic moves. Bring your runners and YOUR RAG (a small rag or flag, nothing larger than a cloth napkin) and get ready to dance!
Activity Details
22897 - September 17, 2019 to November 26, 2019
- Tuesday(s) from 8:30PM to 10:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Tuesday October 15, 2019
- Fee: $78
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22902 - January 14, 2020 to March 24, 2020
- Tuesday(s) from 8:30PM to 10:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Tuesday February 18, 2020
- Fee: $78
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Heels Video Dance - Karson
Come dance as they do in the music videos! Channel your inner Beyoncé in this instructional class that incorporates jazz, pop & hip hop music - better yet… in heels. BYOH - Bring Your Own Heels!
Activity Details
21967 - September 17, 2019 to November 26, 2019
- Tuesday(s) from 8:30PM to 10:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Tuesday October 15, 2019
- Fee: $78
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22405 - January 14, 2020 to March 24, 2020
- Tuesday(s) from 8:30PM to 10:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Tuesday February 18, 2020
- Fee: $78
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Contemporary Intermediate/Advanced - Mattie
This class is for students with previous dance experience looking to improve their technique and style. This class includes more intricate and stylized lyrical/contemporary and open movement pieces.
Activity Details
21966 - September 18, 2019 to November 20, 2019
- Wednesday(s) from 5:30PM to 7:00PM
- Fee: $78
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22404 - January 15, 2020 to March 25, 2020
- Wednesday(s) from 5:30PM to 7:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Wednesday February 19, 2020
- Fee: $78
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Vogue Dance - Jarred
Bring it to the runway! Popularized by RuPaul’s Drag Race, this dance style was created by queer and transgender people of colour and is all about being empowered, confident, and feeling your fierceness. Open to everybody!
Activity Details
22899 - September 18, 2019 to November 20, 2019
- Wednesday(s) from 5:00PM to 6:00PM
- Fee: $58
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22904 - January 15, 2020 to March 25, 2020
- Wednesday(s) from 5:00PM to 6:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Wednesday February 19, 2020
- Fee: $58
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Acro Intermediate/Advanced - Natalie
This class is for students with previous acro experience looking to keep up with their flexibility and strength. We will focus on improving old skills and learning new ones, as well as incorporating it all into choreography to prepare for recital!
Activity Details
22894 - September 18, 2019 to November 20, 2019
- Wednesday(s) from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
- Fee: $78
- Register for this Activity (opens in new tab)
22900 - January 15, 2020 to March 25, 2020
- Wednesday(s) from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Wednesday February 19, 2020
- Fee: $78
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Tap Intermediate/Advanced - Madaleine
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.
Activity Details
21978 - September 18, 2019 to November 20, 2019
- Wednesday(s) from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
- Fee: $78
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22416 - January 15, 2020 to March 25, 2020
- Wednesday(s) from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Wednesday February 19, 2020
- Fee: $78
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Salsa Intro - Amanda
From nightclubs & lounges, to wedding receptions & tropical vacations, this exciting dance has captivated millions. In this class students with little or no salsa experience will learn the basics in footwork, partnering & timing as well as fundamental turning & crossing techniques. Signing up with a partner is strongly suggested but not required, as partners will rotate during the class so that lead/follow skills can be developed.
Activity Details
21975 - September 19, 2019 to November 21, 2019
- Thursday(s) from 4:00PM to 5:30PM
- Fee: $78
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22413 - January 16, 2020 to March 26, 2020
- Thursday(s) from 4:00PM to 5:30PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Thursday February 20, 2020
- Fee: $78
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Salsa Intermediate/Advanced - Amanda
When having knowledge of the fundamentals of Salsa, one is able to continue their dance experience. Learn various combinations, styling, techniques & musicality to enhance your salsa social dance skills. Safety & etiquette on the dance floor are also featured.
Previous Salsa or other Latin dance experience is required. Signing up with a partner is suggested, but not required.
Activity Details
21974 - September 19, 2019 to November 21, 2019
- Thursday(s) from 5:30PM to 7:00PM
- Fee: $78
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22412 - January 16, 2020 to March 26, 2020
- Thursday(s) from 5:30PM to 7:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Thursday February 20, 2020
- Fee: $78
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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. Fall semester is focused on technique with no performance at recital, while winter semester is focused on choreography for Winter recital.
Activity Details
21965 - September 19, 2019 to November 21, 2019
- Thursday(s) from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
- Fee: $78
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22403 - January 16, 2020 to March 26, 2020
- Thursday(s) from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Thursday February 20, 2020
- Fee: $78
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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.
Activity Details
21976 - September 19, 2019 to November 21, 2019
- Thursday(s) from 8:30PM to 10:00PM
- Fee: $78
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22414 - January 16, 2020 to March 26, 2020
- Thursday(s) from 8:30PM to 10:00PM
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Dates event isn't occuring:
- Thursday February 20, 2020
- Fee: $78
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Themed Dance Social Evening
Enter a world, where connections are made through a shared passion of dance. This year our dance program is bringing together varying dances styles, all in one amazing venue! Hip hop, contemporary, latin and “two left feet” dancers alike will share and showcase their styles with one another. These events are open to all, for an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere! *Early Registration Discount not applicable.
Activity Details
22898 - October 18, 2019
- Friday(s) from 7:00PM to 10:00PM
- Fee: $5
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22903 - February 28, 2020
- Friday(s) from 7:00PM to 10:00PM
- Fee: $5
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Looking for Kids Dance or Dance Camp classes?
- For Kids Dance Camp go to the Kids and Camps Dance page.
- For Kids Dance go to the Kids Skill Development Dance page.