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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. 

Fall Registration opens on Monday, August 25th at 6:30am.

Below Activities require registration & fees apply. Recreation Membership is not a pre-requisite to enroll in Certification courses.

Acro & Conditioning - Kyla R

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

35971 - September 17, 2025 to November 19, 2025 - Kyla

Advanced Combo Class - TBD

This advanced class is all about good vibes and great movement! Each week you'll learn a new feel-good combo that challenges your technique, boost your performance skills, and lets you have a low pressure, pure fun night of dancing. This class will not partake in the recital. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date. 

Activity Details

47248 - September 16, 2025 to November 25, 2025 - TBD

Ballet Beginner/Intermediate - Olivia S

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

35972 - September 17, 2025 to November 19, 2025 - Olivia

Ballet Intermediate/Advanced - Robyn W

This class will focus on technique and artistry, at least five previous years of 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

35973 - September 18, 2025 to November 20, 2025 - Robyn

Contemporary Advanced - TBD

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

35975 - September 15, 2025 to November 24, 2025 - TBD

35974 - September 17, 2025 to November 19, 2025 - TBD

Contemporary Beginner/Intermediate - Karla D

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

35976 - September 16, 2025 to November 25, 2025 - Karla

Dance Intensive Open Hourse

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 & 6pm and stay as long as you like. Let's get dancing! 

Activity Details

35983 - September 14, 2025

Hip Hop Beginner/Intermediate - Kassi P

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

35977 - September 15, 2025 to November 24, 2025 - Kassi

Hip Hop Intermediate/Advanced - Allie F

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

35978 - September 18, 2025 to November 20, 2025 - Allie

Irish Dance - Erin M

Join us for a fun and energetic Irish dance class open to all levels! You'll learn traditional steps, improve your technique, and enjoy the lively rhythms of Irish music in a welcoming environment. Soft shoes or ballet shoes are required. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date. 

Activity Details

37266 - September 18, 2025 to November 20, 2025 - Erin

Jazz Advanced - Claire K

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. Years of previous dance experience is required. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date. 

Activity Details

35979 - September 16, 2025 to November 25, 2025 - Claire

Jazz Advanced - Karley O

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. Years of previous dance experience is required. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date. 

Activity Details

37267 - September 17, 2025 to November 19, 2025 - Karley

Jazz Beginner/Intermediate - Olivia S

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

35980 - September 16, 2025 to November 25, 2025 - Olivia

Seductive - Robyn W

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

35981 - September 18, 2025 to November 20, 2025 - Robyn

Tap Beginner/Intermediate - Alyssa H

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 beginner/intermediate class is a great way to build your tap skills and end the semester performing in the recital. Previous tap experience is not mandatory & tap shoes are needed. *Registration ends 2 days prior to start date. 

Activity Details

37268 - September 16, 2025 to November 25, 2025 - Alyssa

Tap Intermediate/Advanced - Alyssa H

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

35982 - September 17, 2025 to November 19, 2025 - Alyssa

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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