Quick Class Details
Ages: 10-15
Styles: Contemporary
Season: September-June
Type: Competitive
Monthly Tuition: $69.00 (Sep-Jun)
Schedule:
Tue 06:45pm-07:30pm
About This Class
Challenge Contemporary PreTeen introduces dancers to contemporary movement through expressive technique, musical interpretation, and creative exploration. Classes focus on building fluidity, control, and emotional connection to movement within the Challenge program.
From August to December, training emphasizes contemporary foundations, technique, and movement quality. From January to June, dancers develop choreography for recital and competitions with a focus on expression and artistry.
Is This Class the Right Fit?
Great Fit For
Dancers interested in expressive and interpretive movement
Students curious about musicality and creative exploration
Dancers comfortable working with emotion and movement quality
Not the Best Fit For
Dancers seeking strictly technical or rigid movement styles
Students uncomfortable with expressive or interpretive movement
Families seeking non-performance-based classes
What to Expect in Class
August to December focuses on contemporary technique, movement quality, and expressive foundations
January to June emphasizes choreography development for recital and competitions
Training builds fluidity, control, and emotional connection to movement
Attire Requirements
Girls
Black bodysuit or top
Black leggings or dance tights
Barefoot or contemporary socks
Hair pulled off the face in bun, ponytail or braids
Boys
Black t-shirt
Black shorts, leggins or jogger pants
Nude dance belts
Barefoot or contemporary socks
To make things easier, required attire is available for purchase at the studio.
Meet Your Instructor
Maria Rigetti
Contemporary Instructor
Maria Rigetti grew up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where she trained at Doris Sitter School of Dance. She completed all her CDTA tap and jazz exams as well as her RAD ballet exams.
After graduating, Maria moved to Vancouver as she was accepted into Harbour Dance Centre’s Intensive Training Program. After completing the ITP program under the direction of Moe Brody, Maria moved back home to Saskatchewan. Here, she continues to pursue a dance career as both student and teacher.
She is currently working towards her CDTA Licentiate certification and is a member of the 2022 Rider Cheer Team. Furthermore, Maria is a full-time Dean’s List student at the University of Regina in the Faculty of Business Administration.