Challenge
Full Season Competitive and Examination classes for children ages 6 & up
Our Challenge program is designed to provide dancers with a high-calibre technical and artistic knowledge in a wide range of dance styles. The Challenge program is for the committed dancer seeking to improve their technical and performance skills, through a variety of both examination and non-examination classes, while promoting confidence, discipline, respect, teamwork and lifelong friendships. This program is comprised of two distinctive terms: Technique Term and Performance Term. During the Technique Term (Aug-Dec) the focus is on the technical and artistic development and preparation for ballet, jazz, and tap examinations. The Performance Term (Jan-June) the focus is on the creation of routines in preparation for dance competitions and our highly anticipated Annual Year-End Performances.
Ballet Pre Primary
Ballet Competitive
Ages 6+
An excellent foundation for the passionate little dancer who wishes to develop their technique in classical ballet. Students may participate in examinations in December (at the discretion of instructors). All students participate in local dance competitions in April/May and in our Year-End Performances in June.
Ballet Primary *
Ballet Competitive & Examination
Ages 7+
An excellent foundation for the passionate little dancer to further develop their technique in classical ballet. Completion of Pre-Primary Ballet is recommended and placement in this class is at the discretion of the instructors. Students will participate in dance exams in December at the discretion of the instructors. Students will also participate in local dance competitions in April/May and in our Year-End Performances in June.
Ballet Grade 1-5 *
Ballet Competitive & Examination
Ages 8+
An excellent foundation for the passionate dancer to further develop their technique in classical ballet. Previous experience is required and placement is at the discretion of the instructors. Students will participate in dance exams in December at the discretion of the instructors. Students will also participate in local dance competitions in April/May and in our Year-End Performances in June.
Ballet Vocationals *
Ballet Competitive & Examination
Ages 13+
Class for students who have successfully completed Ballet Grade 5 and wish to further their technique. This class includes pointe work. Students will be prepared and entered for ballet exams at the discretion of the teachers. Students in this class are also required to enrol in Ballet Open and Pointe Beginner/Open classes.
Ballet Open
Ballet Technique
Ages 13+
This is a non-examination ballet technique class for all students in Ballet Grades 4 & and up. Students in this class will be challenged to further develop their technique, quick thinking, and memorization skills. For its importance, this class is a requirement for all competitive students (Grades 4 & up) as well as for all students in our Aspire program (Pre-Professional). Students will participate in dance competitions in April/May as well as in our Year-End Performances in June.
Ballet Pointe Beginner
Pointe Work Technique
Ages 11+
This is a non-examination pointe class for students in their 1st or 2nd year of Pointe training. Placement in this class is at the discretion of the instructor. Students in this class do not participate in dance competitions but will participate in the Annual Year-End Performance in June.
Ballet Pointe Open
Pointe Work Technique
Ages 13+
This is a non-examination intermediate/advanced level pointe class for students with sound previous experience in pointe work. Students will participate in competitions and in the Year-End Performance in June.
Combo Pre Primary
Jazz & Tap Combination (recital only)
Ages 6+
An excellent foundation for the passionate little dancer who wishes to develop their technique in the jazz and tap styles. In this pre-examination class, students will receive a solid training that will prepare them for transitioning into Jazz & Tap examinations in the following years. Students do not participate in examinations or competitions but they do participate in our Year-End Performances in June with both Jazz and a Tap routines. Enrollment in Ballet is a requirement.
Jazz Junior 1-2-3 *
Jazz Competitive & Examination
Ages 7+
Jazz class for the passionate dancer wanting to further their technique upon completion of Jazz & Tap Pre Junior Primary. Students in this class will participate in dance examinations in December and dance competitions in April/May at the discretion of the instructors. All students will participate in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet Examination is a requirement and enrolment in Acro is highly recommended to help with flexibility and strength.
Jazz Pre-Intermediate 1-2-3 *
Jazz Competitive & Examination
Ages 10+
Jazz class for students wanting to further their technique upon completion of Jazz Junior 3. Students in this class will participate in dance examinations in December and in dance competitions in April/May at the discretion of the instructors. All students will participate in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet Examination classes in a requirement and enrolment in Acro is highly recommended to help with flexibility and strength.
Jazz Intermediate 1-2-3 *
Jazz Competitive & Examination
Ages 13+
Jazz class for students with a sound technique wanting to further their skills upon completion of Jazz Pre-Intermediate 3 exams. Students in this class will participate in dance examinations in December and in dance competitions in April/May at the discretion of the instructors. All students will participate in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet Examination classes in a requirement and enrolment in Acro is highly recommended to help with flexibility and strength.
Jazz Pre-Advance/Advance *
Jazz Competitive & Examination
Ages 16+
Jazz class for students with a sound technique wanting to further their skills upon completion of Jazz Intermediate 3 exams. Students in this class will participate in dance examinations in December and in dance competitions in April/May at the discretion of the instructors. All students will participate in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet Examination classes in a requirement and enrolment in Acro is highly recommended to help with flexibility and strength.
Combo Pre Primary
Jazz & Tap Combination (recital only)
Ages 6+
An excellent foundation for the passionate little dancer who wishes to develop their technique in the jazz and tap styles. In this pre-examination class, students will receive a solid training that will prepare them for transitioning into Jazz & Tap examinations in the following years. Students do not participate in examinations or competitions but they do participate in our Year-End Performances in June with both Jazz and a Tap routines. Enrollment in Ballet is a requirement.
Tap Junior 1-2-3 *
Tap Competitive & Examination
Ages 7+
Tap class for the passionate dancer wanting to further their technique upon completion of Tap & Tap Pre Junior Primary. Students in this class will participate in dance examinations in December and dance competitions in April/May at the discretion of the instructors. All students will participate in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet Examination is a requirement and enrolment in Acro is highly recommended to help with flexibility and strength.
Tap Pre-Intermediate 1-2-3 *
Tap Competitive & Examination
Ages 10+
Tap class for students wanting to further their technique upon completion of Tap Junior 3. Students in this class will participate in dance examinations in December and in dance competitions in April/May at the discretion of the instructors. All students will participate in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet Examination classes in a requirement and enrolment in Acro is highly recommended to help with flexibility and strength.
Tap Intermediate 1-2-3 *
Tap Competitive & Examination
Ages 13+
Tap class for students with a sound technique wanting to further their skills upon completion of Tap Pre-Intermediate 3 exams. Students in this class will participate in dance examinations in December and in dance competitions in April/May at the discretion of the instructors. All students will participate in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet Examination classes in a requirement and enrolment in Acro is highly recommended to help with flexibility and strength.
Tap Pre-Advance/Advance *
Tap Competitive & Examination
Ages 16+
Tap class for students with a sound technique wanting to further their skills upon completion of Tap Intermediate 3 exams. Students in this class will participate in dance examinations in December and in dance competitions in April/May at the discretion of the instructors. All students will participate in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet Examination classes in a requirement and enrolment in Acro is highly recommended to help with flexibility and strength.
Contemporary Youth/Pre-Teen
Technique & Competitive
Ages 9+
Contemporary technique class for students in Ballet Grades 2 & up. All students may participate in dance competitions in April/May at the discretion of the instructors. All students will participate in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet and Acro is a requirement.
Contemporary Teen/Senior
Technique & Competitive
Ages 13+
Contemporary technique class for students in Ballet Teen. All students will participate in dance competitions in April/May and in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet and Acro is a requirement.
Lyrical Mini
Technique & Recital
Ages 7+
Lyrical class for students in Ballet Primary and Grade 1. This is a Recital Only class where students will not participate in dance competitions but they will participate in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet and Jazz and Acro is a requirement.
Lyrical Youth
Technique & Competitive
Ages 9+
Lyrical class for students in Ballet Grades 2 & 3. Students in this class may participate in dance competitions in April/May as well as in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet and Jazz and Acro is a requirement.
Lyrical Pre-Teen
Technique & Competitive
Ages 9+
Lyrical class for students in Ballet Open Pre-Teen. Students in this class will participate in dance competitions in April/May as well as in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet and Jazz and Acro is a requirement.
Lyrical Teen
Technique & Competitive
Ages 13+
Lyrical class for students in Ballet Open Teen. Students in this class will participate in dance competitions in April/May as well as in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet and Jazz and Acro is a requirement.
Lyrical Senior
Technique & Competitive
Ages 15+
Lyrical class for students in Ballet Open Senior. Students in this class will participate in dance competitions in April/May as well as in our Year-End Performances in June. Enrolment in Ballet and Jazz and Acro is a requirement.
Hip Hop 9+
Technique & Recital
Ages 9+
Hip Hop class for children in our Challenge Program. These are Recital Only classes. Students will be divided into levels according to technical abilities at the discretion of the instructors. All will participate in our Year-End Performances in June.
Hip Hop 6+
Technique & Recital
Ages 6+
Hip Hop class for children in our Challenge Program. These are Recital Only classes. Students will be divided into levels according to technical abilities at the discretion of the instructors. All will participate in our Year-End Performances in June.
Hip Hop 13+
Technique & Recital
Ages 13+
Hip Hop class for children in our Challenge Program. These are Recital Only classes. Students will be divided into levels according to technical abilities at the discretion of the instructors. All will participate in our Year-End Performances in June.
Acro Dance
Flexibility, Strength, and Tumbling
Ages 6+
Foundation level acro class for students with none or little previous experience in Acro. Placement in levels is based on skills and not age. Children will be accessed in the first two classes and may be moved to an appropriate level. This is a complementary technical skill class only and will not participate in examinations, competitions or our Year-End Performances.
Acro Technique
Flexibility, Strength, and Tumbling
Ages 9+
Elementary and Advanced level acro class for students with a sound technique in Acro. Placement in levels is based on skills and not age. Children will be accessed in the first two classes and may be moved to an appropriate level. This is a complementary technical skill class only and will not participate in examinations, competitions or our Year-End Performances.
The asterisk (*) marks Examination Classes. Students in these classes are required to attend the Examination Learning Week from August 24 to 28. Please check the INTENSIVE classes for schedules.