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Recreational Program

The recreational program is designed for beginners, intermediates and advance students. Recreational dance classes are perfect for dancers looking to improve their dancing without the level of commitment required by our competitive program. Dancers will focus on coordination and rhythm. 

Recreational students participate in annual recital near the end of the dance season. 

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Parent & Tots

Ages 18 Months - 2 Years

This is an energetic class that parents participate in, which focuses on balance, rhythm and movement. This program is designed to introduce a young child to dance basics and begin to develop in them a love of dance and an appreciation for music.

*Note for our Parent & Tots class you can participate for the full year, participate in a drop-in style or join 10 week programs as this class does not participate in our end of the year recital

Free Movement

Ages 2-3

This is an energetic class, which focuses on balance, rhythm and movement. This program is designed to introduce a young child to dance basics and begin to develop in them a love of dance and an appreciation for music.

*New - Will participate in a seperate 30 min recital at the venue before our main recital begins

(will not participate in our main recital or dress rehearsal)

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Ballet/Tap Combo Class

Ages 3-6

Ballet: An introduction to ballet. Students will learn the basics of ballet; posture, timing & technique.  

Tap: Students will learn the basic rhythm & coordination while learning tap steps.

Dancers will perform two dances in the recital!!

Jazz/Tap Combo Class

Ages 3-6

Jazz: This energetic style teaches basic timing, technique, and co-ordination through fun upbeat music

 

Tap: Students will learn the basic rhythm & coordination while learning tap steps.

Dancers will perform two dances in the recital!!

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Ballet

Ages 4+

Ballet is the foundation of dance. Ballet develops excellent body placement and technique while learning the proper terminology within dance.

 

Using a set syllabus this is a great style for students who want a fully structured class that will develope technical foundations and knowledge of dance. 

Jazz

Ages 3+

This is a great style for students that enjoy upbeat music hoping to improve flexibility, technique and timeing through body isolations, and co-ordination.

 

Dancers will learn from both the new and traditional jazz genres.  

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Tap

Ages 6+

With tap shoes, students will develop a strong sense of rhythm, coordination, and agility to a variety of music.

 

This is a great style to learn how to count your music and hear the beats behind the 8 count.

Hip Hop

Ages 3+

A 'fun' high energy dance style. In hip hop, students are taught the latest street moves most often seen in music videos.

 

This is a great class for creating your own style and groove within your dance technique, it improves performance quality while teaching the difference between moving smoothly through the music and finding the sharpness. 

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Acro/Acrobatics 
​(Acrobatic Arts Training)

Ages 3+

This class combines both dance and gymnastic technique. Acro develops flexibility, strength and coordination through gymnastic movements. This class is great for facing your fears and developing strength and proper progessions in order to achieve safe tricks. 

 

We always ensure students are ready and strong enough for the next step to help promote safety through Acrobatic Arts Training.

Lyrical

Ages 6+

This style helps students relate and find emotional connections to songs while combining the techniques of jazz and ballet. Lyrical will give students the confidence to portray emotions while using proper dance technique and control.

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Musical Theatre 

*NEW 2026 - 2027 Season Ages 6+

This class is a fun and expressive dance style involving character development, lip singing and jazz styled dancing. This is a great class to encourage confidence and character work, well practicing proper technique. 

Acrobatic Exams

* Invitation Only *

(email us for more details or to book an evaluation class)

Acro Examinations help students grow in technique & discipline in a motivating environment. This is an additional half hour class on top of your students weekly Acro class which begins in the Spring.

 

Once students are ready they will participate in a Leveled Acrobatics Exam of the teachers choice through Acrobatic Arts.

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Pointe

* Invitation Only *

Using pointe shoes, dancers will progress their ballet technique. Dancers will build strength, balance, and proper technique through on and off-barre exercises.

Interested in one of our many dance classes?
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8-3250 Schmon Parkway

Thorold, ON

L2V 4Y6

(St.Catharines/Thorold Region)

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905-682-1037

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