Classes
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Programs
All of our programs are taught by highly qualified, passionate, loving and devoted teachers. We provide small class sizes to ensure we accommodate each individual dancer, emphasizing values of equity and inclusion through the art of dance.
Recreational Program
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For dancers of all abilities and levels
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Trained by highly qualified inspiring teachers in a fun environment
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Inclusive environment where the motto is, "If you can move, you can groove"
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Dancers have the opportunity to perform at our Holiday Show (held at the studio) and the annual end of year recital (at a theatre)
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Great opportunity to set goals and achieve them, make new friends and have fun
Part-Time (PT) Competitive Program
This Program is a perfect way for commited students to dip their feet into the waters of the competitive dance world!
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Minimum of 4 classes (max. 8 competitive classes) *ages 6 & under minimum of 2 classes
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Minimum of one year of recreational dance
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Attend two feel good competitions within Ontario (one local and one away e.g. Niagara Falls) and perform in the annual recital (nationals optional)
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Must attend a minimum of one summer program
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Exams are optional but highly encouraged
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Great opportunity to set goals and achieve them, make new friends and have fun
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If a dancer wants to take competitive lyrical or acro, they must take ballet
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Full-Time (FT) Competitive Program
The select program is designed to truly challenge and inspire students who are serious about dance and can be 100% committed
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Amazing opportunity to set goals and challenge yourself
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Will have an opportunity to work with guest choreographers
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Must be committed to extra choreography on some or all of the following:
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weekends / summer / after class
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Dancers can take as many classes as they like
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Grade 8 & under: minimum 8 classes (plus a minimum of 2 additional solos/duets/trios/or small groups)
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Grade 9-12 minimum of 6 classes (plus a minimum of 1 additional solo/duet/trio/or small group)
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Attend three feel good competitions within Ontario (two local and one away e.g. Niagara Falls) and perform in the annual recital (nationals optional but recommended)
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Must attend a minimum of one summer program
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Exams are optional but highly encouraged
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Mandatory Classes: Ballet
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Tumbling mandatory if taking acro (Grade 10 & under)
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Stretch & Strength mandatory if taking jazz
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To do pointe class you must also take ballet
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Intro to Competitive Program *NEW*
This exciting new program is for our tiniest rising stars that we see lots of potential in as we introduce them to the competitive world.
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Dancers will have more opportunities to be challenged and work on more technique but still in a fun interactive environment
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Dancers ages 4-6yrs old
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Minimum of 2 classes (must take the 'Intro to Competitive' class)
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Encouraged to have taken a minimum of one year of recreational dance
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Attend one local competition, perform at our Holiday Show (held at the studio) and the annual end of year recital
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We are so excited to work with our next generation of superstars!
***If you are interested in the part-time or full-time competitive program please contact the studio for an audition (ages 4+) or send a video. We also will review the dancer’s CONTRACT, which outlines his or her commitments to being apart of the Dancepirations Academy Competitive Team.
Classes