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Dance Program Outlines

Recreational
Students who are taking only one class a week in any dance discipline, or any student taking classes in disciplines that are not meeting competitive pre-requisites. All "Pre" classes are recreational. Performing is limited to the year-end show.

Competitive/Exam
Students taking a minimum of two classes a week in which one of the classes is a pre-requisite (i.e.-competitive jazz requires ballet) or students training for an R.A.D. ballet exam in grade one or higher. Competing will be restricted to one competition a year. Competitive students may be asked to perform at community events, and will perform in the year-end show.

Professional Training Program
Students in the Professional Training Program take a minimum of 4 classes a week, and work up to 8+ classes a week at the senior level. This program begins at age 7. The professional training program offers a discount package, which makes it a good deal for the parents of students who truly love to dance and want to excel. Dedication and commitment on the part of the student and parent is crucial to this programs success. These students compete in at least 3 competitions and road trips may occur. Pro-training students perform at many community events and in all year-end shows. Students 7+ with no prior dance training are not accepted into this program their first year and students with previous dance training at another studio must audition for placement in this program.

Half-Day Program
For the serious dancer, Grade 8-12, who wishes to pursue a career in ballet, jazz or musical theatre. Dancers in this program train 5 days a week, 15+ hours a week. Classes begin mid-day 3 days a week and are finished by 6pm most evenings. Dancers must audition for placement in this program and must have a tremendous desire to excel! Extensive choreography and competing in ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern and musical theatre are a part of this program. Please contact the studio for a private audition. Phone: 604-523-6868

Photo: Programs 2007

Photo: Programs 2007

Photo: Programs 2007