We take great pride in our
incredible Preschool Program, which is designed to instill the love of
dance in children by teaching them in a fun and positive
environment. It is important that our preschool students are taught by
mature and qualified teachers. Classes are divided by age
as well as experience allowing a preschool student to grow and develop
their skills. Students perform in Dance Theme's Christmas Show as well as
the year-end recital.
Ballet is the fundamental
dance form. It develops grace, coordination and correct posture. There are
several different ballet syllabi. The Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.), Russian Vaganova and open
classes are offered at Dance Theme. Both syllabi are
internationally recognized and set a standard for developing technical and
artistic proficiency.
"Making music with your
feet." This form of dance is
becoming increasingly popular as more and more students learn how much fun
it is to make rhythms with their feet. At Dance Theme, we offer quality
training in the Al Gilbert Syllabus as well as open classes.
Jazz is a popular dance form,
as Top 40 music is often used. Hip hop and funk moves, as
well as technique, are covered in class. Ballet class greatly enhances a
jazz dancer's technique.
Hip hop dance is a style primarily danced to hip hop music. It includes a
wide range of styles including breaking, locking and popping. What
separates hip hop from other styles is that it is often freestyle
in nature. Hip hop is seen on many music videos.
This powerful dance form is a
combination of jazz and ballet techniques. As well as teaching technique,
lyrical develops a students emotional interpretation of dance. Routines
are choreographed to ballads. Previous ballet and/or jazz training is a
pre-requisite.
This amazing program allows
adults to live their dream of dancing on stage! For the past five years
adults have enjoyed this class as they develop tap dancing skills, perform
at the year-end show and even compete in a supportive and encouraging
environment! A must take class for all adults who want to live their dream
of dancing!
Classes are available for both
beginner and experienced levels.
This fun class is a
combination of musicality and dance, including hip hop, ballet, jazz and some
creative movement for coordination and imagination development.
A great introduction to dance!
3 and 4 year olds:
Fridays 5:00-5:45
p.m. commencing January 20
5 and 6 year olds:
Fridays 5:45-6:30 p.m. commencing January 20
Hip Hop (10 weeks)
A high energy, popular
dance style that has everyone dancing! Get in on this fun class!
6-8 year olds Fridays
5:30-6:15 p.m. commencing January 20
9-12 year olds Fridays
6:15-7:00 p.m. commencing January 20
Baby Stars! (8
weeks)
This class is perfect
for your young Star to start dance classes as it allows them to
learn in a comfortable environment with their parent or caregiver.
The class focuses on dance movement, hand-eye coordination,
stretching, counting, rhythm and other basic dance techniques that
are great for early child development. With a caring dance
instructor and mommy, daddy or caregiver close by the child feels
safe and secure building their self esteem and confidence. Your
child can learn dance and you can enjoy the exercise and special
bonding time.