Winter 2011 Drama, Music Theatre and Dance Schedule

The winter drama, music theatre and dance session starts on Tuesday, January 31st.   See individual course descriptions for specific start dates and length of courses.

Ballet Classes

With Marj Malcom - Ages 3 & up - 60 minute class

Strength, agility, correct posture, and grace help to describe the beauty of ballet.  Whether a beginner or advanced student, ballet is the basis of all dance, teaching self-awareness, discipline, and concentration.  Bar and centre work, turns, leaps, and balance exercises are all part of class.  Older students with previous training work towards going en pointe - learning to dance in toe shoes. This specialized class is offered at the discretion of the instructor as age is not the primary factor for pointe work.

Pointe

Thursday at 9pm - Starts February 2, 2012

With Marj Malcom - 30 minute class

Pointe work is specialized training in toe shoes.  The student begins at the bar to prepare for balancing and moving without support.  Previous Ballet training is a must.  Going on pointe has little to do with the age of the student.  Rather it has more to do with technique and strength.  Point classes are 30 minutes long.

Tap Classes

With Mackenzie Greenwell and Marj Malcom - Ages 3 & Up

19 weeks - ($228)

One of the oldest dance forms, tap is rhythm and sound in one.  Beginners start with flaps and shuffles...the joy of making 'noise' in time to music. The

Competitive Dance Team

19 weeks - 4 hours per week ($912)

*Due to the intensive classes, the competitive classes do not quality for a multiple class discount.

With Marj Malcom
For the experienced dancer wishing to enter local competitions. You may be required to audition for these specialized classes.

Jazz

With Marj Malcolm

There are many forms of jazz...including modern, contemporary, lyrical and Broadway (Fosse-style).  Each class begins with a warm up, and centre work..then travelling down the room with leaps and turns.  Combinations to the latest music keep this class exciting and fresh.

Hip Hop

With Mackenzie Greenwell - Ages 6 & Up

60 minute class - 19 weeks ($228)

You Know what it is …. You may have tried some of the moves seen on television… it is here, it is hot, and you really move your body.  Pop and lock,

Stretch and Strength

With Marj Malcolm

This class was originally created for dancers but soon fitness buffs and those wanting a general toning class found Stretch & Strength. It is a complete workout of all muscle groupings, not an hour of sit-ups and crunches.   A solid fitness class for everyone. We work at our own pace so there is no previous training necessary.