YOUTH

ALL class ages and levels are dependent upon maturity/experience.

RAD Ballet (Kathie Hunwick in affiliation with Lighthouse Academy of Dance) ~ The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a worldwide organization committed to training excellent dancers and teachers in sound technique, a full range of ballet elements including free movement and character dance, and providing an assessment and exam system which is accepted as a leader Internationally. Exams also gain Graduation credits. For those not ready/unable to commit to exams, presentation classes may be entered for with Certificate of participation but no marks/grades awarded.
For ALL classes, correct ballet uniform must be worn.

Pre-Primary (.75 hours) - Age 5- 6 a gentle introduction to exams with teacher present.
Primary (.75 hours) - Age 6 - 7 first 'real' exam, up to 4 pupils together

Grade 1/2 (1 hour) - Around age 8-10/Age 8+depending on experience includes character

Grade 3/4 (1 hour) - Age 9+depending on experience & teen beginners
Grade 5/6 (1.5 hours) - depending on experience

Ballet / Tap Combo   (.75 hours)

Age 5 - 7 ~ A bit of both, ballet and tap steps and movements to music in a fun, encouraging environment.

 

Ballet 1   (.75 hours)

Age 5 up ~ Recreational ballet incorporating basic center, barre and traveling movements. Improvisation, and simple choreography emphasize the joy of dancing.

Tap 1   (.75 hours)
Age 5 up ~ Beginning to learn basic tap steps and exploring more complex rhythms while still having fun.

Hip Hop 1   (.75 hours)    Wait list                                                                            
Age 5 & 6 ~ Learn trendy moves of hip hop and dance to popular upbeat music. Boys try a class for free.

Hip Hop 1 1/2  (.75 hours) Newly added                                                                            
Age 7 - 9 ~ Learn trendy moves of hip hop and dance to popular upbeat music. Boys try a class for free.

Jazz / Hip Hop 1   (.75 hours)  Wait list                                                               
Age 6 up ~ Combines jazz and hip hop into one class. Jazz warm up, cross floor & moves, incorporating street jazz and hip hop moves and styles to the latest trends in music. 

New Jazz 1 / Musical Theatre   (.75 hour)

Age 5 - 7 ~ A fun intro to true "entertainment" jazz style and steps with music and songs from your favorite Musicals and Glee hits.

Musical Theatre   (1 hour)

Age 7 - 12 ~ Share Kristal's passion for this genre. Combines dance movements with an emphasis on developing acting and performance skills. Routines and combinations are inspired by the popular musicals and movies.

New Ballet Variations (1 hour)

Age 6 - 10 ~ Get the poise, grace and basics of ballet while learning dances and stories of the ballet classics such as Swan Lake, Giselle, Nutcracker and more. The class focuses on character roles and dances. An enchanting way to learn ballet technique.

Ballet splash Jazz   (1 hour)

Age 8 - 10 ~ A combination class: the poise and technique of ballet while incorporating modern jazz style and moves to upbeat and pop music.

New Performance Company   (1.25 hours)

Age 8 & up ~ This class focuses on choreography & performance presentation while working in multiple dance styles and with many choreographers. Under the direction of Kristal this class will build a choreography repertoire to perform through out the community. It will focus on all dance styles from tap, hip hop, modern, musical theatre, solos, duets and group pieces to highlight your technical strengths. It provides opportunity to work with different Sooke Dance Studio instructors and will include guest choreographers.

Jazz / Hip Hop 2   (1 hour)                                                              
Age 9 - 12 ~ Combines jazz and hip hop into one class. Jazz warm up, cross floor & moves, incorporating street jazz and hip hop moves and styles to the latest trends in music. 

Teen Modern   (1 hours)

Age 11 - 15 ~ A modern dance technique class (Graham, Limon) that will incorporate Lyrical Dance throughout the year.

Tap 2   (1 hour)

Age 10 up or by experience ~ Focus on quality and dynamics of sound while still having fun! Alyssa teaches a strong foundation in tap technique and incorporates the latest trends of music and dance into her choreography including an introduction to Street Tap and body rhythms.

Street Tap 3 (1 hour)
Teen or by placement or assessment ~ Work on the latest in Tap technique and percussion while having fun with an innovative new style where body rhythms are incorporated into street tap dancing. Alyssa's style combines the latest dance trends including Stomp, Body Percussion, Hip Hop & Street Jazz into mainstream tap. Classes will be focused on technique, rhythm, street style, and creativity as students will be prepared for Tap battles. 

Hip Hop 2   (1 hour)                                                            
Age 9 up or by experience ~ An in depth, high energy class that incorporates all the latest, diverse hip hop styles and trends while still allowing you to develop your own personal style.
 

Hip Hop 3   (1 hour)    
Teen or by experience ~ An in depth, high energy class that incorporates all the latest, diverse hip hop styles and trends while still allowing you to develop your own personal style.

Jazz 2    (1 hour)                                                                              
Age 9 up or by experience ~ A true Jazz class incorporating techniques and routines. 

Jazz 3   (1 hour)  

Teen and by placement or assessment ~ Expand your jazz technique and moves. Class includes an introduction to Lyrical Jazz.

Jazz 4   (1.25 hours)  

By placement or assessment ~ For those dancers with previous jazz experience and looking for a strong Jazz technique class with warm up, cross floor, routines and choreography. .

Dance For Kids with Extra Needs                                                                

A unique dance class designed for children with extra needs.

Special sessions and workshops available.

Watch for guest instructors and workshops - Ballroom, Kids African Dance and more...