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.
Note time adjustments:

Pre-Primary - Age 5 & 6 a gentle introduction to exams with teacher present. Presentation class.      Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:00 pm   (.75 hours)
Primary - Age 6 - 7 first 'real' exam, up to 4 pupils together
Tuesdays 4:00 - 4:45 pm   (.75 hours)

Grade 1 - Around age 8-10, includes character
Tuesdays 4:45 - 5:30 pm   (.75 hours)

Grade 3 - Age 9+depending on experience & teen beginners
Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm   (1 hour)

Ballet 1   (.75 hours)

Age 6 - 8 ~ Recreational ballet incorporating basic center, barre and traveling movements. Improvisation, and simple choreography emphasize the joy of dancing.
Saturdays 11:00 - 11:45 am (Carole Cave)

New Ballet Splash Jazz   (1 hour)

Age 8 - 10 ~ Back by request, this class gives a ballet base while incorporating upbeat music & jazz steps and style for added fun.
Thursdays 4:45 - 4:45 pm (Carole Cave)

New Ballet 2/3   (.75 hour)

Age 11 & up ~ Kelly is replacing Mathilde in the recreational program. Kelly trained and danced with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Her teaching experience focuses on Preteen and Teen ballet. She will incorporate pre-Pointe strengthening into the class. She is an avid choreographer and looks forward to the class.

Thursdays 4:00 - 4:45 pm (Kelly Okuszko)

Tap 1   (.75 hours)
Age 6 - 8 ~ Beginning to learn basic tap steps and exploring more complex rhythms while still having fun.

Mondays 3:15 - 4:00 pm (Niki Martin)

Tap 2   (1 hour)

Age 9 - 12 ~ Adding on to the steps learned in tap I and beginning to focus on quality and dynamics of sound while still having fun!
Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 pm (Niki Martin)

Boys Hip Hop 1   (.75 hours)                                                                                  
Age 6 - 8 ~ Learn trendy moves of hip hop and dance to popular upbeat music 
Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:00 pm (Kristal Weening)  

Girls Hip Hop 1   (.75 hours)                                                                                   
Age 6 - 8 ~ Learn trendy moves of hip hop and dance to popular upbeat music.
Wednesdays 4:00 - 4:45 pm (Kristal Weening)  

Hip Hop 2   (1 hour)                                                               
Age 9 - 12 ~ 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.
Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 pm (Robyn Gerry) 

Jazz/Hip Hop 2   (1 hour)                                                              
Age 8 - 10 ~ A jazz warm up with cool hip hop moves and choreography.
Saturdays 2:45 - 3:45 pm (Niki Martin) 

Jazz Techniques   (1 hour)                                                                              
Age 9 - 12 ~  A true Jazz class incorporating techniques and routines
Wednesdays 5:45- 6:45 pm (Kristal Weening ) 
 

Modern   (.75 hours)

Age 11 - 13 ~ A class for Middle School kids (or by placement). A modern dance technique class that will incorporate Lyrical Dance throughout the year.  
Thursdays 3:15 - 4:00 pm (Carole Cave)

Musical Theatre   (1 hour)

Age 8 - 12 ~ Share Kristal's passion for this genre. All the Musical Theatre favorites and lots of fun.
Wednesdays 4:45 - 5:45 pm (Kristal Weening)

Shadow Dance  (.75 hours)                                                                

Age 7 - 11 ~ A unique dance class designed for children with extra needs.
Fridays 3:15 -4:00 (Phyllis Lysionek/Carole Cave) 

Ballroom Dance for Kids (Roman Yue, Victoria Ballroom Dance Society))
Sundays - Special sessions to be announced.  

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