At the Dance Arts Centre our program is designed to work flexibility, technique, coordination and grace. Emphasis is placed on self-esteem, teamwork and confidence building. Our classes combine physical and social experiences that provide a fun and enjoyable experience for all dancers. Students in our program receive professional training from the finest instructors in the field. The instructors on our staff work hard to provide as much individual attention as possible. Each instructor is highly qualified, enthusiastic and absolutely loves to dance!
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Recreational Classes
Preschool 3-4 Year Olds
This fun and interactive class is for children 3-4. These dancers learn the basic steps and positions of tap, ballet and tumbling. This class enhances their memory, listening and sequencing skills. Through the enjoyment of this class, they improve their balance and coordination as they express themselves physically.

5-6 Year Olds
Our dancers are building self-esteem as their knowledge of dance increases. Their tap sounds will become more distinct and rhythmic. Their ballet work includes positions, stretching and balance. An introduction to jazz really rounds out the whole experience as they more to the music they listen to.

7-8 Year Olds
Classes are offered in combination of tap and jazz. Dancers will expand their tap skills and put together their double & triple sounds into combinations of steps. Basic jazz technique will include isolations, across the floor movements and fun jazz funk combinations.

9-10 Year Olds
In class dancers will begin more advanced technique concepts such as proper body alignment, balance and positions. They will begin faster and more intricate tap sounds. Jazz will bring up the pace. The high-energy style will incorporate turns, footwork and body isolations.
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Preteen – 11-12 Year Olds
Teen – 13+ Year Olds
These are more advanced classes offering the dancers the options to concentrate on more intense study in one or more styles of dance. Classes are offered in ballet, leaps and turns and in combination of jazz and tap. Choose any number of your favorite classes to attend weekly.

Hip Hop
MTV and street style jazz taught in a laid back setting. Learn the latest styles and strut the latest looks. This class will be the "American Idol" of dance classes. The only thing you will need is energy.

Boys Hip Hop
This class is for boys only. Come and learn the latest moves in hip hop. Cool and innovative choreography for the guys in hop hop will be taught. This class will be the "American Idol" of dance classes. The only thing you will need is energy.

Adult Classes
Jazz and tap classes will be offered for adults who still love to dance. It's so much fun, come join us!

Classes:
Fall Classes Start on September 6th!

2008 Summer Brochure

2008 Registration Form

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Dance Attire/Dress Code
For all classes of 3-4 and 5-6 year olds, please have your dancers fitted with pink ballet shoes and tan buckle tap shoes.

For all recreational classes ages 7years and older, you will need tan buckle tap shoes and bear paw foot thongs.

For ballet classes, all dancers must wear solid leotards and tights. For all tap and jazz classes, dancers should wear leotards, tights, jazz pants, gym shorts or tank tops.