DanceThe Oakville Academy for the Arts offers a range of exciting dance opportunities for students of all ages. Our teachers are trained to introduce and develop dancers of all levels to a high caliber of performance. The recreational programs are designed specifically for the enjoyment of the students wishing to explore all or some of the various dance forms. Students are evaluated and slotted into the appropriate skill levels and perform annually at the Academy’s Recital Hip Hop is the newest dance craze. A "fun" high energy dance form, which combines jazz with street style dance, made famous through music videos. Hip Hop reflects North American urban culture and allows dancers to express their individualism like no other dance form. Hip Hop is perfect for those without dance experience who want exercise, the opportunity to meet new friends and to have a blast. Levels range from beginner to competitive.
Jazz is an energetic dance form that combines current dance and music trends. The classes consist of a warm-up, down the floor progressions and a stylized combination. Tap develops precision, coordination and rhythmic appreciation as it uses the body as an instrument. Classical, Funk and Hoofin styles are covered with particular emphasis put on the quality of sound and technique. Ballet is the most elementary and important of all dance instruction. Ballet is considered to be the foundation of all dance forms. All Ballet students will follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Ballet Foundations is a specially designed program for students interested in starting ballet or going back to the program after a hiatus. Ages 10 to 13 and then 14 and over are given intense but fun training to bring their skills up to the appropriate R.A.D. age level over the course of the year. This is an excellent method to start this beautiful dance form a little later in life and produce stunning results. Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques. Usually inspired by slow music, lyrical reflects the actual lyrics of the songs, and allows dancers to express their inner emotion. Dancers gain fluidity of movement, grace, control, and individual expression. Lyrical is offered to students ages 13 and up. Acrobatics combines flexibility and strength of the entire body. Artistic illusions are created by incorporating tricks, balance work and tumbling in addition to dance steps to link each acro element together. There are classes available for beginner, intermediate and advanced students in all dance forms. Please check with the Registration Centre for times and availability. Schedule 2010-11
Jazz - Tap - Ballet - Contemporary/Modern
Jazz Kinder Jazz Ages 4-6 Thursday
9:30am Saturday
9:30am Jazz
Ages 5-6 Tuesday
4:45pm Thursday
4:00pm Saturday
10:30am Jazz
Level 2
Ages 5-6 Monday
4:45pm Tuesday
4:45pm Wednesday
4:45pm
Tuesday
5:30pm Wednesday
4:30pm Friday
5:30pm
Ages 7-9 Jazz
Level 2
Ages 7-8 Tuesday
5:30pm - FULL Thursday
5:30pm Saturday
11:45am Jazz
Ages
9-11 Monday
6:30pm Tuesday
7:30pm Thursday
5:30pm Jazz
Level 2
Tuesday
7:30pm
Ages 9-11
Saturday
1:00pm
Ages
9-12 Jazz
Ages 11-13 Thursday
5:30pm Thursday
7:30pm Jazz
Ages 13+ Monday
8:30pm Wednesday
7:30pm
Open Sr Jazz
Tap Kinder Tap Ages 4-6 Thursday
10:30am Saturday
10:15am
Tap Ages 5-6 Tuesday
4:00pm Saturday
11:45am Tap Level 2
Ages 5-6 Monday
4:00pm Tap
Ages 7-8 Saturday
12:45pm Friday
6:30pm
Ages 7-9 Tap (Level 2) Ages 7-8 Tuesday
6:30 pm
Tap (Level 2) Ages 9-12 Saturday
2:00pm Tap
Ages 10-12 Thursday
6:30pm Tap
Ages 10-13 Tuesday
8:30pm Tap Age 13+ Wednesday 8:30pm Thursday 7:30pm
Primary Ballet (R.A.D. Syllabus)
Age 6
Tuesday
4:30pm Thursday
6:30pm Grade 1 Tuesday
6:30pm Wednesday
6:30pm Saturday
1:00pm Grade 2 Monday
6:30pm Wednesday
7:30pm Saturday
2:00pm Grade 3 Grade 3 (A)
Level 2 Monday
7:30pm
Thursday 7:30pm Grade 3 (B)
Level 1 Tuesday
7:30pm
Saturday 3:00pm Grade 4 Thursday
6:30pm Thursday
8:30pm Saturday
4:00pm Grade 5 Tuesday
8:30pm Saturday
5:00pm Ballet 7-9 years (no Exam) Thursday
7:30pm Saturday
12:00pm Ballet 10-13 years (no
Exam) Thursday 8:30pm
Ballet 13 + (no Exam) Tuesday 8:30pm
Contemporary/Modern Contemporary Modern
Ages 7-11 Thursday
6:30 pm
Open
Sr. Contemporary
Tuesday 8:30pm
Lyrical Lyrical
Ages 10-13 Monday
8:30pm Tuesday
6:30pm Lyrical
Ages 12+ Thursday
8:30pm Lyrical Ages 13+ Wednesday 8:30pm Open Sr. Lyrical
Monday 8:30pm Hip Hop Hip Hop
Ages 7-9 Wednesday
6:30pm Thursday
4:30pm Friday
4:30pm Saturday
2:15pm Hip Hop
Ages
10-12 Wednesday
7:30pm Saturday 1:15pm
Hip Hop Ages 13+ Saturday
3:15pm Hip Hop
Ages 14+ Monday
8:30pm Wednesday
8:30pm Thursday 8:30pm Boys Hip Hop Saturday
3:15pm
Ages 7-10 Boys Breakdance Ages 8-12 Saturday
4:15pm
Acro
Saturday
2:30pm Acro Ages
8-10 Saturday
3:30pm Acro Ages 11-14 Saturday
4:30pm
2010-2011
BALLET Pink Full Sole Leather Ballet Slippers Pink Tank Bodysuit (Primary and below) Black Tank Bodysuit (Grade 1 and up) Pink Capezio Hold & Stretch Tights
JAZZ Black So Danca Jazz Boots Black Tank Bodysuit Black Capezio Hold & Stretch Tights *pink ballet tights are also acceptable
TAP Black Capezio Patent Tap Shoes (ages 6 & under) Black Angelo Luzio Cuban Heel Tap Shoes # 927 (ages 7 & up) Black Tank Bodysuit Black Capezio Hold & Stretch Tights *pink ballet tights are also acceptable
LYRICAL Foot Thongs or Dance Paws Black Bodysuit Black Capezio Hold & Stretch Tights (footless) *pink convertible ballet tights are also acceptable
ACRO Black Tank Bodysuit Black Capezio Hold & Stretch Tights (footless) *no shoes required
HIP HOP Indoor Running Shoes Age appropriate clothing: example Pants/Capris & Tank Top/T-Shirt Knee pads if necessary *no jeans please Recommended Dance Wear Stores: Instep Activewear Mirena’s Fashions (905) 844-4415 (905) 608-1800 635 Fourth Line Unit #8 2219 Dunwin Drive Oakville Mississauga
The Oakville Academy for the Arts highly recommends Mirena’s for all dance supplies. They know that dancers need room to grow in their clothes and shoes, but that fit should never jeopardize comfort or performance.
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