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 2008- 2009 Hip Hop Jazz Tap Acro Lyrical & Ballet
Hip Hop Kiddy Hop Ages 4 - 6 This fast paced, highly energetic class is designed for little dancers who like to move. Students will have the opportunity to learn basic hip hop moves, dance to their favourite songs, and make new friends in a fun and exciting environment. Performed in running shoes and comfortable clothing to age appropriate music, our instructors help students develop a sense of rhythm, coordination, fitness and love of dancing. Classes are either 45 minutes or 1 hour in length. Monday 5:30pm (4 spaces) Tuesday 4:45pm (3 spaces) Thursday 4:00pm Thursday 4:45pm Saturday 2:45pm
Hip Hop Ages 7-8 Monday 4:30pm Tuesday 6:30pm (4 spaces) Thursday 5:30pm
Hip Hop Ages 7-9 Saturday 2:15pm
Hip Hop Ages 9-10 Monday 6:30 pm Thursday 6:30pm
Hip Hop Ages 10-12 Saturday 1:15pm
Hip Hop Ages 11-12 Wednesday 6:30pm (3 spaces)
Hip Hop Ages 11-13 Thursday 7:30pm (3 spaces)
Hip Hop Ages 13-14 Monday 7:30pm Tuesday 5:30 pm
Hip Hop 13+ Saturday 3:15pm
Hip Hop 15+ Monday 8:30pm Thursday 8:30pm
Open Sr. Hip Hop Tuesday 8:30pm
Boys Hip Hop Ages 6-7 Thursday 4:45pm
Boys Hip Hop Ages 7-10 Saturday 3:30pm
B-Boy/ Breakdance Ages 11+ Saturday 4:30pm Jazz Jazz Ages 5-6 Young dancers will enjoy learning this energetic dance form in an action packed class. They will learn the basics of Jazz technique with focus on developing musicality, coordination, flexibility and creativity. Tuesday 4:30pm Wednesday 4:45pm (FULL) Saturday 10:45am (1 space) Saturday 1:15pm
Ballet/Jazz Ages 4 - 6 For the little dancer who loves Ballet, but would also like to try the faster pace of Jazz, our Ballet/Jazz classes offer the best of both worlds. Students will learn Ballet basics for one half of the class with focus placed on poise and co-ordination. The other half of the class will be spent learning the energetic dance form of Jazz, with emphasis on stretch, strength, and technique. Monday 4:15pm (1 space) Tuesday 9:45am (FULL) Tuesday 1:45pm (4 spaces) Thursday 10:30am (3 spaces) Thursday 2:00pm Thursday 4:00pm (4 spaces) Thursday 4:45pm (2 spaces) * Free dance skirt with new registration.* Saturday 9:45am (FULL) Saturday 12:15pm Saturday 2:00pm
Kinder Tap/Jazz Ages 4-6 Thursday 1:00pm (2 spaces)
Jazz (Level 1) Ages 7-8 Thursday 4:30pm (4 spaces)
Jazz (Level 2) Ages 7-8 Tuesday 4:30pm Thursday 6:30pm (4 spaces) Saturday 12:15
Jazz (Level 1) Ages 9-10 Tuesday 6:30pm (4 spaces)
Jazz (Level 2) Ages 9-10 Tuesday 6:30pm (1 space) Saturday 2:15
Jazz (Level 1) Ages 11-12 Thursday 7:30pm
Jazz (Level 2) Ages 11-12 Tuesday 4:30pm (2 spaces) Saturday 2:15pm
Jazz (Level 1) Ages 13-14 Thursday 7:30pm
Jazz (Level 2) Ages 13-14 Thursday 7:00pm
Jazz (Level 1) 15+ Thursday 8:30 pm
Open Sr. Jazz Tuesday 7:30 (2 spaces)
Tap
Kinder Tap Ages 4 - 6 This class is designed to introduce rhythm, coordination and precision to young dancers. Students will enjoy learning the basics of Tap in fun and positive lessons, with emphasis being placed on quality of sound and technique. Tuesday 5:15pm (4 spaces) Wednesday 11:15am Saturday 10:00am (4 spaces)
Kinder Tap/Jazz Ages 4-6 Thursday 1:00pm (2 spaces)
Tap Ages 5-6 Wednesday 5:30pm (2 spaces) Saturday 11:30am (4 spaces)
Tap (Level 1) Ages 7-8 Thursday 5:30 pm (3 spaces)
Tap (Level 2) Ages 7-8 Tuesday 5:30 pm Thursday 5:30pm Saturday 1:15pm
Tap (Level 1) Ages 9-10 Tuesday 7:30 pm
Tap (Level 2) Ages 9-10 Tuesday 7:30pm (2 spaces)
Tap (Level 1) Ages 11-12 Thursday 6:30pm
Tap (Level 2) Ages 11-12 Tuesday 5:30pm (4 spaces) Saturday 3:15pm
Tap (Level 1) 13+ Tuesday 8:30pm
Tap (Level 2) 13+ Tuesday 8:00pm
Open Sr. Tap Tuesday 8:30pm Acro Acro Ages 5 - 7 Acro classes combine acrobatics with Jazz. Students will learn tricks and balance work, along with Jazz technique to link all the Acro elements together. Saturday 2:30pm
Acro Ages 8-10 Saturday 3:30pm
Acro Ages 11-14 Saturday 4:30pm Lyrical Lyrical Ages 11-13 Wednesday 7:30pm
Lyrical Ages 14+ Monday 8:30pm Wednesday 8:30pm
Open Sr. Lyrical Wednesday 8:30pm Ballet Students interested in Graded R.A.D Ballet programs please see our R.A.D tab on this website Ballet/Jazz Ages 4 - 6 For the little dancer who loves Ballet, but would also like to try the faster pace of Jazz, our Ballet/Jazz classes offer the best of both worlds. Students will learn Ballet basics for one half of the class with focus placed on poise and co-ordination. The other half of the class will be spent learning the energetic dance form of Jazz, with emphasis on stretch, strength, and technique. Monday 4:15pm (1 space) Tuesday 9:45am (FULL) Tuesday 1:45pm (4 spaces) Thursday 10:30am (3 spaces) Thursday 2:00pm Thursday 4:00pm (4 spaces) Thursday 4:45pm (2 spaces) * Free dance skirt with new registration.* Saturday 9:45am (FULL) Saturday 12:15pm Saturday 2:00pm
Ballet (Level 1) Ages 7-9 Thursday 6:30pm (4 spaces)
Ballet (Level 2) Ages 7-9 Thursday 5:30pm
Ballet Ages 10-12 Thursday 7:30pm
Ballet 13+ Thursday 8:30pm
Intermediate R.A.D Ballet Thursday 8:15pm
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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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