Dance

Dance Attire                   Schedule

The 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 2009

 

Hip Hop       Jazz      Tap      Acro        Lyrical & Ballet

 

Updated September 10

 

 

                                    Hip Hop

Hip Hop                                                   Ages 7-8

Monday 4:30pm          FULL

 

Hip Hop                                                   Ages 7-9

Saturday 2:15pm        2 spaces

 

Hip Hop                                                   Ages 9-10

Monday 5:30pm          2 spaces

Tuesday 7:30pm         2 spaces

 

Hip Hop                                                   Ages 10-12

Saturday 1:15pm         4 spaces

 

Hip Hop                                                   Ages 11-12

Monday 6:30pm          2  spaces

 

Hip Hop                                                   Ages 10-13

Thursday 7:30pm        FULL

 

Hip Hop                                                   Ages 13-15                                                            

Monday 7:30 pm         2 spaces

Tuesday 8:30pm         5 spaces

 

Hip Hop                                                    Ages 13+

Saturday 3:15pm         2 spaces                                                                                                                                           

Open Sr. Hip Hop

Wednesday 8:30am    2 spaces

 

Boys Hip Hop                                            

Thursday 5:30pm         2 spaces                   Ages 7-11

Saturday 3:15 pm        2                               Ages 7-10

 

Boys Breakdance                                       Ages 8-12

Saturday 4:15pm

 

Adult Hip Hop

Thursday 10:00 am

 

                                         Jazz

 

Kinder Jazz                                                Ages 4-6

Saturday              9:30am        3 spaces

 

Jazz                                                            Ages 5-6 

Monday                5:00pm        1 spaces

Tuesday               4:30pm        FULL
Wednesday          5:00pm
        1

Saturday             11:00am        FULL
Saturday               1:15pm     
  3


Jazz                                                             Ages 7-8

Tuesday               4:30pm        FULL  

Tuesday               6:00pm        1 spaces

Thursday              4:30pm        FULL

Thursday              5:30pm        4

Friday                  5:30pm        2

Saturday              12:30pm      3

 

Jazz                                                              Ages 9-11                                         

Tuesday                6:30pm        FULL   

Thursday               5:30pm        3 spaces
Saturday               2:00pm        2
 

Jazz                                                              Ages 11-13

Thursday              6:30pm         FULL
 

Jazz                                                               Ages 12+

Tuesday               7:00pm         2 spaces
Thursday              8:30pm
         3

 

Jazz                                                               Ages 14+

Monday                8:30pm         3

 

Open Sr Jazz
Monday                7:30pm        1

 

                                             Tap 

 

Tap (Level 1)                                                   Ages 7-9

Friday 6:30pm
Saturday 1:30pm

 

Tap (Level 2)                                                    Ages 7-8

Tuesday 5:30 pm 

                

Tap (Level 2)                                                    Ages 9-12

Saturday 3:00pm
 

Tap (Level 2)                                                    Ages 10-12

Tuesday 7:30pm

 

Tap (Level 2)                                                    Ages 11-13

Thursday 7:30pm
   

Tap                                                                   Age 14+

Tuesday 8:3 0pm                                        

 

Open Sr. Tap

Monday 8:30 pm

 

 

                                  Acro 


Acro classes combine acrobatics with Jazz. Students will learn tricks and balance work, along with Jazz technique to link all the Acro elements together.


Acro
                                                              Ages 5 - 7   

Saturday 3:00pm       

 

Acro                                                               Ages 8-10

Saturday 4:00pm  

 

Acro                                                               Ages 11-14

Saturday 5:00pm

                                        Lyrical

 

Lyrical                                                             Ages 12+

Thursday 8:30pm

 

Lyrical                                                             Ages 13+

Wednesday 8:30pm

 

Open Sr. Lyrical                                        

Monday 8:30pm

                         

                             Contemporary/Modern

 

Contemporary Modern                                  Ages 10 - 12

Wednesday 7:30pm           3 spaces

Contemporary Modern                                   Ages 14+

Tuesday 8:00pm   

                                          Ballet

Students interested in Graded R.A.D Ballet programs please see our R.A.D tab on this website   

Ballet 7-9 years (no Exam)

Thursday       6:15pm    Level 1

Thursday       7:15pm    Level 2

Saturday        1:00pm

 

Ballet 10-13 years (no Exam)

Friday              7:30pm

 

For the Love of Ballet 11+

Thursday          8:15pm

 

Ballet 14 + (no Exam)

Wednesday     8:30pm

 

Adult Ballet

Tuesday          8:30 pm

 

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 Dance Attire

  2007-2008

                                                   

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                              

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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.

          2219 Dunwin Drive
           Mississauga, ON L5L 1X1
    
      Tel: (905) 608-1800
           Fax: (905) 608-0444

    Just off Dundas, between Erin Mills Parkway and Glen Erin

Drive. Regular Store Hours
Monday - Thursday 10-5 Friday 10-8
Saturday 9-4


Call us today!

 905.84.ADLIB(905.842.3542)

 461 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Southeast corner of Trafalgar and Cornwall - across from Whole Foods

Parking at rear, off Inglehart
www.adlibwear.com

 Loyalty discount card still in effect!
 

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