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CHILDREN'S CLASSES
PARENT & TOT – Ages 16 months to 3.5 year
This class is designed
to introduce your child into the world of dance and music. This
class is perfect for children who have not yet become comfortable
with separating from their parents. This program focuses on
music recognition, rhythm, and learning to follow instructions
given by an instructor.
Different instruments
and props are used during this class to increase fine and gross
motor skills.
Basic
building blocks of dance are introduced through creative
movements, stories, and nursery rhymes to encourage children to
use their imaginations. Each exercise has a specific purpose to
help to develop their muscles and co-ordination for future, more
challenging dance steps. MUSICAL MOVEMENT – Ages 2 to 4 years This class is perfect for the little dancer who is ready to attend class on their own. This class focuses on basic dance steps, music recognition, rhythm and motor skills using fun music and props. This class prepares any child for any classroom that they may be entering in the future. Skills such as working with the group and listening to directions are focused on.
INTRO TO DANCE – Ages 3&4 years
These classes provide
the foundation for dance with a lively and fun approach. Basic
building blocks of dance are introduced through creative
movements, stories, and nursery rhymes to encourage children to
use their imaginations. Each exercise has a specific purpose to
help to develop their muscles and co-ordination for future, more
challenging dance steps.
PRE-BALLET – 4 years
This class continues on the foundations set in Intro To Dance.
Children continue to work on the building blocks but begin to move
towards the principles of a more formal ballet class. The focus of
this class it to ensure students understand the process of a dance
class and are able to begin to move more quickly while ensuring
technique covered in Intro To Dance still remains. Creative
movement & fun are still the focus of this class.
PRE-PRIMARY 1 (PP1) – Students entering
Kindergarten this fall
The
Pre-Primary (PP1) class is designed to continue building on
concepts introduced in Pre-Ballet. The skills that they are
learning in this class will assist them in whatever dance form
they should choose in the future. We incorporate themes that will
interest your child while teaching them the fundamentals of dance
in a fun and creative way.
PRE-PRIMARY 2 (PP2) – 5&6 years
The
Pre-Primary (PP2) class is designed to continue building on
concepts introduced in Pre-Primary 1. Ensuring a solid foundation
has been built is extremely important to us as we believe it
ensures your child is safe and creates a dancer who is able to
move into any form of dance in the future with a seamless
transition. The work covered in PP2 focuses on ensuring students
are able to string the steps learned in PP1 together in simple
short combinations while keeping time to music and maintaining
technique. PRIMARY A&B
– 6-8 years The Primary class is designed to continue
building on concepts introduced in Pre-Primary. The concepts in
Pre-Primary are perfected to ensure solid foundation is achieved
prior to moving on to the Grade levels in ballet. Primary is
considered the transitional grade into formal ballet. Each child
will be placed according to their strengths. If you have questions
as to which Primary class your child should enroll in please send
an email to
info@adagestudio.com GRADE 1&2 Grade 1 is a big step in a dancer’s life. Students in Gr. 1 are starting to learn steps that
they will be using for the remainder of their years spent in
ballet. Students often feel as they are now “big girls” as they
move into a more formal dance setting. Students enrolled in their
second year in Gr 1 ballet should consider enrolling in 2 ballet
classes per week. The first class would be Gr 1 ballet and the
second class would be Ballet Gr 1/2 .
TECHNIQUE 1 & 2 New to Adagé
this year is Technique 1&2. These classes were developed to assist
students in developing solid technique. Students will work on
proper placement, core strength, flexibility, balance & increasing
turnout. Adagé
staff members will be working together to teach the class & each
instructor will focus on a new concept throughout the year while
still focusing on the foundations of dance. The idea behind this
class is to ensure that throughout the year extra care and
attention is being taken to produce the best & safest dance
environment for your child. This class is highly recommended to
all children in Gr 3 Ballet &/or Jazz 4 and higher.
Gr 2 and 3 Students enrolled in Gr 2 Ballet & up are
highly recommended to enroll in 2 ballet classes per week. This
year we have developed a new class called Technique 1. This class
would be considered a second class of ballet per week. This class
will focus on the technical fundamentals of ballet and will ensure
a solid foundation is being built. The technique class will be a
non-performance class which will allow students to continue
working on class work for the entire year as opposed to switching
gears and moving into their dance. Large discounts are offered to
students who choose to enroll in Technique 1 who are already
taking 3 or more hours per week at the studio. Gr 4 & up Students enrolled in Gr 4 or up must enroll
in 2 or more ballet classes per week. Students must also take
Technique 2. Large discounts are offered to students who choose to
enroll in Technique 2 who are already taking 3 or more hours per
week at the studio. TEEN BALLET 1/2 The Teen Ballet Program was developed to
introduce students new to ballet the fundamental concepts that
will assist them in any form of dance they wish to pursue.
Students will learn foundations of technical dance which will
assist them in their other classes and/or allow them to join a
more formal ballet class. TEEN BALLET 3/4 Teen Ballet 3/4 was developed for those
students who have mastered the basic fundamentals of ballet and
are ready to move towards a more focused ballet program. This
class is also a great option for students transitioning into the
Senior Ballet program. SR. COMPANY – 15 YEARS + This new group has been developed to allow
students to work solely on learning choreography. This group will
have more performance opportunities throughout the year and may
have extra rehearsal times scheduled for Friday afternoons.
Students must be enrolled in at least 3 classes and one must be at
least Gr 4 ballet. JR. COMPANY – 11 YEARS + This new group has been developed to allow
students to work solely on learning choreography. This group will
have more performance opportunities throughout the year and may
have extra rehearsal times scheduled for Friday afternoons.
Students must be enrolled in at least 2 classes and one must be at
least Gr 3 ballet. JAZZ JAZZ 1 A/B Jazz 1A is designed as an introduction to
Jazz while still covering the basics of dance. Emphasis is given
on developing proper technique so that students have a strong
foundation that will allow them to expand into other areas of
dance. A strong sense of rhythm is also extremely important during
this stage of class development. JAZZ 2 AND 3 Jazz 2 and 3 are designed as the next step into a
more formal Jazz class while still covering the basics of dance.
Emphasis is given on developing proper technique so that students
are have a strong
foundation that will allow them to expand into other areas of
dance as well as provide them with a solid basis for entry into
Jazz 4. JAZZ 4 & UP These upper level classes will be working on
how to blend movements from choreographed step to step.
Increased difficulty, independence & speed will be a focal
point MODERN
MODERN 1 –
Must be enrolled in Gr 3 and/or 4 Ballet or Teen Ballet 3 Modern 1 is our first level of modern dance
and provides an introduction of concepts followed in modern dance.
Modern dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance. It
uses emotions and moods to design steps. It has a deliberate use
of gravity, while still focusing on the fundamentals of ballet.
MODERN 2 –
Must be enrolled in Gr 5 Ballet or with permission of
instructor Modern 2 is a continuation of the
fundamentals established in Modern 1
TEEN MODERN
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Must be enrolled in Teen Ballet or Gr 3/4 Ballet Teen Modern equivalent to Modern 1 TAP
TAP 1 – Ages 5-7 Yrs Tap 1 is designed to introduce the basic
terminology and movements of tap. Combinations of basic steps are
also introduced, creating new patterns and rhythms. Travelling
steps are introduced, enabling students to work across the room
one at a time giving one on one time with teacher and student.
TAP 2 – Ages 7-8 Yrs Tap 2 is designed to introduce the basic
terminology and movements of tap. Steps learned in Tap 1 are
reviewed and introduced at a faster speed. Combinations of basic
steps are also introduced creating new patterns and rhythms.
Travelling steps are introduced enabling students to work across
the room one at a time giving one on one time with teacher and
student.
Tap 3 will be a continuation of Tap 2 but
more attention will be paid to details. Increased difficulty,
independence & speed will be a focal point of Tap 3. There will
also be more of an emphasis put on creating new sounds from old
steps. At the end of the year your child will be a tap, scuff and
peri-diddle away from being a star!
HIP HOP
HIP HOP 1 – Ages 6-8 Yrs Hip Hop 1 is designed to introduce your child
to the world of Hip Hop while introducing the basics of dance. For
children to properly understand the feeling of dancing into the
ground it is imperative that proper attire is worn to all classes.
(Sweatpants, Baggy T-shirts, Hoodies, Runners…..Please no jeans,
bare feet, dress shoes, tank tops)
HIP HOP 2 – Ages 9-11 Yrs Continuation of the fundamentals of Hip Hop 2
HIP HOP 3A – Ages 12-14 Yrs For students new to hip hop with little or no experience
HIP HOP 3B – Ages 12-14 Yrs For students with pervious Hip Hop experience
HIP HOP 4 – Ages 15 Yrs & up Continuation of the fundamentals of Hip Hop 4 MUSICAL THEATRE MUSICAL THEATRE 1-3 - Ages 6 - 13 years This class combines classical vocal training, dancing & acting into one fun class. This is a great introduction class to those who wish to join our acting program in the future. Children in Musical Theatre 1 must also be enrolled in ballet. ACTING - Ages 12 years & up This class provides an introduction to public speaking and characterization. Students will learn the skills they need to take on different characters through voice. movement & expression. Students registered in this class will need to comitt to extra rehearsals. All rehearsals are mandatory. Rehearsal times will be either before or after scheduled Acting class with occasional rehearsals being called on Fridays or Saturdays
CONTACT INFO (250) 732-4049
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