CREATIVE DANCE
Our Creative Dance Program explores the fundamentals of ballet and modern dance in a fun and creative way. Young dancers will get the basics of dance under their belt while being engaged physically, mentally, and musically. All while exploring their natural movement in a safe environment. A fun, light-hearted class to get your little one started!
BALLET
We believe that ballet provides a strong technical foundation, and that performers enrolled in ballet will become stronger, faster! Students will study classical ballet, where emphasis is placed on proper posture and alignment, correct and safe technique, self-discipline, grace, poise, and a genuine sense of performance. A solid foundation in dance is similar to the ground floor of a building. Remove it and the entire structure would crumble. Putting effort and focus into your foundation will build a strong facility to showcase your art! Please note, students at the Grade 3 level and above are required to take 2 classes per week.
POINTE
To dance “en pointe”, is to dance “on the tips of the toes” and is part of classical ballet technique. Students who demonstrate great strength in their ballet technique, both physically and mentally, will be eligible to go en pointe. All pointe students must be approved by the teacher.
MODERN
Modern dance is an expressive art form based on the principles of time, space, motion, shape, dynamics and storytelling. Students will explore a variety of modern dance techniques, including Graham, Limon, Cunningham, and Horton. Emphasis is placed on proper alignment, safe technique, lengthening the body, as well as strengthening the body. Students will also be exposed to choreographic principles through the use of structured improvisations and creative projects. This is one of our most popular programs for performers looking to build on their storytelling skills!
JAZZ
This innovative, high-energy performance discipline combines upbeat movements and rhythms with contemporary music. Emphasis is placed on technical execution while encouraging strength, coordination, flexibility, fluidity, and style!
THEATRE JAZZ
Theatre Jazz explores the many different styles of dance in musical theatre! We look at a variety of choreographers, their styles, and the impact they have had on the world of Musical Theatre. Those interested in pursuing a career in Musical Theatre Performance are strongly encouraged to take this class. Please note, students interested in Theatre Jazz must be enrolled in our Jazz program.
TAP
Let your feet make the music! Students will learn traditional tap skills, including steps, combinations, and rhythms. They will improve their timing, coordination, and agility while developing rhythmic and syncopated foot work. Students will gain a heightened awareness of rhythm and musicality across all dance forms. Students looking to pursue Musical Theatre Performance are encourage to pair this class with our Ballet or Jazz program!
CONTEMPORARY ACRO
Oour Contemporary Acro program is a unique style of dance which incorporates modern dance skills with gymnastics movement. With the focus on the floor portion of gymnastics, dancers will learn a variety of acrobatics, including walkovers and balances. Students interested must be enrolled in our Modern program.
HIP HOP
Highly-energetic, fun, and funky, Hip Hop is an urban dance style, fusing elements of jazz, street, and breakdancing. Students will be exposed to a variety of styles, and encouraged to develop their strength and personal freestyle. We encourage students to pair this class with our Jazz or Modern program!
COMBO CLASS
Performers looking to improve in an audition setting are strongly encouraged to take this class! Dancers will gain practice in learning choreography quickly, as in an audition setting. They will learn to adapt to different styles of different choreographers, and will be encouraged to develop their versatility as artists. Focus is placed on individual needs and growth in order to have more successful auditions! Students must be enrolled in a modern, jazz, and/or ballet technique class to be eligible for the combo classes.
CORE AND STRENGTHENING
A great class to compliment dancers at the intermediate and senior levels. This class is designed to help facilitate and maintain proper alignment, strength, flexibility, and safety. We created exercises that directly translate to their weekly technical classes in order to promote healthy and safe technical progress! All students are encouraged to take this class!
94 Graham St. 2nd Floor
Woodstock, Ontario N4S 6J7
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Woodstock, Ontario N4S 6J7
Instagram & Facebook: @artisticmovementdancecompany