Recreational
We give your child so much more than quality dance training! They will have the opportunity to develop self confidence, determination, discipline, poise, focus, drive and friendships that last a lifetime all while having an abundance of fun! Our limited class sizes and highly qualified instructors will keep your child moving and inspired in all styles of dance! For more information on our recreational programs please contatct Lynn at lynn@emotiondancecompany.ca.
Kidz Kombo 1, 2, 3: Ages 2 – 6 (30 min, 45 min and 1 hr classes)
Classes will explore tap and jazz fundamentals through the use of fun music, imagination, creative movement and playful learning in this electric combination class! Children will develop coordination and musical interpretation while learning to listen to their teacher, co-operate with others and work independently. Levels will be based on age and will be divided appropriately. Be ready for your child to bring out their inner diva or dude! Click here to register!
Pre Kinder and Kinder Hip Hop: Ages 3 – 6 (30 min and 45 min classes)
Get ready for the Super Cool! Classes will combine fresh urban moves and music with energy, expression and fun to learn the latest street styles of dance! Children will develop coordination and musical interpretation while learning to listen to their teacher, co-operate with others and work independently. Levels will be based on age and will be divided appropriately. Click here to register!
Twinkle Toes: Ages 2 (30 min classes)
Classes focus on ballet technique through the use of imagination, creative movement and playful learning. With the use of props children will learn to interpret the music and movement while learning to listen to their teacher, co-operate with others and work independently. Sparkly, pretty Tutus are welcome! Click here to register!
Pre-Primary and Primary: Ages 3 – 6 (30 min and 45 min classes)
Classes focus on ballet technique through the use of imagination, creative movement and playful learning. Ballet terminology and fundamentals are taught through exercises done in the centre of the studio. Children will develop strength, stretch and turnout while learning to listen to their teacher, co-operate with others and work independently. Click here to register!
Jazz: Ages 7 – Adult (1 hr classes)
Jazz is an exciting and ever evolving dance form full of rhythm, passion and soul! Jazz brings energy and life to all those who dance it. Classes explore and encourage individual expression and the development of personal style and technique. Classes focus on strength, flexibility, co –ordination, musicality and performance skills while using popular music and fresh moves. Click here to register!
Hip Hop: Ages 7 – Adult (1 hr classes)
Classes focus on the latest street styles of dance, including hip hop, break-dancing, pop, & funk. Dancers are encouraged to push themselves to explore new movements and to understand the elements of urban choreography, popular music, and performance with an edge through developing personal rhythm and style. Click here to register!
Tap: Ages 7 – Adult (1 hr classes)
This lively, rhythmic style of dance makes the dancer not just a performer, but also a percussive musician! Classes incorporate the classic steps and terminology of tap dancing while adding a fresh approach to choreography. Dancers learn to coordinate rhythm, agility, and musicality to execute clarity in sound and movement. Click here to register!
Contemporary & Lyrical: Ages 7 – Adult (1 hr classes)
Contemporary and Lyrical is interpretive, improvisational and story-telling. Lyrical focuses more on the lyrics of the music to interpret a story through mood, theme, movement quality and emotion while contemporary combines abstract movement and levels of spatial awareness. Both styles focus on choreography and expression while combining ballet, jazz and modern techniques. It is beneficial for students to be taking ballet and/or jazz or have ballet and/or jazz experience before taking contemporary or lyrical. Click here to register!
Ballet: Ages 7 – Adult (1 hr classes)
Celebrated for its beauty, the classical ballet experience can excite and inspire you! Ballet is among the most beautiful forms of expression and will focus on the classical elements of dance. Classes are taught using the Cecchetti method and focus on teaching students proper technique, body alignment, flexibility, turnout, strength and extension. The skills developed in ballet are the foundation for most styles and levels of dance. They are essential for strength, control and power and classes demand high focus from the students. Click here to register!
Acro: Ages 7 + (1 hr classes)
Acro is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character and its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends jazz and acrobatics. Acro is an especially challenging dance style for dancers as it requires them to be in excellent physical condition because it is a physically demanding activity. Click here to register!
ZUMBA: Ages 7 – Adult (1 hr classes)
ZUMBA is the Latin music inspired cardio dance fitness craze that is taking over!!! Combine vibrant music, Latin rhythms, interval training and easy-to-follow awe-inspiring dance moves; add some international flavour and you’ve got a Zumba class! Ditch the workout…join the Party! Zumba will have you shakin your booty and Livin La Vida Loca! ZUMBA is for everyone….all ages, all fitness levels, all dance levels…no experience required! Click here to register!