Ballet

Come and enjoy the progression of a graceful barre and centre practice. More complex patterning and centre work for those who want to expand their ballet choreography. Strength, flexibility and grace will lead this ballet technique class as we move through our ballet barre, creative centre practice, strength-building jumps, and classical choreography.

FALL REGISTRATION OPEN AUGUST 15th to MARCH 1st.

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ALL CLASSES DROP-IN FRIENDLY TIL SPRING BREAK, AFTER SPRING BREAK A PORTION OF PERFORMANCE CLASSES WILL BE DEDICATED TO REHEARSAL, DROP-INS ACCEPTED AS LONG AS PRACTICAL.

Levels & Class Descriptions

Intro to Ballet

SATURDAYS 3:45-4:45pm with MIYOUKI JEGO

You always wanted to!  Strength, flexibility, and grace will lead this ballet technique class as we learn the basic positions and structure of ballet technique. You will be guided through our ballet barre, creative centre practice, strength-building jumps, and classical choreography. Ballet is a beautiful moving art form that can take years to perfect. This short commitment intro to ballet technique offers you a taste — how to be in a ballet class, basic positions, a feel for the style.

This class is offered as a sessional or Drop-In only and is not part of full-year registration. Dancers from this intro class may choose to join the beginner courses after this session.

SESSIONALS

FALL: Sept 14-Nov 23 (11 weeks) - $247.50+GST - complete

WINTER: Jan 11-Mar 15 (10 weeks) - $230+GST - complete

OPEN BEGINNER

No dance experience required. Accessible for novice dancers or dancers new to the ballet genre. This class will remain Drop-In friendly all year. After Spring Break an opportunity to perform in the June show will be offered as an additional project, rehearsal will be held after this class.

SATURDAY 2:30-3:45pm with MIYOUKI JEGO

BEGINNER 2 performance

Minimum 1 year dance experience. Accessible for novice dancers or dancers new to the ballet genre. This class is a progressive course from September to June ending with a Performance. After spring break a portion of class will be dedicated to rehearsal. Drop-ins will be accepted as long as practical.

TUESDAYS 4:30-6:00pm with KATHY LANG

INTERMEDIATE performance

Minimum 2 years of ballet experience, or for more experienced dancers new to ballet. More complex patterning and centre work for those who want to expand their ballet choreography. Dancers are recommended to participate in 2-3 classes per week. This class is a progressive course from September to June ending with a Performance. After spring break a portion of class will be dedicated to rehearsal. Drop-ins will be accepted as long as practical.

INTERMEDIATE 1: TUESDAYS 9:30-11:00am with MIYOUKI JEGO

INTERMEDIATE 2: WEDNESDAYS 5:00-6:30pm with MIYOUKI JEGO or KATHY LANG

OPEN INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

Minimum 4 years of dance experience; Dancers should be at a strong level of ballet and able to navigate a complex class. A good level for dancers coming back home to ballet after a break. Dancers are recommended to participate in 2-4 dance classes per week. This class is non-performance and will remain Drop-in Friendly all year long.

MONDAYS 7:30-9:00pm with PETER or KATHY

OPEN ADVANCED

Minimum 5 years of dance experience and strong ballet background required, must be able to navigate a complex class. Strengthen your technique, fly in the air and expand your vocabulary in this physically challenging and choreographically advanced class. Dancers are recommended to participate in 3-6 dance classes per week. This class is non-performance and will remain Drop-in Friendly all year long.

SATURDAYS 9:30-11:00am with PETER or KATHY

ADVANCED performance

Minimum 5 years of dance experience and strong ballet background required, must be able to navigate a complex class. Strengthen your technique, fly in the air and expand your vocabulary in this physically challenging and choreographically advanced class. Dancers are recommended to participate in 3-6 dance classes per week. This class is a progressive course from September to June ending with a Performance. After spring break a portion of class will be dedicated to rehearsal. Drop-ins will be accepted as long as practical.

WEDNESDAYS 6:30-8:00pm with MIYOUKI JEGO

Pointe

WEDNESDAYS 8:00-9:00pm (1hr) with MIYOUKI JEGO

SATURDAYS 11:00-11:30am (30 mins) with KATHY LANG

*Both Classes count as ‘1 class’ for full year registration, please contact studio for Wednesday only or Saturday only options.

Level: Intermediate or above, attending 2+ ballet classes per week.

Increase your strength and placement in this pointe class for dancers with intermediate and above ballet level. Most of class will be at the barre, developing strength with options given to those who can support center practice. This is a progressive class from September to June ending with a Performance - required attendance of twice a week for performance. After spring break a portion of class will be dedicated to rehearsal. Drop-ins will be accepted as long as practical. Students new to pointe must be evaluated for strength before registration or buying Pointe shoes, please apply below or talk to Miyouki or Kathy in person.

FULL YEAR REGISTRATION - CLOSED

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SESSIONALS

FALL: Sept 11-Dec 18 (14.5 weeks) - $300+GST - complete

WINTER: Jan 8-Mar 15 (10 weeks) - $230+GST - complete

SPRING: Mar 26-June 21 (13 weeks) -$280+GST - in progress

DROP-IN BALLET CLASSES

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