Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4: One 45 minute class per week (September - June)

Inspired by the SaskExpress Theatre Company, our musical theatre classes combine the fundamentals of character development, vocal technique, and jazz dance, providing young performers with a dynamic introduction to the performing arts. Our class strategy for younger students integrates singing and dancing with creative exercises that foster imagination, motor skill development, confidence, and musicality. Older classes experience comprehensive triple threat training by learning vocal theory, more challenging dance progressions, and storytelling techniques.

Attire (Female-identifying):

• Tan jazz shoes, fitted dance clothes
• Hair pulled neatly off the face

Attire (Male-identifying):

• Black jazz shoes, fitted dance clothes

For detailed attire requirements, please see our Studio Attire Requirements.

Level 1, Level 2: One 45-minute class per week (September – June)

Level 3: One 60-minute class per week (September – June)

Our ballet/tap combo classes provide young students with an encouraging and welcoming learning environment for their first steps in dance. Imagination-based learning techniques are integrated with the basics of dance to create a collaborative learning space where students can experience movement, rhythm, and new friendships.

Attire (Female-identifying):

• Ballet slippers, tap shoes, leotard, tights, and skirt (optional)
• Hair pulled neatly off the face

Attire (Male-identifying):

• Ballet slippers, tap shoes, and fitted dance clothes

For detailed attire requirements, please see our Studio Attire Requirements.

Level 2, Level 3, Level 4: One 45-minute class per week (September – June)

Experience a fun and active class environment with our recreational hip hop classes. Students develop coordination and musicality by learning different styles of choreography to today’s most popular Rap, R&B, and Pop.

Attire (Female-identifying):

• White indoor runners, fitted dance clothes
• Hair pulled neatly off the face

Attire (Male-identifying):

• White indoor runners, fitted dance clothes

For detailed attire requirements, please see our Studio Attire Requirements.

Level 1, Level 2/3: One 45-minute class per week (September – June)

Our recreational acro classes are well suited for beginner level dancers who are interested in learning the fundamentals of both acrobatics and dance. Our interactive and creative approach to instruction creates an engaging environment where students develop skills in tumbling, stretching, balancing, and introductory dance technique. Class plans are based on the training ideology of the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, integrated with our faculty's unique expertise. 

Attire (Female-identifying):

• Bare feet, leotard, and tights
• Hair pulled neatly off the face

Attire (Male-identifying):

• Bare feet, fitted dance clothes

For detailed attire requirements, please see our Studio Attire Requirements.

Level 4: One 45-minute class per week (September – June)

A classical style of dance that focuses on poise, technique, fluidity, and form, providing the foundation for most styles of dance. Students develop more advanced technical skills through barre work, centre exercises, and stretch.

Attire (Female-identifying): 

• Ballet shoes, leotard, tights, and skirt (optional)
• Hair pulled neatly off the face

Attire (Male-identifying):

• Black ballet shoes, fitted dance clothes

For detailed attire requirements, please see our Studio Attire Requirements.

Level 2/3: One 45-minute class per week (September – June)

Experience a fun and active class environment with our introduction to hip hop, designed specifically for male-identifying students who are interested in dance. Students develop coordination and musicality by learning different styles of choreography to today’s most popular Rap, R&B, and Pop.

Attire (Male-identifying):

• White indoor runners, fitted dance clothes

For detailed attire requirements, please see our Studio Attire Requirements.

Level 3, Level 4: One 45-minute class per week (September – June)

These classes provide training in jazz technique and terminology in an energetic and dynamic class setting. Our instructors develop innovative class plans that incorporate the fundamentals of ballet with an emphasis on performance, stretching, stamina, and interpretation of music.

Attire (Female-identifying):

• Tan jazz shoes, fitted dance clothes
• Hair pulled neatly off the face

Attire (Male-identifying):

• Black jazz shoes, fitted dance clothes

For detailed attire requirements, please see our Studio Attire Requirements.

​Level 4: One 45-minute class per week (September – June)

Offered to the Level 4 ballet students in our recreational program, lyrical combines both ballet and jazz fundamentals with an emphasis on emotive storytelling and fluid movement. This style of dance shapes movement quality and musicality through an increased emphasis on body awareness, use of space, and breath.

Class Requirements:

• All recreational lyrical students must register for the associated recreational ballet class. 

Attire (Female-identifying): 

• Tan jazz shoes, fitted dance clothes
• Hair pulled neatly off the face

Attire (Male-identifying):

• Black jazz shoes, fitted dance clothes

For detailed attire requirements, please see our Studio Attire Requirements.

Students interested in tap are encouraged to enrol in a ballet/tap combo class. A separate tap class may be offered for Level 4 students, depending on interest.

A percussive form of dance teaching tap technique and terminology in a captivating class setting. Students explore musicality through an understanding of beats and counting, and different elements of rhythm and syncopation.

Attire (Female-identifying):

• Tap shoes, fitted dance clothes
• Hair pulled neatly off the face

Attire (Male-identifying):

• Black laced tap shoes, fitted dance clothes

For detailed attire requirements, please see our Studio Attire Requirements.