COMPETITIVE CLASSES
Our competitive dance program has an emphasis on the technical foundation of dance and teamwork, with training geared toward attending 2 to 3 competitive events in the spring. Students are expected to practice and there are class requirements before advancement can occur. Students in Levels 2-6 are expected to attend all competitive events. Level 1 is optionally competitive. Level 1 students choosing to not participate in competitions must notify the studio in writing by October 31.
All our competitive musical theatre and dance programs are part of our year end productions. For competitive classes, level placement is at the teacher’s discretion and will depend on technical skill level, experience, and work ethic. Please contact saskatoon@saskexpress.com for placement.
An attendance policy is in effect for our competitive program. Please see our Studio Info & FAQ page for more information.
Students registered in competition and exam classes with four (4) or more absences will be contacted by the studio director(s). These students may be removed from competition, or require additional lessons at the expense of the student/family.
We are supportive of our students’ other commitments; however, it is expected that class attendance is a priority. As such, reasons used for ‘excused absences’ will be at the discretion of the studio director(s) and instructors. Medical and family emergencies, in addition to absences due to illness or suspected illness, are exempt from this policy.
Students in Level 2-6 competition classes are expected to attend all 3 competitive events.
To register click one of the dropdown menus, choose a class, then click the Register button in the table at the bottom. If you're wanting to register in multiple classes, you will be prompted to do so after selecting the first one. You will also be given the option to add a student if you are registering multiple dancers.
Please note:
Registration fees, costume fees, and competition fees are non-refundable.
Costume fee is per class/group
Verbal withdrawals are not accepted - must be in writing
Saskatoon Classes - Competitive
Musical Theatre combines character with voice and dance to create a triple threat artist. Students work with vocal coaches, choreographers, and acting coaches. Our professional staff excels in the art of musical theatre and performance, and our programming is meant to provide all students with a positive, confidence-building experience.
We have FOUR options for students interested in Musical Theatre.
Recreational Programs from preschool to adult – Fun! Positive! Creative!
Competitive Program – A more demanding dance program with a mandatory ballet and/or jazz class element for most classes.
Production Classes - These are theatrical plays for two student age groups, and an adult cabaret class. Please see the drama class tab for these class options.
The Saskatoon Mini Express & The Saskatoon Expressions – This program is geared to students who want to perform. Please see the Mini Express & Expressions link for more information about auditions and upcoming performances.
Please note there are prerequisites and/or conditions with several of the competition classes to ensure the students are committing to their dance technique as well as choreography. All classes take part in pictures, 2-3 spring competitions, and the year-end recitals on May 31 & June 1, 2025. Level 1 is optionally competitive. Level 1 students choosing to not participate in the competitions must notify the studio in writing by October 31, 2024.
Please note class placement will be at staff discretion.
With ALL competitive classes, ballet, and the enrichment classes are highly recommended.
Classes
Level 1 Musical Theatre - (6 – 9 years- Optionally Competitive): Thursday 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Work with a vocal coach and a choreographer to create a unique performance piece. Students will attend two local competitive events. Students MUST also be registered in Jazz and/or Ballet. These prerequisite classes can be performed competitively or recreationally. This class is optionally competitive. Level 1 students choosing to not participate in the competitions must notify the studio in writing by October 31, 2024.
Level 2, 3, 4 Musical Theatre (Competitive):
Work with a vocal coach and with a choreographer to create a unique performance piece. Students will attend three competitive events. Students MUST be also registered in either Jazz and/or Ballet. These prerequisites can be competitive or recreational. CDTA Jazz Syllabus & an Enrichment Class are highly recommended.
- Level 2: Wednesday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- Level 3: Wednesday 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
- Level 4: Wednesday 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
If you have registration questions, please contact saskatoon@saskexpress.com
For information on ATTIRE, STUDIO FEES, POLICIES & PROCEDURES, and CODE OF CONDUCT, CLICK HERE
Ballet is the foundation for dance technique and development. Competitive dancers perform in at least two spring competitive events annually, and our year-end productions on May 31 & June 1, 2025. Level 1 Ballet is optionally competitive. Level 1 students choosing to not participate in competitions must notify the studio in writing by October 31, 2024.
Classes will incorporate choreography with barre work, technique, and exercises to build core strength, flexibility, and fluidity through movement. Technique classes will incorporate Royal Academy of Dance (RAD Training) with the opportunity for students to complete exams at the appropriate level. More information about exams will be sent home in September. Registration in the technique class is not registration for an exam. We encourage students to take the class and training regardless of whether they wish to do the exam. All classes take part in pictures and the year-end recitals on May 31 & June 1, 2025. Please note class placement will be at staff discretion.
Classes
Level 1 (Optionally Competitive) Ballet: Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Level 1 Ballet students attend one class for an hour each week working on technical elements, musicality, and choreography. Students will perform in the year end productions May 31 & June 1, 2025 and will perform in two competitions, or they can choose to partake in this class recreationally. Level 1 students choosing to not participate in competitions must notify the studio in writing by October 31, 2024.
Level 2 (Competitive) Ballet: Tuesday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm AND Thursday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Please register for both)
Students take 2 classes per week, a choreography class that will create a character ballet dance, and an RAD technique class. The group will compete in a minimum of three spring events and perform in the year end productions May 31 & June 1, 2025. Class placement will be at staff discretion.
Level 3 (Competitive) Ballet: Tuesday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm AND Thursday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Please register for both)
Students take 2 classes per week, a choreography class that will create a character ballet dance, and an RAD technique class. The group will compete in a minimum of three events and perform in the year end productions May 31 & June 1, 2025. Class placement will be at staff discretion.
Level 4 (Competitive) Ballet: Tuesday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm AND Thursday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Please register for both)
Students take 2 classes per week, a choreography class that will create a ballet piece, and an RAD technique class. The group will compete in a minimum of three events and perform in the year end productions May 31 & June 1, 2025. Class placement will be at staff discretion.
Level 5 (Competitive) Ballet: Tuesday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm AND Wednesday 8:00 – 9:00 pm (Please register for both)
Students take 2 classes per week, a choreography class that will create a ballet piece, and an RAD technique class. The group will compete in a minimum of three events and perform in the year end productions May 31 & June 1, 2025. Class placement will be at staff discretion.
Level 6 (Competitive) Ballet: Tuesday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm AND Wednesday 8:00 – 9:00 pm (Please register for both)
Students take 2 classes per week, a choreography class that will create a ballet piece, and an RAD technique class. The group will compete in a minimum of three events and perform in the year end productions May 31 & June 1, 2025. Class placement will be at staff discretion.
Pointe (Competitive by Recommendation only): Thursday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This 60-minute class is with approval of our Ballet instructors and is a pointe technique and choreography class. The group will compete in a minimum of two events and perform in the year end productions May 31 & June 1, 2025.
Technique Classes
Ballet Technique 1: Thursday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This 60-minute technique class will incorporate Royal Academy of Dance (RAD Training) with the opportunity for students to complete exams at the appropriate level. More information about exams will be sent home in September. Registration in the technique class is not registration for an exam. We encourage students to take the class and training regardless of whether they wish to do the exam. It is mandatory to take this class in order to participate in Level 2 and 3 Competitive Ballet.
Ballet Technique 2: Thursday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This 60-minute technique class will incorporate Royal Academy of Dance (RAD Training) with the opportunity for students to complete exams at the appropriate level. More information about exams will be sent home in September. Registration in the technique class is not registration for an exam. We encourage students to take the class and training regardless of whether they wish to do the exam. It is mandatory to take this class in order to participate in Level 4 Competitive Ballet.
Ballet Technique 3: Wednesday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This 60-minute technique class will incorporate Royal Academy of Dance (RAD Training) with the opportunity for students to complete exams at the appropriate level. More information about exams will be sent home in September. Registration in the technique class is not registration for an exam. We encourage students to take the class and training regardless of whether they wish to do the exam. It is mandatory to take this class in order to participate in Level 5 & 6 Competitive Ballet.
Pre Pointe (10 years and up): Tuesday 4:30 pm -5:00 pm
This 60-minute technique class is a must for any ballet students working towards dancing en pointe. Students will focus on the technique and skills needed to be ready for pointe shoes. Participation in this class does not guarantee that students will move onto pointe shoes.
If you have registration questions, please contact saskatoon@saskexpress.com
For information on ATTIRE, STUDIO FEES, POLICIES & PROCEDURES, and CODE OF CONDUCT, CLICK HERE.
These classes focus on jazz technique, improving flexibility, and terminology. Competitive Classes will attend a minimum of two competitions in the spring season. All classes take part in pictures and the year-end recitals on May 31 & June 1, 2025. Please note that class placement will be at staff discretion. Level 1 is optionally competitive. Level 1 students choosing to not participate in the competitions must notify the studio in writing by October 31, 2024.
Classes
Level 1 (Optionally Competitive) Jazz: Wednesday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Perfect for beginner jazz students. Technique and choreography in a fun high energy class. This class is optionally competitive. Level 1 students choosing to not participate in the competitions must notify the studio in writing by October 31, 2024. Suggested companion Class – Ballet, CDTA Jazz Syllabus 1
Level 2 & 3 (Competitive) Jazz:
The group will compete in a minimum of three events and perform in the year end productions May 31 & June 1, 2025. Class placement will be at staff discretion. Mandatory Prerequisite Classes –Recreational Ballet with a Ballet Technique Class OR Competitive Ballet with a Ballet Technique Class. Suggested Companion Class- CDTA Jazz Syllabus 1, Enrichment 1
- Level 2 – Tuesday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Level 3 – Tuesday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Level 4, 5, 6 (Competitive) Jazz:
Students take 2 classes per week, a choreography class and a CDTA Syllabus technique class. The group will compete in a minimum of three events and perform in the year end productions May 31 & June 1, 2025. Class placement will be at staff discretion. Mandatory Prerequisite Classes – CDTA Jazz Syllabus AND Recreational Ballet with a Ballet Technique Class OR Competitive Ballet with a Ballet Technique Class. Suggested Companion Class- Enrichments
- Level 4 – Tuesday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm AND appropriate level CDTA Syllabus class
- Level 5 – Thursday 9:00 -10:00 pm AND appropriate level CDTA Syllabus class
- Level 6 – Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00 pm AND appropriate level CDTA Syllabus class
Adult Advanced Jazz (Competitive) – 18 years+: Tuesday 9:00-10:00 pm
Dance doesn’t have to stop when you finish high-school! This class is geared for the dancers with jazz experience that want to continue or come back to dancing and competitions. Dancers will perform at a minimum of 2 competitive events and in our year- end productions on May 31 and June 1, 2025.
Jazz Technique Classes
Competitive jazz class students and students wishing to improve technique are encouraged to take a CDTA (Canadian Dance Teachers Association) Jazz Syllabus class and our Enrichment class to strengthen technical ability. Students registered in Syllabus Classes do NOT have to partake in the exams but can do the class for technique purposes. Students in Level 4, 5, 6 jazz are required to take a Syllabus class.
CDTA Jazz Syllabus 1: Thursday 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Students will work on jazz technique, terminology, history and rhythm studies. There is an option to partake in a CDTA dance exam at the discretion of the instructor. Students must also be registered in a recreational or competitive jazz class.
CDTA Jazz Syllabus 2: Wednesday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Students will work on jazz technique, terminology, history and rhythm studies. There is an option to partake in a CDTA dance exam at the discretion of the instructor. Students must also be registered in a recreational or competitive jazz class.
CDTA Jazz Syllabus 3: Thursday 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm OR Wednesday 9:00-9:30 pm
Students will work on jazz technique, terminology, history and rhythm studies. There is an option to partake in a CDTA dance exam at the discretion of the instructor. Students must also be registered in a recreational or competitive jazz class.
CDTA Jazz Elementary Syllabus: Thursday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Students will work on jazz technique, terminology, history and rhythm studies. There is an option to partake in a CDTA dance exam at the discretion of the instructor. Students must also be registered in competitive jazz class.
ENRICHMENTS 1: Thursday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
This technique class will support your dance training in any genre by using a variety of skills and challenges. Core strength, conditioning, flexibility, turning, and elevation steps are the key elements that will be included in a fun and inclusive manner. This class is a prerequisite for students choosing to partake in Contemporary 1.
ENRICHMENTS 2: Tuesday 8:00 – 9:00 pm
This technique class will support your dance training in any genre by using a variety of skills and challenges. Core strength, conditioning, flexibility, turning, and elevation steps are the key elements that will be included in a fun and inclusive manner. This class is a prerequisite for students choosing to partake in Contemporary 2 & 3.
If you have registration questions, please contact saskatoon@saskexpress.com
For information on ATTIRE, STUDIO FEES, POLICIES & PROCEDURES, and CODE OF CONDUCT, CLICK HERE.
All classes are once a week. These classes focus on tap technique and terminology. All competitive classes take part in pictures and the year-end recitals May 31 & June 1, 2025. Classes that are competitive will attend a minimum of two events. Level 1 Tap is optionally competitive. Level 1 students choosing to not participate in the competitions must notify the studio in writing by October 31, 2024. It is recommended that students in Level 1 tap take CDTA (Canadian Dance Teachers Association) Syllabus 1 to improve their technical ability.
For students in Level 2 and 3 tap, the CDTA Syllabus class is mandatory. Dancers do not need to partake in the actual exam and can take the class strictly for technique purposes. Please note class placement will be at staff discretion.
Classes
Level 1 (Optionally Competitive) Tap: Thursday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The perfect fit for beginner tappers! Level 1 students choosing to not participate in the competitions must notify the studio in writing by October 31, 2024. Suggested Companion Class – CDTA Tap Syllabus 1
Level 2 (Competitive) Tap: Tuesday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm AND appropriate CDTA Syllabus Class
Students take 2 tap classes a week. One choreography class and one CDTA syllabus technique class. Prerequisite classes - Ballet (either recreational or competitive) AND a CDTA Tap syllabus class.
Level 3 (Competitive) Tap: Thursday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm AND appropriate CDTA Syllabus Class
Students take 2 tap classes a week. One choreography class and one CDTA syllabus technique class. Prerequisite classes- Ballet (either recreational or competitive), Ballet Technique, AND a CDTA Tap syllabus class.
Tap Technique and Exam Syllabus Classes (CDTA- Canadian Dance Teachers’ Association)
CDTA Tap Syllabus 1: Tuesday 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm OR Wednesday 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Students will work on tap technique, terminology, history and rhythm studies. This is a great add on for any student taking tap. Completing the actual exam is encouraged but optional. This is an excellent class to assist students with developing stronger technique or building on skills. Students must also be enrolled in a recreational or competitive tap class.
CDTA Tap Syllabus 2: Wednesday 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Students will work on tap technique, terminology, history and rhythm studies. This is a great add on for any student taking tap. Completing the actual exam is encouraged but optional. This is an excellent class to assist students with developing stronger technique or building on skills. Students must also be enrolled in a recreational or competitive tap class.
CDTA Tap Syllabus 3: Wednesday 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Students will work on tap technique, terminology, history and rhythm studies. This is a great add on for any student taking tap. Completing the actual exam is encouraged but optional. This is an excellent class to assist students with developing stronger technique or building on skills. This class is for an intermediate and/or senior level dancer. Students must also be enrolled in a recreational or competitive tap class.
If you have registration questions, please contact saskatoon@saskexpress.com
For information on ATTIRE, STUDIO FEES, POLICIES & PROCEDURES, and CODE OF CONDUCT, CLICK HERE.
These classes focus on Hip Hop technique and terminology with an introduction to various styles and disciplines. Competitive Classes will attend a minimum of two competitions in the spring season. All classes take part in the picture day and year-end recitals May 31 & June 1, 2025. Level 1 is optionally competitive. Level 1 students choosing to not participate in the competitions must notify the studio in writing by October 31, 2024.
Classes
Level 1 (Optionally- Competitive) Hip Hop (6 – 8 years): Monday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Perfect for our younger dancers who will learn rhythm and technique and participate in two competitive events and our year end recitals on May 31 & June 1, 2025. Level 1 students choosing to not participate in the competitions must notify the studio in writing by October 31, 2024.
Level 2, 3, 4, 5 (Competitive) Hip Hop:
Rhythm and various styles will be explored as students prep a piece that will be performed in a minimum of two competitive events and our year end recitals May 31 & June 1, 2025.
- Level 2 Thursday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Level 3 Tuesday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Level 4 Thursday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Level 5 Thursday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
If you have registration questions, please contact saskatoon@saskexpress.com
For information on ATTIRE, STUDIO FEES, POLICIES & PROCEDURES, and CODE OF CONDUCT, CLICK HERE.
Our studio offers the acclaimed Acrobatic Arts program, which integrates technique, strength training and flexibility development with dance, allowing our students to safely develop acrobatic and aerial moves to complement their dance training. Acro 1 and Acro 2 take part in pictures and the year-end recitals May 31 & June 1, 2025. Class placement will be at staff discretion.
Classes
Acrobatic Arts 2 (Competitive): Wednesday 5:00-6:00 pm AND Wednesday 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm. (Please register for both)
This class is designed for students with acrobatic/gymnastic experience AND who have jazz dance experience or who have previously done Acrobatic Arts 1 and have been recommended for this class. If you are unsure about what level to try, please register for Acro 1 and if the teacher thinks you would be better suited for this level, you will have an opportunity to move. Class runs from September to May and students will work on Acrobatic elements AND put together a performance piece that will be featured at a minimum of two competitions and be performed in the year-end productions May 31 & June 1, 2025. Students in competitive acro MUST also take Level 1 Acro Skills, and a jazz or ballet class. These prerequisites can be competitive or recreational.
Level 1 Acro Skills: Wednesday 6:00 – 6:30 pm.
This is a mandatory technique class to support competitive acro students. This class allows these students to continue to learn and improve their acro skills while maximizing their Acrobatic Arts 2 class for competition choreography. This is purely a technique class and does not have competition or costume fees. Students must be enrolled in Acrobatic Arts 2 to partake in this class.
Level 2 Acro Skills (Recreational): Wednesday 9:30 pm – 10:00 pm
This is a technique class to support senior competitive dance students who are wanting to add acro skills to their choreography in dance and pom, but do not want the commitment for another routine and costume. Acceptance into this class will be on the advice ofthe Director of Dance Development. Class runs from September to May. Recommended companion classes – Enrichment, Jazz.
If you have registration questions, please contact saskatoon@saskexpress.com
For information on ATTIRE, STUDIO FEES, POLICIES & PROCEDURES, and CODE OF CONDUCT, CLICK HERE
Contemporary dance is an expressive dance style that combines elements of several genres including ballet, jazz, lyrical and modern with an emphasis on the connection between mind and body through fluid movement. Dancers will explore the genre and create a piece that will go to a minimum of two dance competitions and be performed in our year-end productions May 31 & June 1, 2025. Students must also be enrolled in Enrichment, which will include contemporary technique, as well as a ballet technique and choreography class to be taking contemporary. Class placement will be at staff discretion.
Classes
Level 1 (Competitive) Contemporary: Thursday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm AND Thursday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Please register for both)
Students in this class will attend a minimum of three competitive events and perform in our year-end production May 31 & June 1, 2025. Students in contemporary MUST also take both a ballet technique class and ballet choreography class and Enrichment.
Level 2 (Competitive) Contemporary: Thursday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm AND Tuesday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Please register for both)
Students in this class will attend a minimum of three competitive events and perform in our year-end production May 31 & June 1, 2025. Students in contemporary MUST also take both a ballet technique and ballet choreography class and Enrichment.
Level 3 (Competitive) Contemporary: Thursday 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm AND Tuesday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Please register for both)
Students in this class will attend a minimum of three competitive events and perform in our year-end production May 31 & June 1, 2025. Students in contemporary MUST also take both a ballet technique and ballet choreography class and Enrichment.
If you have registration questions, please contact saskatoon@saskexpress.com
For information on ATTIRE, STUDIO FEES, POLICIES & PROCEDURES, and CODE OF CONDUCT, CLICK HERE.
All classes are once a week and 60 minutes in length. Our classes focus on storytelling through lyrical movement with an emphasis on ballet and jazz technique. Classes are competitive and will attend a minimum of two events in the spring. All classes take part in pictures and the year-end recitals May 31 & June 1, 2025. Please note class placement will be at staff discretion.
Lyrical students MUST be enrolled in ballet (either recreational or competitive), a ballet technique class, AND jazz (either recreational or competitive).
Classes
Level 1 Competitive Lyrical: Thursday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Students in this class will attend a minimum of three competitive events and perform in our year-end production May 31 & June 1, 2025.
Level 2 Competitive Lyrical: Wednesday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Students in this class will attend a minimum of three competitive events and perform in our year-end production May 31 & June 1, 2025.
Level 3 Competitive Lyrical: Tuesday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Students in this class will attend a minimum of three competitive events and perform in our year-end production May 31 & June 1, 2025.
Level 4 Competitive Lyrical: Tuesday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Students in this class will attend a minimum of three competitive events and perform in our year-end production May 31 & June 1, 2025.
If you have registration questions, please contact saskatoon@saskexpress.com
For information on ATTIRE, STUDIO FEES, POLICIES & PROCEDURES, and CODE OF CONDUCT, CLICK HERE.
