Style Descriptions

Not all styles are available for all ages. Be sure to check out our program schedules.

Several specility styles are available during the summer months that may not be listed in this area.
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Ballet

Ballet is recommended to all dancers in order to become familiar with, and develop, fundamental skills to properly execute all other styles of dance. Students in these classes will be introduced to the art of classical ballet including barre, centre and stretch exercises. Students will focus on the proper use of turnout, body alignment, breathing, balance, turns, leaps and coordination. As students progress through the available levels of this style, they will be taught how to properly demonstrate more complex and technical combinations, execute clean technique and develop stage presence, while continuing to develop their knowledge and use of classical ballet terminology.

Tiny Tots Dance/Tumble

This playful, high-energy class is perfect for little movers! Dancers are introduced to basic dance fundamentals alongside beginner tumbling skills such as rolls, balances, and coordination exercises. Classes focus on listening skills, confidence, creativity, and fun while building a strong foundation for future dance and acro training.

Tap

These classes will focus on tap technique, balance and rhythm, with an emphasis on progressive centre movement, coordination, proper technique, and stage presence. As students progress through the available levels of this style, they will learn to properly demonstrate complex rhythmic sounds through music appreciation.

Acrobatics Dance

Acrobatic dance is a style that blends classic dance technique with acrobatic or gymnastic-like elements. This class will focus heavily on conditioning, flexibility, strength and balance, as these are the core elements necessary to properly execute the tricks learned in this technique. Students in this class will learn how to smoothly transition between acrobatic and dance movements, focusing on technique learned in ballet, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance styles.

Contemporary

This dance style is closely related to modern, ballet and jazz because of their similarities in technique and floor work. Students in this style will learn controlled body movements, contract-release, fall and recovery, improvisation, and unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed and direction. Students will also learn how to incorporate elements of several diverse dance styles in interpretive choreography and combinations.

Jazz/Hip-hop

These classes stress the importance of proper technique and body alignment while executing basic, intermediate and advanced movement including leaps, jumps and turns. These classes will focus on basic-advanced stretches, combinations, conditioning and isolations for strength, coordination, and flexibility. Students will practice progressive centre movement and the use of proper weight placement, balance, and posture.

Street Hiphop

Rooted in urban and commercial styles, this class focuses on musicality, rhythm, and personal style. Dancers learn grooves, isolations, footwork, and dynamic combinations set to age-appropriate, high-energy music. Emphasis is placed on confidence, power, and individuality, making it a favorite for dancers who love bold movement and attitude.

Pointe/Pointe Prep

Lyrical combines the technical foundation of ballet with the emotion and freedom of contemporary movement. Dancers focus on fluidity, control, balance, and musical interpretation while learning to express emotion through movement. This class is ideal for dancers who enjoy storytelling, artistry, and connecting deeply to music.

Musical Theater

This high-energy class blends dance, acting, and storytelling inspired by Broadway and stage performance. Dancers learn expressive choreography, character development, facial expression, and stage presence while building confidence and performance quality. Perfect for dancers who love to perform big, tell a story, and bring personality to the stage.

Boys Only

This high-energy class is designed just for boys and blends jazz technique with hip-hop style for a powerful, athletic training experience. Dancers work on strength, agility, jumps, turns, floor work, and flexibility while developing musicality and performance quality. Movement is bold, grounded, and masculine, with an emphasis on control, confidence, and precision in a supportive, all-boys environment.

Lyrical

Liturgical

Liturgical dance is a form of worship through movement, combining technique with meaning and intention. This class focuses on expressive choreography that reflects faith, praise, and storytelling while maintaining strong technical foundations. Dancers grow in artistry, discipline, and purpose as they learn to use movement as a form of ministry.