Beginner to Advanced
Recreational & Competitive
Age 2 & up
Programs available for Boys, Girls and Adults

Recreational
Dance Aarts Academy believes that our recreational students are entitled to the same high quality instruction that is available to the competitive team.  Our recreational classes are fun and challenging and taught by qualified instructors.  Our programs will bring out the best in every dancer in our fun and challenging environment.

Competitive
Our competitive team is comprised of students of all ages and levels.  This program is suitable for any student wishing to take their dance to the next level.  Competition gives every student the opportunity to shine, work in a group atmosphere, improve their dancing technique and build a strong background in a variety of dance styles.  Any students wishing to participate in competition should speak to the director of the school, Kelly Ann Aarts

Examinations
Ballet examinations are offered through the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) at a graded and major level.  Any students wishing to participate in examinations must take two ballet classes a week and be approved by the teacher before the examination.   Ballet examinations are important to create that solid base which is needed for every dancer.  This is an excellend goal and challenge every season.

Styles of Dance:
Mommy/Daddy & Me                                                           ages 2-3
Enhance your relationship with your youngster through a beginner ballet and creative movement program involving music and imagery.

Kinderdance                                                                           ages 3-4
A beginner ballet program that uses music, rhythm, imagery and props while learning basic technique.

Pre-Primary                                                                            ages 4-5
A continuation of Kinderdance with a focus on building and connecting movement.  An introduction to beginner jazz as well.

Primary                                                                                   ages 5-6
Two classes per week continuing the beginner ballet program with some beginner jazz and tap as well.

Ballet Classes/Exams                                                            age 6 & up
One of the most beautiful forms of dance, ballet is the basis for all styles of movement.  Ballet helps to develop poise, posture, confidence and co-ordination.  The Royal Academy of Dance ballet syllabus is studied, offering both graded exams starting at age 6 and major examinations to Intermediate & Advanced students. 

Jazz Classes                                                                           age 6 & up
Both open and syllabus jazz classes follow the Canadian Dance Teachers Assoc. program at a beginner and advanced level.  This program improves technique, strength and flexibility and is designed to increase body control.  Music for this program is a contemporary style.

Tap Classes                                                                            age 6 & up
Both open and syllabus tap classes follow the Canadian Dance Teachers Assoc. program at a beginner and advanced level.  This high energy program promotes rhythm and timing awareness while developing speed and precision.  A variety of music is used for this program.

Acro Gymnastics                                                                    age 5 & up
A combination of floor mat activities and jazz.  This program is offered at a beginner and advanced level.  It helps to create flexibility while developing strength and control.  Acro and dance steps are set to a variety of music.  Another form of dance is advisable to enhance the acro program when training at an Intermediate level or higher.

Hip Hop                                                                                  age 8 & up
Starting with funk jazz and then progressing into advanced hip hop.  A funky style of jazz, that uses body isolations, jumps and rhythm is offered at a beginner and advanced level.  This is the new and upbeat style  of dance that will have you moving in no time.  Music styles range from rap to techno.

Lyrical                                                                                    age 6 & up
A form of movement that incorporates both ballet and jazz technique as well as different level of emotion and dance intensity.  This gives dancers an opportunity to express their emotions through a variety of movements while working basic technique and strengthening skills.  This is only available at a competition level at this time.

Adult Classes
There are two kinds of adult classes offered – Beginner Hip Hop and Adult Stretch/Strengthen and Pilates.  The Hip Hop class allows parents to learn some beginner hip hop while keeping in shape and having some fun.  The Adult Stretch & Strengthen program is a class that starts out with a cardio warm up and moves into Pilates for strengthening and toning.  Each class runs for a twelve week session.  Session 1 begins in September and Session 2 begins in January.

Adult Ballroom
A great way for you to learn to dance! Whether you want to 2-step, Waltz, Swing or Lindy Hop this is the class for you and your partner. Offered in 10 week sessions.

Dance Aarts Academy offers most programs at a
recreational and competitive level.