The Competitive program is offered to students age eight and over, who demonstrate strong technical dance skills, and are ready and willing to take their dance studies further. Students enter this program through the audition process, and can compete in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theater and Acrobatics.    Certain enrolement guidelines apply.  C.D.T.A. exams are mandatory for ballet, jazz and lyrical students. Students must be able to handle criticism in a positive way, as they will be judged and graded by various dance professionals on performance, overall ability and technical skills. Class work focuses heavily on both technical skill and performance skills, and can be very challenging. These students can expect to be called in for extra rehearsals as competition dates draw nearer. These students must travel out of town to compete against other studios throughout the province at least twice in a dance year. Parents of competitive students can shoulder all extra expenses, or join the fundraising committee already established. Students in this program are given several performance opportunities over and above recital. Competitive students receive a studio report card and year-end certificate as well as special award ribbons upon completing the dance year. They will also receive a year-end Competition Certificate, and any individual awards received or won during competition (medals, pins, ribbons, plaques, trophies), are theirs to keep. Choreography, Special Award, and High Score trophies or plaques for either individual or group routines remain the property of the studio. Soloist awards may me given to the individual at the discretion of the instructor.

One Junior (age 8-12), and one Senior (13+) Scholarship, valued at $600 each is awarded during our year-end awards banquet to those students who demonstrated determination, drive and commitment throughout the dance year. These students will receive a special plaque along with the bursary. A minimum of eight other deserving students will receive a medal for their efforts. All studio students, both recreational and competitive, are equally eligible. Approximately 40 special achievement awards are handed out annually to both individuals and groups of all ages and levels.

Creative movement class based in ballet offered to preschoolers. Classes are play orientated, where students learn basic co-ordination movements, and develop both gross and fine motor skills through a variety of games and nursery rhymes. The class will progress to actual dance exercises and terminology towards the end of the year, however the main emphasis is on participation and developing concentration skills. Classes are 45 minutes.

The Russian Method (Vagonova) of ballet is studied, however various Cecchetti steps and terminology are also taught. Students develop a strong sense of body awareness and poise, as well as excellent muscle control and flexibility. All serious dance students should take ballet class. C.D.T.A. exams Primary to Advanced are offered. Classes are usually one-hour minimum.

An introduction to the very basic and beginning steps in both tap and modern jazz dancing.  Both tap shoes and soft ballet slippers are required. The course alternates with one week of tap, then one week of jazz.  Tap work is mostly stationary and focuses a lot on footwork, while jazz allows freedom of movement, focusing on rhythm and energy. Classes range from 45 minutes to one hour in length.

Beginner to advanced tap history and terminology are taught.  Basic steps and rhythms to advanced footwork and synchopations are studied. C.D.T.A. examinations from primary to advance are offered.  Students will learn various tap styles ranging from vaudeville and Broadway to more urban inspired rhythms. Classes are one-hour minimum.

Basic jazz technique, which is similar to a free-form ballet, is the basis of this course.  Urban, Latin and Broadway styles are also taught as students skills advance.  Strong technique and athleticism is required for more advanced leaps, turns and jumps. The focus in jazz is on strength, flexibility, rhythm and energy.  A good dance form for the high-energy student.  C.D.T.A. exams may be offered at all levels. Classes are one-hour minimum.

This course combines the floor work of gymnastics with the dance styles of both ballet and jazz.  The courses main objective is to increase muscular flexibility and strength.  A demanding and challenging course physically. All acrobatic students must enroll in one ballet class.  Boys interested in acrobatics must enroll in oneballet or jazz class.  Basic dancewear is required, and students dance barefoot. Classes are 45 minutes to one hour.  There are usually two qualified teachers prresent to teach this course at all times, to insure proper spotting and the safety of our students.

Once ballet students have demonstrated a good understanding of proper ballet technique, they may be allowed, upon the teacher's discretion to join Pointe class.  This is advanced ballet work where the students learn to execute steps on the tips of their toes.  Pointe work is physically demanding, and some students may have a physical anatomy that is not suited for this work.  Pointe students must take a minimum of two ballet classes per week, or one ballet and one lyrical or technique class. Classes are 45 minutes to one hour.

A one-hour contemporary dance class.  This class concentrates on expression, energy, movement and space, using the concepts of fall and rebound, & contract and release.  Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz requiring strong placement control and technique, with the focus on expression, balance and extension.  Students require regular dancewear, and dance barefoot (foot thongs or half soles can be used).  This class is available to students 12 and up with previous ballet or jazz training.   Students taking lyrical must also enroll in ballet, jazz, or technique.  Classes are one hour.

A fun and energetic urban style of dance available to students 8 and up. Students learn to keep their center of gravity down instead of up, as in jazz and ballet.  Students will learn basic rhythm and funk movements, progressing to more difficult styles such as popping, locking, glides and slides.  Hip Hop concentrates on intricate isolations at a very quick tempo.  Basic dancewear is required, and students wear jazz sneakers.   Classes are one hour.

A fun and challenging choreography based class focusing on stylized jazz from a variety of eras.   Students learn more intricate footwork and arm placements.  This class focuses on style, musicality and performance rather than the technical skills associated with balances, leaps and turns.  An excellent addition to any serious dancers repertoire.  All students in this program must also enroll in one regular jazz class, and must have a minimum of two years previous jazz training.  Classes are one hour.

An excellent class for the serious student wanted to get the most out of his/her training.  This is 100% technique, focusing on strength, flexibility, alignment and balance.  These students will spend the full dance year perfecting various turns, leaps, jumps and dance tricks, with zero focus on choreography.  All technique students must also enroll in ballet, lyrical or jazz.  Classes are one hour.

This class is offered twice a week in the mornings and is open to any dancer or athlete wanting to maximize their performance abilities.  It consists of a well-balanced training program using free weights and flex-bands to dramatically increase the strength and flexibility of all major muscle groups.  It is a ten-week program that will improve physical strength and range of motion, while preventing muscular strain, fatigue and injury.