Programs offered at Dance Extreme

Ballet is considered to be the foundation
of all dance disciplines. Students will study the Cecchetti method, the
same method used by the National Ballet of Canada, Royal Winnipeg
Ballet Company, and the Quinte Ballet School. Cecchetti ballet classes
combine both art and grace with the development of good tone,
technique, and placement. Classes are offered at the recreational,
competitive and examination levels. Ballet is an excellent way to enjoy
increased fitness, body awareness for performance or personal enjoyment.

Jazz is an expressive and energetic dance
discipline that combines current dance moves with popular musical
trends. Students will develop the latest dance styles in these high
energy and innovative classes. Age appropriate material is presented in
a fun and exciting manner with an emphasis on safe and correct
technical execution. This discipline is especially enjoyed by
high-energy kids, teen and adults.

Tap is the discipline where your feet make
the music. Paired with popular music, students will learn to improve
their timing and coordination while developing rhythmic and syncopated
footwork. Students of all ages are introduced to classic tap technique
and terminology. Dancers will love learning the hottest tap steps in an
encouraging atmosphere. If you love to make noise with your feet, tap
is the discipline for you.

Contemporary is an interpretative and creative form of dance, developing the communication of emotions, ideas and concepts through the medium of movement. Contemporary is based on the principles of contraction, release and spiral. Students will learn to initiate movement from their centre. Students in the contemporary program will explore a variety of dance techniques while developing their own sense of creativity.

The discipline of acro is becoming more popular each year. Elements
from gymnastics and dance are blended together in a fun and exciting
new way. Similar to a gymnastics floor routine, students will learn to
combine tricks, balance work and tumbling with dance technique to
create sensational artistic illusions.

Hip Hop classes are the only place where you can dance to your
favourite pop music and learn all the cool dance steps from the hottest
music videos. This discipline teaches the latest, most innovative and
hottest urban dance techniques! Elements include proper conditioning,
stretch and strengthen techniques, steps and combinations. The blend of
jazz and street-style dancing has made hip hop a popular choice for
dancers. Anyone can join these high-energy classes, as long as you
bring some attitude and a little individual style!

Break dancing is a form of acrobatic dance that is part of the hip hop culture. In our program, students will learn the fundamental, basic dance moves including the toprock, uprock, freeze, basic 6-step, moonwalk and the worm. As skill, flexibility and style improve fundamental power moves will be introduced including the backspin, windmill and float.

We will be offering the following classes starting Monday, January 14, 2008:

 

Ages 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 

Creative Movement 1 - Friday 4:15-4:45pm or Sunday 1:15-1:45pm

 

Ages 4 - 5

Creative Movement 2 - Friday 4:45-5:15pm or Sunday 12:45-1:15pm

 

Ages 5 - 6

Pre-Jazz - Sunday 12:45-1:15pm

Pre-Ballet - Sunday 1:15-1:45pm

Pre-Irish - Thursday 5:30-6:00pm

 

Ages 6 - 9

Jr Ballet - Sunday 10:00-10:45am

Jr Jazz - Sunday 11:30-12:15pm

Jr Irish - Thursday 4:45-5:30pm

 

Ages 8 - 10

Jr Hip Hop - Sunday 12:15-1:00pm

 

Ages 8 - 12

Musical Theatre - Sunday 10:00-10:45am

 

Ages 10 - 14

Intermediate Tap - Monday 8:45-9:30pm

Intermediate Hip Hop - Saturday 2:15-3:00pm 

Intermediate Irish Thursday - 7:45-8:30pm

 

Ages 14 - 17

Sr/Teen Irish - Thursday 6:00-6:45pm 

 

Adult Classes

Adult Ballet - Monday 8:45-9:30pm

Adult Beg/Int Tap - Wednesday 9:15-10:00pm

Adult Beg/Int Jazz - Wedensday 8:30-9:15pm

Adult Int/Adv Tap - Tuesday 9:15-10:00pm

Adult Int/Adv Jazz - Monday 9:30-10:15pm

Adult Hip Hop - Thursday 9:00-9:45pm

Adult Irish - Thursday 8:30-9:30pm

 

Fitness Classes

Kick Boxing - Tuesday 8:30-9:30pm

Yoga Tuesday 7:45-8:45pm

Lyrical dance combines the beauty and grace of ballet with classical
jazz. Emphasis is placed on the expressive interpretation of the lyrics
within music through movement. Students will focus on the technical
elements of extension, balance and control while establishing a sense
of emotion and artistic impression.

Musical Theatre is one of our most popular disciplines because it is fun, creative and very expressive. Musical Theatre combines elements of dance and drama into an enthusiastic and entertaining presentation. This program is a combination of jazz technique, dramatic games and character development. If your child loves the spotlight, this is the class to join.

Acting is a theatrical skill that allows children a chance to be expressive, to explore different characters and emotions and to gain self-confidence and build self esteem through experiencing and experimenting with a variety scenarios and characters. Acting classes will include elements of improvisation, clowning, scene study, characterizations, make-up and costuming.

Irish dances come in several forms, which can be divided into social dances and performance dances. Irish social dancing can be divided further into céilí and set dancing. Irish set and céilí dances are usually danced by couples arranged into formations (sets); frequently squares of four couples, but many other formations are also found. Irish social dance is a living tradition, and variations in the way a particular dance is danced are found across the Irish dance community; in some places, dances are deliberately modified and new dances are choreographed.

Irish performance dancing is traditionally referred to as stepdance. Irish stepdance is notable for its rapid leg movements while body and arms are kept largely stationary (it has been popularised since 1994 by the world-famous show "Riverdance"). Aside from public dance performances, there are also stepdance competitions. Most competitive stepdances are solo dances, though many stepdancers also perform and compete using traditional set and céilí dances. When performed as a solo dance, it is generally characterized by a controlled (but not rigid) upper body, straight arms and the quick and precise movements of the feet.

As a beginner Irish Dancer at Dance Extreme, students will be introduced to the correct foot placement and posture exclusive to Irish Dance. All students will receive strength and conditioning exercises, development of rhythm, and the material to be proficient in a reel, jig, hop jig and slip jig by the end of a 16 week term. The introduction of the “hard shoe” will begin after the dancer is comfortable in all their “soft shoe” dances.

Scottish gillies or ballet slippers are acceptable. Dance Extreme dance wear is encouraged. Adult classes are developed on a one on one basis withal the elements of the children’s class yet at a slower, lower impact level.

The creative movement program is specifically designed to provide children with the joy of dance and movement. Basic fundamentals are taught, focusing on strength, timing, balance, rhythm, flexibility and coordination. Age appropriate songs and activities are paired with technical training to provide a fun and exciting dance environment. Your child will not even realize they are learning!

Pre-Jazz, Pre-Ballet, Pre-Tap, Pre-Acro and Pre-Irish programs are designed to introduce dance and music fundamentals in a fun and encouraging way. In each class the Instructor will cater to teaching the technical requirements necessary for each specific technique while promoting a sense of rhythm, confidence and core technique to build on. Children will explore their creativity while being introduced to developmentally appropriate exercises that prepare them for future discipline specific training.

Have you always wanted to dance but never
had the chance? Our adult program offers classes in Ballet, Hip Hop,
Jazz and Tap with levels ranging from beginner to advanced. Classes are
fun, social, and a great way to stay in shape! Adult classes offer an
exciting alternative or complement to your fitness needs. No experience
necessary - just the desire to have fun and learn!

Dance Education has been incorporated into the Ontario Curriculum for all students in both elementary and secondary school. Dance provides many benefits to students which range from the development of a student’s awareness of the benefits of physical activity, health and well being to cardiovascular exercise, neuromuscular control, locomotor movement, and flexibility. In addition to the physical benefits, dance affects students socially and emotionally. It has been proven that dance improves communication skills, collaborative skills, the ability to listen and observe, to take risks and problem solve. Dance also assists with self-awareness, self-confidence and creativity. The benefits of dance education are countless.

Dance Extreme is aware that teachers are looking for innovative solutions to meet the challenges of teaching dance. Our role is to act as a facilitator of dance education within your school. We have instructors who are willing to come into your classroom to teach dance classes to the standards of the Ontario curriculum.

• Certified Faculty
• Quality lessons based on the Ontario Curriculum
• School Specific programming
• Dance Instruction, Choreography, Lesson Planning, Teacher resources available

To request a Schools Package please call 657-DANCE (3262) or e-mail info@danceextreme.com.