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Dance Academy - Youth Dance Classes in Airdrie
We offer many styles of dance classes for kids ages 1 to 18 in Airdrie including jazz, hip hop, tap, ballet, lyrical, dance theatre, acro and tumbling.
This program is for students ages 1 to 18 and offers a variety of class options including ballet technique and combo classes—perfect for students looking to try a new class or two! These classes will enhance your child’s imagination, coordination, and rhythm while they learn aout the art of dance through an array of styles.
Our Airdrie Dance Studio provide Children with the opportunity to engage the mind, body, and emotions into collaborative expressions. This helps Children find their voice, grow in confidence, develop empathy and an ability to self-reflect, and strengthen communication skills.
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Acro
Ages 5 - 18
Acro classes offer Dancers the chance to hone their strength and flexibility while incorporating dance movements. Beginning with Acro fundamentals such as somersaults
and cartwheels, Dancers safely build the skills they need to achieve more complex
movements, such as forearm stands, walkovers,and side aerials. We use the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus to teach the skills, but use dance to transition through their movements. This all leads to a fantastic performance on stage at our year end recital.
Ballet
Ages 5 – 18
In this structured dance class children are introduced to slow, graceful dance steps, and will be encouraged to express their emotions through movement. Performers enrolled in Ballet dance classes will develop strength, flexibility, balance and agility by mastering age appropriate Ballet technique, and exploring improvisation and creative movement. Taught with classical music and French terminology, Ballet is known as the building block for all styles of dance!
Big Shoes Little Feet
Age 1 - 2 (Sessional)
This dance class is designed for those ready to start learning... with a caregiver! Our curriculum incorporates creative movement, fun learning songs, and energetic games and activities which will kick-start your little movers' success! We focus on fostering the early development of your child through play, exploration, and shared experiences. This class is a fantastic opportunity for both parents and children to bond, learn, and create lasting memories together.Sessional programs run 4 times throughout the season and are offered to performers ages 1-2 years
Dance Theatre
Ages 5 – 18
Singing, dancing, and acting all take centre stage in our Dance Theatre classes. Watch your child build their confidence as a “Triple Threat” performer by honing their musical abilities and combining them with theatrical movement in this combination dance class! Performers will get to act, sing, dance and expand their imaginations through guided exercises and improvisation. This all leads into a year end performance of a full Musical Theatre production!
Happy Feet
Ages 3 – 4
Happy Feet is a combination dance class that incorporates ballet and tap fundamentals,
along with creative movement and singing. This class will introduce the joy of dance to our 3 and 4 year olds! Dancers practice their gross motor skills, such as skipping and balancing on one foot, and learn basic classroom etiquette, such as taking turns and listening
for instructions. This class will teach students how to learn independently and foster friendships in the classroom.
Hip Hop
Ages 5 – 18
This high-energy class offers Dancers a way to explore age-appropriate urban movements
set to popular music. Body isolations, quick footwork, and syncopated rhythms are emphasized. Hip-hop dancers often freestyle, moving to the beat of the music with creative and energetic steps.Whether it's the dynamic footwork of breaking or the rhythmic isolations of popping, hip-hop dance is all about individual style, creativity, and having fun on the dance floor.
Jazz
Ages 5 – 18
Imagine learning steps that are both graceful and snappy, set to lively music that makes you want to move. If you're into having fun, moving to awesome tunes, and adding a touch of style to your dance, a jazz class is where it's at! Jazz dance is not just about technique; it's also about feeling the music and letting your personality shine on the dance floor. It's a great way to have fun, stay active, and become a smooth dancer!
With an influence of both tradition and trends, our Jazz classes incorporate the latest styles, offering our Dancers a well-rounded experience using Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers syllabus. Technique and self-expression grow step by step as the Dancers groove through each class to upbeat music.
Lyrical/Contemporary
Ages 7 to 18
This class has prerequisites required and is teacher recommended.
Ballet and Jazz come together as one in this class, which helps Dancers enhance their technique and improve their personal style and self-expression. Using the storytelling of a song's lyrics and the dynamics of music, Dancers find that their performance quality improves greatly over time.
Me Tu
Age 2
MeTu is a delightful and enchanting dance class designed specifically for our tiniest dancers aged 2 years old! By utilizing an inclusive curriculum, your little one will embark on a whimsical exploration of self-expression and coordination through the enchanting world of dance and music. This progressional class will incorporate ballet and music technique into basic body moves, fun dance steps, and movement-focused games, which will kick-start your little mover’s success and will help them work towards learning in class independent of their caregivers! Because MeTu is a part of our Petite Boutique program you will enjoy exclusive perks, inclusive recital packages, and enchanting visits from beloved princesses. Make your child's fairytale dreams come true with Petite Boutique: MeTu – where every dance lesson is a magical experience!
Tap
Ages 5 – 18
Tap dance classes are a vibrant and engaging way for children to explore the world of rhythm and movement. Our classes, guided by the comprehensive Al Gilbert and Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers Syllabus, provide a solid foundation in tap technique, while also encouraging creativity and self-expression. Students learn to use their feet like drums, creating rhythmic patterns and beats, which aids in developing musicality and timing. The fun and energetic atmosphere in our tap dance classes make them ideal for children who love to move and make noise. With a focus on both individual skill and group coordination, our tap dance program is perfect for young dancers looking to challenge themselves in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Tumble Hop
Ages 3 – 4
Tumble Hop is just the right class for Dancers who love to go all around and upside down!
This dance class is designed to introduce basic skills inspired by the dance styles of jazz, hip hop, acro, and creative movement. We guide these Dancers through skills that are locomotor (sliding, galloping, leaping) and non-locomotor (stopping, stretching, rolling).
Students will also learn basic classroom Etiquette, such as taking turns and listening
for instructions. This class will teach students how to learn independently and foster friendships in the classroom.
Tiny Tutus
Age 4
Tap? Check! Jazz? Check! Ballet? Check! Glitter and Glitz? CHECK! These combination classes include Tap, Jazz, and Ballet! Dancers will LOVE learning dance fundamentals – all while basking in oodles of glitter and glitz found in our executive classroom!
Petite Boutique classes offer a unique and top-notch dance experience for your little one! In these classes we do training in Tap and Ballet in one convenient class time. As a member, you'll enjoy exclusive perks such as a welcome gift, your full dress code and prop package, inclusive recital packages, and enchanting visits from beloved princesses.
TooTu Cute
Age 3
Tap? Check! Jazz? Check! Ballet? Check! Glitter and Glitz? CHECK! These combination classes include Tap, Jazz, and Ballet! Dancers will LOVE learning dance fundamentals – all while basking in oodles of glitter and glitz found in our executive classroom! Petite Boutique classes offer a unique and top-notch dance experience for your little one! In these classes we do training in Tap and Ballet in one convenient class time. As a member, you'll enjoy exclusive perks such as a welcome gift, your full dress code and prop package, inclusive recital packages, and enchanting visits from beloved princesses.
Tutu Tastic
Age 5
Tap? Check! Jazz? Check! Ballet? Check! Glitter and Glitz? CHECK! These combination classes include Tap, Jazz, and Ballet! Dancers will LOVE learning dance fundamentals – all while basking in oodles of glitter and glitz found in our executive classroom! Petite Boutique classes offer a unique and top-notch dance experience for your little one! In these classes we do training in Tap and Ballet in one convenient class time. As a member, you'll enjoy exclusive perks such as a welcome gift, your full dress code and prop package, inclusive recital packages, and enchanting visits from beloved princesses.
TuTu Team
Ages 6 - 7
Tap? Check! Jazz? Check! Ballet? Check! Glitter and Glitz? CHECK! These combination classes include Tap, Jazz, and Ballet! Dancers will LOVE learning dance fundamentals – all while basking in oodles of glitter and glitz found in our executive classroom!
Petite Boutique classes offer a unique and top-notch dance experience for your little one! In these classes we do training in Tap and Ballet in one convenient class time. As a member, you'll enjoy exclusive perks such as a welcome gift, your full dress code and prop package, inclusive recital packages, and enchanting visits from beloved princesses.