Programs

On Stage offer many programs beyond our regular school year dance lessons. For more information, click on the links below. .

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Registration forms are available for all programs on the registration page

SUMMER DANCE CAMPS 2010!!! Registration is now open - click here for details and then visit the registration page to download a form! We offer full and half day camps for dancers ages 3 and up, and also offer a boys-only camp. NEW THIS YEAR: A 7-week session of technique classes on Monday evenings to keep dancing throughout the summer. More info here!
School year dance sessions - see below for a description of our popular Sept-May dance programs
Regular class schedule for 2009-2010 season - click here
Birthday Parties - click here

SCHOOL YEAR DANCE SESSIONS

At On Stage, we offer several different varieties of classes:

BOYS-ONLY

A special class just for our boys! Taught by a male instructor, this is a great way for the boys to let loose, dance up a storm, and feel comfortable in their classes. This class will include jazz, hip hop, and tap dancing - but don't worry, we'll lend you tap shoes for the year. Let's show the world that boys can dance too! Please note, boys are welcome in ALL classes at On Stage.

TWIRLING TOTS
A 4-month program for our youngest dancers. This is an engaging class with emphasis on gross motor skills, peer interaction, and fun! All participants must be 2 years old by program start date, potty trained, and able to handle being away from a parent for the duration of the class. Sessions run Sept – Dec. and Jan – April. This class will not participate in any performances.

DANCIN’ KIDS!
Our Dancin’ Kids program allows children aged 3 and up to experience dance, movement, and music in an appealing class format. Students will enhance their gross motor skills, improve their sense of rhythm and co-ordination, and be introduced to dance in a positive fashion. This class provides development of body awareness and function, and provides an excellent base for further dance skill development. Best of all, it’s lots of fun! All participants must be 3 years old by September 1st.

PRIMARY PROGRAM
Our primary program for ages 4 - 7 builds on skills learned in our early years program and aims to introduce the basics of dance technique. These classes encourage creative expression through the use of props, games, and music. Combination classes are a split of jazz and tap, ballet classes are straight ballet

JAZZ DANCE PROGRAM
Jazz dance develops co-ordination, flexibility, and strength through entertaining classes using popular music. Emphasis is on proper technique with a flair for performance and style.

TAP DANCE PROGRAM
Tap dance is a rhythmic dance style that focuses on co-ordination, rhythm, and musicality. Tap classes give your child the ability to make music with their feet!

BALLET PROGRAM
All of our ballet classes follow the Society of Russian Ballet (SRB) Vaganova syllabus and are taught by an SRB certified instructor. Recreational classes are offered for those students wishing to enjoy dance with a minimum time commitment. Exam classes are designed to challenge dancers to reach their full potential through yearly examinations. Students wishing to participate in the exam stream must first be assessed by a ballet instructor. For more information regarding the Society of Russian Ballet please visit their home page by clicking here.

HIP HOP
Our hip hop classes combine funky movement and popular music for lots of fun! Learn the moves from your favourite music videos and groove to your own beat. These fast-paced classes are rhythmic and high energy. Come out and join us for fitness, friendship, and fun!

MUSICAL THEATRE
A fun class that is perfect for anyone with an interest in the Stratford Festival! Basic jazz technique combines with singing to create a dance class with a flair for the dramatic. Singers and dancers are welcome, though instruction leans more heavily toward dancing.

CONTEMPORARY
One of the hottest dance styles today, this fusion of jazz, modern, and ballet provides a creative outlet for expressing, emoting, and communicating through dance. Share a message with your audience without speaking a word!

YOGA

New this year, we will be offering Yoga classes for dancers and adults! A great way to stay fit, relax, and stay stress-free!

ADULT DANCE

For the adults that like to boogie down! Adult classes are offered Sept. - May in several disciplines. Participants purchase a 4-class card and get it stamped when they attend - that way, having busy lives doesn't mean wasting money!!!