Classes Start: Saturday September 7th, 2013
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Adult Cardio
Adult Stretching
Perform Co. 5/Inter*
Perform Co. 5/Inter*
Perform Co. 5/Inter*
*Classes are subject to change
Walking Programs/After-care
After-School Walking programs may be available from your school.
Options for Walking program:
- Dundas, Morse, Pape, Withrow (Pick up and After-care)
- Minimum requirement of 3 children for the walking program to start.
- Actual programs will be listed once programs have been established.
Contact us for more details or to get a walking program running from your school!
Level Breakdown
Dance Journeys – 1.5 to 3 years w/ Parent or Caregiver
Creative Movement – 3/4 years
Pre-Ballet – 4/5 years
Pre-Ballet 1 – 4/5years
Pre-Ballet 2 – 5 years
Mighty Moves (All Boyz) – 3/4 years
Migthy Moves 2 (All Boyz) – 4/5 years
All Boyz Hip Hop – 6 years
Rock Girlz (Jazz/Hip Hop) – 3/4 years
Rock Girlz 2 (Jazz/Hip Hop) – 5/6 years
Level 1 – 6 years
Level 2 – 7 to 9 years – pre-requisite (Level 1)
Level 3a – 8/9 years – pre-requisite (Level 2)
Level 3b – 9/10 years – pre-requisite (Level 3a)
Level 4a – 9 to 12 years – pre-requisite (Level 3b)
Level 4b – 10 to 12 years – pre-requisite (Level 4a)
Level 5a – 11/12 years – pre-requisite (Level 4b)
Level 5b – 11/12 years and up – pre-requisite (Level 5a)
Intermediate – 12 to 16 years – pre-requisite (Level 5b)
Advanced – 16 to 18 years – pre-requisite (Intermediate)
Performance Company – 12 yrs & up – pre-requisite (Level 5/Intermediate, must take at least two classes week, one of them has to be Ballet)
*Ages are used as a guide. Level placement is ultimately decided by assessment. Other factors include past training. It is our goal to ensure your child is in the best program suited for them and their level. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Dance Journeys
“An interactive music and movement class for children and their caregivers!” A fun and creative class designed for boys and girls ages 18 mths to 3 years. Using imaginative and physical journeys, fun games and improvisation, children are lead through a great music and dance experience.
Next Session is starting in September:
- Tuesday September 11th
- Wednesday September 12th
- Sunday September 16th
Class card for 8 weeks $135 (including HST) With the card of 8, you can attend any of the classes within the 10 weeks.
You can also purchase 2 class cards of 8 for $244.08. Also you can buy top ups for $15.00 if you find you have used your card up in the first 8 weeks!
Register Online here: http://www.artistsplay.com/home/dance-journeys-registration
Creative Movement
Exploring basic dance techniques through imaginative journeys and movement games. Children learn rhythm, self awareness and how to lead and follow. Team work and creativity is a large focus in creative movement for children.
Creative Movement ~ Saturday
Exploring basic dance techniques through imaginative journeys and movement games. Children learn rhythm, self awareness and how to lead and follow. Team work and creativity is a large focus in creative movement for children.
Pre-Ballet ~ Wednesday
A class focused on bringing creative play to the next level. Students begin to learn more in-depth combinations with focus on basic ballet technique and gaining strength and agility.
Pre-Ballet 1
A class focused on bringing creative play to the next level. Students begin to learn more in-depth combinations with focus on basic ballet technique and gaining strength and agility.
Pre-Ballet 2
A class focused on bringing creative play to the next level. Students begin to learn more in-depth combinations with focus on basic ballet technique and gaining strength and agility.
Ballet 1 ages 6
Training in basic ballet techniques while keeping a focus on creativity and play. At this point of the students journey, they start to learn movements which relate to more advanced steps. Balance and strength are achieved through combinations and choreography each week. At Artists’ Play children are always encouraged to create their own dances and stories through a series of exercises which aid them in doing so.
Ballet 2 ages 7 to 8
Training in basic ballet techniques while keeping a focus on creativity and play. At this point of the students journey, they start to learn movements which relate to more advanced steps. Balance and strength are achieved through combinations and choreography each week. At Artists’ Play children are always encouraged to create their own dances and stories through a series of exercises which aid them in doing so.
Mighty Moves 1 ages 3/4
An high energy creative dance class for boys. Students begin to learn the basics and styles of Hip Hop. Mighty Moves focuses on creative play and improvisation.
Mighty Moves 2 ages 4/5
An high energy creative dance class for boys. Students begin to learn the basics and styles of Hip Hop. Mighty Moves focuses on creative play and improvisation.
All Boyz Hip Hop ages 6-8
While maintaining creative play and improvisation, this class begins to focus on learning combinations and routines. The students begin to learn sequence of movement and more advanced technique.
Rock Girlz 1
A fun and upbeat creative movement class for girls who love popular music. Using child friendly hip hop and pop music children will be taken through a series of creative dance journeys and led through a series of skill building exercises.
Rock Girlz 2
A fun and upbeat creative movement class for girls who love popular music. Using child friendly hip hop and pop music children will bring creative play to the next level. Students begin to learn more in-depth combinations with focus on basic Hip Hop/Jazz technique and gaining strength and agility.
Jazz 2 ages 6 to 8
An energetic and fun class which offers a variety of jazz styles while focusing on technique and performance. Muscle development is equally as important and is shared and taught in Jazz as well as Ballet. Each week dancers learn different combinations and work on them until they are satisfied and have accomplished a series. They are also lead through improvisational tools and games to improve their own story telling through dance.
Jazz 3 ages 9/10
An energetic and fun class which offers a variety of jazz styles while focusing on technique and performance. Muscle development is equally as important and is shared and taught in Jazz as well as Ballet. Each week dancers learn different combinations and work on them until they are satisfied and have accomplished a series. They are also lead through improvisational tools and games to improve their own story telling through dance.
Hip Hop 2 ages 6-8
An upbeat and popular class, students will be lead through a series of warm up exercises to ensure they are ready to dance. Short combinations are lead to introduce steps and rhythms which then are used in a larger dance which students are then encouraged to perform for each other.
Tap 1 ages 5/6
Tap class focuses on rhythm, complex coordination of the lower body and flexible, agile feet. It is an excellent development of music training for dancers. Made famous by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly and Canadian John Stanzel, tap dancing is know for its high entertainment value, stunning speed and relaxed style.