The Dance Shoppe - Milton, Ontario - Our Programs and Dance Attire

Our Programs

The Dance Shoppe provides your child(ren) with a variety of different programs. Below are the programs we offer. Click here for the required dance attire.

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Tumbling: Age 2 to 4 years - Based on technique from the BATD, DMA, PAEC and CDTA syllabi, dancers are working on controlled movements which combine gymnastics with Ballet and Creative Movement. The focus is on building strength, flexibility and alignment through dance technique along with working gross motor skills.

Ballet: Age 3 years and up - Based on technique from the RAD syllabus, dancers are taught classical elements along with character and free movement work. Focus is on building strength, flexibility and alignment through ballet technique.

Jazz: Age 5 years and up - Based on jazz technique from the BATD, DMA, PAEC and CDTA syllabi, dancers are working to achieve various jumps, turns as well as increase their
flexibility.

Tap: Age 5 years and up - Based on tap technique from the BATD, DMA, PAEC and CDTA syllabi, dancers are working progressively with different rhythmical elements, in conjunction with different steps to build a vocabulary of movement.

Acro Jazz: Age 5 and up - Based on technique from the BATD, DMA, PAEC and CDTA syllabi, dancers are working on controlled movements which combine gymnastics and jazz. Movements such as walkovers, handstands and limbers are just part of this exciting class.

Hip Hop: Age 5 years and up - Based on street style dance and choreographed to contemporary music using styles like hip hop, funk and free-style. This type of dancing is seen in music videos.

Musical Theatre: Age 7 years and up - Based on the portrayal of a character through lip synching, this form of dance incorporates elements of jazz technique along with drama.

Vocal/Drama: Age 7 years and up - This class offers an introduction to the stage. Acting and singing are combined with some dance training to give you a chance to be a star.

Dance Attire

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Ballet: Age 3 to 4yrs - For this age the uniform is not enforced but most dancers will wear a solid colour body suit, (black, blue or pink). Pink Ballet tights or bare legs with white ankle socks. Hair if possible is to be in a bun or pulled back off the face. Pink Ballet shoes are to be worn. A Ballet wrap skirt/tutu may be worn to class.

Ballet: Age 5 and up- a navy blue Mondor Tank bodysuit with pinch in the front, style # 3033. Pink Ballet tights and Pink Ballet shoes are to be worn. Hair must be in a proper bun, with hair net and bobby pins. A ballet wrap skirt may be worn for Tuesday and Saturday ballet classes only.

Ballet: Boys- a solid white T- shirt. Black bike pants or leggings. Black or White Ballet shoes and Black or White Socks.

Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater: any colour body suit or tights. Must be suitable for dancing. Hair- ponytail or bun. Shoes: Jazz 5/6yrs –bare feet - Jazz 7yrs and higher, Hip Hop and Musical Theater -a black jazz oxford.

Tap: any colour body suit and tights. Must be suitable for dancing. Hair – ponytail or bun. Black Tap Shoes are required.

Acro-Jazz/Tumbling: any colour body suit or tights. Hair- ponytail or bun. Bare feet are required.

Students not properly attired may observe, but will not be allowed to participate in class.

** Loose hair will not be permitted in class

**Jewelry is not recommended

** Blue jeans will not permitted in class

All shoes must be purchased by October 1^st.

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