REGULAR CLASSES

• BALLET COMBO:    Pre-School Ballet class for 4 & 5 year olds that focuses on imaginative and creative movement, as well as a general introduction to ballet, jazz and musical theatre fundamentals.  A wonderful program to introduce children to dance and music.
   

• TAP:  Pre-School (age 4 and 5 years)
             Junior to Advanced ADAPT Syllabus (ages 6 and up)

•  JAZZ: Junior to Advanced ADAPT Syllabus (ages 6 and up)

• BALLET (RAD Syllabus): 

  Graded Levels                 Pre-School (see Ballet Combo above)

                                                  Pre-Primary to Grade 8 (ages 6 and up)

         Vocational Levels           Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate,

                                                  Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2

• DEMI-POINT/POINTE:   For students in Grade 4 and up who are not taking Vocational Classes but would like to try pointe.  Students will begin by taking the class on demi-pointe and will be allowed to go on pointe when the teacher deems the student ready.

• HIP HOP / JAZZ: This class is for dance beginners and students who have had limited formal dance training.  This class is for students 10 years and up.

• RHYTHM TAP : This is a non-syllabus tap class concentrating on rhythms and combinations incorporating every style of tap.   This class is for dancers age 10 and over with minimal dance experience or older tap beginners.
  
  

• STRETCH 'n TUMBLE: This acrobatic class is for children age 6-9 who have had limited dance or acro experience. Students will be introduced to acrobatics by an experienced coach. Fundamental dance movements will also be taught but on a limited basis.
  
  

• JAZZ TECHNIQUE: For students in Junior 3 Jazz level to Intermediate 2 (ADAPT) Jazz level. This class will only be offered for 8 weeks and will be completed before ADAPT exams in early December. This class will be mandatory for these Jazz students who are working towards their ADAPT exam.

SPECIALTY CLASSES

• MUSICAL THEATRE

• LYRICAL
  Classes will offer and explore different styles of Lyrical.  The teachers will concentrate on perfecting and strengthening technique and performance ability.  An emphasis will be placed on musical interpretation and emotion.  There will be three levels offered:  see our policy handbook for more information
  

• STRETCH & PROGRESSIONS (including turns, jumps and tricks)
  
  This class is sure to inspire all dancers to drastically increase their flexibility and strength.  We will also be challenging the dancers with turns and combinations of jumps.
  There will be two levels of Stretch and Progressions as well as one class available with acrobatics.
  
                            

• CONTEMPORARY

This class will focus on different styles and techniques in Jazz with an emphasis on Open and Modern.  We will be introducing the dancers to many new forms of Jazz and creative new ideas, all to enhance their overall dance experience.  This program will feature many guest teachers throughout the year.  This class is only available to Intermediate 2 to Advanced (Adapt) level Jazz students.

•  PARTNERING/LIFT CLASS

The emphasis will be on instruction and performance experience in partnering and is sure to motivate and inspire us to reach new heights. Dancers, who will be eligible to attend these classes, will be invited by the Danscott teaching staff.

•    FUN n' FIT YOGA FOR ADULTS

We are pleased to announce that Linda Crawford will be teaching our Adult Yoga Class. It will be offered in 7-8 week sessions and is scheduled for Tuesday mornings starting in September. Registration forms will be available at our Open House in June.