General Dance Program

General Dance Program

Discover self-expression through the fundamentals of dance technique, while learning to appreciate movement, musicality, rhythmical awareness and movement vocabulary. Learn appropriate dance conduct, based on self-discipline and the ability to work with others in this ballet-based programming.
 
Please note: With the exception of Early Childhood classes, dance program registration is not currently available online. For more information regarding registration, auditions and the placement process, contact the Registrar: registration@artsumbrella.com
 
 

Early Childhood (2-6 years)

Fall / Winter / Spring Session classes available.
No audition required.
Online registration for Spring Session (beginning Mar. 15 2010) is currently available: click here to access.  Registration for all 2010/2011 sessions will commence June 1, 2010.
 
The world of dance opens up to your child through creative exploration that encourages and nurtures a love for physical expression. Through imagery, music and rhythm, children learn technique, body awareness, and ways of relating to each other and the world. Group dances, choreography and games encourage coordination, balance and self confidence, and provide the foundation for future dance expression.

General Dance Program (6-15 years)

Year-long session: September - June.
No Audition required.
Visit Arts Umbrella June 14-18 2010 for placement assistance. Registration will commence Monday Jun 21 2010, either in person or online, depending on placement.
 
Junior (6-15 years)
Two program choices: Co-ed (girls and boys) or Boys Only.

Discover self-expression through fundamentals of dance technique. Learn to appreciate and enjoy movement, musicality, rhythmic awareness, and movement vocabulary.  Learn appropriate dance class conduct that is based on self-discipline and the ability to work with others. This program is designed to accelerate dancers from level 1 through to high school.
 
Introduction for Beginners (10-13 years)
An introduction to the fundamentals of dance for recreational students with little or no background in dance training. Explore your sense of rhythm and musicality through movement.

Comprehensive Dance Program (High-School Students)

Year-long session: September - June.
Audition required. (Auditions for 2010/2011 take place March 21 2010) 
 
This program builds on the foundation of the Junior program, and incorporates serious physical training that develops the coordination required for complex movement patterns. Ballet continues to be the focus, with more disciplines added to create a well-rounded technical dancer.

Dance Professional (11-19 years) and Post-Secondary Programs