General Dance Program

Rigour and self expression

This ballet-based program teaches self-expression through dance technique fundamentals. Students learn to appreciate and enjoy movement, musicality, rhythmical awareness, and movement vocabulary. Beyond Ballet, classes are offered in Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, and Repetoire.

General Program levels

The General Program provides many avenues into explorations of dance study for students looking to study dance recreationally within levels grouped by academic grades.

Among these levels, Arts Umbrella also offers programs just for boys, programs for teens, and intensive programs for those who would like to pursue more rigorous training and potentially move into our Professional Program in older levels. All students have the opportunity to explore dance as artists, performers, audience members, and professionals.

See below for more information about each level.

Admissions and Registration

Arts Umbrella’s Dance programs range from ages 2 to 22 and admissions requirements vary.

Learn more about the registration or admissions process for our programs and whether your program requires an audition.

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Getting started

Entry into the General Program is based on age and academic grade. General Program classes take place after school and on weekends. Up to Grade 5, no audition is required as student advancement is made by instructor placement.

After Level/Grade 5, current and new students wishing to be accepted into the Afternoon Professional Training Program or the half-day Professional Training Program will audition as part of the admission process.

More information for Parents:

Download a copy of the 2018-19 General School Handbook

Detailed information on each program is available below or contact dance@artsumbrella.com or 604.681.5268 ext 263

Information

Dance Level 1 to 7

Ages 6-12 (Academic Grades 1-7)

Open to young dancers of all experience levels.

Boys Only Program

Ages 6-11 (Academic Grades 1-6)

A program for young boys who love to move.

Level 3-5 Intensive Program

Ages 8-10 (Academic Grades 3-5)

For young dancers interested in a more committed schedule at their appropriate age and developmental level.

Afternoon Professional Training Program

Ages 13 - 18 (Academic Grades 8-12)

For dancers who wish to maintain a high level of physical training in after school and weekend classes.

Teen Program

Ages 13-18 (Academic Grades 8-12)

Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Hip Hop for teen dancers.

Registration

Dance program registration forms are available online.

Learn how to register here.

Dance Dress Code

All students are required to wear appropriate, specified dance attire at all times. Class attire is not included in registration or costume fees.

Tuition and Fees

Dance Tuition, Bursaries, and Payment Policies

Important Dates – Dance Program

General Dance Program Important Dates 2017-2018

Instructors

All Dance Instructors

Artemis Gordon

Penelope Boyse

Ackerley Cooper

Katrina Cruickshank

Lina Fitzner

Mathilde Gilhet

Andrea Keevil

Ashley Sanderson

Lynn Sheppard

Samantha Tawaststjerna

Chengxin Wei

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