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General Programs
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IMPORTANT: Register for 2010/2011 classes beginning July 16th from 3pm-7pm at RNB.
First day of classes Tuesday, September 7th, 2010. |
2010/2011 General Program
Ballet
Ballet offers students a sense of discipline and achievement and is a great foundation for many styles of dance. Classes are offered for younger to senior students. Ballet for younger students is great way to express themselves and explore. The classes are structured to develop coordination, motor skills, musicality and imagination. Ballet dance instruction follows Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) standards and students will be examined under this program.
[see program selection]
BALLET:
Let's Dance (3 & 4 Years)
Pre-Primary (5+ Years)
Primary
Gr. 1
Gr. 2
Gr. 3
Gr. 4
Gr. 5
Gr. 6
Gr. 1/2
Gr. 3/4
Gr. 5/6
Inter Fdn - syllabus
Inter - syllabus
Inter Fdn/Inter - Tech
Adv. 1 - Syllabus
Inter/Adv - tech + pointe
Inter Fdn - unset
Inter/Adv. - unset
Teen Ballet (14+ years)
Pointe 1 - for Gr. 6 Ballet students in first year of pointe only
Pointe 2 - (Mandatory if in accelerated ballet) for Inter Fdn &Inter Ballet students
Junior Accelerated Ballet
Intermediate Accelerated Ballet
Senior Accelerated Ballet
Repertoire
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Pointe
- Pointe work has an aesthetic beauty of appearing ethereal and weightless. Pointe is performing steps from ballet while dancing on the tips of the toes in pointe shoes, hard toed ballet slippers which require strength and skill.
Jazz
- With a strong and secure technique jazz develops dynamics. Jazz offers students choreographically challenging and satisfying work whilst developing their strength, flexibility and stamina. Jumps, turns and correct posture are essential while executing powerful movements.
[see program selection]
Junior Jazz -- 8-10 years
Teen Jazz -- 13+ years (older beginners/recreational)
Jazz 1 -9+
Jazz 2
Jazz 3
Jazz 4
Jazz 5
Lyrical Jazz 1
Lyrical Jazz 2
Open Street Jazz
Street Jazz
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Lyrical Jazz
- Lyrical jazz uses the jazz technique while using flowing movements. Lyrical dancing may interpret the mood or lyrics of a song
[see Program Selection]
Lyrical Jazz 1
Lyrical Jazz 2
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Street Jazz
Street jazz has the sharpness and energy of jazz and the attitude of the street. With a more mature approach to choreography, all students should be 13 years or older.
ISTD Modern
- Modern is a syllabus that has been carefully planned to create a versatile dancer. A series of examinations has been created from children's grades through to professional teaching qualifications.
Modern combines dance styles such as jazz, lyrical and contemporary to develop disciplined dancers
[see program selection]
MODERN: Ages 5+
Primary Modern
Gr. 1
Gr. 2
Gr. 3/Bronze
Gr. 6
Inter Fdn
Inter
Adv 1/2
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Tap
- Tap concentrates on intricate foot work being practiced for clarity and speed. Tap is a percussive form of dance with lively rhythmic tapping.
[see program selection]
TAP:Ages 5+
Pre-Primary Tap
Primary Tap
Gr. 1
Gr. 2
Gr. 6
Adv 1/2
Teen
Street Tap
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 Contemporary
- This subject is a constantly evolving style of dance that gives an awareness of gravity and relaxation. Students are encouraged to explore their sense of movement whilst building an exciting movement vocabulary
[see program selection]
Jr Contemporary (taking Grade 5 Ballet or Modern)
Intermediate Contemporary
Accelerated Contemporary (Competitive Class)
Senior Contemporary
Elite Contemporary (Competitive Class)
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Hip Hop
- Hip hop can include sharp isolations, locking, body popping, street jazz, krumping and break dancing. The music and style is similar to that of popular music videos.
[see program selection]
HIP HOP (6 +)
Hip Hop Kids - 6-8 years
Junior - 8-10 years
Junior Advanced (minimum 1 year of previous Hip op training) - 9-12 years
Inter 13-15 years
Senior - 15+ years
Elite
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Break Dancing
An urban style of acrobatic dance that has evolved as part of the hip hop movement. Break Dancing is normally danced to pop, funk or hip hop music.
Acro
Acrobatics is a combination of gymnastics, dance movements and stunt work. It requires and develops flexibility, strength and balance.
[see program selection]
Acro (8+)
JuniorAcro
Elite Acro (Competitive Class)
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Musical Theatre
- Students will work on stage performance skills in this class, learning to express themselves through dance, body and facial expressions. This class combines music, songs, spoken dialogue and dance
[see program selection]
(maximum class size 25 students)
Junior 10-12 years
Intermediate 13-15 years
Senior 15+years
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Strength & Stretch
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