DANCE PROGRAMS & CLASS INFORMATION

We offer a 10 month dance program (September to June) with classes available in the following disciplines:

Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Modern/Contemporary
Musical Theatre
Hip Hop
Acro
Ballet & Jazz Technique classes
Vocals
Acting

We have a few different programs/tracks at our studio: Recreational, Pre-Competitive & Competitive. See below for more info!

RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Recreational classes are open to any dancer! Student placements are made by the studio instructors. Technical ability and dance experience help to determine which classes are best suited for your dancer. During the month of September, there may be some adjustments within classes to find the
right technical fit for all dancers/classes.

Our recreational programs are organized using the following levels:

Preschool (ages 3+4 yrs)
Level A (Kindergarten)
Level A (Grade 1)
Level B (grade 2-3)
Level C (Grade 4-6)
Level D or Senior (Grade 7+)
Vocals (Grade 4- grade 12)
Acting (Grade 4- grade 12)

WHERE TO START?

We always encourage new dancers to enroll in Ballet, Jazz and Tap. These three foundational classes provide the
essential techniques and training needed to thrive and grow as a dancer. Ballet is required for students registering in Level B or higher in Jazz,
Modern and Acro classes that are considering the Pre-Competitive program. Ballet technique offers a strong foundation that supports improvement
across all dance styles. It teaches dancers how to move safely, use the correct muscles, and maintain proper alignment. Ballet is the theory behind all movement.

COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS [by Teacher Invitation only]
Our Competitive Tracks are offered by invitation from our instructors and are designed for dancers who demonstrate passion, discipline, and a strong
desire to be challenged. These programs require a high level of commitment from both dancers and their families.

Pre-Competitive Track - Our Pre-Comp program is the first step toward our Competitive Program. While participation in the Pre-Competitive Track
Mandatory Classes (Pre-Comp): Pre-Comp Ballet Tech, Pre-Comp Jazz Tech, Jazz (Level B or C) , Ballet (Level B or C) and Tap
helps prepare dancers for the next level, it does not guarantee placement in the Competitive Program. Dancers must audition as space in the Competitive Program is limited.
Junior Track
Mandatory Classes (Junior): Junior Ballet, Junior Ballet Tech, Junior Jazz, Junior Jazz Tech, Junior Competitive Musical Theatre
Level 1 Track
Mandatory Classes (Level 1): Ballet 1, Ballet Technique 1, Jazz Technique 1, Jazz 1, Modern 1, Musical Theatre 1
Level 2 Track
Mandatory Classes (Level 2): Ballet 2, Ballet Technique 2, Jazz Technique 2, Jazz 2, Modern 2, Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Tap highly encouraged.
Level 3 Track
Mandatory Classes (Level 3): Ballet 3, Ballet Technique 3, Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Jazz Technique 3, Jazz 3, Modern 3, Ballet Technique 2 (optional).
Tap is highly encouraged!

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
These classes progress at an accelerated pace and are intended for dancers aiming to reach a pre-professional level by the end of Grade 12. Attendance
is crucial; dancers may not miss more than three Technique or Choreography classes per season (excluding illness). Excessive absences may result in re-evaluation of a dancer’s eligibility to perform or remain in the program.

Competition Commitment: Dancers in the Competitive Track are required to participate in 2–3 mandatory competitions per season.
Family Involvement: This is a full family commitment. Parents and dancers must be aligned with the expectations, schedule, and responsibilities that come with participation in the Competitive Program.
Competitive dancers MUST show: consistent attendance, a strong work ethic, a positive, team-oriented attitude; a genuine drive to improve both technically and artistically.

IMPORTANCE OF CONSISTENT ATTENDANCE

Class attendance is very important for all our dancers, It allows for strong muscle memory development in the body.
A dancer will feel confident in choreography and not fall behind if attending each class.
Please be on time for class so you don't miss the warm up.
Warm up is important in keeping your muscles warm, safe and stretched so injury
does not occur. Both of our large studios at In House Performing Arts have built in sprung floors to avoid repetitive strain injuries for the safety of our dancers.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

BALLET

Ballet is the foundation of almost all dance techniques. For a dancer to excel in any dance class , multiple Ballet classes are a must! Ballet Choreo classes requires a Ballet Tech class for B level and up. These classes instructs body alignment, engages muscle memory, builds muscle strength and fluidity. Dancers learn to create balletic movement to slow and quick music rhythms in class. Ballet technique is formed with barre, across the floor and centre work. At In House Studio, we encourage all dancers to take Ballet if registering for Jazz, Musical Theatre and Modern. Ballet builds core strength, strong movement in arm, legs and stretched feet. A dancer can connect faster to other styles of choreography with ballet training . Ballet is the "theory" of all dance. Ballet is mandatory for Level C1-3 dancers and highly encouraged for Level A-D rec classes.
Ballet is offered to ages 3+

JAZZ

Jazz is fun and upbeat! Class begins with a strong conditioning body warm up. This engages the body safely through alignment and strength plus stretching techniques to ensure the body is ready for class. Class continues with technical jumps and turn excercises across the floor plus choreography. Ballet is highly encouraged when taking Jazz.

CONTEMPORARY/MODERN

Contemporary/ Modern classes starts with a strong conditioning stretch and strength warm up. Followed by across the floor turns and contraction/release movement from jumps to floor work. A lot of intricate timing of rushed and slow movement in choreography. There is a lot of emphasis in using breath work. Contemporary always tells a story and releases a feeling/energy through movement. Contemporary choreography can be very healing for the soul. If registering for Modern, a Ballet Technique class is mandatory.
Modern class is available to dancers grade 4+

MUSICAL THEATRE

Musical Theatre combines acting, singing and dancing to a song from a musical! All three focuses are very strong. We teach breath work, diaphragm engagement and articulation in voice. Our focus is connecting character work, vocals and acting through the choreography and story. If registering for Musical Theatre, Ballet or Jazz is highly encouraged.

TAP

Tap is all about rhythm! Your feet learn technical tap rhythms that start with basic learning and build from there. It's a lot of fun and can help dancers understand rhythm dynamics for all classes. Ballet is highly encouraged when taking Tap.

HIP HOP

Hip Hop is all about style movement. It started on the streets of New York back in the 70's. Its a fun energetic class focusing on pop and locking, rhythms, breaking, up rock and street jazz. This is a commercial style of dance.

ACRO

Acrobatics (Acro) combines gymnastic movements with dance. Our Acro program is available for dancers ages 5yrs+. Some of the many skills a dancer can be learning: Full Splits/L-R-M, Handstand Front Roll/Handstand Holds (3 sec) Backward Pike Roll, Cartwheel/1 Arm both sides, Hyper extended Bridge, Kick Over/Back or Front, Rounded off Rebound , Dive Cartwheel,: stretching/Conditioning, Handstand Holds/Strad.

TECHNIQUE CLASSES
Ballet & Jazz

Ballet Technique and Jazz Technique are strictly technical classes, there is no performance opportunity with this class. These classes help dancers improve in their turns, jumps, flexibility and strength. We encourage a technique class along side your Ballet and Jazz class!

PRESCHOOL BALLET & ACRO CLASSES
(3-4 year old dancers)

The ballet/movement class is a fun way to introduce your tiny dancer to the world of dance. This class has a little barre warm up, including plies, tendus and skips across the floor. Wonderful, fun music and sometimes even singing!
Tiny Acro for preschool kids ages 3&4, learning basic rolls, cart wheels and dance fun!

VOCAL TRAINING CLASSES

For dancers Grade 4+

ACTING CLASSES
For dancers Grade 4+

​CLASS DESCRIPTION