Classes

Here at Artistic Edge Dance Academy we believe that the best dancers are those that are well rounded. To achieve this goal we offer a wide range classes in a variety of styles of dance. For descriptions of each genre please check the list below.

BALLET

Ballet is a technical form of dance with its own syllabus. We offer Russian Society of Ballet taught by certified and caring instructors with an abundance of experience. Optional exams are given in the spring time for all levels. Ballet is the backbone for all types of dance and all of our competitive jazz dancers are required to incorporate Ballet as a part of their training.

PROGRESSING BALLET TECHNIQUE (PBT)

PBT offers an approach that complements ballet training, providing dancers with valuable tools. PBT is designed to be used alongside traditional ballet classes, acting as a helpful supplement to enhance and support the techniques learned in ballet.

JAZZ

Jazz is a form of dance that is constantly evolving. Students will learn isolations of the body, work on technique, flexibility and be challenged with fun choreography taught by certified instructors.

LYRICAL

Lyrical is a form of dance that fuses Modern dance, Ballet and Jazz to tell a story through continuation of movement. Students will work on technique and learn choreography filled with graceful movement and emotion of the piece.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Musical Theatre is a form of theatre combining song and dance. Often musical theatre can incorporate lip-syncing rather than singing. The students will learn creative and fun choreography to tell the story of their musical. Jazz steps are used throughout the choreography.

ACRO

Acro involves use of flexibility and strength. Students will work on flexibility and agility throughout the year to master such skills as walkovers, isolations and partner work.

TAP

Tap is a form of dance where the students will learn to make rhythm and sound with their tap shoes. The choreography is set to music and a progressive set of moves will be taught throughout the year

STREET/HIP HOP

Hip Hop and Street Dance include a wide range of styles such as locking, popping, old skool and breaking. Students will learn new and fun choreography set to upbeat music and will have the opportunity to free style in class. Hip hop is a great way to stay fit!

BREAKDANCE

Seen in many popular music videos and practiced all over the world. Also known as B-boying and B-girling, break dance uses different body movements, spins, arm movements, leg movements danced to hip hop music. Dancers will learn freezes, footwork, floor work, power moves, top rock and ground rock.

WIGGLE WORMS

A program for 2-3 year olds with the emphasis on fun, social and gross motor development, physical fitness and movement education with the us of shapes, colours and words.

MINI MOVERS

A program for 4-5 year olds with the emphasis on fun, social and gross motor development, physical fitness and movement education with the us of shapes, colours and words.