School of commercial dance

JAZZ

A popular dance form. Pop Jazz & theatre dance are the focus of this exhilarating and upbeat class! Dancers will dive in deeper to jazz fundamentals, alignment, core, stretches and flexibility. Performing Class.

HIP HOP

Students in Hip Hop classes learn a variety of styles and the most up-to-date dance choreography. Students of all ages enjoy building their skills as they are instructed how to move and coordinate. Fun for all, this dance experience is great for both guys and girls. Performing Class.

BREAKDANCING

Breaking, also referred to as B-boying, or B-girling, is an unstructured and improvisational form of traditional Hip Hop. Students will learn elements of top rock, down rock and floor work. Anwar teaches the basics and layers more difficult moves when ready. This is a great class to express yourself and build strength and coordination. Non-performing Class.

HIP HIP CREW

Hip Hop Crew is all about Hip Hop and performs at the Winter Show, June Show, York Parades, York Revs plus are invited to entertain at special events throughout our community. In addition, select dancers are invited to educational trips/conventions & solo competitions. Team uniform purchase is required. Upper levels by audition only. Performing Company.

MODERN  Modern dance developed in the 20th century as a form of rebellion against the rigid formalism of classical ballet.  Our classes embrace the traditional techniques of the modern dance world including Graham, Limon and Horton encouraging the future development of emerging young dancers and choreographers.

CONTEMPORARY

This dance genre incorporates elements from blend of lyrical and modern dance influenced by contemporary artists such as Mia Michaels and Brian Friedman. Technique is based on both ballet and classical modern fundamentals.  Jumps, leaps, turns and sometimes acrobatic elements emphasize rhythm changes, expressive upper body, and extensions. This style focuses on organic movement & incorporates improv, floor work and exploring choreography. A supplementary ballet class is recommended when taking this course and required for the Advanced level. Performing Class.

BOYS DANCE COMBO

A foundational class to teach boys only how to dance!  (Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop)

Non-performing Class.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Triple threat performers are born here - Singing, Dancing & Acting. Perform in Winter & June Show; often includes a Disney Kids musical, a theatrical or pop Dance Presentation or a Production number. Participants in this class must also take a Jazz/Tap or Commercial Dance Skills class. Performing Class.develop tap talents as they focus on vocabulary, technique, movement and performance. Tap dance classes are fun and exciting ways to combine the one of rhythm, music and coordination. Performing Class.

TAP

Students develop tap talents as they focus on vocabulary, technique, movement and performance. Tap dance classes are fun and exciting ways to combine the one of rhythm, music and coordination. Performing Class.

ROTATING CLASS

This class is for dancers ages 5-10. We rotate 4 popular dance styles - Contemporary, Pom-Cheer, Jazz & Hip Hop. Each week the dancers do one style. In December, the class votes and decides which style they choose to perform in the June Show!  Performing Class.

POM SQUAD & CHEER

Have you ever wanted to be a professional sports team dancer or a cheerleader? Dance with pompoms and learn precision technique with our Pom Squad class. This class focuses on drills and progressions to help develop technique used primarily in pom and jazz classes. Purchase of Cheer Team uniform required. Participants will learn work to elevate their performance qualities. Performing Class. 

ACRO  

Our Acro program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Stretching and Tumbling; Taught by a champion gymnast!  Learn and progress skills including proper execution of acrobatic skills and tumbling while working to build flexibility, strength & conditioning.  Non-performing Class.

STRETCH & STRENGTHEN

Special Conditioning Classes for ambitious dancers who wish to achieve next level total fitness. Non-performing Class.

CIRQUE PROGRAM   

Cirque Silks, Aerial Hoop

Watch the excitement as your child looks forward to each class as they meet new friends, gain confidence and learn new skills in this super fun class. This class includes aerial silks, juggling, stretching and conditioning all under the supervision of our faculty. OPEN STUDIO Practice Sessions are included on select Saturdays as a FREE BONUS. Non-performing Class.