Ballet
Ballet is the basis of all dance. The fundamentals of ballet are necessary to create strong, dynamic dancers. For youngsters starting at 4 years old, we strongly emphasize the necessity of at least one weekly ballet class. This builds up to five classes per week for students interested in developing their talent and performing skills.

Pre-Dance
Spotlight offers a 45-minute once per week program for children ages 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 years of age. The class is a mixture of ballet, tap, singing and games and runs for 10 months. Children will develop motor skills, co-ordination, rhythm, listening skills, spatial awareness and movement vocabulary through music, songs and games. Your child will build confidence and be encouraged to explore his/her own imagination and creativity through movement. Pre-dance is an excellent foundation for progression into the pre-primary levels.

Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) Ballet Exams
Offered to all ballet students aged 5 years and up. Exams are taken in the Fall. In order to be eligible to take exams students must attend a required number of classes.

An R.A.D. Workshop will be held the first week of September. All ballet students intending to take an exam are required to attend this workshop. Each dancer polishes her/ his Grade level technique during this week.

Attire
Girls: Pink tights, pink sleeveless leotard (Pre-Primary to Grade 2); blue sleeveless leotard (Grades 3-5); pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun, no bangs. Character skirts for Grades 1-8 are made available for sale through the studio. Boys: White T-shirt, black shorts, white socks, black ballet shoes. Grades 6-8.

Modern
A style of dance with free and natural movements, making use of dimensions of space. This class is for students 12 & up with minimum 4 years training in ballet.

Attire
Ballet attire, bare feet.

Jazz
Jazz is an exciting form of dance offered to students 6 years and up. Using the latest music, dancers develop coordination, musicality flexibility and strength. Each class includes a warm-up, centre-floor technique, across-the-floor patterns and a final combination.

Attire
Fitted clothing, tights/ leotards, black jazz shoes.

Tap
Tap dance is a fun form of dance offered to students aged 5 years and up. Tap develops excellent coordination, style musicality. Dancers develop a repertoire that is both expressive and fun.

Attire
Fitted clothing, tights/ leotards, black patent tap shoes for ages 8 and under. Black oxford tap shoes for ages 9 and up.

Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a stylized form of dance. Both beginners and advanced dancers can enjoy this funky street jazz. Must be 9 years or older.

Attire
Loose fitting clothing with clean runners.

Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre is the combination of singing, acting and dance. This year, we will offer students from 8 to 18 years the opportunity to experience the fun and excitement of learning routines from popular musicals. The student must be registered in at least one jazz class to take musical theatre.

Attire
Jazz clothes and jazz shoes.

Piano Classes
Instructor: Deborah Marino
Piano classes are available to students 5 years and up. We offer the Royal Conservatory Syllabus which is designed for those who wish to prepare for the graded examinations. There is also a graded syllabus system designed for the child who plays for enjoyment but still needs a challenge. Registration and fees for piano lessons will be handled directly by the teacher.