Danceworks Dance Centre

Become that Triple Threat! Musical Theatre 2 is designed for those with previous theatrical experience/training that are looking to take it to the next level. The three disciplines of acting, singing, and dancing will be unified as we dive into building and maintaining consistent characters, scene and text analysis, audition survival 101, examining theater history and present productions, music reading and interpretation, studies in choreographers and Broadway-style dance, creative quick-thinking through improvisation, and so much more! The emphasis in this class is to strengthen many elements equally to create a well-rounded performer. MT2 is an excellent fit for those looking to pursue outside theater opportunities in the community, school, or as a possible career choice. Students will be encouraged to explore these new skill-sets in a safe and supportive environment, which will culminate in a community outreach performance during the Christmas holiday season (if safe to do so), and also in the DDC recital at the end of the year.

Welcome to the stage! Musical Theatre is designed for students looking to learn and apply fundamentals in acting, singing, and theater-style dance. In MT1 your young performer will be guided through a series of exercises and games devised to promote creativity, quick-thinking, and confidence by utilizing the learning-through-play approach. This includes dressing up with costume pieces and incorporating various props to create characters, singing songs, learning and making-up dance routines, audition prep and etiquette, and much more! Students will be encouraged to explore these new skill-sets in a safe and supportive environment, which will culminate in a community outreach performance during the Christmas holiday season (if safe to do so), and also in the DDC recital at the end of the year. The "Triple Threat" class. Sharpen your singing, dancing, and acting skills in this one-hour class. Extra performance opportunities will be available throughout the year.

Basic tumbling skills such as backbends and cartwheels. Later progressing to back handsprings and aerials. Elements of dance and partnering skills are also integral to the Acro style.

Create stylized movements to popular age appropriate music. Learn to dance in a structured yet fun, vibrant and high energy dance environment.

Classic and Broadway styles. Technique, style, strength and flexibility are areas that are covered in classes.

A graded form of curriculum is used to insure basics are mastered before the student advances to the next level. Proper technique and timing is stressed during classes.

Hanya Holm, Lester Horton, and Cunningham technique with a strong Isadora Duncan influence. This is a very stylized and abstract form of dance. Prior dance training is required for students taking this class. Ballet and jazz classes must be taken in conjunction with any modern class as proper technique is essential.

Ballet is the most technical form of dance, any serious dancer needs a strong background in ballet technique for it is the basis of strength and posture that is crucial for most other forms of dance. Pointe is a more advanced class with several years of Ballet training needed. Students must meet age and technical requirements and have the teachers consent to move on to Pointe.

Ages 2.5 to 5 years. A one-hour combination class, including Ballet basics, Creative Movement and basic Tumble skills.

Ages 2.5 to 5 years. A one-hour combination class, including Ballet basics, Creative Movement and beginning Tap. Children learn listening skills, how to follow directions, how to work in a class atmosphere, and build self-confidence.