top of page

Preschool Classes

What do preschoolers learn from dancing?

 

 

Music and dance engages the brain
Children learn new things, like sounds, words and patterns through music. And with dance, they can explore and control their body movements. These activities are great for development and stimulate connections in the growing brain. Preschool dance is also great for social skills, learning how to listen and work with others! 

Preschool Classes Ages 2-5

Creative Movement 

Ages 2-4 Foster a love of movement in your child with this fun and energetic dance form. Lessons consider students’ attention spans and keeps them happily engaged while learning to translate music to movement. *2 year olds may be registered at teachers discretion. 

livdancerecitalIphotos(102of207).jpg

Tiny Taps and Toes 

Ages 4-5 This class is a great foundational class for your little one, providing a foundation in both tap and ballet. 

livdancerecitalIphotos(68of207).jpg

Hippity Hop 

Ages 4-5 Hippity Hop teaches foundational hip hop dance concepts such as learning rhythms, imitating choreography, and developing body control as well isolations, popping and locking. 

livdancerecitalIphotos(161of207)_edited.jpg

Mini Classes  

Mini Dance Program: 

​

The mini dance program is for complete beginners and as well as those who are moving up from the preschool program. The most important part of the mini program is foundations of dance, creating strong foundation of technique and class etiquette is so important for young dancers and that is why it's at the base of the mini program! 

Mini Classes Ages 5-7  

Mini Tap and Jazz 

Ages 5-7 This class is a combination of half tap and half jazz, this class is a great foundation class for those who wish to build up strong dance technique after graduating from preschool classes, students in this class will perform two dances (one tap and one jazz) at recital. 

livdancerecitalIIphotos(101of189).jpg

Mini Ballet

Ages 5-7 Introduce your little dancer to the beautiful art of ballet! This class will enhance your child's coordination, balance and flexibility with the teaching of basic ballet positions, steps, and terminology through standing barre work and simple center floor exercises. Your child will also enjoy simple and fun exercises in creative dance and music exploration. 

livdancerecitalIphotos(172of207).jpg

Mini Acro 

Ages 5-7 This Class works on basic acrobatics technique including beginning tumbling, conditioning, flexibility, proper form and strengthening. Specific skills for this level include forward and backward rolls, straddle forward roll, head stand, cartwheels and bridges. As well as beginner jazz technique. 

livdancerecitalIgroupphotos(49of89)_edited.jpg

Mini Hip Hop 

Ages 5-7 Mini Hip Hop builds on foundational hip hop dance concepts such as learning rhythms, imitating choreography, and developing body control as well isolations, popping and locking. 

livdancerecitals(35of111).JPG

Mini 
Competition Team 

Ages 5-7 Entry to the mini team is by invitation or audition only, these dancers are required to take one other class in their age level in order to be eligible for the team. This is for dancers who wish to be challenged and experience the competition world. These dancers will learn one tap piece and one ballet piece to take to competition. Contact staff for more info. 

livdancerecitalIgroupphotos(36of89)_edited.jpg
livdancerecitalIgroupphotos(74of89)_edited.png

Primary Classes  

Primary Dance Program: 

​

The primary dance program is for all levels of dancers. The primary program evolves from the mini program as the dancers age, building on the foundations of dance to more technique and advanced choreography and concepts! 

Primary Classes Ages 8-11

Primary Tap and Jazz 

Ages 8-11 This class is a combination of half tap and half jazz, this class follow the ADAPT Jazz curriculum and the Al Gilbert Tap curriculum, students in this class will perform two dances (one tap and one jazz) at recital. 

livdancerecitalIphotos(165of207).jpg

Primary Hip Hop 

Ages 8-11 Primary Hip Hop teaches hip hop dance concepts such as rhythms, choreography, and body control as well isolations, popping and locking, wacking and beginner breakdance concepts. 

livdancerecitalIgroupphotos(52of89)_edited.jpg

Primary/Jr Ballet 

Ages 8-12 Based on the RAD Grade 1, 2 and 3 ballet curriculum This class will focus on ballet terminology and technique through the execution of barre work, center, and across the floor exercises. Working on having a clear understanding of body alignment, movement quality, carriage of upper body, and flexibility. 

livdancerecitalIgroupphotos(57of89)_edited.jpg

Primary/Jr Acro 

Ages 8-11 Acro blends dance and acrobatics, combining gymnastic movements with dance technique. In our classes, students will learn basic to advanced skills within acrobatics, covering different areas including tumbling and contortion.

livdancerecitalIgroupphotos(18of89)_edited.png

Junior/Intermediate Classes  

Jr/Inter Program: 

​

Junior and Intermediate Program offers a variety of classes to meet all interests, we strive to build confidence and foster a passion of dance as our dancers grow! These classes are meant to be challenging and fun. 

Jr/Inter Classes Ages 11-14

Junior Competition Team 

Ages 8-11 Entry to the junior team is by invitation or audition only, these dancers are required to take one other class in their age level in order to be eligible for the team. This is for dancers who wish to be challenged and experience the competition world. These dancers will learn one jazz piece and one ballet or tap piece to take to competition. Contact the staff for more info. 

livdancerecitalIphotos(87of207).jpg
livdancerecitalIphotos(201of207)_edited.jpg

Jr. Tap and Jazz  

Ages 10-13 This class is a combination of half tap and half jazz, this class follow the ADAPT Jazz curriculum and the Al Gilbert Tap curriculum, students in this class will perform two dances (one tap and one jazz) at recital. 

livdancerecitals(46of111).JPG

Jr./Inter 
Hip Hop   

Ages 11-14 Jr./Inter Hip Hop continues to build upon the basic principles of hip-hop dance and teaches age-appropriate choreography. Each class focuses on combining street dance with funk and jazz, pop and lock and breakdance. 

livdancerecitalIphotos(112of207).jpg

Junior Contemporary 

Ages 10-14 Contemporary dance is a style of interpretive dance that embraces innovation, blending techniques from various genres, including classical ballet, jazz, modern dance, and lyrical dance.

livdancerecitalIIphotos(91of189)_edited.jpg

Inter Acro  

Ages 11+ Acro blends dance and acrobatics, combining gymnastic movements with dance technique. In our classes, students will learn basic to advanced skills within acrobatics, covering different areas including tumbling and contortion.

livdancerecitalIphotos(169of207).jpg

Intermediate Jazz

Ages 11-14 Jazz dance is a form of dance that combines both African and European dance styles. This high-energy dance has a liveliness that sets it apart from traditional dance forms, such as classical ballet. Like jazz music, jazz dance features improvisation.

livdancerecitalIgroupphotos(16of89).jpg

Intermediate Competition
Team   

Ages 11-14 Entry to the intermediate team is by invitation or audition only, these dancers are required to take one other class in their age level in order to be eligible for the team. This is for dancers who wish to be challenged and experience the competition world. These dancers will learn one jazz piece and one contemporary piece to take to competition. Contact the staff for more info. 

livdancerecitalIgroupphotos(2of89).jpg
livdancerecitalIgroupphotos(76of89).jpg

Senior Classes  

Senior Company: 

​

Our senior company consists of both competitive and non-competitive routines, training, choreography and extra senior routines take place in a large time block of Wednesday nights, contact the staff for more info! 

​

​

Senior Classes Ages 14+ 

Inter/Senior Ballet 

Age 11-19 This class is based on Janice Barringer Grade 4-5,  Pre Pointe curriculum and RAD Grade 5-6. This class will focus on ballet terminology and technique through the execution of barre work, centre, and across the floor exercises. Working on having a clear understanding of body alignment, movement quality, carriage of upper body, and flexibility

Senior Company 

Ages 14-19 Senior Company is the Senior Competition Team and will include styles such as Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap

livdancerecitalIgroupphotos(71of89)_edited.jpg

Adult Class Ages 14+ 

Sr/Adult Tap

Age 14+ Tap dancers have the unique opportunity to be musicians and dancers at the same time.  Students will gain experience in traditional tap vocabulary through learning and practicing a variety of tap steps, short phrases, tap turns, and choreography using different rhythms supported by a wide range of music. 

livdancerecitalIgroupphotos(25of89).jpg

Mini Sessions 

Dance Discovery

Age 2-4, 12 week session, discover a love of movement in your child with this fun and energetic dance class. Lessons consider students’ attention spans and keeps them happily engaged while learning movement through music. 

livdancerecitals(65of111)_edited.jpg
bottom of page