Mini Crew   Toddlers will enjoy a 30 min. class of movement and awareness as an intro to dance. Props will add to the fun for a 10 week session.  Please note - this class does not participate in our year end recital.

Mini: ages 2-3

Required Dancewear for our GBSD classes can be any colour athletic wear (please make sure all things are covered that should be). We will not allow vulgar/derogatory sayings on any clothing, hoodies and/or jeans are not to be worn in class. If you are enrolled in our ballet program you are required to wear pink tights and a black body suit. Requirments for hair is that all loose hair must be tied back and off dancers' face. Mini crew requires no shoes. Please note all jewlery, watches, fit bits are to be taken off for all classes.

Kinderdanzz  Introduces the young dancer to the exciting world of dance through rhythm, music and movement. Gross motor skills, co-ordination, stamina and agility are developed and refined through this class. Many class activities include arm movements, basic rhythms, exercises in flexibility and balance, as well as coordinating steps like skips, gallops, marching, and turns. Upon completion of this class, each child will not only gain numerous skills and techniques, but will also obtain a love and appreciation for dance and music.

Kinder: ages 3-4

Required Dancewear for our GBSD classes can be any colour athletic wear (please make sure all things are covered that should be). We will not allow vulgar/derogatory sayings on any clothing, hoodies and/or jeans are not to be worn in class. If you are enrolled in our ballet program you are required to wear pink tights and a black body suit. Requirments for hair is that all loose hair must be tied back and off dancers' face. Kinderdanzz requires no shoes. Please note all jewlery, watches, fit bits are to be taken off for all classes.

Hip Hop   A popular style of dance that teaches dancers how to isolate their body (moving a specific body part independently from others). Originated in the streets, hip hop is well known through many music videos and television dance shows (America’s Best Dance Crew, So You Think You Can Dance, etc). This style of dance is very energetic, rhythmic, and involves a lot of footwork and movement of the hips. 

Available for Beginner, Primary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior & Adult

Begin: ages 4-6     Prim: ages 7-8    Jr: ages 9-10     Inter: ages 11-13    Sr: ages 14+    

Adult: ages 18+ and/or not attending High School

Required Dancewear for our GBSD classes can be any colour athletic wear (please make sure all things are covered that should be). We will not allow vulgar/derogatory sayings on any clothing, hoodies and/or jeans are not to be worn in class.  Requirments for hair is that all loose hair must be tied back and off dancers' face. Hip Hop requires black non marking sole shoes. Please note all jewlery, watches, fit bits are to be taken off for all classes.

Ballet   Essential to your dance training, ballet is a complex mixture of technique, coordination, and musicality. Ballet, which dates back to the 15th century, is the basic form to which all dance forms have evolved. Ballet helps to strengthen a dancer’s core muscles, flexibility, strength, poise and discipline. Correct posture and carriage development are enhanced in our ballet classes, as well as development on balance and coordination. If a dancer wants to progress in their dance training, ballet should be taken as a necessary step in their development.

Available for Beginner, Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior

Begin: ages 4-6     Prim: ages 7-8    Jr: ages 9-10     Inter: ages 11-13    Sr: ages 14+ 

If you are enrolled in our ballet program you are required to wear pink tights and a black body suit. Hair is to be in a neat bun. Ballet requires pink ballet split sole slippers. Please note all jewlery, watches, fit bits are to be taken off for all classes.

Pointe   Pointe classes are available by teacher permission only. Students must be 11 years of age and have training in the ballet program prior to beginning Pointe. All participants will be at the discretion of the Ballet teacher.

Available for Intermediate and Senior

Inter: ages 11-13    Sr: ages 14+  

If you are enrolled in our ballet program you are required to wear pink tights and a black body suit. Hair is to be in a neat bun. Pointe requires professionally fitted pink pointe shoes. Please note all jewlery, watches, fit bits are to be taken off for all classes.

Boys class   A unique way to interest boys in dance. A mix of hip hop and breakdancing, using many styles to work kinesthetically with boys  to encourage movement and strength.

Available for Beginner, Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior

Begin: ages 4-6     Prim: ages 7-8    Jr: ages 9-10     Inter: ages 11-13    Sr: ages 14+ 

Required Dancewear for our GBSD classes can be any colour athletic wear (please make sure all things are covered that should be). We will not allow vulgar/derogatory sayings on any clothing, hoodies and/or jeans are not to be worn in class.  Requirments for hair is that all loose hair must be tied back and off dancers' face. Boys class requires black non marking sole shoes. Please note all jewlery, watches, fit bits are to be taken off for all classes.

Musical Theatre   Dancers will be taught how to properly lip-sync while dancing and acting at the same time! This fun class not only teaches the dancer how to perform, but it often allows the child to “come out of their shell” and shine their personality through. This style of dance is often performed to songs from famous musicals or musical movies.

Available for Junior, Intermediate and Senior   

Jr: ages 9-10     Inter: ages 11-13    Sr: ages 14+  

Required Dancewear for our GBSD classes can be any colour athletic wear (please make sure all things are covered that should be). We will not allow vulgar/derogatory sayings on any clothing, hoodies and/or jeans are not to be worn in class.  Requirments for hair is that all loose hair must be tied back and off dancers' face. Shoe requirement will be decided by the teacher. Please note all jewlery, watches, fit bits are to be taken off for all classes.

Tap   An exciting form of dance where dancers wear shoes equipped with metal taps. Tap dances create rhythmic patterns through timely beats while entertaining the audience. This form of dance makes the dancer not only a performer, but also a percussive musician. Dancers will practice a series of basic steps, adding more difficult combinations as they progress. Tap builds aerobic fitness, memorization skills, muscle control, and is also an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise.

 Available for Beginner, Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior

Begin: ages 4-6     Prim: ages 7-8    Jr: ages 9-10     Inter: ages 11-13    Sr: ages 14+ 

Required Dancewear for our GBSD classes can be any colour athletic wear (please make sure all things are covered that should be). We will not allow vulgar/derogatory sayings on any clothing, hoodies and/or jeans are not to be worn in class.  Requirments for hair is that all loose hair must be tied back and off dancers' face. Tap class requires black tap shoes. Please note all jewlery, watches, fit bits are to be taken off for all classes.

Contemporary   A unique and novel dance form that combines jazz technique, lyrical style, and modern movements. The contemporary style takes dance to a whole new level by introducing various ways to explore movement and pushing our bodies to new limits. Contemporary dance introduces full body movements, coordinates the body from head to toe, and also isolates individual limb performance. Emphasis is also placed on emotional execution and students will learn to tell a story through their body language and their facial expressions. Contemporary dance is a connection between the mind, body, and soul. 

Available for Junior, Intermediate and Senior

Jr: ages 9-10     Inter: ages 11-13    Sr: ages 14+ 

Required Dancewear for our GBSD classes can be any colour athletic wear (please make sure all things are covered that should be). We will not allow vulgar/derogatory sayings on any clothing, hoodies and/or jeans are not to be worn in class.  Requirments for hair is that all loose hair must be tied back and off dancers' face. Contemporary class requires no shoes. Please note all jewlery, watches, fit bits are to be taken off for all classes.

Jazz   One of the most popular dance styles in the dance world and can be found in movies, music videos, TV shows, and commercials. This style of dance is high energy and fun to watch, and a good jazz class explodes with energy! Dancers will learn unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. Jazz develops a dancer’s flexibility, strength, and placement through dance combinations and choreography.

Available for Beginner, Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior

Begin: ages 4-6     Prim: ages 7-8    Jr: ages 9-10     Inter: ages 11-13    Sr: ages 14+ 

Required Dancewear for our GBSD classes can be any colour athletic wear (please make sure all things are covered that should be). We will not allow vulgar/derogatory sayings on any clothing, hoodies and/or jeans are not to be worn in class.  Requirments for hair is that all loose hair must be tied back and off dancers' face. Jazz class requires black jazz shoes. Please note all jewlery, watches, fit bits are to be taken off for all classes.

Acro  A style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context. Dancers will learn the basics of bending their backs to perform tricks such as bridges, handstands, cartwheels, and walkovers.

Available for Beginner, Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior

Begin: ages 4-6     Prim: ages 7-8    Jr: ages 9-10     Inter: ages 11-13    Sr: ages 14+    

Required Dancewear for our GBSD classes can be any colour athletic wear (please make sure all things are covered that should be). We will not allow vulgar/derogatory sayings on any clothing, hoodies and/or jeans are not to be worn in class.  Requirments for hair is that all loose hair must be tied back and off dancers' face. Acro class requires no shoes. Please note all jewlery, watches, fit bits are to be taken off for all classes.

Ballet  Technique   A  foundation for training and focus on developing a solid ballet technique with emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, and use of arms (port de bras).

Available for Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior

Prim: ages 7-8    Jr: ages 9-10     Inter: ages 11-13     

Sr: ages 14+ 

If you are enrolled in our ballet program you are required to wear pink tights and a black body suit. Hair is to be in a neat bun. Ballet requires pink ballet split sole slippers. Please note all jewlery, watches, fit bits are to be taken off for all classes.

Technique class   A class designed to improve the dancers' technical dance skills, abilities and performace quality. With a focus on improving your arm and leg lines, strength, balance, flexibility, turn out, and jumps. Please note this is STRONGLY suggested for ALL competitive dancers.

Available for Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior

Prim: ages 7-8    Jr: ages 9-10     Inter: ages 11-13     

Sr: ages 14+

Required Dancewear for our GBSD classes can be any colour athletic wear (please make sure all things are covered that should be). We will not allow vulgar/derogatory sayings on any clothing, hoodies and/or jeans are not to be worn in class.  Requirments for hair is that all loose hair must be tied back and off dancers' face. Technique class requires no shoes. Please note all jewlery, watches, fit bits are to be taken off for all classes.