Curriculum

We're confident, that with the diversity of classes offered, there is something for you! We're pleased to offer 2 convenient locations, 641 Conception Bay, CBS and 120 LeMarchant Rd, St. John's, both promise to create an invigorating and fun learning environment.

Dance...It is not gender specific. It requires no previous training. Join today...that's the first step!

MUSIC & MOVEMENT

Children's creativity and imagination will flourish in this class. It will enhance social interaction and individual development skills. This class is an introduction to dance steps to develop motor skills and spatial awareness. Ages: 3-4 years

LATIN WORKOUT

A dance-based fitness class including a series of rhythmic combinations to Latin style music. A great way to get moving and have fun. An aerobic workout for the whole body, for all fitness levels.

LYRICAL

Emotion, Expression, Interpretation - Spread your artistic wings. Blending Ballet and Jazz, you will explore your own choreography and discover new ways to express yourself through music, poetry and composition.

BOYS FUNK

Upbeat, Energetic & Funky - this class will help develop coordination, strength, discipline and an appreciation for dance for young boys, Ages 5-8 years

CONTEMPORARY

Derived from principles of a number of different styles, including Graham-based technique, release technique, contact dance, and Bartenieff Fundamentals. The focus is on core strength, range of motion, and an all-around body workout that leaves you feeling energized. This is an exciting new class, great for recreational and serious dancers, to in crease fitness and compliment other dance styles!

BELLY DANCE

Belly dance is a highly disciplined and respectable art form celebrating feminine energy, the natural movements and the glorious diversity of the female form. Algeria being at the cross-road of African, Arabic, Andalusian and Berber cultures, Dounia's style in belly dancing carries this diversity and nutures it. Dounia is also part of a generation of North Africans that were exposed to rock and roll, reggae, classical music...as well as to their own traditional music. Dounia uses music of artists from this generation that have incorporated these influences and are proud of carrying the message that diversity is a celebration of life itself.

BREAKING

The dance that laid the foundation for what Hip Hop is today. Learn to express your own personal style with the beat-driven top-rock, the intricate ground work and freezes, and the explosive moves that build strength, balance, and coordination.

FLAMENCO

An ancient form of music, singing, and dancing which contains the distilled experience of the gypsy (Roma) people. Begin with learning the basics in palmas (clapping), taconeo (footwork), marcaje (marking steps) and arm/upper body/hand movements. All this is done in relation to the traditional songs and rhythms, so that students understand how the dancing relates to the music and can take the first steps toward improvising. Advance from Tangos & Sevillanas to Guajira, Bulerias, Tientos and more.

BROADWAY

Explore the world of Broadway with this up beat and energetic class. Using Ballet, Jazz, Fosse, and Soft shoe, this class will focus on technique, character development, and performance. Select songs and horeography will be used from shows and movies like Sweet Charity, West Side Story, White Christmas, and Hairspray. This class is for the student who likes to perform.

TAP

Lets you use your body as a rhythmic instrument. With an emphasis on fancy footwork and sound, tap develops agility, coordination, musicality, and stylized movement. Ages 5 & Up

JAZZ/JAZZ FUNK

Energetic, exhilarating, up-tempo, and an excellent body conditioner. It blends popular music and current dance trends with the polish and technique of performance dance. Ages 5 & Up

BALLET

Classical training develops strength, flexibility, correct posture, coordination, and overall grace. This carefully designed program benefits the recreational as well as the professional oriented student. Ages 5 & Up

HIP HOP

Evolved from freestyle street jam dancing and is seen on many music videos. It's fun, easy to learn ans a great workout. Classes include warm-up, a breakdown of the latest moves, and the development of complete routines. Ages 9 & Up

BODY BLAST

Functional resistance/strength training incorporating a stability ball,thera-band and other props combined with pilates/yoga techniques.. A fantastic full body workout...All fitness levels welcome.

BALLROOM & LATIN AMERICAN

Jive, Quick & slow Waltz, Social & Slow Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Tango & Viennese Waltz. These fun and popular dances for couples will give you the confidence and grace on the dance floor you need to be the center of attention at weddings and other social events. Private lessons available; individual, couples and groups.

YOUNG YOGA

Especially tailored for the younger yoga enthusiast. A fun way to improve posture, balance, coordination and confidence. Ages 9-11 years

JUNIOR FREESTYLE YOGA

A yoga fitness class incorporating stretch, strength and yoga postures. It will increase strength and the range of flexibility. A fun way to improve posture, balance, coordination and confidence. Ages 12-14 years

FREESTYLE FITNESS YOGA

A yoga fitness class incorporating stretch, strength and yoga postures. It reflects the Buddhist traditions of yoga in a contemporary and social environment. With this class you will begin to understand the body and begin to move more effectively, improve posture, self awareness and confidence.

PRIVATE LESSON

1. Couples Getting Married...surprise your family and guests with a Ballroom or Latin American number as your first dance.
2. Shift Workers...can't make it to regular week to week classes? Private lessons can be booked at your convenience.
3. Skaters, Gymnasts, Performers...need to prepare a routine for a competition, audition or show? Have one of our instructors choreograph it for you.
4. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun...learn to grove it out to your favorite dance songs with a group of friends.
5. Need extra time on something specific that you've been working on in class

Private lessons can be booked for individuals, couples or groups.