Ballet - A Russian Style technique. The class begins with barre exercises then moves into centre work. This style of class is danced to classical music and is the foundation that enhances all other dance disciplines. We recommend that all dancers take ballet. This style class begins at age 2.

Hip Hop - Our Hip-Hop program is a combination of various styles and includes popping, locking and a bit of break dance along with street style dance movement. If you like music video dancing, this is the class for you. It is a high-energy class that is aerobic and done to many of today's popular tunes. This style class begins at age 7.

Breakdance - Learn the necessary foundation and basics of breaking and progress to all the freezes, stalls and power moves. All taught by real B-boys who are active in the hiphop scene and passionate on sharing with new B-boys and B-girls!

Tap - The focus of this style class is on technique and speed with an urban rhythmic flare. The class includes barre work as well as centre exercises and is danced to all different kinds of rhythmic music. Choreography and connecting steps to create tap combinations in class is always a fun way to explore this style. This style class begins at age 4.

Jazz - Incorporates many styles. These high-energy classes combine both technique and choreography with today's popular tunes. Jazz is an upbeat class that begins with centre warm-up and moves into across the floor kicks, jumps and turns. Choreography, connecting technique steps and adding style is a fun way to move to your favorite songs. This style class begins at age 4.

Lyrical - This class combines soft balletic jazz technique with the lyrics and emotion of music. Dance from within to many of today's popular soft songs while reaching deep into your soul to find the meaning of your movement. This class can be added as an additional class if the student is taking ballet or jazz technique but cannot be taken on its own. This style class begins at age 12.

Musical Theatre - This class introduces you to the world that is the stage. Learn the fundamental techniques needed to become a triple threat performer. Acting, Singing and Dancing! Work on all these elements while also learning to perform from both your body and your soul. Music from popular stage and theatre musicals is used to bring it all together. This style class begins at age 8.

Performance Troupe is by audition only usually at the beginning of September each year. This is our professional division of Alive Danceworks and is for the more serious dancers. Beginning at age 9, these girls/boys dance many hours per week learning technique in many disciplines as well as choreography they will perform all over. Please call for more information.

Adult Multi-Style Dance - Learn how to...Dance! Try out many different styles of dance in one weekly class. Learn everything from basic jazz, hip-hop, swing, country, salsa, break dance, stretch, musical theatre and more! Listen to many different kinds of music and get your body movin in all different ways. A great introduction to "dancing". This class is a beginner level for adults only. No need for a partnerÉjust come on in and groove

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Age 2 Mom & Tot: This program is for two year olds and their parent/caregiver. With assistance, children will learn to move creatively using a variety of props and music. Every class starts with a warm up in a circle to wake up muscles and get them ready to dance. Children will learn new moves and skills every week but will also build up a repartoire of familiar dances as children at this age love repetition. Added emphasis is on learning dance class etiquette and content for a smooth transition to unparented classes at three years old.

Age 3 Baby Ballerinas: This program focuses on many social aspects of being in a dance class without a parent. Children will learn to take turns while balancing, marching and galloping. They will also learn to move forwards, backwards and sideways while listening to entertaining music. Props are occasionally used to reinforce lessons being taught and to make classes more fun. Each session will culminate in an "in class" recital to showcase what they have learned throughout the session.

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