FAQ

> BALLET:

         All little girls dream of becoming a ballerina ... just like Barbie!!

        ~  3  & 4 yr olds will enjoy either the Ballerina Babies or a  

Pre Ballet class

        ~  5 - 7 yr olds will be placed into Pre Primary/ Primary Ballet

        ~  8 + yrs will be placed into RAD Grades 1 - 5 depending upon level and experience

    > TAP:

         From Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers to STOMP ... Tap is a timeless classic of rhythms!

        ~  5 - 6 yr olds will begin with a shuffle and flap in the Pre Tap classes

        ~  6 - 8 yr olds will begin learning the ADAPT syllabus in a Pre Junior Tap classes

        ~  8 + yrs will follow the ADAPT levels from Junior 1, 2, 3 then on into Pre Intermediate

    > JAZZ:

          Fun, upbeat music helps make Jazz classes always a popular choice!

        As Jazz requires quicker co-ordination, we recommend a ballet class first for 6 - 7 yr olds

        wishing to try jazz.

        ~  6 - 8 yr olds will begin in a Pre Junior Jazz class before moving on to the Junior levels

        ~  8 + yrs will be able to begin working on their ADAPT exams if they wish to try exams

    > HIP HOP:

        With MTV and ... So You Think You Can Dance! comes ... HIP HOP!!

        ~  6 + yrs will love our Hip Hop Classes!

        ~  We offer both Recreational and Competitive classes so there is something available for

            everyone ... all ages and levels!

        ~  So ... Grab a friend and come learn some new moves!!

    > ACRO:

        ~  From bridges & partner work to pyramids & lifts, Acro is a challenging combination of

            balance, strength and technique!!

    > LYRICAL:

        ~  A beautiful mix of jazz and ballet, this is also a class designed for competitive students

Although exams are not compulsory we do encourage our dancers to prepare for them.

       Exams give dancers a goal and also a sense of pride and accomplishment upon reaching

       these goals.  Exams also help to give a guideline for both parent and student to see that

       they are progressing as they should.  Following a recognized syllabus also helps ensure

       that children are learning in a safe and logical manner, giving them a strong base with  

       the strength and technique that they need to acheive at one level before attemping the

       more demanding challenges of the next.

      ~Studio and Official RAD & ADAPT Exams are offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Acrobatique.

Festivals are an exciting opportunity for students Age 6 and up to perform in front of a

       new audience and receive an adjudication.  Dancers perform as a group, so classes with

       be divided into groups according to whether or not you choose to take a Recreational or

       Competitive dance program.

       Festivals for beginners are not based on 1st , 2nd , 3rd but rather on a standard marking

       system where each group is awarded a medal standing ~ Bronze, Silver, Gold, etc ~ so

       each routine is working to achieve their own best effort and standing.

Each spring there are a number to choose from ~ Red Deer, Olds, Sherwood Park,

       Calgary, Banff, Edmonton ... With the Red Deer and Olds Colleges being so close and such

       great facilities, these are always first choices.  Beginning students are entered into 3

       Festivals which gives them great variety and an opportunity to see that their routines

       improve with each performance as they grow more comfortable on stage!

Yes, there are!  At this time, we have scheduled Hip Hop and Acro classes that are strictly recreational with no exams or festivals.  Also, all Ballet levels have technique classes only where students are given the option of taking a studio exam only which will give all dancers the incentive of testing their knowledge without the pressure of an official Royal Academy Examination.

Our Studio has a costume supply which helps to keep costume prices to a minimum. We do also purchase some new  costumes for festivals each year, so students have a combination of some new and some re-used or re-purposed.

       Costumes are supplied for Christmas Performances. Younger students are

       given the option of outfits that may be kept and worn after performances are done.

Sewing may be required to some extent but will be very limited.  As your child may

       become more involved, so may the sewing ~ however, we do have sewing bees where

       parents all help each other. If you don't sew, you may be able to help cut, glue or do the

       coffee run!  Sewing lessons will also be made available for those who would like to learn!

Senior students are always very willing to give extra help ~ Phone numbers are available

       from the front desk for those who are available for tutoring.  Working this way has

       proven to be very beneficial for new students, for extra Exam help or for fine tuning work

       for Festivals.  We have found it to also be a great opportunity for building relationships

       between younger dancers and older role models!

Yes! Throughout the year we have a variety of fundraising opportunities available. Opportunities include selling the Chocolate, CoccBrooks, Christmas Wreaths, Community Discount Cards, and more!  Dancers may also be involved in galas, preview shows or our Princess Tea!