Ballet
Ages 3 - 7
Four levels of instruction are offered for this age group. Programs take children’s
"play-dance" and use it to develop posture, co-ordination and imagination. Excellent
teachers and musicians inspire children to achieve.
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Level
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Age
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Class Length
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Creative Dance
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3 year olds
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45 min.
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Basic Ballet
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4 year olds
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1 hr.
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Pre-Primary
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5 year olds
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1 hr.
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Primary
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6-7 year olds
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1 hr.
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Ages 8 - 18
Grade levels are offered to ensure the best personal placement for our students.
Self-confidence and self-discipline are taught hand-in-hand with ballet technique.
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Level
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Class Length
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Grade 1
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1 hr. (2x)
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Grade 2
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1 hr. (2x)
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Grade 3
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1 hr. (2x)
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Grade 4
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1.5 hr. (2x)
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Grade 5
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1.5 hr. (2x)
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Senior Ballet
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1 hr. (1x)
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*Intermediate Foundation Ballet
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1.5 hr. (3x)
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*Intermediate Ballet
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1.5 hr. (3x)
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*Advanced Ballet
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1.5 hr. (3x)
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Intermediate Foundation Pointe
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0.5 hr. (1x)
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Intermediate Pointe
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0.5 hr. (1x)
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Advanced 1 Pointe
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0.5 hr. (2x)
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*These courses are eligible for a high school credit. Please inquire with the Managing
Director for more information.
Jazz
Jazz dancing is a blend of many dance styles and cultures. Jazz has a strong ballet
base combined with African, Caribbean, Latin and Hip Hop dance. To excel in jazz
dance, the dancer must master ballet technique because it consists of slower movements
that strengthen the body and improve balance. Jazz dancers' strong and sharp movements
are aided by the posture and body alignment known as ballet technique. A regular
Jazz class at Ontario School of Ballet begins with a warm-up designed to get the
body moving and the brain focused. From there students will move to the barre to
strengthen their technique, then a conditioning section to build muscle strength.
Next is flexibility training with a series of deep stretches to be sure their muscles
are completely warmed up, preventing injury. Then the fun really begins! The students
are taught various steps. She/he learns how to use these steps while traveling across
the studio floor or while working on choreography.
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Level
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Age
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Class Length
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Pre-Primary Jazz and Tap Combo
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4-5 year olds
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1 hr.
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Primary 1 Jazz
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5-6 year olds
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1 hr.
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Junior 1 Jazz
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6-7 year olds
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1 hr.
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Junior 2 Jazz
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7-8 year olds
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1 hr.
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Junior 3 Jazz
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8-9 year olds
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1 hr.
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Pre-Intermediate 1 Jazz
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1.5 hr.
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Pre-Intermediate 2 Jazz
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1.5 hr.
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Pre-Intermediate 3 Jazz
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1.5 hr.(1x), 1 hr.(1x)
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Intermediate Foundation Jazz
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1.5 hr.(1x)
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Intermediate Jazz
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1.5 hr.(1x), 1 hr.(1x)
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Tap
Tap is a theatrical style of dance that requires precise rhythmic movements of the
feet. Tap is extremely popular in Broadway and musical style performances throughout
the world. Some famous tap dancers include: Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Fred Astaire,
Gene Kelly, Eleanor Powell and Gregory Hines. Ontario School of Ballet believes
that this genre of dance teaches our students the vast importance of focus, co-ordination
and musicality in all styles of dance.
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Level
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Age
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Class Length
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Pre-Primary Jazz and Tap Combo
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4-5 year olds
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1 hr.
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Primary 1 Tap
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5-7 year olds
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1 hr.
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Junior 1 Tap
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7-8 year olds
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1 hr.
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Junior 2 Tap
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8-9 year olds
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1 hr.
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Junior 3 Tap
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9-10 year olds
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1 hr.
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Senior Tap
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1 hr.
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Pre-Intermediate 1 Tap
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1 hr.
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Pre-Intermediate 2 Tap
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1 hr.
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Pre-Intermediate 3 Tap
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1 hr.(2x)
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Intermediate Tap
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1 hr.(2x)
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Acro
Instruction combines the strength and flexibility of acrobatics with the excitement
of tumbling and gymnastics. Placement for these courses is decided individually
upon registration.
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Level
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Class Length
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Acro 1
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1 hr.
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Acro 2
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1 hr.
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Acro 3
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1 hr.
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Acro 4
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1 hr.
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Acro 5
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1 hr.
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Hip Hop
A contemporary dance form often seen on music videos. Placement for these courses
is decided individually upon registration.
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Level
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Class Length
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Hip Hop 1
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1 hr.
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Hip Hop 2
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1 hr.
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Hip Hop 3
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1 hr.
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Hip Hop 4
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1 hr.
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