Preschool
	Ballet
	Tap
	Jazz
	Lyrical
	Musical Theatre
	Hip Hop
	Stretch
	Breakdance

Whether you are a recreational student or a competitive dancer, PDA has programs for all levels and facets of dance. Specialized programs, such as dance study and accreditation, have been developed to respond to a wide range of student interests, from students who simply love to dance to those who are dancing at a pre-professional level.

 

 

PRESCHOOL DANCE ....Introducing your children to the world of dance...

This program works with children ages 2 to 5 to develop their imagination, space, body and directional awareness. The focus begins with body awareness and co-ordination in an environment that is filled with fun and action. As the children progress they are taught basic dance movements and skills in ballet and tap through dancing, singing and dance oriented games.

 

 

BALLET & BALLET POINTE

Our program uses the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) ballet syllabus which originated in England and is taught world-wide. The basis of ballet technique is the turned-out position of the legs and feet. Our ballet classes work on improving alignment, strength, flexibility and musicality. Ballet pointe classes are available to those students who, at the discretion of the Ballet instructor, are recognized to be ready. Ballet exams are offered when the Ballet instructor feels the student is ready.

 

 

TAP

Students develop a repertoire of technical elements, rhythmic footwork creative combinations and challenging beats. Tap, as a dance form, is distinguished by percussive footwork that marks out precise rhythmic patterns on the floor. Some examples of the steps are brush, flap, shuffle and ball change.

 

 

 

Jazz

A physical, energetic and quick-tempo dance form that emphasizes body line, flexible torso, fast accurate footwork with the feet basically parallel and exaggerated movements of individual body parts, such as the shoulders. The program teaches all the jazz styles and techniques. Some examples are chasse, chaine, jete and kick ball change.

 

 

Lyrical

An expressive movement class using combinations of ballet,
jazz and modern dance forms.

 

 

 

Musical Theatre

This program provides an introduction to a popular dance style that combines song, dance and stage/theatre performance. Students will learn the skills and basic techniques that are required. Drama activities are an essential element of the overall program. Performers do sing in a group setting and in competitive solos

 

 

 

Hip Hop

Students learn technical elements based on music video styles using the most current Funk/Hip Hop combinations in the media today. This approach ensures the students may use today's combinations effectively. The Funk / Hip Hop dance form is an expression of the popular music that originated in New York in the early 1980s.

 

 

 

Stretch (Dance Conditioning)

The program is focused on improving the dancer's flexibility, strength and improving their understanding of each jump and turn. This in turn helps keep all dancers injury free.

 

 

 

 

Breakdance

Breakdance is a funky soulful class that emphasizes the foundational moves and style of the art known as b-boying or b-girling. It is street gymnastics meets the dancefloor with a positive influence and flavour.

 

 

 

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