Registration Info 2024-25
REGULAR REGISTRATION June 10-Aug 15
10% off full year payment (not including s/d/t/sg choreo)
**Scroll down for registration dates**
FINAL REGISTRATION Aug 16-Sept 30
5% off full year payment (not including s/d/t/sg choreo)
SMALL GROUP CHOREO - Since we are not accepting SG choreo until fall, if you did the super early bird discount you will receive that same discount on your SG choreo.
Registration Requirements
* 2024-25 Policy Sheet Signed
* Waiver signed/on file
* Updated info sheet
* Monthly instalment payment method set up (post dated cheques or a card authorization) *This option may not be available if previous payment issues exist.
Competitive dancers who do not complete the 2023-24 year will not be permitted to re-register for competitive classes. They are welcome to register for our recreational programs.
Registration is in person only. Online registration through email/fb is not an option. Please hold all questions until you come in to register and we will go through everything together at that time. If you have questions you may drop in during office hours but registration will not begin until April 15.
WHAT CAN I REGISTER FOR?
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SUMMER CLASSES
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ELITE CHOREO/PRODUCTIONS
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BALLET EXAMS
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SOLO/DUO/TRIO/SG CHOREOGRPAHY
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FULL TERM (Sept-June) PROGRAMS
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8 WEEK NON-COMPETITIVE SESSIONS
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ADULT CLASSES
OUR PROGRAMS
Baby Ballet
BB introduces dance technique, class structure, and creative movement to dancers age 18m-3 with a 30 min class done with a participating parent.
Introduction to Dance
ITD is a structured and progressive program for age 3-6 incorporating ballet/jazz technique, basic terminology, stretching, songs, discipline, and creative movement. Dancers will be placed in ITD 1 or 2 depending on age.
Mini Sparklers
The first step into competitive dance. Mini Sparklers have the option compete in 2 local competitions. Includes jazz and ballet.
Mini Stars
Mini Stars is a competitive level including Jazz and Lyrical. MS compete in all local competitions and have the option for 1-2 travel competitions. *Local competitions are mandatory for Mini Stars 2.
Beginner Dance
This class is for dancers with less than 3 full years dance training. It is designed to transition dancers into more advanced classes with their age group while allowing dancers to compete at the appropriate level. This class includes jazz and lyrical.
Competitive Levels
Various classes are offered for competitive dancers including jazz, lyrical, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, pointe, and acro. These classes are for dancers age 7+ and must be paired with a competitive technique class. Please see the competitive section of our website for more info on these programs.
Acrobatics
Includes contortion, tumbling, strength, balance, flexibility, and artistic movements. Classes are taught in multi level format to allow students to progress at their own pace . **OPTIONAL Examinations through Acrobatic Arts may be taken by qualifying dancers after the completion of their first full year of acro at Dance Artistry.
Flexibility
Our flexibility program will follow the Alixa flexibility progressions focusing on building strength, control, alignment, body awareness, mobility, and injury prevention. This program supports students who struggle to progress as well as those with hyper-mobility.
Ballet Examination Classes
We encourage all of our dancers to participate in our CDTA (Canadian Dance Teachers Association) Ballet Examinations as ballet is the foundation of all other styles of dance. We are able to offer all levels from Primary to Advanced. If your level is not shown on the schedule of classes offered it may be added.
Exams are optional to all dancers except Mini Stars and Level 1 competitive. Exams are taken in February and awards are presented to top marks at our end of year recital.
***HIGHEST MARK OVERALL will receive a full year scholarship to Dance Artistry for the following dance year.
Adult Classes
Various adult classes are offered to dancers age 18+ throughout the year. We also offer an adult competitive option for dancers with previous experience who would like to return to the stage. Please see our ADULT CLASSES page for more info on upcoming class options. Adult classes are usually done in 8 week sessions nd may not be included on upcoming schedules.
Non-Competitive Technique
NC Technique is open to all dancers age 9-18 who are not participating in our competitive program but would like to train with us. The class will include a warm up and drills in turns, jumps, leaps, and various technical dance elements. NC dancers may also take Ballet Exams, Acrobatics, Flexibility, and Pointe.
