Joy of Dance is thrilled to offer Teen ballet classes for recreational students as well as more serious dancers. We welcome all dancers who are new to dancing or have up to 5 years of experience. The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is an internationally recognized organization which trains ballet teachers, provides a fantastic syllabus for students to learn and offers exams to help promote goal setting, motivation and personal achievement in students. Our Ballet teachers are all registered teachers with the RAD and offer the chance for our Teen students to take part in this fantastic system of training.

TEEN Ballet is a year long program. Showcase performance is in June.

LEVEL 1

Teacher: Rachel Zinck

Once/week Recreational Class: Thursday 4 – 5:30 p.m. (Full year or 2-terms September – June)

No Prerequisite.

Course will include: Foundational ballet training for beginner students who want to experience ballet. Vocabulary based on the RAD Grades 1-3 syllabi. There is no exam at this level as we feel students need time to develop their strengths without the pressure of an exam. This course develops the skills necessary to proceed into Level 2 after a full year. Students will perform in the June Showcase.

Fees: $444 for term + HST.  (Showcase costume fee $60-$80)

You can sign up for this class here on the Upcoming Class Schedule by choosing the first day of class from the calendar.

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Joy of Dance is thrilled to offer Teen ballet classes for recreational students as well as more serious dancers. We welcome all dancers who are new to dancing or have up to 5 years of experience. The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is an internationally recognized organization which trains ballet teachers, provides a fantastic syllabus for students to learn and offers exams to help promote goal setting, motivation and personal achievement in students. Our Ballet teachers are all registered teachers with the RAD and offer the chance for our Teen students to take part in this fantastic system of training.

TEEN Ballet is a year long program. Showcase performance is in June.

EXAM TRACK: Twice a week students can choose between recreational or exam track. Exam Track dancers work towards presenting the syllabus work for an external examiner. There will be two mandatory mock exams in preparation for the RAD exam. Private lessons are available to students at a reduce rate. We want all students to feel prepared for their exams.

LEVEL 2

Teacher: Rachel Zinck

• Recreational and Exam First Class: Thursdays 5:45-7:15 p.m. (Full year or 2-terms September – June) Prerequisite: Teen Ballet Level 1 or equivalent.
• Recreational and Exam 2nd Class: TBA (both include Pointe) Prerequisite: 3 years of ballet training or teacher permission)

Recreational Course will include: Ballet training at the RAD Intermediate Foundation level developing strength, flexibility, technical ability and artistry. Students will perform in the June Showcase.

RAD Exam Course will include: Ballet training at the RAD Intermediate Foundation level developing strength, flexibility, technical ability and artistry with the goal of presenting the syllabus work in an exam with an external examiner. Students will be required to attend two Mock Exams and are strongly suggested to take private coaching lessons. Students will perform in the June Showcase.

FEES:  (Showcase costume fee $60-$80)

• Recreational/Exam First Class = $444/term + HST.
• Recreational/Exam Second Class= TBA

Please Note: It is our goal at Joy of Dance to prepare each teen to the best of their ability for their exam. If a student progress has been delayed we will contact the family and discuss a plan to ensure that student’s best option for success. Solutions might include private lessons, or a decision to not take the exam that year. This will be a collective decision.

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Joy of Dance is thrilled to offer Teen ballet classes for recreational students as well as more serious dancers. We welcome all dancers who are new to dancing or have up to 5 years of experience. The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is an internationally recognized organization which trains ballet teachers, provides a fantastic syllabus for students to learn and offers exams to help promote goal setting, motivation and personal achievement in students. Our Ballet teachers are all registered teachers with the RAD and offer the chance for our Teen students to take part in this fantastic system of training.

TEEN Ballet is a year long program. Showcase performance is in June.

EXAM TRACK: Twice a week students can choose between recreational or exam track. Exam Track dancers work towards presenting the syllabus work for an external examiner. There will be two mandatory mock exams in preparation for the RAD exam. Private lessons are available to students at a reduce rate. We want all students to feel prepared for their exams.

LEVEL 3

Teachers: TBA

• Recreational Once/week Classes: Not currently running  (Full year September – June)
• Recreational Twice/week Classes:  Not currently running (Full year or 2-terms September – June)
• POINTE Class: Not currently running (Full year September – June)

R.A.D. Exam Track dancers must register for twice weekly classes. (Pointe is not required for the exam.)

Prerequisite: Teen Ballet Level 2 once-a-week for 2 years OR twice-a-week for 1 year or equivalent training.

Recreational Course will include: Ballet training at the RAD Intermediate Foundation level developing strength, flexibility, technical ability and artistry. All students will perform in the June Showcase.

RAD Exam Course includes: Ballet training at the RAD Intermediate Foundation level developing strength, flexibility, technique and artistry with the goal of presenting the syllabus work in an exam with an external examiner provided by the RAD. Students will be required to attend two Mock Exams and are strongly suggested to take private coaching lessons. Students will perform in the June Showcase.

Pointe Classes: Available to recreational and exam students who are taking two classes per week and have been given permission to join.

FEES: (Showcase costume fee $60-$80)

• Recreational Once/week or twice/week = TBD for term + HST
• Pointe = TBD term + HST

EXAMS: Depending on the RAD Grade level entered the price for each student will be between $150 – $160. CASH ONLY. This fee will be due in March 1 of the exam year.

Please Note: It is our goal at Joy of Dance to prepare each teen to the best of their ability for their exam. If a student progress has been delayed we will contact the family and discuss a plan to ensure that student’s best option for success. Solutions might include private lessons, or a decision to not take the exam that year. This will be a collective decision.

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*Required for all twice a week Level 2 students
**Optional for Levels 2 and 3, twice a week ladies

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Joy of Dance is thrilled to offer Teen ballet classes for recreational students as well as more serious dancers. We welcome all dancers who are new to dancing or have up to 5 years of experience. The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is an internationally recognized organization which trains ballet teachers, provides a fantastic syllabus for students to learn and offers exams to help promote goal setting, motivation and personal achievement in students. Our Ballet teachers are all registered teachers with the RAD and offer the chance for our Teen students to take part in this fantastic system of training.

TEEN Ballet is a year long program. Showcase performance is in June.

LEVEL 4

Teachers: TBA

• Recreational Once/week Classes: Not currently running (Full year or 2-terms September – June)
• POINTE Class: Not currently running (Full year or 2-terms September – June)

Prerequisite: Grade 5 or Intermediate Foundation level training.

Recreational Course will include: Ballet training at the RAD Intermediate level developing strength, flexibility, technical ability and artistry. All students will perform in the June Showcase.

Pointe Classes: Available to recreational students who are taking two ballet classes (the second one can be a level 3 or adult jump in class) per week and have been given permission to join.

FEES:   TBD per term + HST (Showcase costume fee $60-$80)

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**Optional for Levels 2, 3 and 4, once/twice a week ladies

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Ballroom has a special magic that can’t be explained. Our kids class helps students gain confidence, posture and character all while having fun. Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing…students will learn a wide variety of dances.

Looking for next term? Flip ahead using the calendar below or contact us.

*Signing up your child – please use your child’s name in the account that you create and your name for the billing information only.
Signing up for more than one child – call the front desk for assistance for the first time only so we can set up the relationship and payment options between children and parents properly so it is easier the next time. Thank you for your cooperation.

Our competitive contemporary dance program is for students who are reaching for a higher level of dance and are committed to performing routines at a competitive level at Provincial championships in the spring. For the past five competitive seasons, the Teams have won top awards at each competition.

Full year program September 2024-June 2025
Class Time: Saturdays 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Choreographer: Lee Jong

Audition Date: TBA

Program includes:

• 2 hour Competitive class and Teen Lyrical 1.5 or Ballet
• 4 competitions
• Costume
• Teamwear

*When signing up your children, please make sure they are within the specified age group. Note that your child may need to be moved to another class otherwise.

Our competitive hip hop dance program is for students who are reaching for a higher level of dance and are committed to performing routines at a competitive level at Provincial championships in the spring. For the past five competitive seasons, the Teams have won top awards at each competition.

Full year program September 2024-June 2025
Class Time: Sundays 9-11 a.m.
Choreographer: Shameka Blake

Audition Date: TBA

Program includes:

• 2 hour competition class and one compulsory class
• 4 competitions
• Costume
• Team wear

*When signing up your children, please make sure they are within the specified age group. Note that your child may need to be moved to another class otherwise.

Explore movement based in street dance styles, focusing on textures, rhythm and intention!

*Students must be approved by the teacher to register for Level 2 classes.

Looking for next term? Flip ahead using the calendar below or contact us.

*Signing up your child – please use your child’s name in the account that you create and your name for the billing information only.
Signing up for more than one child – call the front desk for assistance for the first time only so we can set up the relationship and payment options between children and parents properly so it is easier the next time. Thank you for your cooperation.

The Broadway stage shows Riverdance and Lord of the Dance took the world by storm – making traditional reels and jigs mainstream. Now everyone can join the fun of the toe-tapping rhythms of Ireland with our teen dance lessons.

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*Signing up your child – please use your child’s name in the account that you create and your name for the billing information only.
Signing up for more than one child – call the front desk for assistance for the first time only so we can set up the relationship and payment options between children and parents properly so it is easier the next time. Thank you for your cooperation.

Kim’s teen dance lessons are a dynamic style of urban jazz. Whether it’s swag or a fierce pop performance routine, students learn the moves and technique while dancing it out and “leaving it on the dance floor.”

*Students must be approved by the teacher to register for Level 2 classes.

Looking for next term? Flip ahead using the calendar below or contact us.

*Signing up your child – please use your child’s name in the account that you create and your name for the billing information only.
Signing up for more than one child – call the front desk for assistance for the first time only so we can set up the relationship and payment options between children and parents properly so it is easier the next time. Thank you for your cooperation.

The lyrical contemporary dance classes for teens are definitely something to be experienced. In these classes our instructors use their strong Contemporary backgrounds for teaching technique and the fundamentals. They have a unique and captivating way of choreographing movements to give expression to lyrics and music.

*Students must be approved by the teacher to register for Level 2 classes.

Looking for next term? Flip ahead using the calendar below or contact us.

*Signing up your child – please use your child’s name in the account that you create and your name for the billing information only.
Signing up for more than one child – call the front desk for assistance for the first time only so we can set up the relationship and payment options between children and parents properly so it is easier the next time. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Musical Theatre combines it all. Our kids class gets them to work on their triple threat – dance, sing & act. Broadway is brought to Broadview. Students will learn to develop their performance skills as they learn choreography and lyrics to a popular musical production. It’s fun and entertaining. (Lip sync singing – all are welcome)

Looking for next term? Flip ahead using the calendar below or contact us.

*Signing up your child – please use your child’s name in the account that you create and your name for the billing information only.
Signing up for more than one child – call the front desk for assistance for the first time only so we can set up the relationship and payment options between children and parents properly so it is easier the next time. Thank you for your cooperation.