Classic Program

Our Classic Recreational Program is the perfect way for children to build confidence, stay active, and have fun while exploring the world of dance! Designed to be both engaging and flexible, this program is split into two sessions to accommodate families throughout the school year:

Fall Session – A 12-week session that culminates in our annual Holiday Show, giving dancers an exciting opportunity to showcase their progress.
Winter/Spring Session – An 18-week session that leads up to our year-end recitals, allowing dancers to celebrate their achievements on stage.

With a variety of dance styles to choose from—including hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, ballet, and more—there’s something for every dancer, whether they are taking their first class or have previous experience. Our goal is to provide a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment where dancers of all levels can grow, express themselves, and develop a love for movement.

Beyond the joy of dance, recreational classes help improve flexibility, strength, stamina, coordination, and overall health, making it a fantastic activity for children of all abilities.

Join us for a season of learning, laughter, and dance!

Oshawa Schedule

Port Hope Schedule

Class Descriptions

Combo Classes

Combo 1 - Ballet and Jazz all in one class. This class is designed for dancers to develop a wide range of dance ability continuing to develop their movement of both foundational ballet and energetic jazz.

Combo 2 - Three’s a charm! Learn Ballet, Jazz, and Tap all in one class. This class is designed for dancers to develop a wide range of dance ability continuing to develop their rhythm, patterns, musicality, and movement.

Acro

This class is a combination of fundamental dance skills and gymnastics. Dancers will combine Jazz and Acrobatics together to learn different tricks, balancing positions, tumbling, and contortion skills. There is a large emphasis on flexibility, strength, and control.

All acro classes will follow InSync Skill cards along with Acrobatic Arts Syllabus.

Ballet

Ballet is the foundation of all types of dancing. It is a great place to start if you and your dancer are unsure of what type of dance to participate in. There is a strong focus on proper and safe technique, body alignment, terminology, and both traditional and current ballet techniques. Ballet is a beautiful and challenging form of dance that develops and enhances technique, poise, grace, & strength.

Ballet classes will follow InSync Skill Cards along with BATD Ballet Syllabus.

Jazz

This energetic and upbeat class teaches the fundamentals of Jazz technique, focused on movement in the centre and across the floor training. Dancing to popular, age appropriate music while learning kicks, jumps, turns, and flexibility. Dancers will be placed accordingly, by both age and individual level.

Jazz classes will follow InSync Skill Cards.

Tap

This class is full of energy helping to improve rhythm, musicality, footwork, & coordination. Dancers will participate in
movement across the floor and in the centre. Placement is based off of both age and individual ability.

Tap classes will follow InSync Skill Cards.

Hip Hop

This popular form of dance is commonly seen on T.V. and in music videos. Your dancer will learn the coolest and most popular moves in a fun and energetic class. This class is great for any age and skill set. This class helps
your dancer to improve their personal style, fitness level, and confidence.

Hip Hop classes will follow InSync Skill Cards.

Lyrical/Contemporary

This class is a combination of Ballet & Jazz, using the strength from Ballet combined with the expression of Jazz to help dancers learn to interpret and express feeling and tell a meaningful story through movement.

Musical Theatre

Who doesn't love to sing-a-long to the music and dance? A great combination of theatre, dance, and drama!

If your child loves
dramatic play this is the class for you. Musical theatre classes are all about telling a story through your dancing, facial expression, and body language.

Pathway To Performance

This program is designed to bridge the gap between our recreational and intensive dance programs, offering young dancers the opportunity to elevate their skills and dive deeper into technique.

What to Expect: One additional class per week, seamlessly integrated into your current dance schedule. A focus on technique and skill development, with an introduction to the demands of our intensive program. A chance to perform at our year-end recital, showcasing everything learned during this exciting journey.

Assistant Teacher

Our Assistant Teacher Program is designed for dancers who are passionate about giving back, leading by example, and inspiring the next generation. We are looking for dedicated role models who thrive in a leadership role, demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and a positive attitude, and are eager to support both teachers and students in the classroom.

Dancers interested in becoming an assistant teacher must complete an application form and will be carefully selected by our staff based on their commitment, leadership skills, and ability to create a welcoming and encouraging environment for younger dancers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for dancers to develop teaching experience, leadership skills, and confidence while being an integral part of our dance community.

Interested in applying? Stay tuned for application details and take the next step in your dance journey!

Co-Teaching Program

For dancers in Grade 11 or 12 who are ready to take their leadership to the next level, our Co-Teaching Program offers a deeper dive into the teaching side of dance. Co-teachers will work alongside our experienced instructors, gaining hands-on experience in lesson planning, class structure, and student engagement.

This program is for dancers who:

Exhibit all the qualities of an Assistant Teacher
Are committed to learning the art of teaching
Want to develop confidence, leadership, and instructional skills

Interested in applying? Stay tuned for application details!

Short & Sweet Sessions

Looking to try dance without a long-term commitment? Our Short & Sweet Sampler Program is the perfect way for dancers to explore a variety of styles in a fun and engaging setting! This 4-6 week program introduces students to different dance genres, giving them a taste of what each style has to offer.

Offered at select times throughout the year, this program is great for dancers who want to try something new, stay active, and have fun—all without a full-season commitment.

Limited spots available! Stay tuned for upcoming session dates.