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Thrive Dance SK offers competitive & recreational dance classes available ranging from 1.5 years old to adult (all ages) for a beginner to an experienced dancer to learn dance instruction. We are always looking to welcome new individuals to our dance school who are looking to explore the art of dance and pursue their passion to dance.
Within our dance programs, dancers have the option to compete with their dance performances choreographed by our Dance Instructors. Every Dance Teacher puts their entire heart and soul into their choreography and each week’s dance class. Our school of dance holds a final year-end rehearsal and recital/dance performance for all family and friends to attend.
Shoe & Clothing Requirements will be posted alongside class schedule. Please avoid purchasing shoes prior to release of requirements to avoid unnecessary spending.
Thrive Dance SK is proud to provide group dance classes and personal development classes in a variety of different styles. Classes in bloom typically run from September (sometime after the long weekend) to the first week in June or the end of May (typically after the May long weekend). The studio is closed for all statutory holidays, school breaks, and some competition weeks. No make-up classes will be scheduled during studio closures. The most important dates can be found via the Band App and on the Thrive Dance SK website. These classes are meant to provide parents/guardians and dancers with a team-affiliated mindset and an opportunity to experience the benefits that dance has to offer.
Season-long Dance Classes
Training styles for Season-long dance classes include but are not limited to Acro, Ballet, Beginner Movement, Broadway, Contemporary, Hip Hop & Choreo, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Pointe, Pom, Tap, etc. ranging from 2 years old to adult (all ages) for a beginner to an experienced dancer to learn dance instruction. These classes are 45 minutes long and occur once per week (except for all statutory holidays, school breaks, and select competition weeks). Each class has a fee.
Within our season-long classes, dancers have the option to compete with their dance performances choreographed by our Dance Instructors or to solely dance in the year-end recital/final performance. Every Dance Instructor puts their entire heart and soul into their choreography and each week’s dance class and recognizes each dancer regardless if they are competing or not. TDSK holds a final year-end rehearsal and recital/dance performance for all family and friends to attend and strongly encourages all dancers to participate!
Acro (Ages 4+)
The future trend of dance… this style focuses on flexibility, strength, control & agility - enhancing dancers' overall performance in any genre. Dancers will learn "tricks" such as Aerial's, Handstands, front walkovers, and many other gymnastic style moves. Dancers must be enrolled in either a Ballet or Jazz class.
Classes run all dance year for 45 minutes a week, with year-end recital routine.
Ballet (Ages 4+)
Dancers are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet while working on improving alignment, strength, and flexibility.
Classes run all dance year for 45 minutes a week, with a year-end recital routine.
Beginner Movement: Mini & Me (Ages 1.5-3)
Dancers are introduced to the basics of dance while developing coordination, building confidence, and learning to cooperate with others through music and games. Mini & Me classes are parented classes and include learning for both the parent and the dancer.
Classes run all dance year for 45 minutes a week, with a year-end recital routine with both parent & mini.
Beginner Movement: Little Sprouts (Ages 3-4)
Dancers are introduced to the basics of dance while developing coordination, building confidence, and learning to cooperate with others through music and games. Classes are unparented.
Classes run all dance year for 45 minutes a week, with a year-end recital routine.
Broadway - Lip Syncing (Ages 7+)
These classes create a routine in the form of a theatrical performance that combines song, spoken dialogue and dance to create a story.
Classes run all dance year for 45 minutes a week, with a year-end recital routine.
Contemporary (Ages 9+)
Dancers will learn the Contemporary style that combines elements of modern, jazz, lyrical, and ballet to create a routine that connects the mind and body through fluid dance movements. Dancers must be enrolled in either a lyrical or ballet, and have one year of experience in either ballet or jazz at Thrive Dance SK to enrol in contemporary.
Classes run all dance year for 45 minutes a week, with a year-end recital routine.
Hip Hop & Choreo (Ages 4+)
Dancers will learn a high-energy and upbeat routine by using the freedom of movement in a style that encourages dancers to add in their own personalities and strengths to create a fun routine.
Classes run all dance year for 45 minutes a week, with a year-end recital routine.
Jazz (Ages 9+)
Dancers will learn terminology and various forms of movement including turns, jumps, splits, etc. Jazz classes mix the element of energy with the challenge of a variety of movements.
Classes run all dance year for 45 minutes a week, with a year-end recital routine.
Lyrical (Ages 9+)
Dancers will develop their strength, flexibility, control, technique and emotion to create a routine that is expressive of a story. Ballet is strongly recommended to take alongside lyrical classes.
Classes run all dance year for 45 minutes a week, with a year-end recital routine.
Musical Theatre - Live Singing (Ages 7+)
These classes create a routine in the form of a theatrical performance that combines song, spoken dialogue and dance to create a story.
Classes run all dance year for 45 minutes a week, with a year-end recital routine.
Pointe (Ages 12+)
Previous ballet experience and show developmental skills and abilities are required to enroll. Pre-pointe classes are offered to ballet students who are not yet en pointe but show interest and potential. This class will further develop skills and strengthen the necessary muscles and techniques to pursue enrolling in future pointe classes. Dancers must be enrolled in Ballet to accompany their pointe/pre-pointe class.
Classes run all dance year-long for 45 minutes a week, with a year-end recital routine.
Pom (Ages 6+)
Dancers will learn a high-energy routine with loads of fun in a dance style that incorporates poms, dance and cheerleading! Dancers must be enrolled in Jazz class.
Classes run all dance year for 45 minutes a week, with a year-end recital routine.
Tap (Ages 9+)
Dancers will develop their skills in Tap through terminology, rhythm and timing to create a piece that is both entertaining and exciting.
Classes run all dance year for 45 minutes a week, with a year-end recital routine.
Tap & Jazz Combo (Ages 4-9)
Dancers are introduced to the basic steps, elements, and terminology of both Tap & Jazz. These classes provide an exciting & energetic environment that develops rhythm & footwork in Tap and flexibility + coordination in Jazz.
Classes run all year (30 minutes of tap and 30 minutes of jazz), with a year-end recital routine.
Enhancement (Ages 9+, non-routine)
Enhancement Classes are skill-building classes that focus on improving flexibility, technical skills, and physical strength - areas that are vital to dancers’ success. Enhancement Classes range in variety from style-specific ex. Acro Tech to more generally designed ex. Enhancement (overall) and everything in between (ex. Turns and Jumps).
For all class-based Enhancement Classes (Acro Tech, Ballet Tech, etc.), enrollment in related classes is required to enroll in Enhancement classes. Withdrawal from weekly classes (ex. Acro, Ballet, etc.) will result in removal from Enhancement classes (no refunds).
Enhancement classes include the following classes:
Acro Tech (Ages 7+, Requisite: Acro Class)
Ballet Tech (Ages 5+, Requisite: Ballet Class)
Core & Strength (Ages 7+)
Flexibility (Ages 7+)
Jazz Tech (Ages 5+, Requisite: Jazz Class)
Pre-Pointe (Ages 10+, Requisite: Ballet Class)
Tap Tech (Ages 5+, Requisite: Jazz Class)
Turns & Jumps (Ages 7+)
Classes run all dance year for 30 minutes a week.