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Come try any style of dance class on Us!
For all dress code information, please read the following document: Dress Code.
Before going out and purchasing the listed attire, please check with the CSD office to see what we have in stock, as we sell many of the required bodywear and footwear needed for classes.
All CSD Ballet classes are based on the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) graded syllabus. The RAD promotes a strong understanding of Ballet technique and is the largest examination and teacher training syllabus in the world. This method offers training for both recreational and competitive dancers in all of our programs.
The graded examination process for our Part-Time and Full-Time competitive dancers typically begins in Grade 1 Ballet (Grade 2 in school), with students generally progressing through the exam levels yearly or bi-yearly until graduation. The highest RAD Ballet exam level to attain is Advanced II, and if passed with Distinction (the highest passing grade level), dancers may prepare for a Solo Seal exam. The Solo Seal exam is a pass or fail performance graded at a professional level. To be invited to participate in any Ballet exam, dancers are required to take at least 2-4 Ballet classes per week for the duration of the school year, with the number of classes required depending on the exam level they are striving for.
The CSD Tap program is technically based on the ADAPT dance syllabus. While learning basic tap sounds through graded levels, students will learn to identify basic rhythmic sequences and eventually more intricate syncopation within a variety of musical phrases. Steps tend to build on each other, therefore adding one or two simple movements to an existing step creates something new and challenging for students to master.
Part-Time and Full-Time competitive students may be invited to participate in an ADAPT Tap exam, at their teacher’s discretion.
Hip Hop dance is a versatile style of dance that often encompasses movements with punch and style. It is deeply influenced by elements of Hip Hop culture, including DJing, rapping, and breakdancing. The use of rhythmic heavy beats and rap music are used to encourage students to loosen up and express their inner-selves! Hitting accents with force and abandonment make for a great physical workout while having fun!
NOTE: There are BOYS ONLY hip hop classes available pending interest.
Lyrical dance typically displays slower moving sequences. With its foundation firmly placed in the Ballet world, a variety of Jazz-like movements are used to show strength and control while the dancer interprets the music with motion and storytelling. It is a “free-er” moving discipline with emphasis on strong technique. Students are encouraged to create an emotional connection from body to song as the more advanced dancer progresses.
Acro (a.k.a. acro dance or acrobatic dance) is a cutting-edge style of dance that has gained popularity over the last while as international audiences and dancers alike become familiar with its presence at competitions, as well as on stage in productions like Cirque du Soleil. Acro combines unique choreography, classical dance, and distinctive acrobatic elements. You may find Acro dance looks similar to the floor apparatus of Women’s Artistic Gymnastics; however, it has several differences, in both approach and execution. We work primarily on strength, flexibility, and acrobatic elements in our Acro classes, so we highly encourage all dancers taking an Acro class to also take one or more classes in other dance disciplines. This will make it easier for dancers to understand the Acro technique and also help develop their artistry and basic dance skills. All of our Acro classes are based on the Acrobatic Arts syllabus and taught by Certified Acrobatic Arts teachers.
NOTE: The only class that we offer recreationally that is not always organized by age is Acro. Due to the nature of acrobatics, we have some level-based classes and some age-based classes. Below is the breakdown of our Acro levels:
Following the structure of the ADAPT dance syllabus, CSD’s Jazz program offers a range of styles from “Broadway style” kicks and precision movements, to more advanced jumps and turns. With upbeat and popular music, dancers are lead through a barre or centre warm up to increase strength and flexibility followed by foundation jazz steps across the floor in varying degrees of difficulty
Part-Time and Full-Time competitive students may be invited to participate in an ADAPT Jazz exam, at their teacher’s discretion.
NOTE: Ages 11+ Jazz classes may also incorporate contemporary and lyrical movements into the Jazz class structure.
Jazz Funk is fierce, is cute, and is a powerful dance style. It is a combination of Hip Hop and Jazz. In this class, we focus on technique while learning to groove at the same time. This genre of dance gives you the chance to release energy and dance fiercely – check out this video from the International Dance Centre!
We have three different pre-school dance and kinder dancer options for your young aspiring dancer! Whether they want to learn the basics of ballet, ballet and tap, or a mix of jazz, acro and ballet, Canadian School of Dance has a class perfect for your child!
Contemporary dance is an expressive dance style that combines the best of modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. This evolving genre allows you to explore your creativity and emotions through dynamic, fluid movements and improvisation. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, contemporary dance offers a unique opportunity to tell your story and express yourself in a supportive and inspiring environment.
All CSD Ballet classes are based on the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) graded syllabus.
Click here to read more about our – Ballet Classes in Ottawa.
The CSD Tap program is technically based on the ADAPT dance syllabus. While learning basic tap sounds through graded levels, students will learn to identify basic rhythmic sequences and eventually more intricate syncopation within a variety of musical phrases.
Click here to read more about our – Tap Classes in Ottawa.
Following the structure of the ADAPT dance syllabus, CSD’s Jazz program offers a range of styles from “Broadway style” kicks and precision movements, to more advanced jumps and turns.
Click here to read more about our – Jazz Classes in Ottawa.
Hip Hop dance is a versatile style of dance that often encompasses movements with punch and style. It is deeply influenced by elements of Hip Hop culture, including DJing, rapping, and breakdancing.
Click here to read more about our – Hip-Hop Classes in Ottawa.
Lyrical dance typically displays slower moving sequences. With its foundation firmly placed in the Ballet world, a variety of Jazz-like movements are used to show strength and control while the dancer interprets the music with motion and storytelling.
Click here to read more about our – Lyrical Classes in Ottawa.
Acro (a.k.a. acro dance or acrobatic dance) is a cutting-edge style of dance that has gained popularity over the last while as international audiences and dancers alike become familiar with its presence at competitions, as well as on stage in productions like Cirque du Soleil.
Click here to read more about our – Acro Classes in Ottawa.
Jazz Funk is fierce, is cute, and is a powerful dance style. It is a combination of Hip Hop and Jazz. In this class, we focus on technique while learning to groove at the same time.
Click here to read more about our – Jazz Funk Classes in Ottawa.
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