Ballet 6-8yrs

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This class will be in the Showcase, dancers will learn a routine to perform onstage.

A fun and engaging class to introduce the foundation of Ballet technique. The class will use center exercises, movements across the floor, fun games and stretching/strengthening to increase body awareness, alignment, flexibility, and coordination. Students will learn ballet positions and vocabulary and develop creative movement skills in a fun and inclusive atmosphere. This is a very popular class and is an excellent intro to dance.

Winter Term runs from Jan 6th – April 26th 2026

Cost is $262 + GST

This term is longer than the fall one, and culminates in the 15th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal on Thursday April 23rd, with shows on Friday April 24th 7pm, Saturday April 25th 2 pm and 7pm and Sunday 26th at 2 pm). Double-check you don’t have any date conflicts.

There will be a costume fee that will need to be paid and strong attendance through the term is required.  Attendance at stage rehearsals and showcase is required as well.

We are so excited to have Ava Jinjoe on the teaching team. Trained in classical ballet from a young age, Ava is a dedicated instructor, bringing a unique blend of technical precision and artistic flair to class and fostering a love for dance while nurturing each student’s potential. She has attended and been accepted to numerous dance programs, from Kootenay Dance Works in Rossland, where she started, to prestigious schools such as Arts Umbrella, Houston Ballet, Alberta Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Ballet Jorgen. With a career marked by passion, dedication, and a profound love for the art of dance.

Creative Movement 4-6yrs

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We are so excited about this new class! 
Welcome to our vibrant Creative Movement Dance Class. This ballet-based exploration is designed to be an exciting stepping stone for young dancers, introducing them to the fundamentals of a traditional dance class while maintaining a delightful atmosphere of openness and freedom. In this class, we foster a playful and encouraging environment, allowing young dancers to express themselves freely and discover the joy of movement. Through imaginative activities and age-appropriate coordination techniques, we guide children in learning the next steps toward a more structured dance experience. They will learn movement FUNdamentals like skips, gallops, pointed toes, somersaults, and more. Join us as we embark on a dance adventure where creativity knows no bounds.

Class is held at Studio Alive in Uphill Nelson.

The Winter term runs from Jan 5th – March 9th 2026

The fee is $185 + GST.

Lyrical Acro-Dance 7-9yrs Open level

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This class will be in the showcase.

Acrobatic training teaches flexibility, balance, strength, discipline, and concentration. Dancers will learn through games, drills, and techniques to develop their skills. A dancer will gain more flexibility and strength to achieve skills through safe and progressive training.

Acrobatic movements can include cartwheels, somersaults, headstands, and bridge,  and more! The goal is to place Acro skills into a dance routine, therefore blending artistry with athleticism.
For this level, dancers do not need prior experience, as there will be a variety of skills and progressions introduced to safely be able to accommodate where they are at.
Individual exercises will be given to fit their ability as students will have different needs and may be ready for more advanced skills.

DanceFusion is an Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio.

THIS CLASS IS HELD AT STUDIO ALIVE.

Autumn Term runs Jan 5th – April 26th 2026.

Fee is $275 + GST.

This term is longer than the fall one, and culminates in the 15th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal on Thursday April 23rd, with shows on Friday April 24th 7pm, Saturday April 25th 2 pm and 7pm and Sunday 26th at 2 pm). Double-check you don’t have any date conflicts.

There will be a costume fee that will need to be paid and strong attendance through the term is required. Email for any exceptions due to health, etc. Attendance at stage rehearsals and showcase is required as well.

We are so excited to have Ava Jinjoe on to the DF teaching team. Trained in classical ballet from a young age, Ava is a dedicated instructor, bringing a unique blend of technical precision and artistic flair to class. Fostering a love for dance while nurturing each student’s potential. She has attended and been accepted to numerous dance programs from Kootenay Dance Works in Rossland where she started, to prestigious schools such as Arts Umbrella, Houston Ballet, Alberta Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Jorgen. With a career marked by passion, dedication, and a profound love for the art of dance, Ava is excited to join the Dance Fusion team this winter.

DanceFusion Open level 11-13yrs

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This class will be in the Showcase.

Slava is excited to offer this fun, upbeat class combining elements of several genres, including contemporary, lyrical jazz, ballet, street styles and more.  Dancers listen to a wide variety of music, including current popular music and develop musicality thru movement. This class will hone and challenge your dance patterns, and will include floor work and jumps and turns, and is designed for dancers of all levels. Students will learn combos, choreography and technique as well.

Term runs Jan 8th – April 26th 2026.

Fee is $275 + GST.

This term is longer than the fall one, and culminates in the 15th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal on Thursday April 23rd, with shows on Friday April 24th 7pm, Saturday April 25th 2 pm and 7pm and Sunday 26th at 2 pm). Double-check you don’t have any date conflicts.

There will be a costume fee that will need to be paid and strong attendance through the term is required.

Only 2 absences allowed for this term, email for any exceptions. Attendance at stage rehearsals and showcase is required as well.

Contemporary Inter/Adv 15+yrs

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This class will be in the Showcase.

This class is geared toward experienced, confident dancers who want to grow their skill and movement quality. This class weaves release technique, floorwork, modern dance techniques and more into a rich class that explores a variety of movement styles. The aim is to create an adventurous dance experience that incorporates a down-to-earth aesthetic with a contemporary outlook.  Class is fast-paced, athletic and will include conditioning and stretching.
House class before is a prerequisite along with 2 other classes a week, email for any questions: office@slavadancefusion.com

Winter Term: Jan 7 th – April 26th

Cost $275 + GST

This term is longer than the fall one, and culminates in the 15th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal on Thursday April 23rd, with shows on Friday April 24th 7pm, Saturday April 25th 2 pm and 7pm and Sunday 26th at 2 pm). Double-check you don’t have any date conflicts.

There will be a costume fee that will need to be paid and strong attendance through the term is required.

Only 2 absences allowed for this term, email for any exceptions. Attendance at stage rehearsals and showcase is required as well.

Contemporary Open level 11yrs+

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This class will be in the recital.

This Contemporary class combines elements of several genres including modern, release, lyrical, and more.  Dance exercises are set to current popular music using fun drills to develop musicality. This class will hone and challenge your dance patterns, and will include floor work and jumps and turns, and is designed for dancers of all levels. Students will learn combos and work on technique as well. The class will include floorwork and is geared towards movement quality and pushing the comfort zone with coordination challenges.

The term runs from Jan 5th – April 26th 2026.

The fee is $275+ GST.

This term is longer than the fall one, and culminates in the 15th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal on Thursday April 23rd, with shows on Friday April 24th 7pm, Saturday April 25th 2 pm and 7pm and Sunday 26th at 2 pm). Double check you do have any date conflicts.

There will be a costume fee that will need to be paid and strong attendance through the term is required.

Only 2 absences allowed for this term, email for any exceptions. Attendance at stage rehearsals and showcase is required as well.

We are so excited to have Ava Jinjoe in the DF teaching team. Trained in classical ballet from a young age, Ava is a dedicated instructor, bringing a unique blend of technical precision and artistic flair to class. Fostering a love for dance while nurturing each student’s potential. She has attended and been accepted to numerous dance programs from Kootenay Dance Works in Rossland where she started, to prestigious schools such as Arts Umbrella, Houston Ballet, Alberta Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Jorgen. With a career marked by passion, dedication, and a profound love for the art of dance.

Ballet 4-5yrs

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This class will be in the Showcase. Dancers will learn a routine to perform onstage at once of the four shows.

A fun and engaging class to introduce the foundation of Ballet technique. The class will use centre exercises, movements across the floor, fun games and stretching/strengthening to increase body awareness, alignment, flexibility, and coordination. Students will learn ballet positions and vocabulary and develop creative movement skills in a fun and inclusive atmosphere. This is a very popular class and is an excellent intro to dance.

Winter Term runs from Jan 6th – April 26th 2026

Cost is $262 + GST

This term is longer than the fall one, and culminates in the 15th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal on Thursday April 23rd, with shows on Friday April 24th 7pm, Saturday April 25th 2 pm and 7pm and Sunday 26th at 2 pm). Double-check you don’t have any date conflicts.

There will be a costume fee that will need to be paid and strong attendance through the term is required. Attendance at stage rehearsals and showcase is required as well.

We are so excited to have Ava Jinjoe in the teaching team. Trained in classical ballet from a young age, Ava is a dedicated instructor, bringing a unique blend of technical precision and artistic flair to class and fostering a love for dance while nurturing each student’s potential. She has attended and been accepted to numerous dance programs, from Kootenay Dance Works in Rossland, where she started, to prestigious schools such as Arts Umbrella, Houston Ballet, Alberta Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Ballet Jorgen. With a career marked by passion, dedication, and a profound love for the art of dance.

Contemporary 9-11yrs

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This class will be in the recital.

Contemporary is a style of dance that combines elements of several genres, including modern, release, ballet technique, and more, depending on the instructor and choreography. Often, in terms of the focus of its technique, contemporary dance can combine floorwork and modern dance’s stress on the torso, but it is not confined to these techniques. Contemporary at DanceFusion also employs contact-release, floor work, fall and recovery, emotive qualities, and improvisation.

We look to be adventurous, curious, relevant, and inspiring, and we want to express emotion through music!
Dancers develop coordination, musicality and artistry.

Class is held at Studio Alive in uphill Nelson.

Winter term runs from Jan 6th – April 26th 2026.

Cost is $275 + GST

This term is longer than the fall one, and culminates in the 15th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal on Thursday April 23rd, with shows on Friday April 24th 7pm, Saturday April 25th 2 pm and 7pm and Sunday 26th at 2 pm). Double check you do have any date conflicts.

There will be a costume fee that will need to be paid and strong attendance through the term is required.

Only 2 absences allowed for this term, email for any exceptions. Attendance at stage rehearsals and showcase is required as well.

We are so excited to have Ava Jinjoe back on the teaching team. Trained in classical ballet from a young age, Ava is a dedicated instructor, bringing a unique blend of technical precision and artistic flair to class. Fostering a love for dance while nurturing each student’s potential. She has attended and been accepted to numerous dance programs from Kootenay Dance Works in Rossland where she started, to prestigious schools such as Arts Umbrella, Houston Ballet, Alberta Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Jorgen. With a career marked by passion, dedication, and a profound love for the art of dance, Ava is excited to join the Dance Fusion team.