Creative Movement 5-7yrs (age approx)

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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 ballet techniques, we guide children in learning the next steps toward a more structured dance experience. Join us as we embark on a dance adventure where creativity knows no bounds.

The age is approximate, if you have a 4-year-old that is ready for a bigger kids dance they can join as well. 

First term runs Sep 21st-Oct 26th, 2024.  $110 +gst

Second Term TBA.

Lyrical Acro-Dance 9-12yrs

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Lyrical is a dance style that blends various styles and is an expressive form of dance. Lyrical dance challenges choreographers and dancers to use movement to interpret music and express emotion. A lyrical dancer’s movements attempt to show the meaning/mood of the music.  It is all built on a foundation of technique that includes turns, kicks and jumps and is set to uplifting current music.
This class will be open-level, so will cater to a variety of previous dance experience. Dancers develop coordination, musicality and artistry.

Acrobatic training teaches flexibility, balance, strength, discipline, and concentration. A dancer will gain more flexibility and strength to achieve skills thru safe and progressive training.  The goal is to place Acro skills into a dance routine, therefore blending artistry with athleticism.
OPEN LEVEL: 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.
DanceFusion is an Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio.

 We are so excited to welcome Ava Jinjoe back 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 CLASS IS HELD AT STUDIO ALIVE.

Term runs Sept 19th- Dec. 12th, 2024. Fee is $247 +gst.

Lyrical Acro-Dance 6-8yrs Open level

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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.

We are so excited to welcome Ava Jinjoe back 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.

THIS CLASS IS HELD AT STUDIO ALIVE.

Term runs Sept 19th- Dec. 12th, 2024. Fee is $235 +gst.

Contemporary Inter/adv. 15yrs+

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This class weaves release technique, floorwork, modern dance techniques and more into a rich class that explores a variety of movement styles. The classes vary from fluid lyrical movements to athletic leaps and jumps, street styles, fancy footwork, and intricate hand and arm movements, and partner work. 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 for enhanced floorwork. It is designed for experienced movers looking for a more complex and challenging class physically and mentally.

Students must be enrolled in 3+ classes a week to enrol in this class, exceptions can be made for experienced movers, email with questions.

We are so excited to welcome Ava Jinjoe back to 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 this winter.

Term runs Sept 18th- Dec. 11th, 2024. Fee is $247 +gst.

Contemporary Open 11yrs+

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 New teacher for this fun class!

 This Contemporary class combines elements of several genres including modern, release, lyrical, and more.  It employs contact-release, floor work, current popular music and 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 technique as well. The class will include floorwork, and is geared towards movement quality and pushing the comfort zone with coordination challenges.

We are so excited to welcome Ava Jinjoe back 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.

Term runs Sept 19th- Dec. 12th, 2024. Fee is $247 +gst.

 

Ballet 5-7yrs

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  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.

We are so excited to welcome Ava Jinjoe to 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 this winter.

Term runs Sept 17th-Dec.10th. Fee is $235 +gst

For info on how to register with our new platform, refer to the short video tutorial at the top of the Schedule Page.

Contemporary 8-11yrs

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Contemporary is a style of dance that combines elements of several genres including modern, release, classical 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 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 to express emotion thru music!
Dancers develop coordination, musicality and artistry.

We are so excited to welcome Ava Jinjoe back to 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.

Class is held at Studio Alive in uphill Nelson.

Term runs Sept 17th-Dec.10th. Fee is $247 +gst

For info on how to register with our new platform, refer to the short video tutorial at the top of the Schedule Page

Parent & Tot Dance

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We are so excited about this new class! 
Welcome to our new toddler dance class, aimed at wee dancers and their parents. Younger  and older siblings are welcome to participate as well.   Join us for a joyful exploration of movement and music, where little ones and parents connect through dance. This class will provide the potential for personal expression, as well as coordination development. One of the goals is to communicate through movement using imagery and games to have fun while skill-building for future development.

In this interactive session, children take their first steps in a supportive group setting, fostering social skills and creating magical moments that extend beyond the dance floor.

Let’s twirl, hop and giggle our way into the wonderous world of dance together.

First term runs Sep 21st-Oct 26th, 2024.  $90 +gst

Second Term TBA.