Mat Pilates for Dancers

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Pilates is a system of exercise and movement that is designed to increase strength, flexibility, and balance that incorporates many positions and principles from dance technique. Pilates brings our attention to the importance of deep core support, pelvic alignment, connection to breath, and full ROM, allowing for fluid and controlled movement throughout the body. Pilates teaches us how to integrate our spine with our limbs so that overall movement is connected and embodied. This mat class will emphasize the Pilates fundamentals while introducing a variety of exercises to understand pelvic neutrality and facilitate a deep connection to the core. Develop a sense of stability yet mobility that will translate into any style of dance class and day-to-day life. Please bring a yoga mat and a small towel to each class, all other props will be provided.
 
     Glynis Waring is a dancer, certified Pilates mat instructor, and Registered Massage Therapist in Nelson BC. She began dancing at the age of three and continued her dance journey by training, performing, and instructing in Edmonton, Vancouver, and throughout the Kootenays. With a desire to deepen her understanding of movement and to develop a mind-body connection, Glynis began practicing Pilates to support her dance career and became a mat-certified instructor through the Evolve Your Teaching (EYT) training program at Kootenai Pilates. Experiencing how Pilates can create mindfulness and ease, while facilitating strength, stability, and mobility. Glynis is excited to be offering Pilates and supporting people to feel good through movement.

 Cost is $95+gst

Hip Hop//House/Work it Out

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This will be mash-up class geared to introduce dancers to two uplifting and very different styles.

The Hip Hop component will integrate party dances and music of the 80′s and 90′s to the present day, as well as explore choreography and across-the-floor grooves. Prepare to move and get funky and work your brain-body connection.  House Dance is a style of dance that originated in the late 70’s and early 80’s from underground clubs in Chicago and New York. It reflects and comes from club music known as House, which evolved out of the disco era.  House dance emphasizes fast and complex footwork combined with fluid movements in the torso.
This class will make you bounce, sweat and feel freaky, funky fine. We will add layers of speed and complexity as the weeks go by.

It will be a full-body, cardio workout with a strengthening component as well, get ready to work in the best way possible.

Cost is $105 +gst

Please remember to also fill out the Google Registration Form which is separate from the online order. If you do not receive an invoice/receipt in your inbox, check your spam right away!  The link to the form will be in your email or can be found at the top of the Schedule Page or Info page on this site.

HipHop/Breaking ages 7-9yrs

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This all levels HipHop class will integrate party dances of the 80′s and 90′s to the present day, as well as choreography, across the floor moves, and the latest dance moves that make this dance unique. It includes a wide range of styles. Class will include conversations about Hip Hop Culture and its history. This class will be fun and uplifting, and dancers will have a chance to add their own favour to the material taught.

Breaking will be introduced as well, and will include go-downs, tops rocks, freezes and some footwork.

Dancers need to wear CLEAN indoor N0N MARKING shoes 🙂

Please remember to also fill out the Google Registration Form which is separate from the online order. If you do not receive an invoice/receipt in your inbox, check your spam right away!  The link to the form will be in your email or can be found at the top of the Schedule Page or Info page on this site.

HipHop/Breaking ages 9-12yrs

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This all levels HipHop class will integrate party dances of the 80′s and 90′s to the present day, as well as choreography, across the floor moves, and the latest dance moves that make this dance unique. It includes a wide range of styles. Class will include conversations about HipHop Culture and its the history. This class will be fun and uplifting, and dancers will have a chance to add their own favour to the material taught.

Breaking will be introduced as well, and will include go-downs, tops rocks, freezes and some footwork.

Dancers need to wear CLEAN indoor N0N MARKING shoes 🙂

Please remember to also fill out the Google Registration Form which is separate from the online order. If you do not receive an invoice/receipt in your inbox, check your spam right away!  The link to the form will be in your email or can be found at the top of the Schedule Page or Info page on this site.

Creative Movement 5-7yrs

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We are so excited about this new class! It will be offered in the Autumn of 2024, if you are keen on getting on the mailing list for this fun class, send an email from the contact page 🙂
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.

Please remember to also fill out the Google Registration Form which is separate from the online order. If you do not receive an invoice/receipt in your inbox, check your spam right away!  The link to the form will be in your email or can be found at the top of the Schedule Page or Info page on this site.

Contemporary 12-16yrs

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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, lots of floor work, good tunes and improvisation. We look to be adventurous, curious, relevant and inspiring.
Dancers develop coordination, musicality and artistry.
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.

 Cost is $95+gst

House Open Level 13yrs+ Tues

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House Dance is a style of dance that originated in the late 70’s and early 80’s from underground clubs in Chicago and New York. It reflects and comes from club music known as House, which evolved out of the disco era.  House dance emphasizes fast and complex footwork combined with fluid movements in the torso.  The style was influenced by several types of movement, including Tap, African dance, Latin dance, and martial arts. This style is about freedom, improvisation, and feeling the music and sharing with others. Prepare to move your feet and whole being, and work your brain-body connection.

Cost is $105

House Open Level 14yrs+ Weds

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House Dance is a style of dance that originated in the late 70’s and early 80’s from underground clubs in Chicago and New York. It reflects and comes from club music known as House, which evolved out of the disco era.  House dance emphasizes fast and complex footwork combined with fluid movements in the torso.  The style was influenced by several types of movement, including Tap, African dance, Latin dance, and martial arts. This style is about freedom, improvisation, and feeling the music and sharing with others. Prepare to move your feet and whole being, and work your brain-body connection.

Bring Clean NON Marking shoes, water and sweat towel 🙂

Cost is $105+gst

HipHop Beginner Level adult 15yrs+ Monday

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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR a beginner class, an intro to HipHop at a slower pace , THIS IS IT!

Have you been wanting to get back into dance or try something fresh and new? This class is an introduction to Hip Hop culture through street dance. We will help you improve your coordination and build confidence as we build community.  In this welcoming environment, we will teach you the fundamentals of Hip Hop in a supportive and fun way.  Let’s go!

This HipHop class will integrate party dances of the 80′s and 90′s to the present day. It includes a wide range of styles and will be a funky GOOD TIME. Prepare to move and get groovy, and work your brain-body connection.
This class is geared towards beginners and will spend time on the foundational moves of Hip Hop, and will build your confidence even if you are new to taking a class.  It will still make you bounce, sweat and feel freaky, funky, and fine.
Bring Clean NON Marking shoes, water and maybe a sweat towel 🙂

Cost is $105 +gst

Levels of HipHop at DF:

Beginners– Monday 6:45pm -this class will break down the basics, you’ll still sweat and work hard, but it is an intro class with an emphasis on learning the foundation of this style.

Open Level- Monday 5:45pm- Great class for a variety of levels, we start to add more layers to each foundational coordination. There is room for those with little experience to those with more, we add progressively to keep it fresh for those that have been there a minute.

House Open Level-Tues 7:45/Weds 7pm- NEW STYLE alert! This is new on the schedule for DF. Pretty much if you love good beats, to move your feet and whole being, and are ready to sweat and get down, this is for YOU!

Intermediate-  Tues 6:45/Weds 6pm- Geared for dancers that already are confident in their foundation of Hip Hop, and are ready to challenge their confidence with freestyle, and work more complex choreography.   Tues 6:45pm- This class will have a focus on choreo.

If you are between levels…TAKE TWO classes and bump up your confidence with your muscle memory. If you are not sure, send us an email and let’s chat !

There is a discount as well, the more you dance, the more you save 🙂

Please remember to also fill out the Google Registration Form which is separate from the online order. If you do not receive an invoice/receipt in your inbox, check your spam right away!  The link to the form will be in your email or can be found at the top of the Schedule Page or Info page on this site.

HipHop Open Level adult 15yrs+ Monday

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This HipHop class will integrate party dances of the 80′s and 90′s to the present day, as well as choreography, across-the-floor grooves, and the latest dance moves that make this dance unique. It includes a wide range of styles and will be a funky GOOD TIME. Prepare to move and get groovy, and work your brain-body connection.
This class will make you bounce, sweat and feel freaky, funky fine.
This class will spend time on the foundational moves of Hip Hop, and will build your confidence even if you are newer to taking a class. If you know the basics, you will get variations to play with and added layers.  We will add layers of speed and complexity as the weeks go by.

Cost is $105 +gst

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR a beginner class, register for the class AFTER this one with Sammy Jade, that class will be an intro to Hip Hop and will go at a slower pace to break it down.

Levels of HipHop at DF:

Beginners- Monday 6:45pm -this class will break down the basics, you’ll still sweat and work hard, but it is an intro class with an emphasis on learning the foundation of this style.

Open Level- Monday 5:45pm- Great class for a variety of levels, we start to add more layers to each foundational coordination. There is room for those with little experience to those with more, we add progressively to keep it fresh for those who have been there a minute. Not a total beginner class.

House Open Level-Tues 7:45//Weds 7pm- This is new on the schedule for DF. If you love good beats, love to move your feet and whole being, and are ready to sweat and get down, this is for YOU!

Intermediate-  Tues 6:45//Weds 6pm- Geared for dancers that already are confident in their foundation of Hip Hop, and are ready to challenge their confidence with freestyle, and work on more complex choreography.

 

If you are between levels…TAKE TWO classes and bump up your confidence with your muscle memory. If you are not sure, send us an email and let’s chat!

Bring Clean non-marking shoes, water and maybe a sweat towel 🙂

Please remember to also fill out the Google Registration Form which is separate from the online order. If you do not receive an invoice/receipt in your inbox, check your spam right away!  The link to the form will be in your email or can be found at the top of the Schedule Page or Info page on this site.