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 🙂

This Term (Jan.10th – April.28th) is longer than the fall one and culminates in the 13th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal April 25th, shows April 26th-28th).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.

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 2024, with the dates till TBA…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 team this winter.
This Term is longer than the fall one, and runs Jan.12th until April 28th and culminates in the 13th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal April 25th, shows April 26th-28th). 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.
 $260 

House Open Level 13yrs+ Tues

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NEW CLASS ALERT!  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.

If you loved “Music is the Answer” at the last showcase, then you will love this class!

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

Bring Clean Non-Marking shoes, water and a sweat towel 🙂

Term Options:

Full Term (Jan. 9th- April 28th)   $270 + GST      (Performance commitment)

First Term (Jan.9th- Mar.12th) $210 + GST ( Learn the choreo, but no performance commitment)

Second term (Apr.2nd-28th)  $84 + GST ( changed your mind about performing? Let’s go! )

House Open Level 14yrs+ Weds

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NEW CLASS ALERT!  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.

Full Term (Jan. 10th- April 28th)   $270 + GST      (Performance commitment)

This Term (Jan.10th – April.28th) culminates in the 13th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal April 25th, shows April 26th-28th). 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.

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

Bring Clean NON Marking shoes, water and sweat towel 🙂

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 🙂

Term options:

Full Term (Jan. 8th- April 28th)   $240 + GST      (Performance commitment)

First Term ( Jan. 8th- Mar. 11th) $189   + GST   (learn the choreo, but don’t commit to performance)

Second term (Apr. 1st- Apr. 28th)  $84 + GST   (changed your mind and want to perform? 🙂 let’s go)

The FULL Term  runs Jan.8th until April 28th and culminates in the 13th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal April 25th, shows April 26th-28th). 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.  If you register for just the 1st term, there is no performance, you will just learn the choreo.

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-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-  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 7pm- Curtis’ class will have a focus on choreo, there will be more youth in the class.

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.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR a total beginner class, register for the class AFTER this one with Sammy Jade, that class will be an intro to HipHop and will go at a slower pace to really 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.

House Open Level-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-  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!

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

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

Term options:

Full Term (Jan. 8th- April 28th)   $240 + GST   (Performance included)

First Term ( Jan. 8th- Mar. 11th) $189   + GST  (just learn the choreo til Spring Break)

Second term (Apr. 1st- Apr. 28th)  $84 + GST  ( changed your mind and wanna perform? Let’s go!)

The FULL Term runs Jan.8th until April 28th and culminates in the 13th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal April 25th, shows April 26th-28th). 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.  If you register for just the 1st term, there is no performance, you will just learn the choreo.

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 Inter/adv.

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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. 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 is designed for experienced movers looking for a more complex and challenging class physically and mentally.
For dancers that want to try a drop-in, please email for details. slavadancefusion@gmail.com

Term Options:

Full Term (Jan.8th- April 28th) This Term culminates in the 13th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal April 25th, shows April 26th-28th). 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. 

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 Intermediate 16yrs+Weds

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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 moves, dance conditioning and the latest dance moves that make this dance unique. It includes a wide range of styles and will be a funky GOOD TIME.  This class will make you bounce, sweat and feel freaky funky fine.
It is geared for dancers that want to step it up in terms of complexity and will move at a faster pace. It is aimed at those that feel confident with their Hip Hop foundation and want to add some special sauce and speed.

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-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-  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 7pm- Curtis’ class will have a focus on choreo,  more youth tend to enroll in the class.

 

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 🙂

Bring Clean NON Marking shoes, water and sweat towel 🙂

Term options:

Full Term (Jan. 10th- April 28th)   $270 + GST      (Performance commitment)

This Term (Jan.10th – April.28th) culminates in the 13th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal April 25th, shows April 26th-28th). 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.

 

 

Contemporary Open 11yrs+

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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.
New Teacher Alert! Katherine Wall took her first dance class at the age of six in PEI, and has been in constant motion since. She started dancing intensively at the Doris Sitter School Of Dance in Saskatchewan, where she trained primarily in jazz and acro dance and competed in festivals around the province. In 2016, Katherine moved to Nelson and began dancing with Slava Doval, taking a multitude of classes in contemporary, ballet, and hip hop through Dance Fusion. She was accepted into the LVR Dance Academy in 2021, where she spent two years training in ballet, jazz,
contemporary, and modern techniques while also gaining experience as a contemporary choreographer.
Katherine has had opportunities to participate in masterclasses from Shay Kuebler (Radical System Art), Joshua Beamish (MOVETHECOMPANY), Acacia Schachte (Royal Ballet
Flanders), Joanna Lige (Ballet Kelowna), and Alyssa Marshi (Her Tribal Roots), as well as training in various styles at the Harbour Dance Centre in Vancouver. An avid member of the
local theatre community, Katherine has worked as the Assistant Choreographer for the Capitol Theatre Summer Youth Program for the past two years, choreographing and rehearsing pieces for “Newsies” and “Matilda”.
Although she loves to experiment with many different styles, Katherine’s focus has shifted towards contemporary dance and creative techniques for improvisation. She is incredibly excited to continue pursuing her passion for dance, both as a performer and as a choreographer.

This Term (Jan.11th – April.28th) is longer than the fall one and culminates in the 13th Annual DanceFusion Showcase (Dress Rehearsal April 25th, shows April 26th-28th).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.

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