FusionFocus Technique Intermediate 12-16yrs

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This is a special class offering for intermediate students who are dedicated to pushing themselves in their dance training. This is not an open class and is by placement. Email for info.

Dancers must attend both technique classes a week…Tuesday (Slava teaching) and Friday (Hilary teaching).

Dancers must be enrolled in at least 2 other classes a week besides the Tues/Friday in any style, Acro, HipHp, House, etc. 

 Appropriate for dancers with 3+ years of continuous prior dance experience in 3+ classes a week. 

The class will cover Contemporary as well as Ballet technique and will be a chance for dancers to push their artistry and skill.

Email for questions about placement.

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

Mat Pilates

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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.

First fall term runs Sept. 20th- Oct. 11th, 2024. Fee is $76 + gst

Second Term TBA

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.

First Term (Sept 17-Oct 29 ) $150 +gst

Second Term (Nov.5th-Dec 10th)  $129 +gst

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

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 🙂

Term runs Sept 18th-Dec.11th. 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

HipHop/Breaking ages 10-13yrs

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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 🙂

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

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.

Contemporary 12-18yrs

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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.

Open-level, no prior experience needed.

Dancefusion is thrilled to welcome Hilary back to our teaching team.

Hilary Shanklin received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance Dance from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). She’s had the opportunity to work with incredible teachers & choreographers from The National Ballet of Canada, Kaeja d’Dance, and Toronto Dance Theatre and choreographer Hanna Kiel of “Human Body Expressions.” Hilary’s had the honour of performing at the Paralympic Games opening ceremony, numerous works at Dance Ontario’s Dance Weekend, and on Disney channel’s “The Next Step” pilot episode. Hilary’s passions have always been in dance and movement, as well as teaching.  She has just completed her Bachelor of Education, congrats!

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.

This class will cover foundation and will be open to a variety of levels, so there will be more basic coordinations and more complexity will be layered on as well.

No previous experience needed. Just know that House involves lots of footwork and weight transfer. Cardio!

First Term (Sept 17- Oct 28 )          $150 +gst

Second Term (Nov. 5th-Dec.10th)  $129 +gst

Full term (Sept 16th-Dec.9th -save & commit to the full session)  $250+gst

House Intermediate 15yrs+ 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.

This year we’re adding levels for House, see below for the difference:

House Open Level Tues 6:45 –  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! This class will cover foundation and will be open to a variety of levels, so there will be more basic coordinations and more complexity will be layered on as well. No previous experience is needed. Just know that House involves lots of footwork and weight transfer. Cardio!

House Intermediate Weds 7pm – This class will build on the foundation, adding more complexity and speed to choreography. It is appropriate for dancers with dance experience,  we will be doing faster-paced weight transitions and choreo, more complexity in each routine.

If you are not sure, send us an email and let’s chat!

Bring Clean NON Marking shoes, water and sweat towel 🙂

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

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. 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.

These classes are for a variety of levels, we start to add more layers to each foundational coordination. We add progressively to keep it fresh for those who have been there a minute. Not a total beginner class. Appropriate for those with a couple of prior dance experience, or those who are quick with trickier coordinations, time to step ya game up and get into more complexity.

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

Levels of HipHop at DF:

Foundation- Monday 5:45pm ( 15yrs+) -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. You can stay at this level for several years and keep building your foundation, this will stay fresh.

Open Level- Monday 6:45pm ( 15yrs+)/   These classes for a variety of levels, we start to add more layers to each foundational coordination. We add progressively to keep it fresh for those who have been there a minute. Not a beginner class. Appropriate for those with a couple of prior dance experience, or those who are quick with trickier coordinations, time to step ya game up and get into more complexity.

Intermediate  Weds 6pm- Geared for dancers who already are confident in Hip Hop, who have been at it for 4+yrs, and are ready to challenge their confidence with freestyle, and work on more complex choreography and speedier pacing. Dancers at this level can grasp choreo quickly and perform with confidence.

Intermediate/Adv Tues 6:45- Geared for dancers who already are confident in their foundation of Hip Hop, and are ready to challenge their confidence with freestyle, and work on more complex choreography at faster speed. Appropriate for dancers with several years of training and who want a challenge.

House Open Level Tues 6:45 – This year we’re adding levels for House. 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! This class will cover foundation and will be open to a variety of levels, so there will be more basic coordinations that more complexity will be layered on as well. No previous experience needed. Just know that House involves lots of footwork and weight transfer. Cardio!

House Intermediate Weds 7pm – This class will build on the foundation, adding more complexity to choreography. It is appropriate for dancers with several years of dance experience,  we will be doing faster-paced weight transitions and choreo, more complexity in each routine.

If you are not sure, send us an email and let’s chat!

If you are between levels…TAKE TWO classes and bump up your confidence with your muscle memory. Bring Clean non-marking shoes, water and maybe a sweat towel 🙂

First Term runs Sept 16- Oct 28            $129 +gst

Full term runs Sept 16th-Dec.9th (save a commit to the full session)  $220+gst

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