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

Hip Hop/House/Work it Out Open Level

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This mash-up class will be 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 and 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. Get ready to work hard.

Jan/Feb Term: January 14 – Febuary 18

The cost is $129

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 NON MARKING shoes 🙂

Term runs January 15 – May 4.

Fee is $255 + GST

This class will be in the 14th DanceFusion Showcase at the Capitol Theatre, May 2nd-4th, 2025, with a mandatory Dress rehearsal Thursday May 1st. Classes have costume fees in the range of $25-$50, please be prepared for those fees. Sometimes we use items dancers have or can borrow, more info will be available by late Feb.

***Please note: Punctuality and attendance is very important for this term, dancers must attend each class, with no more than two absences.

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 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 NON MARKING shoes 🙂

Term runs January 15 – May 4.

Fee is $225 + GST.

This class will be in the 14th DanceFusion Showcase at the Capitol Theatre, May 2nd-4th, 2025, with a mandatory Dress rehearsal Thursday May 1st. Classes have costume fees in the range of $25-$50, please be prepared for those fees. Sometimes we use items dancers have or can borrow, more info will be available by late Feb.

***Please note: Punctuality and attendance is very important for this term, dancers must attend each class, with no more than two absences.

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!

The term runs from January 17 – May 4.

The fee is $266 + GST.

This class will be in the 14th DanceFusion Showcase at the Capitol Theatre, May 2nd-4th, 2025, with a mandatory Dress rehearsal Thursday May 1st. Classes have costume fees in the range of $25-$50, please be prepared for those fees. Sometimes we use items dancers have or can borrow, more info will be available by late Feb.

***Please note: Punctuality and attendance is very important for this term, dancers must attend each class, with no more than two absences.

House Open Intermediate Level 13yrs+

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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, 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 the foundation and be open to various levels, so there will be more basic coordination, and more complexity will also be layered on.

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

Winter term: January 14 – May 4

Cost: $266 + GST

This class will be in the 14th DanceFusion Showcase at the Capitol Theatre, May 2nd-4th, 2025, with a mandatory Dress rehearsal Thursday May 1st. Classes have costume fees in the range of $25-$50, please be prepared for those fees. Sometimes we use items dancers have or can borrow, more info will be available by late Feb.

***Please note: Punctuality and attendance is very important for this term, dancers must attend each class, with no more than two absences.

House Intermediate 15yrs+

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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 January 15 – May 4.

Fee is $266 + GST.

This class will be in the 14th DanceFusion Showcase at the Capitol Theatre, May 2nd-4th, 2025, with a mandatory Dress rehearsal Thursday May 1st. Classes have costume fees in the range of $25-$50, please be prepared for those fees. Sometimes we use items dancers have or can borrow, more info will be available by late Feb.

***Please note: Punctuality and attendance is very important for this term, dancers must attend each class, with no more than two absences.

HipHop Level UP! 15+

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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, get groovy, and work your brain-body connection. This class will make you bounce, sweat and feel freaky, funky fine.

Sammy adds complexity 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, it’s time to step ya game up and get into more complexity.

Two Term options:

  • Jan/Feb Term runs January 13 – Feb 10
    • $108 + GST
    • Start learning choreo for just a 5-week sampler, if you love it and want to perform, you can add the rest of the classes later.
  • Full term runs January 13 – May 4 (save & commit to the full session)
    • $260 + GST
    • This class will be in the 14th DanceFusion Showcase at the Capitol Theatre, May 2nd – 4th, 2025, with a mandatory Dress rehearsal Thursday May 1st.

 

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

Levels of HipHop at DF:

Foundation- Monday 5:45 pm (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 6:45 pm (15yrs+)/   These classes are for various 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. This is not a beginner class. It is appropriate for those with a couple of prior dance experience or those who are quick with trickier coordinations. It’s time to step ya game up and get into more complexity.

Intermediate – Weds 6 pm- Geared for dancers who already are confident in Hip Hop, have been at it for 4+ years, 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 pm—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 a faster speed. It is appropriate for dancers with several years of training who want a challenge.

House Open Level – Tues 6:45 pm – This year, we’re adding levels for House. If you love good beats, move your feet and whole being, and are ready to sweat and get down, this is for YOU! This class will cover foundation and be open to various levels, so more basic coordinations will be layered on more complexity. No previous experience is needed. Just know that House involves lots of footwork and weight transfer. Cardio!

House Intermediate – Weds 7 pm – 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 unsure, email us 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 🙂

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

HipHop Foundation 15yrs+

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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, as well as choreography, across-the-floor grooves, and the latest dance moves that make this dance unique. It includes many styles and will be a funky GOOD TIME. Prepare to move, get groovy, and work your brain-body connection.
This class will make you bounce, sweat and feel freaky, funky fine.

NO previous experience is needed; it is just the desire to learn and grow new neural pathways.
This class will focus on the foundational moves of Hip-Hop and build your confidence, even if you are new to taking a class. If you know the basis, you will get variations to play with and added layers. We will add layers of speed and complexity as the weeks go by. Sammy will dive into the groove and help you feel it in your bones.

Two Term options:

  • Jan/Feb Term runs January 13 – Feb 10
    • $108 + GST
    • Start learning choreo for just a 5-week sampler, if you love it and want to perform, you can add the rest of the classes later.
  • Full term runs January 13 – May 4 (save & commit to the full session)
    • $260 + GST
    • This class will be in the 14th DanceFusion Showcase at the Capitol Theatre, May 2nd – 4th, 2025, with a mandatory Dress rehearsal Thursday May 1st.

Levels of HipHop at DF:

Foundation- Monday 5:45 pm (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 6:45 pm (15yrs+)/   These classes are for various 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. This is not a beginner class. It is appropriate for those with a couple of prior dance experience or those who are quick with trickier coordinations. It’s time to step ya game up and get into more complexity.

Intermediate – Wednesday at 6 pm- Geared for dancers who are already confident in hip hop, have been at it for 4+ years, 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 pm—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 a faster speed. Appropriate for dancers with several years of training and who want a challenge.

House Open Level – Tues 6:45 pm – This year, we’re adding levels for House. If you love good beats, 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 will be layered on more complexity as well. No previous experience is needed. Just know that House involves lots of footwork and weight transfer. Cardio!

House Intermediate – Weds 7 pm – 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 unsure, email us 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 🙂

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

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.

The class is fast-paced and athletic and designed for dancers with a background in dance, i.e., 7+ years in ballet, contemporary, etc. It is intended for movers looking for a more complex and challenging class, physically and mentally.
For dancers who want to try a drop-in, please email for details. office@slavadancefusion.com

Term runs from January 13 – May 4.

Cost is $295 + GST:

This class will be in the 14th DanceFusion Showcase at the Capitol Theatre, May 2nd-4th, 2025, with a mandatory Dress rehearsal Thursday May 1. Classes have costume fees in the range of $25-$50, please be prepared for those fees. Sometimes we use items dancers have or can borrow, more info will be available by late Feb.

***Please note: Punctuality and attendance is very important for this term, dancers must attend each class, with no more than two absences.

See our registration video at the TOP of the schedule page to familiarize yourself with our new platform.