Indian Fusion Adult/youth13yrs +

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New Class! My name is Surya. Based in Nelson, I am a dancer and educator who loves sharing the joy of movement through Indian folk and contemporary styles. I focus on creating fun, energetic sessions while constantly exploring new dance forms. I believe dance is a powerful way to connect with culture and express personal stories.

Experience the vibrant energy of Folk-Contemporary fusion, where traditional rhythmic footwork and waist-swaying meet the precision of modern cinematic dance. This class emphasizes continuous, fluid movement, featuring rapid spins and expressive hand gestures inspired by daily rural life and celebratory rituals. It is a session designed to blend cultural storytelling with the speed and grace of the contemporary stage.

Term runs May 25th – June 22nd 2026.

Fee is $90 + GST.

Popping adult-youth 13yrs+

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Popping is a street dance style that originated and developed in the 1970s in California within Black and Latino communities, set to the sound of funk music. A core element of the dance is the rhythmic contraction and release of muscle tension, often referred to as “hitting” or “popping.”

This class explores the different timings, textures, shapes, and concepts that define popping. Students will be introduced to foundational styles such as waving, animation, and electric boogaloo, among others.

Term runs May 20th – June 17th 2026.

Fee is $99 + GST.

Ballet 7-9yrs

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We are so excited to introduce Katie to our teaching team.

This is fun and engaging class to build the foundation of Ballet technique. The class will use centre exercises, movements across the floor, 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, age-appropriate way and in an inclusive atmosphere. This is a very popular class and is an excellent intro to dance.

Katie Thiessen grew up in Canmore, Alberta, and moved to Kelowna at 15, where she continued pursuing her passion for dance, which began at age three. She completed her ballet training up to Advanced 2 in the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) syllabus, trained and performed as a member of the Canadian School of Ballet’s pre-professional company, and spent seven years teaching ballet and jazz at a local studio in Kelowna while attending university. Katie moved to Nelson in 2023, works as a school teacher by day, and is excited to share her love of dance with the Nelson community.

Runs from May 25th-June 22nd, 2026.

Cost is $90 + 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.

Runs from May 25th-June 22nd, 2026.

Cost is $90 + GST

We are so excited to have Ava Jinjoe in 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 and 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, and Ballet Jorgen. With a career marked by passion, dedication, and a profound love for the art of dance.

Afro House Open Level

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Guest Artist in Residency June 3rd-June 17th 2026.

Afro House: From Kuduro to Gqom

Afro House is not one thing. It never was. This class traces the arc of a diaspora in motion, from the raw, percussive footwork of Kuduro born in the streets of Luanda, through the spiritual, bass-heavy weight of Gqom out of Durban, and everything that lives between those two poles. Angolan rhythms, Amapiano textures, House sensibilities rooted in the African continent and its diaspora. Each class is a movement and music journey through one facet of this world. We go slow. We go deep. The music teaches as much as the steps do.

Ivan Touko, also known as Amöûgįvan, is a multidisciplinary artist, movement facilitator, and Selectah DJ rooted in Afro x Latin diasporic traditions and Ubuntu philosophy. Bamiléké from Cameroun and based in Edmonton, he fuses together dance, music, mindfulness, and somatic practice into experiences that help people feel grounded, free, and connected. Through Groove Activations with Ivan, he leads workshops across Canada and internationally that blend Afro, Caribbean and Latin movement with embodied wellness.

$70 + GST

 

 

Ballet 8-10yrs

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This class is designed to infuse the grace of ballet with a sense of freedom and fun. While we honour the essential techniques, students will develop technique through centre work and across-the-floor exercises and port de bras. Working on honing in on musicality, precision and focus while fostering the grace and strength this form has to offer. Ballet is a rich and varied form, and Hilary will offer a class that will integrate healthy alignment, challenge muscle memory, and develop musicality. Get strong, flexible and graceful. This class is open to a variety of levels.

The term runs from May 21st – June 18th 2026.

The fee is $99 + GST.

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!

Jazz Open 13yrs+

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Jazz dance paralleled the birth and spread of jazz itself from its roots in Black American culture and was popularized in ballrooms by the big bands of the swing era (1930s and 40s). It radically altered the style of American and European stage and social dance in the 20th century. The term is sometimes used to describe popular stage dance and jazz-derived or jazz-influenced modern dance forms.

Hilary will share her extensive training to hone the dancers’ alignment, extensions, and musicality. Classes will focus on strength, balancing, flexibility, and rhythm. Students will learn kicks, turns, and jumps with proper technique. Develop flexibility and strength alongside solid dance technique with across-the-floor skills and fun combos.

This class is geared for dancers of all levels of experience.

The term runs from May 21st – June 18th 2026.

The fee is $99 + GST.

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 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, movement, and teaching.  She has just completed her Bachelor of Education, congrats!

Hip Hop/House 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 strength and stretch component.

Get ready to work hard for this lunch hour power class.

May 20th – June 17th

Cost $75 + GST

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HipHop/Breaking ages 8-10yrs

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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 footwork.

Dancers need to wear CLEAN indoor NON MARKING shoes 🙂

Term runs May 20th – June 17th 2026.

Fee is $90 + GST

HipHop/Breaking Intermediate ages 11-14yrs

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NEW CLASS LEVEL– Geared for experienced dancers who are ready to pick up choreography more quickly and have 3+yrs of years of experience in Hip Hop and are confident with the foundation and ready to challenge themselves with faster and more complex coordinations.

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 flair to the material taught.

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

Dancers need to wear CLEAN indoor NON MARKING shoes 🙂

Term runs May 20th – June 17th 2026.

Fee is $99 + GST.