The School of Atlantic Ballet is a performance based program integrating professional-level training in dance culminating in the opportunity to participate in full-length, fully produced musical theatre/dance performances on the stage. We are also expanding our umbrella of courses.
Students at our School are taught by professional educators and artists who work in the performing arts. Professional instruction and mentorship are key to developing self-confidence and creative ability.
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Jazz Classes
Jazz dance is a common form of dance used in musical theatre and the commercial and entertainment industries. It has its roots in social dance and is heavily influenced by African-American traditions. Jazz dance technique is based on elements of ballet and modern dance and incorporates syncopation and isolations of the body.
Students of all levels work on gaining strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, musicality, and performance skills. Classes include a warm-up, technique exercises, across-the-floor exercises, choreography, and stretches. Various styles are covered throughout the term: Broadway, funky, lyrical, contemporary, thrash, and everything
Character Dance Girls & Boys
Character dance is integral to much of the classical ballet repertoire and used in many of the great classic ballets such as Swan Lake and Don Quixote. The class includes a series of advanced Character barre and centre exercises that are dynamic and expressive. Dances include folk traditions from many countries and nationalities incorporating a broad range of technical learning and expertise.
Flexibility & Strength
This class combines ballet conditioning with targeted flexibility training to help improve strength, balance, posture, and range of motion. Through a series of floor exercise, core strengthening, and guided stretching, participants develop the muscular support and flexibility needed for graceful, efficient movement. Suitable for dancers of all levels as well as anyone looking to enhance mobility, body awareness, and overall fitness.
Participants can expect to:
- Build core, leg, and upper-body strength.
- Increase flexibility safely and progressively.
- Improve balance, coordination, and posture.
- Enhance alignment and body awareness.
- Reduce muscle tension and support injury prevention through proper stretching techniques.
This class is ideal for beginners and experienced ballet students who want to complement their dance training with focused conditioning and flexibility work.
Kathak (Semi-classical Indian Dance)
Kathak Class Description:
This class introduces students to Kathak, one of India’s classical dance forms, focusing on rhythm, footwork, spins, expressions, and choreography. Students will improve fitness, balance, coordination, and concentration while experiencing the mindfulness and meditative benefits of dance.
Semi-Classical Class Description:
This class blends classical Indian dance techniques with expressive and creative movement. Students will develop grace, musicality, flexibility, confidence, and performance skills through engaging choreography and artistic expression.
