Dance Classes
At Vision dance we strive to make every class a safe & comforting place for students to grow confident in their bodies as well as fall in love with dance. We believe dance is meant to be a balance of fun & learning & we support our dancers in all their accomplishments in class.
Please note not all classes run at the same time, see the schedule for which classes are in session.
Dance Styles:
RAD Ballet:
These classes provide a starting point for ages 5+ to progress through the carefully graded work of The Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Students will have the opportunity to participate in RAD Ballet exams in the summer. (July)
Modern Dance:
This dance style takes technique from Ballet/Jazz & provides a story telling quality. Students will learn to move their bodies in many ways of extension, contraction & free movement, incorporating turns, jumps, floor work, group lifts, rolls & more, while performing a story/theme for the audience's enjoyment.
Contemporary Dance:
This dance style takes technique from Ballet, & is all about creating shapes with the body, the flow of movement, & creating textures within the dance such as flowy/structured, smooth/sharp & extension/contraction. Students will learn to move their bodies in many ways using classical technique, incorporating turns, jumps, floor work, group lifts, rolls & more.
Lyrical Dance:
This dance style takes technique from Ballet/Jazz/Contemporary, connecting directly with the song lyrics. Students will learn to connect emotion to their performance, creating a deeper bond between the choreography & music. Class incorporates turns, jumps, floor work, group lifts, rolls & more, while performing to the lyrics of the song.
Jazz Dance:
This is a high-energy, expressive style of dance, featuring rhythmic body isolation, dynamic leaps, sharp turns & intricate floor work. Classes sample from various Jazz styles such as, Broadway/Theater - story-driven, theatrical choreography, Commercial - highly stylized, slick choreography frequently seen in music videos, & Jazz Funk - a blend of hip-hop and traditional jazz.
Hip Hop Dance:
An energetic, diverse street dance style, built on "groove" & foundational techniques like breaking, popping, locking, house & freestyle. Choreography emphasizes deep grounded movement, rhythm, body isolation, & personal, improvisational expression.
Tap Dance:
A percussive dance in which performers wear special shoes fitted with metal taps on the heels and toes, concentrating heavily on musicality and complex, intricate footwork. Dancers create rhythmic patterns and audible beats, by striking the floor, essentially turning their feet into musical instruments.
Acro Dance:
A dynamic style that blends classical dance technique with precision acrobatics. It emphasizes smooth, graceful transitions between fluid dance movements & gymnastic tricks. Focusing heavily on strength, flexibility, & balance as well as artistic expression, storytelling, & musicality.
Hoop Dance:
A flow of free movement & choreography, class is a mixture of on & off body tricks with hula hoops. Students will learn how to combine hoop tricks & dance movement, with lightweight dance hoops, as well as light up LED Hula Hoops. Improving core strength, spacial awareness & rhythm, while connecting mind & body.
Musical Theatre:
The perfect place for Musical/Disney lovers. Learn dance choreography & lip sync to popular musicals in this fantastically quirky dance class. Using both Jazz Technique & Acting qualities, this fantastic class will keep you entertained.
Video Dance (TikTok):
This awesome class is focused on learning popular TikTok Dances & performing them in class & on video for the studio TikTok page @visiondanceschool
A TikTok dance will be selected at the start of each class, the choreography is then broken down in small sections, practiced up to full speed & then filmed at the end of class.
(optional to be in the videos)
Students do not need to have the TikTok app to participate in this class.
Ballet Barre:
This class is perfect for improving posture, flexibility, strengthening core muscles, & reducing back & neck pain. Not your typical "barre" class, this class consists of ballet technique in the form of low impact exercises at the barre. Each exercise will have varying levels of difficulty to suit the abilities of each student, so whether you are a beginner to dance or are just looking to keep up with physical activity, this class is a great place to start.
Ages 18+
Pre-school Ballet:
This dance class is for students ages 3-5. An introduction to RAD ballet technique, students learn the basics of ballet in a fun, positive environment, as well as choreography for the Year End Show.
Kinder Dance:
A beginner level class for ages 4-6. This popular class gives students a chance to explore the different dance styles, while improving coordination. An introduction of ballet, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre & contemporary, to help students grow into the style they love, makes this class the ultimate start for students to discover their favorite dance style.
Spice up the Night:
A Zumba inspired intermittent cardio dance class, to Latin/ Hip Hop & Pop style music. Beginning with a warm-up to get the heart pumping, followed by body isolation & hip hop moves, finishing up with some dance choreography. Bring your friends & have a blast in this fantastic dance class.
Ages 18+
Class Levels:
**Rising Stars**
Classes for Ages 3-6 years old. These classes incorporate play while learning, with exercises to introduce the basic technique of each dance style. Our fun atmosphere will give students the space to be silly while also teaching them to follow directions, work as a team & in partners, gain body awareness & control & make lasting friendships.
Dancers are welcomed to participate in our Recital at the end of our dance season.
**Juniors**
Classes for Ages 6-9 years old. These classes are designed to teach beginner steps in a low pressure, inclusive environment where everyone feels supported to learn. Classes begin with a warm-up (barre work/ stretching/ basic footwork/ strength & conditioning) moving into center work/ across the floor & finishing in choreography. Students will get to dance solo, as a group & in partners, learning to trust their bodies as well as trusting others.
Dancers are welcomed to participate in our Recital at the end of our dance season, as well as the opportunity to perform in dance competitions in the spring or join our performance teams.
**Intermediates**
Classes for Ages 9-12 years old. Recommended 2-3+ years of dance experience. Classes begin with a warm-up (barre work/ stretching/ basic footwork/ strength & conditioning) moving into center work/ across the floor & finishing in choreography. Students will build friendships while they learn to work as a team, for dance lifts & tricks, trust themselves & fellow team members through intricate choreography & shared commitment to their performances.
Dancers are welcomed to participate in our Recital at the end of our dance season, as well as the opportunity to perform in dance competitions in the spring or join our performance teams.
**Teens**
Classes for Ages 11+ years old. The perfect classes for students that are beginning their dance journey at an older age. Classes begin with a warm-up (barre work/ stretching/ basic footwork/ strength & conditioning) moving into center work/ across the floor & finishing in choreography. Students will start with the basics in their chosen dance style & progress to more advanced dance moves/ technique.
Dancers are welcomed to participate in our Recital at the end of our dance season, as well as the opportunity to perform in dance competitions in the spring or join our performance teams.
**Seniors/Advanced**
Classes for Ages 13-18 years old. Recommended 3+ years of dance experience. Classes begin with a warm-up (barre work/ stretching/ basic footwork/ strength & conditioning) moving into center work/ across the floor & finishing in choreography.
Dancers are welcomed to participate in our Recital at the end of our dance season, as well as the opportunity to perform in dance competitions in the spring or join our performance teams.
**Adults**
Classes for Ages 18+ years old. Classes begin with a warm-up (barre work/ stretching/ basic footwork/) moving into center work/ across the floor & finishing in choreography.
Level 1:
Our level 1 adult classes are designed for beginner students. Classes will breakdown basic technique, stretches, footwork & introduce choreography.
Level 2:
Our level 2 adult classes are designed for students that have dance experience, whether graduated out of dancing as a youth or experience with other adult classes.
**Family Dance**
Dance classes for students ages 2-5 & their Parents/Grandparents/Aunts, Uncles. An introduction to rhythm, physical control, and co-operation with others to use the body as an expressive movement. Class will demonstrate a fusion of basic Ballet/Jazz/Contemporary technique & Hip Hop. This unique class allows students to learn dance basics with the comfort of having a family member to participate with.
**Parent & Tot**
Dance classes for students ages 1-3 & their Parents/Grandparents/Aunts/Uncles. An introduction to rhythm, physical control, and co-operation with others to use the body as an expressive movement. Follow along with your little one in this fun interactive class, enjoy bonding time, while learning/improving hand-eye coordination, spacial awareness, core strength, rhythm & more.
**Baby & Me**
Move, bond, and groove together in a fun, uplifting dance experience designed for parents and babies! An easy-to-follow movement experience that gets you moving, smiling, and connecting with your little one, while baby-wearing. No dance experience is necessary, just bring your baby in a carrier and get ready to enjoy the music, rhythm, and positive energy.
You'll learn simple feel-good movement patterns that are accessible for all levels with a focus on building confidence, having fun, and creating special moments with your baby while enjoying a supportive community of parents.
Performance Program:
This is a multi-dance style program focused on performance. This program is about more than just scores, focusing on providing audiences with memorable choreographed performances to spread the joy of dance, build confidence, learn self expression, & connect with the community. Performance students will participate in varying local performances such as Football Half-Time Shows, local festivals & performances for care facilities, as well as participating in dance competitions. This program requires exemplary attendance as well as commitment to extra rehearsals. Students are required to participate in all included choreography classes as well as technique classes.
Junior:
This program is a collection of Hip Hop, Modern/Contemporary & Ballet. Ages 7 - 9
Intermediate:
This program is a collection of Hip Hop, Tap, Modern/Contemporary & Ballet. Ages 10 - 13
Advanced:
Advance Performance is a collection of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern/Contemporary & Hip Hop classes, for selected students. Ages 13+