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Class Level and Placements are not solely based on age or grade, placement is at the discretion of the Director and Instructor recommendation.
*Schedule is subject to change based on enrollment.
*Minimum class size required to run a class.
Photo Credit: Heather Best Photography
Class Levels and Program Descriptions
Toddlers - ages 2-3.5
Preschool and Primary - ages 3.5-6
Preschool and Primary - ages 3.5-6
Dancin' Tots n' Tumble
ages 2-3.5
A 45 minute creative movement class introducing social skills, classroom behaviors, musicality and acrobatic building blocks for our littlest dancers in a nurturing, fun and safe environment.
Our Dancin' Tots perform one dance in our Annual Performance.
Preschool and Primary - ages 3.5-6
Preschool and Primary - ages 3.5-6
Preschool and Primary - ages 3.5-6
Preschool Ballet and Tap Combo Class
ages 3.5-5
A 45 minute class for preschool dancers 3.5-5 years old. This class introduces ballet and tap fundamentals in a positive, nurturing, safe and fun environment. Dancers will learn one dance to perform in our Annual Performance.
Primary Ballet and Tap Combo Class
ages 5-6
A 60 minute class for dancers in Kindergarten and 1st grades. This class focuses on Ballet and Tap techniques appropriate for growing minds and bodies. Preparing them for future levels and exploring jazz dance fundamentals. Dancers will learn a Ballet and Tap dance to perform in our Annual Performance.
Acro and Hip Hop FUN
ages 4-6
Introductory Acro and Hip Hop classes for dancers 4-6 years old. This class introduces Acrobatic and Hip Hop fundamentals in a positive, nurturing, safe and fun environment. Dancers will learn and perform one dance in our Annual Performance.
Mini Level - ages 6-9
Preschool and Primary - ages 3.5-6
Mini Level - ages 6-9
Mini Ballet/Jazz, Mini Tap, Mini Acro and Hip Hop Classes
ages 6-9 (1st -3rd grade)
Our Mini level is designed to build dance, acro and hip hop skills for dancers 6-9 years old. Our focus for this age group is to develop ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and acrobratic terminology, proper technique and music skills in a positive, nurturing, safe and fun environment.
- Mini Ballet/Jazz/Tap will learn and perform two dances in our Annual Performance.
- Mini Acro will learn and perform one dance in our Annual Performance.
- Mini Hip Hop will learn and perform one dance in our Annual Performance.
Jr & Sr Level
Intensive Ballet Program
Mini Level - ages 6-9
Jr and Sr Level Classes
ages 9-18 (4nd grade - 12th grade)
These levels are designed for dancers 9-18 years old. These classes build technical skills in each designated genre in a positive, nurturing, safe and fun learning environment.
- Classes offered: Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary/Modern, Tap, Acro and Hip Hop.
- Each class will learn and perform one dance in our Annual Performance.
- Jr Level 9-11 years old
- Sr Level 12-18 years old
Performance Troupe
Intensive Ballet Program
Intensive Ballet Program
Performance Troupe
ages 5-18
The Performance Troupe is for Dancers looking to dance at a intensive, competitive level. Annual Auditions are used to place dancers on a team of their peers.
Performance Troupe Requirements:
- Ballet
- Team Classes
- Elective Classes
- Additional Rehearsals
- Additional Performances
- Regional Competitions (2 per season)
Intensive Ballet Program
Intensive Ballet Program
Intensive Ballet Program
Intensive Ballet Program
ages 8-18
A program designed for dancers desiring accelerated classical ballet training.
Intensive Ballet training begins for dancers at 8 years of age with at least one year of training in our prior years of experience in our Mini Program. Older and experienced dancers will be placed accordingly in the Intermediate and Advanced class levels
Dancers in this program will have focused roles in our Annual Nutcracker and Annual Performance.
Requirements of the Intensive Ballet Program:
- Multiple Ballet classes per week
- Elective classes
- Additional Rehearsal Time
- Nutcracker and Annual Performance
- Additional Performance Opportunities
Eleve Danse Centre Nutcracker
Annual Performance
Our Nutcracker has a refreshing look to an ultimate holiday classical ballet. Performances are held in early December and is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.
Auditions
Auditions are held in early September for role placement. Keep an eye out for posted audition dates on our website homepage and Facebook page.
Dancer Fees
Each dancer is charged a fee that covers auditions, rehearsals, costume rental and performance t-shirt.
Ticket Sales
Ticket Sales are open to the public and can be purchased online.
Keep an eye out for Ticket Sales on our website home page and Facebook page.
Nutcracker Summer Classes
Are you planning on being a part of EDC's Nutcracker? Come refresh or learn sections from our Nutcracker to prepare for auditions and placements for our Annual Production.