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Core ClassesThese classes give students the opportunity to grow, flourish, and expand their dance abilities. Classes are dedicated to furthering dance technique and challenging dancers to always achieve their personal best.
Our core classes are designed to suit any dancer no matter their age or level of dance. Students will learn the fundamentals of dance with positive encouragement but most importantly will have fun! Watch your dancer develop lasting friendships and gain self confidence in an atmosphere that melds performance with self-expression! Read more about our dance classes below. |
Winnipeg Dance Classes - Ages 6+
Lessons Designed To Suit Any Dancer
Jazz - Ages 6+Jazz is a fun, upbeat class combining technical elements and creativity, all while increasing flexibility, strength and musicality. Jazz tends to be a faster paced dance form performed to popular music, new and old. Instructors teach the art of performance along with challenging each dancer. This class is a great way to improve dancers' coordination and build their cardiovascular levels in an energetic and performance based setting. Students enrolled in a Jazz class are strongly encouraged to enrol in Ballet.
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Lyrical - Ages 12+Lyrical dance typically displays slower movements which incorporate technique and flexibility. With its foundation firmly placed in the Ballet world, a variety of Jazz-like movements are used to showcase strength and control while the dancer tells a story through movement. It is a “free-er” moving discipline with emphasis on strong technique. Students enrolled in Lyrical are strongly encouraged to enrol in Ballet.
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Acro - Ages 6+This Acro class combines dance technique with acrobatic elements. With a focus on concentration, balance, flexibility and control, students will work on strengthening their bodies to perform a variety of skills such as head/ hand stands, back bridges, cartwheels, and aerials. RDC is fully certified on all levels under the Acrobatic Arts syllabus. Dancer safety is a top priority and mats are provided. Note: This class does not cover basic dance skills therefore registration in additional technical dance classes is required.
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Hip Hop - Ages 6+Hip Hop encompasses movement with punch and style. Often popular music is used to encourage students to loosen up and explore their inner swag! This upbeat class is a great workout where students can have fun, gain confidence, and channel their inner Diva or Gangsta. Students will learn all aspects and styles within Hip Hop from Breaking to House. If you are looking for something light and fun then this is a class you do not want to miss.
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Ballet - Ages 6+Ballet classes are the critical foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves strength, agility, flexibility, and balance, while increasing the students' focus and body awareness. In this class students are taught to use proper posture, poise, and to present themselves in a graceful manner. All RDC ballet classes are based on the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) graded syllabus, which promotes a strong understanding of ballet technique and is the largest examination and teacher training syllabus in the world. Note: All ballet students participate in RAD Moch Exams scheduled in February.
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Pointe - Ages 12+Ballet classes are the critical foundation of all dance styles. Students will begin the start of the year strengthening the ankles and improving their technique. Once the dancer is prepared the instructor will begin to incorporate beginner pointe work into the lesson plan. If your dancer is looking to take their ballet training a step further then Pointe is the perfect way for them to advance and challenge themselves.
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Technique & Injury Prevention - Ages 10+This class is designed to help dancers reach their full potential. In this class students will focus on technique and how to prevent injuries. Most injuries in dance class happen when a dancer isn’t using all the proper technique. Primarily working on individual students’ trouble areas helps each student thrive in all of their other classes while maintaining a healthy body. Classes work on areas such as jumps, turns, fluidity, performance, and more!
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Tap - Ages 10+Tap is an old-school dance form. It is characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion to create different sounds and rhythms. This class is a fun, upbeat setting that helps improve musicality and performance. Students enrolled in a Tap class are strongly encouraged to also enrol in Jazz.
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Dance Companies - Ages 7+Designed for students excelling in their weekly classes. These dancers display exemplary technique, have a high development potential, and are looking for a new challenge. Students are more challenged and focused on their technique and performance readying them to participate in various dance competitions throughout the season. Read more about our RDC Companies.
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