Dance

Dreams In Motion

Performing and Fine Arts School

Baby Steps

Baby Steps is an introductory arts based program. Infants and toddlers will be exposed to a variety of music, basic sign language, infant massage, baby yoga and dance. This classes is designed for child and parent. Come bond and have fun with your child.

Ages 6 months—2 years

Toddler Dance—Parent and Tot

Toddler dance is a great introduction for young children to dance and free movement in an enjoyable and nurturing environment.

Ages 18 months–2.5 years

Musical Fingers & Toes

A music and movement class for preschool aged children. A fun introduction for your child to the whole of music and movement.

(This program is a part of the Artscovery Program)

Ages 2—4 years

Creative Movement

Creative dance is a great introduction for young children to dance and free movement in an enjoyable and nurturing environment. It is through movement that children express their feelings. Through rhythm, music and movement students are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity which helps build self-confidence.

Ages 3–6

Pre-Ballet

This course will help young students in developing an awareness of their own body and how to control these movements. This course will also introduce the basic elements and movement vocabulary of classical ballet while engaging in playful activities.

Ages 5—7

Ballet

Recreational Ballet classes are for students who wish to continue their ballet training once per week and prefer a slightly less serious approach to ballet.

Ballet Intensive program is designed for students who wish a more intensive dance program which focuses on the discipline of professional dance training. The program concentrates on precise positioning of the body, movement dynamics, physical prowess and artistic expression.

Ballet—Ages 7+

Ballet Technique—Ages based on level of training

Pointe

Pointe work is an important addition to ballet dance training. Dreams In Motion offers Pointe classes to students who are at least 12 years of age. Students are individually assessed for strength and control before they are accepted into the Pointe class. For new students an assessment class may be necessary before acceptance into the Pointe class.

Age based on level of training (at least 12 years)

Modern/Contemporary

Modern and contemporary dance is an innovative dance language drawing from many other forms of dance and is used to explore a full range of body movement and expressiveness.

Modern—Ages 6-12

Contemporary—Ages 12+

Jazz

Jazz classes help develop the ability to interpret contemporary rhythms and dance forms while stressing posture, alignment, placement and coordination. A board term of American social and stage dance employ jazz or jazz influenced music emphasizing fast footwork and isolations.

Ages—6+

Tap

Tap is an energetic class providing a fun way to develop the students sense of rhythm and musicality.

Ages—6+

Funky Jazz with A Hip Hop Beat

This class allows the dancer to develop the strength of jazz technique and combine it with the physical strength of Hip Hop which flows into a fusion of Funky Jazz with A Hip Hop Beat. Students will work on precision, body awareness and performance. The class encourages students to shed their inhibitions, express themselves and to exercise the biggest challenge of all: HAVE FUN! **Dreams In Motion does not encourage or teach or use music and moves that are inappropriate for any age group.

Ages—7+

Acrobatics

Acrobatics is a combines tumbling skills with dance to create a gymnastics floor routine. Students will learn a variety of basic tumbling skills such as bridge and cartwheel then move to mare advanced skills such as handsprings and aerials. Students will learn how to link tumbling movements together by various dance movements.

Ages—6+

Parent and Child available for younger students

Cheerleading

Cheerleading is a combination of dance moves, acrobatics and stunts. Students will learn the basic cheer motions, cheer jump techniques, basic tumbling and beginner stunts.

Ages—8+

Performance Team

Dreams In Motion’s dance performance team, is composed of students that will excel in numerous styles of dance. Our members are selected based on performance ability, technical skill, leadership, and desire to continue to grow and perfect their craft. These students will serve as role models for the entire dance program, demonstrating professionalism both in and outside of the studio. This group of dancers will work with esteemed teachers at Dreams In Motion as well as guest teachers and choreographers. Works will be showcased throughout Gananoque and area at events and at select competitions.

Munchkins—Ages 5—7 years

Junior—Ages 8—12 years

Senior—Ages 13+ years

Ballroom For Youth or Adults

Ballroom dance offers you a chance to learn a variety of social dances including the Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Jive and Quickstep to a range of different music. Students are taught basic patterns, lead/follow techniques and social dance etiquette. You will learn to feel confident and elegant on the dance floor when attending social dance functions.

Belly Dance

Belly Dance is an ancient art form practiced in the Middle East and across Northern Africa. The dancer becomes a physical expression of the music; the dance emphasizes graceful, exotic movements, coupled with muscular control. The dance is also an excellent whole-body exercise for people of any age at any level of fitness.

Line Dancing

Line dancing is a lot of fun and a good way to keep fit! Learn the basic steps and how to put them all together for some of the most popular dances. All levels of skill are welcome!

Dance Fit Mama

Dance Fit Mama is a dance class designed for Mom and Baby. Baby will dance with mom while snuggled up to mom in a baby carrier. You will need to have a baby carrier. Babies need to have some neck control (no younger than 8 weeks) and moms should be physically able to exercise (please check with your doctor). No dance experience necessary.

Pilates by Body Kinnection

Pilates is a series of non-impact, non-aerobic, relaxing, gentle but effective exercises, stretches, and breathing techniques designed to strengthen abdominal, lower-back and pelvic muscles while improving flexibility and overall muscle tone. Evolved from techniques created by Joseph Pilates more than 80 years ago, The workout is gentle enough for mothers-to-be, yet challenging enough for the super-fit. It’s a program that works for everyone, regardless of age or condition.

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PeeWee Pilates by Body Kinnection

This Pilates class is designed for Mom and Baby to do together. Pilates is a series of non-impact, non-aerobic, relaxing, gentle but effective exercises, stretches, and breathing techniques designed to strengthen abdominal, lower-back and pelvic muscles while improving flexibility and overall muscle tone.

Core Stability Training

Through the use of stability training equipment you will work the core muscles which are import to give your body a good foundation.

Target Zone Strengthening

This 1/2 hour class targets individual muscles. Each week a different group of muscle will be the focus.

Irish Step Dance

Flamenco

**Classes are non-refundable.