Dovercourt Dance School teaches traditional concert performance dance in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop and Modern Dance with an instructional style that encourages creative expression and movement in a non-pressured atmosphere. Students develop an appreciation for the art of dance as well as the physical skills and techniques specific to each dance genre.

Our programs strive to:

• Teach foundational skills and techniques as a base for continued dance education and development of a life long interest in dance.
• Provide students with the opportunities for creative expression and movement free of pre-defined dance styles or methods.
• Live our philosophy of “educating gently while entertaining greatly” by providing dance education in a non-competitive, non judgmental and no pressure environment.
• Promote Dance as a form of physical activity that contributes to the overall health, fitness and well being of our students and our community

Dancer Information package Spring 2008

Dovercourt Dance School Dancer Package (pdf) (includes Calendar)

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Calendar for classes - All the important dates: put it on your fridge for quick reference!

2008 Spring Dance Calendar (pdf) (also part of the Spring Dance Package, above)

Our Instructors:

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Class Schedule

Hip Hop
Hip Hop Hurray! (2-4 years) Fri 9:00-9:30am 18-Apr 13-Jun $80 (8) 52828
Hip Hop Hurray! (2-4 years) Fri 12:15-12:45pm 18-Apr 13-Jun $80 (8) 53046
Hip Hop Hurray! (2-4 years) Sat 8:30-9:00am 12-Apr 14-Jun $80 (8) 52829

Creative Movement
Creative Movement (2-3 years) Wed 6:00-6:30pm 16-Apr 4-Jun $80 (8) 52845
Creative Movement (2-3 years) Fri 11:00-11:30am 18-Apr 13-Jun $80 (8) 52846
Creative Movement (2-3 years) Sun 10:30-11:00am 13-Apr 15-Jun $80 (8) 52848

Ballet (including Pre Ballet & Ballet/ Jazz)
Pre Ballet (3-4 years) Mon 4:15-5:00pm  14-Apr 9-Jun $80 (8) 52853
Pre Ballet (3-4 years) Fri 9:30-10:15am 18-Apr 13-Jun $80 (8) 52855
Pre Ballet (3-4 years) Fri 11:30-12:15pm 18-Apr 13-Jun $80 (8) 53023
Pre Ballet (3-4 years) Fri 1:30-2:15pm 18-Apr 13-Jun $80 (8) 52854
Pre Ballet (3-4 years) Sat 9:00-9:45am 12-Apr 14-Jun $80 (8) 52851
Pre Ballet (3-4 years) Sun 11:45-12:30pm 13-Apr 15-Jun $80 (8) 52852
Ballet/Jazz (4-5 years) Mon 5:00-5:45pm 14-Apr 9-Jun $80 (8) 52836
Ballet/Jazz (4-5 years) Thu 4:30-5:15pm 17-Apr 5-Jun $80 (8) 52837
Ballet/Jazz (4-5 years) Fri 10:15-11:00am 18-Apr 13-Jun $80 (8) 52834
Ballet/Jazz (4-5 years) Fri 2:15-3:00pm 18-Apr 6-Jun $80 (8) 52835
Ballet/Jazz (4-5 years) Sat 9:45-10:30am 12-Apr 14-Jun $80 (8) 52832
Ballet/Jazz (4-5 years) Sun 11:00-11:45am 13-Apr 15-Jun $80 (8) 52833

School Age
Stage Stars (5-7 years)  Fri 4:30-5:30pm 18-Apr 13-Jun $88 (8) 52856
Tap/Jazz Combo (5-7 years) Sat 10:45-11:45am 12-Apr 14-Jun $88 (8) 52858
Ballet (6-9 years) Thu  5:15-6:15pm 17-Apr 5-Jun $88 (8) 52830
Ballet-Jazz (6-9 years) Sun 12:30-1:30pm 13-Apr 15-Jun $88 (8) 52831
Hip Hop (6-9 years) Sun  9:15-10:15am 13-Apr 22-Jun $88 (8) 53043
Hip Hop (8-11 years) Thu  7:00-8:00pm 17-Apr 5-Jun $88 (8) 52850
Stage Stars (8-10 years) Fri 5:30-6:30pm 18-Apr 13-Jun $88 (8) 52857
Dance Mix (9-12 years) Sat 11:45-12:45 pm  12-Apr 14-Jun $88 (8) 52849

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Class Descriptions

Creative Movement
Formally “Tutus and Tumbling” (2-3 yrs)A creative movement program for young preschoolers ready for a class on their own. Children will be introduced on how to naturally move their body to music as they develop coordination and self-confidence.

Hip Hop Hurray (2-4 yrs)
What is hip hop? It is a form that evolved out of street and break dancing moves! A fun, bouncy street style put into this class for the pre-school dancer. This is an introduction to the dance form, incorporating fun moves into today’s hot music. The dancer will also be engaged in creative movement through games and songs...come HIP HOP HURRAY with us!

Pre Ballet (3-4 yrs)
This class is designed to teach the basics of ballet and creative movement. Emphasis will be on traditional ballet steps, body awareness and encouraging a love for dance and music. Proper form is developed as children learn gallops, skips, jumps, tendus, relevés and more.

Ballet / Jazz (4-5 yrs)
Dancers will receive instruction in both ballet and jazz appropriate to their age. Technique, coordination and creative expression will be encouraged as they learn the basic jazz and ballet steps through simple routines. Focus will be on music counts, rhythm and building strength and flexibility.

Tap / Jazz (5-7 yrs)
For children who would like to learn tap and jazz in the same class. Fun, creative steps and combinations will be taught. Classes will focus on rhythm, arm movements, turns and jumps. Tap shoes required.

Stage Stars (5-7 yrs) & (8-10yrs)
Stage Stars focuses on stage presence, dance and character development and is an excellent class to combine with other dance classes or to take on its own. Students will learn the basics of drama, dance routines, improvisation and character creations as they build to a show for parents on the last day of class.

Ballet / Jazz (6-9 yrs)
Children will learn the fundamental basic steps and arm movements of jazz and ballet. A mix of modern and classical music, the focus will be on dance combinations/routines as well as music counts, balance, agility, rhythm, nurturing the child's independent creativity and most of all fun!

Ballet (6-9 yrs)
Develop body awareness, strength and flexibility through ballet and modern dance technique.

Hip Hop (6-9 yrs) & (8-11yrs)
Hip hop is high-energy dance and this course highlights hip hop and funk technique. Dancers learn hip hop and jazz moves, terminology, and dance combination. Students will enhance their creative skills while grooving to cool music

Dance Mix (9-12 yrs)
This multi-disciplinary class combines ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop to create fun routines. Students exercise their own creativity and focus on building their flexibility, strength and rhythm in a fun environment. Students can be beginners or experienced dancers.

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General Information & Recital News

Clothing
Most students wear a body suit, tights and a skirt but this is not a necessity. Any clothing (I.e. jogging pants, shorts, t-shirt) is okay as long as it allows freedom of movement. We recommend a soft comfortable shoe such as jazz shoe, ballet / gymnastic slipper, or bare feet (please no socks).

Parent Days
Everyday is a parent day! You are always welcome to check in on your dancer, however, we do recommend that parents do not stay in the room as this is very distracting to the dancer and the instructor. The last day of each session is a designated “Parent Day.” On this day please plan on being entertained by your dancer as he/she showcases their routines and techniques they have been working on all session. Don’t forget your camera! This is our evaluation day, please bring back our evaluation form.

Dance Recital
Our Spring Session 2008 features our annual dance recital to be held May 23 & 24, 2008. Tickets go on sale on Tue. May 6 at 7pm. Dress Rehearsal is the Tuesday prior from 6pm on. Solo photographs (optional) will be taken in the afternoon at Dovercourt (2:30 - 5:30pm), while group shots will taken at the Rehearsal at Nepean Auditorium. Details will be available from your dance instructor.

More memories of Recitals past…