The Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group

DANCE

2013 Spring and Summer Dance Guide download here

SPRING DANCE RECITAL: Sunday, June 2, 2013, 11 am. Click here for more info.

GNAG offers a wide variety of recreational dance classes for beginner and intermediate dancers of all ages. We have one of the best dance studios in Ottawa. Our instructors will teach you rhythm, choreography, dance combinations and more.

Please note:    * select appropriate dance class according to your child’s age
                      * dance classes are drop-off only
                      * all preschoolers must be toilet trained
                      * all dancers must come to class in appropriate dance attire
                        (proper footwear & hair tied back, no jeans or tight skirts)
                      * some classes will take place at Glebe Fitness and St. Matthew's Church.

All 4:00 p.m. dance classes offer afterschool supervised walkover.

Does your child need an afterschool walkover from a neighbourhood school?

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Spring 2013 CLASSES

Age	Dance	Instructor	Day	Time	Dates	Cost
3 - 5 years	Preschool Ballet	Kailena Van de Nes Victoria Spiteri	Mondays Wednesdays Sundays	10:30 - 11:15 am 2:00 - 2:45 pm 12:00 - 12:45 pm	Mar 25 - Jun 3 (ex Apr 1 & May 20) Mar 27 - May 29 Apr 7 - May 26	$94 (9 classes) $103 (10 classes) $84 (8 classes)
3 - 5 years	Preschool Jazz	Kailena Van de Nes	Wednesdays	3:00 - 3:45 pm	Mar 27 - May 29	$103 (10 classes)
5 - 7 years	NEW! Tiny Acro Tumblers	Rowan Terrell	Sundays	3:00 - 4:00 pm	Apr 7 - May 26	$84 (8 classes)
5 - 7 years	Hip Hop Level 1	Kailena Van de Nes	Tuesdays	4:00 - 5:00 pm	Mar 26 - May 28	$103 (10 classes)
5 - 7 years	Jazz Level 1	Kailena Van de Nes	Thursdays	4:00 - 5:00 pm	Mar 28 - May 30	$103 (10 classes)
5 - 8 years	NEW!! Zumbatomic L'il Starz	Nina Caico	Sundays	10:05 - 10:50 am	Apr 7 - Jun 9 (ex May 5 & May 29)	$80 (8 classes)
6 - 8 years	Boys Only Hip Hop	Simon Beckett	Mondays	4:00 - 5:00 pm	Mar 25 - Jun 3 (ex Apr 1 & May 20)	$96 (9 classes)
6 - 10 years	Highland Dance Level 1	Claire Boteler	Fridays	4:00 - 5:00 pm St. Matthew's	Apr 5 - May 31	$96 (9 classes)
Age 8 - 13 years	Dance	Instructor	Day	Time	Dates	Cost
8 - 10 years	Hip Hop Level 2	Kailena Van de Nes	Tuesdays	5:00 - 6:00 pm	Mar 26 - May 28	$105 (10 classes)
8 - 10 years	Jazz Level 2	Kailena Van de Nes	Thursdays	5:00 - 6:00 pm	Mar 28 - May 30	$105 (10 classes)
8 - 10 years	Contemporary Level 1	Kailena Van de Nes	Fridays	4:00 - 5:00 pm	Apr 5 - May 31	$96 (9 classes)
8 - 12 years	Intensive Dance Level 1	Kailena Van de Nes	Saturdays	Noon - 1:30 pm	Apr 6 - Jun 1	$127 (9 classes)
8 - 12 years	Acro	Leya Vanderwaetere	Saturdays	4:30 - 5:45 pm	Apr 6 - Jun 1	$117 (9 classes)
9 - 12 years	NEW!! Zumbatomic Big Starz	Nina Caico	Sundays	10:50 - 11:35 am	Apr 7 - Jun 9 (ex May 5 & May 29)	$80 (8 classes)
9 - 13 years	Boys Only Hip Hop	Simon Beckett	Mondays	5:00 - 6:00 pm	Mar 25 - Jun 3 (ex Apr 1 & May 20)	$96 (9 classes)
Age: 11 +	Dance	Instructor	Day	Time	Dates	Cost
11 - 14 years	Hip Hop Level 3	Kailena Van de Nes	Thursdays	6:00 - 7:00 pm	Mar 28 - May 30	$110 (10 classes)
11 - 14 years	Jazz Level 3	Kailena Van de Nes	Fridays	5:00 - 6:00 pm	Apr 5 - May 31	$100 (9 classes)
11 - 14 years	Highland Dance Level 2	Claire Boteler	Fridays	5:00 - 6:00 pm (St. Matthew's)	Apr 5 - May 31	$100 (9 classes)
11 - 14 years	Intensive Dance Level 2	Kailena Van de Nes	Saturdays	1:30 - 3:00 pm	Apr 6 - Jun 1	$145 (9 classes)
12 - 17 years	NEW! Intermediate Hip Hop	Simon Beckett	Thursdays	7:00 - 8:00 pm	Mar 28 - May 30	$110 (10 classes)
12 - 17 years	Acro	Leya Vanderwaetere	Saturdays	5:45 - 7:00 pm	Apr 6 - Jun 1	$135 (9 classes)
13 - 17 years	Contemporary Level 2	Kailena Van de Nes	Wednesdays	6:00 - 7:00 pm	Mar 27 - May 29	$110 (10 classes)
13 - 17 years	NEW! Intermediate Contemporary Level 3	Kailena Van de Nes	Tuesdays	6:00 - 7:00 pm	Mar 26 - May 28	$110 (10 classes)
13 - 17 years	Jazz Level 4	Kailena Van de Nes	Wednesdays	5:00 - 6:00 pm	Mar 27 - May 29	$110 (10 classes)
13 - 17 years	Intensive Dance Level 3	Kailena Van de Nes	Saturdays	3:00 - 4:30 pm	Apr 6 - Jun 1	$145 (9 classes)
14 - 17 years	Intensive Dance Level 4	Kailena Van de Nes	Saturdays	10:30 - Noon	Apr 6 - Jun 1	$145 (9 classes)
15 years - Adult	Dance	Instructor	Day	Time	Date	Cost
15 years - adult	Hip Hop	Emilie Phaneuf	Wednesdays	7:00 - 8:00 pm	Apr 3 - Jun 26	$162 (13 classes)
adult	New! Dancehall Funk	Emilie Phaneuf	Wednesdays	8:00 - 9:00 pm	Apr 3 - Jun 26	$162 (13 classes)
adult	Beg. Reggaeton	Emilie Phaneuf	Thursdays	8:00 - 9:00 pm	Apr 4 - Jun 27	$162 (13 classes)
adult	Int. Reggaeton	Emilie Phaneuf	Sundays	12:45 - 2:00 pm	Apr 7 - Jun 30	$162 (13 classes)
adult	Belly Dance	Caroline Hawthorne	Saturdays	10:30 am - 12:30 pm (Glebe Fitness)	Apr 6 - Jun 15	$142 (11 classes)
adult	Ballroom all levels	Lorna's Dance Parties	Sundays	6:00 - 7:30 pm	Apr 7 - Jun 16	$131 (11 classes)
15 years - adult	All Levels Ballet	Shannon Burgess	Tuesdays	Noon - 1:00 pm	Mar 26 - Jun 11	$149 (12 classes)

Some GNAG dance classes also held at Glebe Fitness - check schedule carefully.

BALLET FOR 5 - 17 YEARS
Our ballet program offers classes for dancers of all levels. Plese note that dancers in Level 6, 7 and 8 must have permission from Shannon to begin the intermediate dance class and will be required to do 2 ballet classes a week.

5 - 6 years	Level 1	Kailena Van de Nes	Wednesdays	4:00 - 5:00 pm	Mar 27 - May 29	$105 (10 classes)	Glebe C. C.
7 - 8 years	Level 2	Shannon Burgess	Thursdays	4:00 - 5:00 pm	Mar 28 - May 30	$105 (10 classes)	Glebe Fitness
8 - 10 years	Level 2-3	Clara Lockhart	Saturdays	11:00 am - Noon	Apr 6 - Jun 1	$96 (9 classes)	Glebe CC
9 - 10 years	Level 3	Shannon Burgess	Tuesdays	4:00 - 5:00 pm	Mar 26 - May 28	$105 (10 classes)	Glebe Fitness
11 - 13 years	Level 4	Shannon Burgess	Tuesdays	6:00 - 7:00 pm	Mar 26 - May 28	$105 (10 classes)	Glebe Fitness
11 - 13 years	Level 4	Shannon Burgess	Saturdays	4:15 - 5:15 pm	Apr 6 - Jun 1	$96 (9 classes)	Glebe Fitness
13 - 16 years	Level 5	Shannon Burgess	Thursdays	6:00 - 7:00 pm	Mar 28 - May 30	$110 (0 classes)	Glebe Fitness
13 - 16 years	Level 5	Shannon Burgess	Saturdays	2:15 - 3:15 pm	Apr 6 - Jun 1	$100 (9 classes)	Glebe Fitness
Pre-Pointe 1	Level 6	Shannon Burgess	Tuesdays & Saturdays	7:00 - 8:00 pm 3:15 - 4:30 pm	Mar 26 - May 28 Apr 6 - Jun 1	$210 (19 classes)	Glebe Fitness
Pre-Pointe 2	Level 7	Shannon Burgess	Thursdays & Saturdays	5:00 - 6:00 pm 1:15 - 2:15 pm	Mar 28 - May 30 Apr 6 - Jun 1	$210 (19 classes)	Glebe Fitness
Teen +	Level 7 - 8	Clara Lockhart	Sundays	7:00 - 8:00 pm	Apr 7 - May 26	$88 (8 classes)	Glebe C.C.
Pointe	Level 8	Shannon Burgess	Tuesdays & Saturdays	5:00 - 6:00 pm 12:15 - 1:15 pm	Mar 26 - May 28 Apr 6 - Jun 1	$210 (19 classes)	Glebe Fitness
11 - 17 years	All Levels	Shannon Burgess	Thursdays	7:00 - 8:00 pm	Mar 28 - May 30	$110 (10 classes)	Glebe Fitness

Level	Description and prerequisite
1- 5	Ballet all levels - see above chart for details
6	3 or more years of ballet experience at an intermediate level, but not dancing on pointe. Permission from Shannon to be in this class is required. Must take 2 ballet classes a week.
7	3 or more years of ballet experience at an intermediate level, but not dancing on pointe. Permission form Shannon to be in this class is required. Must take 2 ballet classes a week.
8	Intermediate ballet level, on pointe. Permission form Shannon to be in this class is required. Must take 2 ballet classes a week.

Some GNAG dance classes also held at Glebe Fitness - check schedule carefully.

Our Ballet Levels - what do they mean?

Our ballet program offers classes for dancers of all levels. Plese note that dancers in Level 6, 7 and 8 must have permission from Shannon to begin the intermediate dance class and will be required to do 2 ballet classes a week.

Preschool Ballet- This class is for the beginner dancer. It will include stretching and fun new dance moves; a great introduction to ballet
Preschool & Children's Jazz – Learn the asics of Jazz, proper technique across the floor and in the centre, and iprove flexibility.
Hip Hop (children, youth & adult) – This class is designed to teach participants beginner and intermediate hip hop moves and choreography. New choreography and music will be introduced eacjh week in a pressure free, fun environment.
Ballet - Ballet Barre, centre work and across the floor, this class will teach you basic ballet skills. Refer to chart above for levels
Contemporary – Contemporary dance is a style that incorporates current movements in dance. Each wek, dancers will work on freestyle, flexibility and choreography.
Highland Dance Level 1 and 2 - This class introduces the basics of highland dance to all level dancers. Dancers will learn steps such as Pad-de-basques, Spring Points, High cuts, shedding, bow, etc. The goal of this class is to complete the Fling and Sword this session. Level 2 will take what dancers learn in Level 1 to the next level.
Reggaeton (Beginner) - Reggaeton is a fusion of Hip Hop/Reggae movements with Latino rhythms. It is a free style that is sensual, energetic & fun. This class will emphasize body isolations focusing on core strength & movement, and will teach you a combination of hot moves and an energetic routine that will give you a great workout – and make you more confident on the dance floor. With its popularity rapidly on the rise world-wide, you won’t want to miss out on this captivating craze! Instructor: Emilie Phaneuf
Reggaeton Intermediate -For students who have taken Emilie’s Reggaeton Beginner class or have taken Hip Hop and Latin classes. This class will teach you a combination of hot moves and an energetic routine full of fresh, street-smart choreography, dancing to the hottest music. Get ready for an energetic & challenging class! Instructor: Emilie Phaneuf
Dancehall Funk - NEW! Dancehall movement is all about confidence, creativity, expression, attitude, and FUN. This style of dance includes elements of Reggae, African, Hip Hop, House, Latin... Dancehall can be seen in videos by artist such as Rihanna and Sean Paul. This class will teach you a combination of hot moves and an energetic routine full of fresh, street smart choreography, dancing to the hottest music. Get ready for an energetic and challenging class!

Intermediate Intensive Dance Level 1, 2, 3 & 4 (8 - 17 years) April 6 - Jun 1-This intermediate dance program will focus on the overall technique of the dancer in a wide range of dance styles. All dancers must be currently enrolled in a classical ballet class. Please note: This program is highly progressive. Low attendance is discouraged.

Intensive 1 8 - 12 years Saturdays Noon - 1:30 pm	Dancers must have a minimum of 24 months of dance experience.
Intensive 2 11 - 14 years Saturdays 1:30 - 3:00 pm	Dancers must have completed intensive 1 for minimum of 3 sessions, or have permission from instructor.
Intensive 3 13 - 17 years Saturdays 3:00 - 4:30 pm	Dancers must have completed intensive 2 for minimum of 3 sessions, or have permission from instructor.
Intensive 4 13 - 17 years Saturdays 10:30 am - Noon	Intermediate level dancers only (4 years minimum of dance experience required) must have completed intensive 3 for minimum of 3 sessions.

New!! Acro - One of our newest dance clsses being offered this fall is Acro! Acro dance combines classical ballet technique with acrobatic elements. It's a popular style seen on many television shows today as well as professional companies like Cirque du Soleil.
New Zumbatonic! - This is a super fun and exciting Latin inspired dance workout designed especially for kids! Choreography will include high energy zumba rhythms and games like cumbia, salsa, reggaeton, hip hop and merengue that will have you smilin' and shakin'!
Belly Dance - Develop fluidity, grace and strength in this low impact activity that targets isolated muscle groups. Belly Dancing is a great way to improve posture, flexibility and balance.

NEW! One Day Family Dance workshops with Mr. Bill (5 years & up)

CONNECT is an innovative dance class that combines fitness, fun and family in a creative environment. You will learn basic hip hop moves that everyone can do then learn to connect them to create your own routine. You will even learn to create some new moves of your own! Perfect for beginners and experienced dancers who want to CONNECT as a family, to music, to your community.

Your instructor: Mr. Bill is known for his charismatic and playful style of instruction. His enthusiasm
transforms every dance session into a positive experience for dancers of all ages. As co-founder of Momentum Moves Canada, he is sought after for his inspiring dance in school programs across the province.

Sundays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Apr 7, May 5 or Jun 9 (special Father's Day class) Register under Spring registration
cost / class: $25 / parent+child or $35 / family (3 - 5 participants)

Birthday Dance Party 3 - 14 years

Plan a dance birthday party at the Glebe Community Centre. Your child will have a fun and fabulous party that he or she will never forget! You provide the decorations, food and cake and we will take care of the rest. Our dance instructors can offer hip hop, jazz, ballet, funk, tap or any combination your child wishes. We will also include dance games and an amazing craft, that will go with the theme of your choice.

length of party: 2.5 hours (includes dance instruction, games and a craft and 1 hour to allow for cake and present opening). Sundays 2- 4 pm

cost: $225 (up to a max of 10 children), $12 / additional child

call: 613-233-8713 to book or for more details.