Dance Disciplines Offered
Pre-Ballet
Tap
Ballet
Social Dance
Jazz
Jaznastics
Pointe
Exam Classes
Hip-Hop
Performing Group
*Pre-Ballet (ages 2 to 4)
An introduction to the art of dance through creative movement.
Basic ballet techniques are taught using popular children's music
such as Barney and Fred Penner. The dance form also teaches
discipline and social interaction with other children in a fun and
relaxed atmosphere.
*Ballet (ages 5 to adult)
A program of classical dance designed to give the dancer grace,
strength, and flexibility. Classes are offered in FREESTYLE,
I.S.T.D. EXAM SYLLABUS, and POINTE.
*Jazz (ages 5 to adult)
Using the latest popular chart music, FREESTYLE classes begin
with exercises to warm-up and stretch muscles followed by
combinations of steps as seen in today's pop videos.
*Tap (ages 4 to adult)
FREESTYLE students will learn various steps and combinations
using a variety of music. EXAM SYLLABUS students will follow a
prescribed set of exercises and amalgamations designed to give
them greater style and performance technique.
*Social Dance
This program stresses personal confidence on the dance floor
with basic steps in a variety of dances which are taught
thoroughly and reinforced in a relaxed classroom atmosphere.
The goal is to enable students to enjoy themselves on the dance
floor while attending office functions, weddings, parties, etc.
Dances covered include the JIVE, FOXTROT, SLOW WALTZ,
NEWFOUNDLAND WALTZ, QUICKSTEP, SAMBA, RUMBA,
CHA-CHA and MERENGUE.
*Jaznastics (ages 5 to adult)
Using the latest popular chart music, jaznastics combines jazz
movements with floor gymnastics. Students will learn routines
involving basic tumbling and acrobatics in combination with a
variety of jazz steps.
*Exam Classes (ages 6 to adult)
The studio offers exams in all disciplines through the Imperial
Society of Dancing (I.S.T.D.) based out of London, England. An
examiner will be sent by the society, usually in early spring. Only
those who have worked hard, proven themselves dedicated and
have reached the required standard, will be permitted to enter
the exam session (to be determined by the instructor). Any
student who wishes to enroll in an exam class must be attending a
freestyle class in the same discipline and be placed at a level
determined by the Principal.
*Performing Group (ages 8 to adult must be a student
minimum two years and be registered for 2 classes minimum)
The Barbara Ashley Dancers are a dedicated group of students,
aged 8 to adult, who love to perform. The group was established
to give students the opportunity to take their skills out of the
studio and into the community. Over the last several years,
students have had the opportunities to perform at a variety of
local events and for visiting dignitaries. This group welcomes
every new chance to display their talents. To book your
entertainment for conventions, charities, senior homes or fund
raisers, etc. Please call 368-4664
*Hip-Hop (ages 5 to adult)
It's Hip, It's Happening, It's Here!!!
