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Recreational Program
For students ages 7 years to Adult
Developing a love of dance while learning the fundamental techniques. Learning to move with awareness and developing sensitivity to music through movement.
Offered in:
Ballet
At Raincity Dance, a strong emphasis is placed on students’ ballet training as it provides a strong technical foundation for other styles of dance.
The Recreational Ballet program is a great option for those who prefer a ballet class that meets once a week and does not have an exam.
BALLET
T1
Ballet Technique 1
7+ years
Basic Ballet technique for students who do not have previous ballet experience. This class focuses on basic positions of the body, building co-ordination and control, transfers of weight, elevation and stamina, with use of both parallel and turn-out. Class work is non-syllabus and there are no exams. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
BALLETT2
Ballet Technique 2
9+ years
Ballet technique for students who have previous ballet experience. This class focuses on classical positions of the body, increasing co-ordination and control, transfers of weight in turn-out, pirouettes, elevation and grand allegro. Class includes barre, centre work, and cool down. Class work is non-syllabus and there are no exams. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
BALLETLVL UP
Level-Up Ballet
11+ years
Level-Up Ballet is great for older students who are new to ballet or returning after time away. Dancers will build a strong technical foundation, focusing on alignment, line, control, and coordination in a supportive, age-appropriate setting. It’s also ideal for those with experience in other styles—such as jazz, acro, or contemporary—looking to refine their overall performance quality. Students progress at a comfortable pace and have the opportunity to move into more advanced levels when they’re ready. Class work is non-syllabus and there are no exams. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
BALLETT3
Ballet Technique 3
11+ years
Ballet technique for older students who have a minimum of 3 years previous ballet experience. This class focuses on classical positions of the body, increased co-ordination and control, pirouettes, adage, basic batterie, medium and grand allegro. Class includes barre, centre work, and cool down. Class work is non-syllabus and there are no exams. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
BALLET
T4
Ballet Technique 4
13+ years
Ballet technique for older students who have at least 5 years of ballet experience. This class focuses on advanced ballet vocabulary including classical positions of the body, pirouettes, adage, batterie, medium and grand allegro. Class includes barre, centre work, and cool down. Class work is non-syllabus and there are no exams. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
BALLET
T5
Ballet Technique 5
15+ years
Ballet technique for older students who have at least 6 years of ballet experience. This class focuses on advanced ballet vocabulary including classical positions of the body, pirouettes, adage, batterie, medium and grand allegro. Class includes barre, centre work, and cool down. Class work is non-syllabus and there are no exams. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
BALLETADULT Beg
Adult Beginner Ballet
16+ years
Introduction to ballet with open class work at barre and in centre. No prior dance experience is necessary. Focusing on posture and alignment, students will work on basic ballet vocabulary, basic positions of the body, building co-ordination and control, transfers of weight, medium allegro, basic ballet combinations in an adult style environment. No recital choreography.
BALLETADULT Int
Adult Intermediate Ballet
16+ years
Building on the steps learned in Beginner Ballet with open class work at barre and in centre. This class focuses on classical positions of the body, increasing co-ordination and control, pirouettes, adage, medium and grand allegro. Class includes barre, centre work, and cool down. Students will work on more complex combinations in an adult style environment. No recital choreography.
BALLETREP
Ballet Repertoire
14+ years - Adult
Study two variations selected from classical ballets. A barre warm up, and preparatory exercises for the variations. There is the option of presenting the work for an RAD exam. Flat shoes or en pointe. No recital choreography.
Also see RAD Repertoire class.
Ballet - Pointe
Our Pointe classes are designed for dancers with a strong foundation in classical ballet who are ready to take the next step in their training. Students will focus on building strength, alignment, and technique while learning the fundamentals of dancing en pointe. Emphasis is placed on safety, proper preparation, and individual progression to ensure each dancer develops confidence and artistry in their pointe work.
Teacher approval is required before beginning pointe.
POINTE COND
Pre-Pointe Conditioning
9+ years
Conditioning, massage techniques, and preparatory exercises building towards ballet on pointe or for those returning to pointe work. Useful for dancers of all levels and genres to keep the body in good dancing shape. Strong focus on core, legs and feet. No recital choreography.
POINTE BEG
Beginner Pointe
11+ years
Beginner Pointe class for ballet. Dancers may progress from ballet flats to pointe shoes based on their readiness. Introduction to pointe work with focus on safe practice. Non-syllabus and no exams. No recital choreography.
Pre-requisite:
1 year pre-pointe experience
and Studio approval
POINTE T3
Pointe Technique 3
11+ years
Specific class for ballet dance in pointe shoes. Basic pointe work with focus on double leg work. Non-syllabus and no exams. The class will prepare choreography for the end of year recital.
Pre-requisite:
1 year pointe experience
POINTE
T4
Pointe Technique 4
13+ years
Specific class for working in pointe shoes. Intermediate level pointe work with added focus of single leg work and pirouettes. Non-syllabus and no exams. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
Pre-requisite:
3 years pointe experience
POINTE
T5
Pointe Technique 5
15+ years
Specific class for working in pointe shoes. Advanced pointe work with added focus of single leg work and pirouettes. Non-syllabus and no exams. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
Pre-requisite:
A minimum of 3 years pointe experience
AcroDance
"Acro" seamlessly merges classical dance and acrobatic precision. It’s characterized by unique choreography that combines music, emotional expression, graceful lines, and acrobatic movements within the dance context.
Acro is a fun but demanding style requiring dancers to train in both dance and acrobatics. Techniques encompassing balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering, all centred on flexibility, contortion, and strength.
*Due to the physicality of the acrobatic skills in Acro, experience is a more important part in selecting a level than age. Please reach out to administration if you have questions about placement.
ACRO
T1
AcroDance Technique 1
Ages 7+ or Younger Beginners
Learn the fundamentals of acrobatic tricks following the Acrobatic Arts curriculum. Dancers will work on flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, and tumbling skills. This class will prepare choreography for the year-end recital.
ACRO
T2
AcroDance Technique 2
9+ years or Older Beginners
Acrobatic Arts techniques combined with dance and performed to music. Building on skills learned in Arco Tech 1 emphasizing increased control and coordination. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
Pre-requisite:
A minimum of 1 year of AcroDance or gymnastics training
and Studio approval.
ACRO
T3
AcroDance Technique 3
11+ years with Experience
Learning more advanced techniques. Chest stands, bridge, walkovers, cartwheels, round-offs, limbering, lifts and balances. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
Pre-requisite:
A minimum of 3 years of AcroDance or gymnastics training
and Studio approval.
ACRO
T4
AcroDance Technique 4
13+ years with Experience
Technique progressing from previous years, introducing aerials. Advanced choreography. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
Pre-requisite:
A minimum of 4 years AcroDance or gymnastics training
and Studio approval.
Contemporary
Contemporary classes combine elements from a wide variety of dance with changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. Contemporary uses the controlled legwork of ballet, a focus on the torso, floor work, and a quest for emotive expression.
To prepare for Contemporary younger dancers should focus on ballet and jazz training.
CONT
T2
Contemporary Technique 2
Ages 9+ years
An Introduction to contemporary. Dancers should have some experience with ballet and Jazz or modern. Class includes a warm up, technique and floor work, combinations. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
Contemporary and Lyrical are combined for the 2025-26 Regular Season.
CONT
T3
Contemporary Technique 3
11+ years
Building on movements learned in Technique 2 with an emphasis on increased control and coordination with more challenging combinations, descents, and lifts. Dancers should have some experience in Ballet, Jazz or Modern. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
Contemporary and Lyrical are combined for the 2025-26 Regular Season.
CONT
T4
Contemporary Technique 4
13+ years
Intermediate contemporary combinations for students with at least 4 years of dance experience and 1 year of contemporary experience. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
Contemporary and Lyrical are combined for the 2025-26 Regular Season.
CONT
T5
Contemporary Technique 5
15+ years
Advanced contemporary combinations for students with at least 6 years of dance experience and 2 years of contemporary experience. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
Contemporary and Lyrical are combined for the 2025-26 Regular Season.
Jazz
Jazz classes focus on technique, flexibility, musicality and performance. A strong ballet foundation is essential for achieving correct jazz technique. By combining jazz in addition to ballet training, our students become more versatile, well rounded dancers while opening the doors to the popular lyrical and contemporary dance styles.
JAZZ
T1
Jazz Technique 1
7+ years
Fun beginner technique classes in basic Jazz technique. Class includes a warm up, basic jazz steps in the centre and across the floor work. This class will prepare a recital choreography at the end of the year recital.
JAZZ
T2
Jazz Technique 2
9+ years
Developing Jazz technique including warm up, walks, jumps, leaps, pirouettes. Technique class building on Technique 1 movements with increased control and coordination. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
JAZZ
LVL UP
Level-Up Jazz
11+ years
For older students who are new to Jazz or aspiring to meet the challenges of the next level. Dancers will build a strong technical foundation, focusing on the jazz basics in a supportive, age-appropriate setting. Students progress at a comfortable pace and have the opportunity to move into more advanced levels when they’re ready. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
JAZZ
T3
Jazz Technique 3
11+ years
Advancing the Jazz technique built in Tech 2 and combinations of movements. For students with at least 3 years of Jazz experience. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
JAZZ
T4
Jazz Technique 4
13+ years
More advanced Jazz technique and more complex combinations of movements. For students with at least 4 years of Jazz experience. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
JAZZ
T5
Jazz Technique 5
15+ years
More advanced Jazz technique and more complex combinations of movements. For students with at least 5 years of Jazz experience. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop classes focus on rhythm, conditioning and basic street dance elements. Hip Hop classes help to build students confidence and personal expression through dance.
HipH
T1
Hip Hop Technique 1
7+ years
Fun beginner technique class, introducing some basic Hip Hop steps. The class will prepare a recital choreography for the end of the year recital.
HipH
T2
Hip Hop Technique 2
9+ years
Building on the movements learned in Technique 1, with challenging the basics and broadening the vocabulary. This class will prepare a recital choreography for the end of the year recital.
HipH
T3
Hip Hop Technique 3
11+ years
Refining the style and increasing the complexity of steps and musicality.
This class will prepare a recital choreography for the end of the year recital.
Hip Hop T2 and Hip Hop T3 are combined for the 2024-25 Regular Season.
HipH
T4
Hip Hop Technique 4
13+ years
Going big! students with at least 2 years of hip hop experience. This class will prepare a recital choreography for the end of the year recital.
Hip Hop T3 and Hip Hop T4 are combined for the 2025-26 Regular Season.
HipH
T5
Hip Hop Technique 5
15+ years
Got attitude! students with at least 4 years of hip hop experience. This class will prepare a recital choreography for the end of the year recital.
Lyrical
Lyrical embodies various aspects of ballet, jazz, acrobatics, and modern dance to create a flowing smooth style. The focus is on storytelling through the body.
To prepare for Lyrical younger dancers should focus on ballet and jazz training.
LYRIC
T2
Lyrical Technique 2
9+ years
Focusing on fluidity of technical movement gained in Ballet and Jazz. Building emotive storytelling. This class will prepare a recital choreography for the end of the year recital.
Lyrical and Contemporary are combined for the 2025-26 Regular Season.
LYRIC
T3
Lyrical Technique 3
11+ years
More advanced combinations and transitions done with focus on increased control, coordination, maturity. The class will prepare a recital choreography for the end of the year recital.
Lyrical and Contemporary are combined for the 2025-26 Regular Season.
LYRIC
T4
Lyrical Technique 4
13+ years
Intermediate Lyrical combinations for students with at least 4 years of dance and 1 year of Lyrical or Contemporary experience. This class will prepare a recital choreography for the end of the year recital.
Lyrical and Contemporary are combined for the 2025-26 Regular Season.
LYRIC
T5
Lyrical Technique 5
15+ years
Advanced Lyrical combinations for students with at least 6 years of dance and 2 years of Lyrical or Contemporary experience. This class will prepare a recital choreography for the end of the year recital.
Lyrical and Contemporary are combined for the 2025-26 Regular Season.
Modern
Modern dance is a dynamic and expressive form of movement that emphasizes creativity, exploration, and individuality, opposing traditional ballet techniques. It incorporates elements of various dance styles, movement exploration techniques, and exploration of space. Modern dance often delves into themes of emotion, identity, and social commentary through innovative choreography.
To prepare for Modern younger dancers should focus on ballet and jazz training.
MOD
T3
Modern Technique 3
11+ years
A beginner modern dance curriculum for ages 11-13 focuses on developing body awareness, strength, and foundational techniques like weight shifts, contraction/release, and floor work. Students explore musicality and creativity through guided improvisation, expressive movement exercises, and choreography practice. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
MOD
T4
Modern Technique 4
13+ years
For students with 4 years or more years of dance experience, focusing on modern vocabulary, strength, use of space, gravity, and floor work. Students build more dynamic movement chains, deeper improvisation techniques, and complex choreographic structures while developing their unique artistic voices. The class will prepare choreography for the end of the year recital.
Tap
Tap develops musicality and creative expression. Many different styles are introduced including Classical, Broadway and Rhythm Tap. Exercises focus on coordination, speed of movement, and developing style and sound.
TAP
T1
Tap Technique 1
7+ years
Fun technique class, for students with some previous tap experience. Focused on the basic and classic tap steps using simple rhythms. This class will prepare a recital choreography for the end of the year recital.
Parent Participation Optional - for parents who would like to join their kids and make some noise! Regular enrolment or drop-ins are welcome.
TAP
T2
Tap Technique 2
9+ years
Technique class building on skills learned in Tap Technique 1. Enhancing classic tap steps using various rhythms. This class will prepare a recital choreography for the end of the year recital.
TAP
T3
Tap Technique 3
Teen / Adult
Technique class for teens and adults with various levels of experience, from beginner to intermediate students. Students will have the option to participate in the end of the year recital.
TAP ADULT
Beg
Tap Adult Beginner
16+ years
Technique classes, for adult students with no tap experience. No recital choreography.
Not offered in the 2025-26 Regular Season (contact the office regarding the waitlist).