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COVID-19: School will be closed March 14 to April 5

COVID-19:Guelph Youth Dance will be closed
March 14 to April 5

To all students and families,

Guelph Youth Dance is taking pro-active measures given the concerns of COVID-19 and will be closed Saturday, March 14 until Sunday, April 5, 2020.

The decision to close GYD has been made with new information that has been provided to us by the Government of Canada Public Health, most specifically: “Cancel classes that bring students together from multiple classrooms.”

Given that our students come to GYD from so many different schools and institutions, we believe that our decision to suspend classes is the right decision under the current circumstances.

It will take all of us in the community working together to manage this situation and minimize the spread of COVID-19. The best advice for the moment is to be informed, practice common sense preventative measures and carry on as best we can.

Here are some resources you might find useful:

We will keep you informed of any related changes at Guelph Youth Dance that may affect you through our website www.guelphyouthdance.ca

We are now working on how this affects our Spring Session and the possibilities of extending our season.  We will provide updates as soon as we know more.  Please know that as a small business we greatly appreciate your understanding and flexibility with finding the best way to move forward.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 519-803-8829.

 

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Guelph Youth Dance Values

Dance is an art form that trains the entire person; body, mind and soul.

At GYD we value:
A trusting and nurturing environment
A safe, creative and open space
A place where children and their parents can move, sweat, laugh and play
A well thought out and rigorous dance curriculum
An opportunity to dance to incredible live percussion
A tightknit Community- friends, parents, teachers, choreographers, health care providers, audiences
Physical and mental well-being
A space free of phones
A non-competitive atmosphere
The art of expression, risk and innovation
Independence- even for our youngest dancer- so that they can to take care of themselves, be responsible for themselves and enjoy their full strength and individuality.
High quality and well educated teachers who come into the studio each day well prepared, with great enthusiasm and with respect for each individual who comes into the room.

We look forward to dancing with you all soon!

 

Dancing with Catrina and Janet changed my daughter from a very early age. Her freedom to move in a passionate and emotional way is a gift to her – from you. I really love what you do and respect the integrity of your instructional methods and philosophy.  Thank you, Monique Monique Cadieux
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Adults Classes

Our Adult Dance classes are geared to adults who want to be physical, creative, meet new people and learn new skills.

Yes, you might feel a bit scared, but why not do it anyway so you can experience all the benefits of dance in your life too!!!

Janet’s Contemporary classes are non-stop moving to incredible live percussion that will exercise all your muscles including your brain!

Jordan Letlow will provide beginner Adult Hip Hop classes that explore this diverse urban genre while building on hip hop choreography.

And NEW this year is Jazz with Kelly Steadman!  Kelly’s classes are super fun! A balanced conditioning warm-up, funky combinations full of traveling steps, kicks, spins and isolations make this class both challenging and fun!

No special skills required, you just need to be brave enough to sign up! Please email the studio if you are interested and we will put you on the list!  Classes will resume as soon as we are able to open the studio doors!

CONTEMPORARY (Beginner/Intermediate).  Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm

JAZZ (Beginner)  Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm

HIP HOP  (Beginner) Saturdays 4:15-5:00pm

 

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Dance Registration

GYD is excited to re-open our doors as soon as we are able!

Due to Covid 19 will be taking each day as it comes and will move forward with a movable target date to see you all again in the studio. Please know that we plan to finish up the dance year as soon as we are able and will extend the season once we are permitted to open the doors.  We also hope to end the year with our” Spring” Show (for dancers ages 6 and up) which, if need be, will be rescheduled to the new end of the year.  7-weeks of make up classes will be honoured for all those that have already registered for the Spring Session.

We will be officially accepting new registrations for the classes below once we have a firm start date. Please email the office to be put on a waitlist.

TUESDAY

9:45-10:30 | Creative Dance All Ages

4:00-4:45pm | Creative Dance 3-5

5:00-5:45 pm | Parent and Child  (2-4 )

7:30-8:30 pm | Adult Beginner Jazz

WEDNESDAY

5:45-6:30pm | Creative Dance 3-5

7:30-8:30 pm | Adult Contemporary Technique (Beg/Int)

THURSDAY

10:30-11:30 am | Parent and Child (2-4)

4:15-5:00pm | Creative Dance 4-5

5:00-5:45 pm | Pre-Ballet 4-5

5:15-6:00 pm | Conditioning 10-14

SATURDAY

9:00-9:45 am | Creative Dance 4-5

10:30-11:15 am | Creative Dance 4-5

11:30-12:15 pm | Pre-Ballet 4-5

4:15-5:00pm | Adult Hip Hop

 

 

 

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Spring Show 2020

The Spring Show at the River Run Centre for all classes ages 6-11 years will take place on May 12th and all classes ages 11 and up will take place on May 13th.  Please note that this date may be rescheduled should students be unable to return to the studio by April 6th.

Please see below for the breakdown of classes for each performance date.

For all classes for ages 3-5 we will have Open Houses at the Studio.

The technical rehearsals will occur on the same date as the performance during the school day. Please note that dancers who do not attend their technical rehearsal may not perform in the show.

GYD Taking Off Spring Show

Tuesday, May 12th, 6:30pm

Length: 86 minutes

BUY NOW   on sale January 31st at 11:00 AM.

MainStage Theatre, River Run Centre, Tickets: Adults: $25, 17 and under and seniors: $10.

Buy a Show Package and Save! Taking Off and Flying Shows: Adults: $40 and 17 and under and seniors $20

Ballet 6-8
Ballet 9-11
Contemporary 6
Contemporary 6-8
Contemporary 7-8
Contemporary 9-10
Jazz 8-9
Hip Hop 8-9
Jazz 10-11
Hip Hop 10-11
Hip Hop (Tuesday morning)
Apprentice Company
Young Company
Guelph Youth Dance Company
Graduation piece

GYD Flying Spring Show, Wednesday, May 13th, 7pm

Tickets will go on sale in Friday January 31st, 2020 at 11 am.

Length: 110 minutes

BUY NOW on sale January 31st at 11:00 AM.

Main Stage Theatre, River Run Centre, Tickets: Adults: $25, 17 and under and seniors: $10.

Buy a Show Package and Save! Taking Off and Flying Shows: Adults: $40 and 17 and under and seniors $20

Ballet 12-14
Ballet 15 and up
Contemporary 11-12
Contemporary 13-14
Contemporary 15 and up
Jazz 12-14
Jazz 15 and up
Hip Hop 12-14
Hip Hop 15 and up
Apprentice Company
Young Company
Guelph Youth Dance Company
Graduation Piece

 

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