ONLINE REGISTRATION

• Once on the Portal you will be able to search to see if you or your dancer is already in our system or to add a new student.  All the classes that are available to the dancer due to year of birth will show up when you click on “Register a Student”.  Be sure you are in the season you are registering for (Summer, 2020-2021 Season, Fall 2020, or Online Fall 2020).
• Here is a video tutorial to help you use the Parent Portal for the first time.  There is a lot to offer in this system! Prices, schedules, class descriptions and the ability to register online are all available on the portal.

When registering you will only be asked to pay a non-refundable registration fee of $25 plus HST until classes begin (maximum of 2 registration fees per family). Company non-refundable deposits are $100-$150 plus HST. These fees will reserve your spot in the classes you choose.  Credits can be used to pay this fee.

Winter Tuition will be due on January 4^th. Please note that we are happy to make payment plans (monthly or quarterly).

If we are need to shut down due to Covid-19, we will offer classes online.

At this time families can decide if they wish to stay registered in their classes or opt out.  Only the $25 registration fee and company deposits will be non-refundable.  We hope this will provide families with the flexibility to move forward with what you are most comfortable with once we know more, while providing us with a sense of what families are looking for at this time.

Please be sure to put you or your child on a waiting list if a class is full as we can also add more classes to the schedule if necessary.

The following are the Online classes we are offering this Winter beginning the week of January 4th-March 14th.

Click here for our three week special lockdown online class schedule.

Creative Dance 3-7 (and families!) ONLINE

A new class is released each week on Thursday at 10:00 AM. This is pre-recorded and can be taken any time or as many times as you want for one week when the next class will be released.

Creative Dance class aims to build physical confidence, strength, flexibility and body awareness while developing the child’s natural joy of movement and active imagination. Students will learn fundamental movement skills necessary to express themselves through dance. Children will twist, turn, bend, stretch, feel and play, all in a fun, protected and stimulating artistic and creative environment. Taught by Catrina von Radecki. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uti_42BmbNM

In addition the following ONLINE classes are available for the Winter/Spring session should we have interest.

Classes require 6 students to run. If interested please email guelphyouthdance@gmail.com with name of class, and dancer’s age.

***If  you are interested in putting together a class for students in learning pod/ micro school we would be happy to discuss possibilities***

Pre and Post Natal Nia

The Nia Technique is a whole body, mind and spirit movement program that focuses on directing your awareness to how your body, mind and spirit feel at any moment during and after class. Dance to eclectic music, release energy through martial arts, and open, lengthen and breathe into your joints with the healing movements of yoga. Pregnancy is a time of connection to your body and your baby and Nia provides the opportunity to take the time to connect, sense and bring joy into your body. Come and share this special time, nurturing your body, mind, spirit and baby with music, movement and magic.  Taught during the in studio class with Janet Ragan.

Solo Dancing Improvisation and Composition

Improvisation and composition classes develop the whole dancer, training dancers to express themselves and fully embody technique, cultivating a more well-rounded and expressive dancer. In this online class dancers will develop a solo work through the exploration of shape, time, space and relationship. For those who wish to participate- this class will end with an online performance of solos created. Taught by Catrina von Radecki

Adult Beginner Jazz

Our Adult beginner Jazz dance classes are geared to adults who want to be physical, creative, meet new people and learn new skills. Following a balanced conditioning warm-up, funky combinations full of traveling steps, kicks, spins and isolations make this class both challenging and fun!

Adult Ballet Bootcamp

Just as it sounds, combining the technique from a traditional barre/ballet class with the flow of a fitness class done to music that isn’t so “traditional”. No experience required. Bring your running shoes, ballet slippers or go in bare feet but be prepared to sweat and tone like a ballerina does. Plies, sautes and abs, oh my! Taught during the in studio class with Heather van den Broek.

Contemporary Barre 9 +

The contemporary barre classes will focus on the fine tuning and technical focus of a ballet barre while integrating contemporary torso articulation, fluidity and athletic grounding. Taught by Janet Johnson.

Conditioning 10+

C-I Training™ (conditioning-with-imagery) is a body system which incorporates both conditioning exercises for muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility, as well as visualization and imagery work for neuromuscular re-patterning (or movement re-education), alignment work, and mind-body integration and connectedness. A deeply physical experience with clear mind/body integration. Taught by Janet Johnson

Jazz

Dancers are introduced to different syncopated rhythms and movement qualities. Dancers learn to identify, repeat and mark new rhythms. Following a balanced conditioning warm-up, funky combinations full of steps, kicks, spins and isolations make this class both challenging and fun! 

Hip Hop

This class is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge of hip hop. All levels and ages are invited to explore this diverse urban genre while building confidence and learning how to express themselves through choreography and freestyling.

Please go to your Parent Portal to see all the options available to you!  Adults must add themselves to the Portal as a student to see our adult class offerings. Once in the Portal you will see 4 tabs for each season we are offering. Be sure to go to the ONLINE 2020 tab to see online class options.

Go to our Portal in the ONLINE 2020 tab to find out more.

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 Technique classes (beginner/intermediate) are non-stop moving to incredible live percussion that will exercise all your muscles including your brain!

Kelly’ s  Beginner Jazz 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!

NEW this year is an Adult lunch time series with Adult Yoga and Pre and Post Natal Nia with Janet Ragan, and Ballet Bootcamp and Hip Hop classes with Heather van den Broek.

Click here to find out more information on each of the classes and to register

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!