June 29, 2020 By Catrina

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

May 31, 2020 By Catrina

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 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

May 11, 2020 By Catrina

Schedule at a glance 2020-2021

For classes September 2020- May 2021

MONDAY

Studio A

11:00-11:45 | Pre and Postnatal Nia

12:00-12:45pm | Adult Yoga

1:oopm-1:45pm | Nia for Seniors

4:15-5:00 pm | Apprentice Company Ballet*

5:00-5:45 pm | Apprentice Company Rehearsal*

5:45-6:30 pm | Young Company Rehearsal*

6:45-7:45 pm | Company Ballet*

7:45-8:45 pm | Company Rehearsal*

*by audition only

Studio B

4:00-4:45 pm |Ballet 6-8

5:00-5:45 pm | Young Company Ballet *

Studio C

5:15-6:00pm |Creative Dance 3-5

TUESDAY

Studio A

10:00-10:45am | Creative Dance, ALL AGES

11:00-11:45am | Hip Hop/Contemporary 8-14 years

12:00-1:00pm | Adult Hip Hop

4:15-5:30 pm | Contemporary Technique and Composition 7-8 years

5:45-7:15 pm | Contemporary Technique and Composition (Studio B) 11 years

6:45-8:30 pm | Contemporary Technique and Composition 15 and up

Studio B

5:00-5:45pm | Ballet 6-8

7:30-8:30 pm | Adult Beginner Jazz

WEDNESDAY

Studio A

4:15-5:45 pm | Contemporary Technique and Composition 9-10

5:45-6:30 pm | Company Mandatory Technique*

6:30-7:30 pm | Company Rehearsal*

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

Studio B

4:15-5:00 pm | Conditioning 10-14

5:00-5:45 pm | Conditioning 14 and up

6:oo-6:45 pm | Pre-Ballet 3-5

Studio C

5:15-6:00 pm | Ballet 12-14

THURSDAY

Studio A

11:00-11:45 am | Parent and Child (2-4)

12:00-1:00 pm | Adult Ballet Bootcamp

4:15-5:45 pm | Contemporary Technique & Composition (Studio B) 12 years

5:00-6:15 pm | Contemporary Technique & Composition (Studio B) 7-8 years

5:45-7:15 pm | Contemporary Technique & Composition 13-14 years

Studio B

6:15-7:00 | Ballet 9-11

Studio C

5:15-6:00 | Pre-Ballet 3-5

FRIDAY

Studio A

4:15-5:30pm | Ballet 15 and up

5:30-6:30pm | Jazz 15 and up

SATURDAY

Studio A:

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

9:45-10:30 am | Contemporary 6

10:30-11:15 am | Ballet 6-8

11:30-12:15 pm | Jazz 12-14

12:15-1:00 pm | Hip Hop 12-14

1:15-2:00 pm | Jazz 8-9

2:00-2:45 pm | Hip Hop 8-9

3:00-3:45 pm | Jazz 10-11

3:45-4:30 pm | Hip Hop 10-11

Studio B

11:45-12:30 pm | Pre-Ballet 4-5

12:45-1:30 am | Creative Dance 4-5

April 24, 2020 By Catrina

Online Dancer Screenings

This spring, we are offering Dancer Screening sessions online for Guelph Youth Dancers. Whether you have a question to ask or a goal to achieve, now is your chance to ask physiotherapist and Dancer Wellness coordinator Heather Finn what you can do from home! Here’s how online sessions can help:

·       Think about the areas you normally stretch or strengthen in class. If you are making progress on your own, congratulations! If you are looking for exercises that you can do at home to improve your flexibility, strength, core, balance, turns, jump power, breathing, or mental practice skills, ask Heather.
·       With the shift to online learning you are likely moving less than usual or doing different activities than usual to stay fit such as walking, running, biking, working out, etc. You also might be wondering which online classes to take, or whether they are appropriate to your age and skill level. If you have questions, ask Heather.
·       If you are used to hands-on treatment from a health professional such as a chiropractor, massage therapist, osteopath or physiotherapist and you want to learn more strategies to self-treat, ask Heather.
·       If you are experiencing a new issue that you want to have assessed, ask Heather.

Contact Heather directly at [email protected]com to book an online session, or visit her website at www.heathercfinn.com for more information on Dancer Wellnes

April 24, 2020 By Catrina

Spring Show postponed

As many of you already know, we have postponed our Spring Show until further notice. We very much hope to be able to offer a “Spring” dance session as soon as we are able to open again and to end that session in a show as originally planned. We have tentatively scheduled October 27-28th as potential show dates at the River Run.

We hope to provide either a summer intensive and/or a weekly class options in order to be able to finish the session and to continue with the dances we left off in March. As things are changing every day- we will only plan these once we know more about when we are able to open. You may then decide to use any credit you have with us towards this “Spring” session or for a future session- whichever works best for your family.

If you have purchased a Spring Show ticket already- the River Run will be contacting you to see if you would like to transfer your ticket to the new show date option or whether you would like a refund. You may also choose to to donate the price of your ticket back to GYD if you are unable to attend the new show dates in October.

We are very, very eager to get back to the studio with you all! Until then staying home and safe is the most important thing we can all do now so that that day will come sooner than later!

Stay well, stay safe

Guelph Youth Dance Values

Adults Classes

Schedule at a glance 2020-2021

For classes September 2020- May 2021

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Online Dancer Screenings

Spring Show postponed

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