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.