Recreational Class Information
Premier Dance Academy offers a great variety of classes for students who like to dance recreationally!!
Rec classes are a great opportunity for dancers to just focus on dance, learning new things and just having fun! We offer many disciplines of dance in recreational. Rec students are always welcome to audition for our competitive team if they want more performance opportunities and a competitive experience! Students are placed in classes based on age, but it is always possible to switch them into a more challenging or less challenging class based on their ability and teacher recommendation. All of our classes are are co-ed!
*All classes must have a minimum of 2 students to run.
First Steps Ages 2-3
Your little one will take their first dance steps with us! Perfect for our youngest dancers who just cant wait to move and groove! Our "First Steps" Class is an introduction to movement and dance. This class has an introduction to ballet and jazz aspects, with a strong focus on creative movement and expression. This is a great way for our youngest dancers to get a start in the dance studio.
30 minutes, once a week. 2 days to choose from!
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Uniform: Light Purple or Black Leotard, ballet tights and ballet slippers
Boys- Black Active Shorts or Pants & White T-shirt
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Dancin' Tots Ages 3.5-4.5
Our "Dancin' Tots" Class is an introduction to dance, specifically ballet and jazz! Dancers will work on rhythm, musicality, creative movement and coordination!This is a great way for young dancers to gain experience in the dance studio. There is never a dull moment in this class and a dance will be performed in the year end show.
45 minutes, once a week. 3 days to choose from!
*This class is always very popular! Don't miss out!
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Uniform: Light Blue or Black Leotard, ballet tights and ballet slippers
Boys- Black Active Shorts or Pants & White T-shirt
Tiny Dancers Ages 5-7
Our most popular recreational class at PDA is our "Tiny Dancers Class"! This class is a combination class of Ballet, Jazz and a little bit of Tap!! This is a great way for young dancers learn and experience multiple styles!
Tiny Dancers focuses on rhythm, coordination and musicality, while developing flexibility and technique! There is a reason this is our most popular class. A dance will be performed in the year end show.
45 minutes, once a week. 3 days to choose from!
*Very popular and fills up quickly! Don't miss out!
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Uniform: Light Pink or Black Leotard, ballet tights and ballet slippers
Boys- Black Active Shorts or Pants & White T-shirt
Tiny Tappers Ages 5-8
New class!
We have added this class due to interest in JUST Tap for younger dancers! This is a beginner level class with room to grow. Dancers will focus on introductory tap moves, rhythms and musicality.
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A dance will be performed in the year end show.
30 minutes once a week.
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Uniform: Any type of activewear dancers can move around in freely.
Black lace up tap shoes or "Mary Janes"
Hip Hop Tumble Tot
Ages 5-7
New class!
We have added this class due to consistent interest in both Acro and Hip Hop! This combo class is an introduction to Acro and Hip Hop for younger dancers. Dancers will learn the basics and introductory skills for both styles in each class.
A routine will be put together for the year end show. Style will be determined by the teacher.
45 minutes once a week
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Uniform: Activewear style clothing such as leggings, leotards, sports bra, tank top, activewear pants and t-shirts.
Bare feet is worn for Acro & clean indoor running shoes are worn for Hip Hop
Mini Classes: Ages 7-9
Classes available to our Mini dancers are:
Ballet (45 Min), Jazz (45 Min), Acro (45 Min) Hip Hop (45 Min) and Tap (30 Min)
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All of our mini classes are high energy and jam packed with fun! All styles will focus on technique development, strength and flexibility as well as learning dances to
popular music! A dance will be performed in the year end show.
Uniform:
Ballet- Black Leotard, ballet tights and ballet slippers
Boys- Black Active Shorts or Pants & White T-shirt
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Jazz-Activewear/dance wear or ballet attire with convertible tights to be rolled up to dance barefoot or in "Turners"
Boys- Black Active Shorts or Pants & White T-shirt
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Tap- Any Activewear/dance wear & Black tap shoes
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Acro- Activewear/dance wear such as leggings, sports bra, spandex shorts. Must be tight fitting to prevent injury. Dancers wear bare feet
Hip Hop- Dance wear or clothing dancers can move around in comfortably. Sweatpants and baggy clothing are permitted, dancers wear clean indoor running shoes.
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Classes available to our Junior dancers are:
Ballet (45 Min), Jazz (45 Min), Acro (45 Min) Hip Hop (45 Min), Lyrical (30 Min) and Tap (30 Min)
All styles will focus on technique development, strength and flexibility as well as learning dances to
popular music! A dance will be performed in the year end show.
Uniform:
Ballet- Black Leotard, ballet tights and ballet slippers
Boys- Black Active Shorts or Pants & White T-shirt
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Jazz & Lyrical-Activewear/dance wear or ballet attire with convertible tights to be rolled up to dance barefoot or in "Turners"
Boys- Black Active Shorts or Pants & White T-shirt
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Tap- Any Activewear/dance wear & Black tap shoes
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Acro- Activewear/dance wear such as leggings, sports bra, spandex shorts. Must be tight fitting to prevent injury. Dancers wear bare feet
Hip Hop- Dance wear or clothing dancers can move around in comfortably. Sweatpants and baggy clothing are permitted, dancers wear clean indoor running shoes.
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Junior Classes: Ages 9-12
Pre-Teen/Teen: Ages 10-15
Classes available to our Junior & Intermediate Dancers are: Ballet (30-45 min), Jazz (60 min), Hip Hop (30-45 min) Tap (30 min), Lyrical/Contemporary (60 min)
These recreational classes move at a pace suitable to all dancers, beginner or experienced! Teachers observe each dancer and focus on which students need a challenge and which ones need some extra guidance so that every dancer leaves class feeling encouraged and accomplished! Every class includes flexibility, technique and strength training along with learning dances and a final routine to perform in the year end show!
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Uniform:
Ballet- Black Leotard, ballet tights and ballet slippers
Boys- Black Active Shorts or Pants & White T-shirt
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Jazz/Lyrical/Contemporary- Activewear/dance wear or ballet attire with convertible tights to be rolled up to dance barefoot or in "Turners"
Boys- Black Active Shorts or Pants & White T-shirt
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Tap- Any Activewear/dance wear & Black tap shoes
Hip Hop- Dance wear or clothing dancers can move around in comfortably. Sweatpants and baggy clothing are permitted, dancers wear clean indoor running shoes.
Youth Classes: Ages 16+
Classes available to our Teen Dancers are:
Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballet
Email us for more info!
Uniform Information
All uniform requirements can be found at Freestyle Dancewear located in Kitchener!
Freestyle has our uniform requirements on hand, just let them know you are dancing at Premier Dance Academy and what class you are purchasing a uniform for!
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Address: 70 Victoria St N, Unit A Kitchener ON N2H 5C2
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Importance of uniform in dance:
A uniform is an indicator of belonging to a team, but it also offers a variety of other benefits for both the students and teachers in dance class.
Wearing a uniform ensures dancers are dressed correctly to allow teachers to see the alignment of their bodies while dancing and also ensures their attire is safe and practical for dancing! The uniform puts dancers in the right mindset for class, wearing loose clothes or street clothes can be unsafe and inhibit the ability to properly participate in class.
‘Looking the part’ of a dancer improves confidence and helps students feel a sense of equality and reliability to others. Uniforms also eliminate any distractions about what others are wearing and help students to focus more in class