The general program (age 5 and up) is suitable for those who purely just love to dance for fun without the added pressure of competing. Also a great program to join if you are a beginner or improving your dance skills. Make new friends while learning the technical elements with each dance discipline and perfect choreography to perform at the Year End Performance. 

AGE GROUPS:

Petite: Age 5 - 6 years

Minis: Age 7 - 8 years

Juniors: 9 years +

Intermediates: 12 years +

Seniors: 14 years +

AVAILABLE CLASSES...

BALLET

An open ballet class teaching the fundamental techniques of ballet which is the foundation for all dance styles. Develop correct placement, alignment and increase core strength. (PERFORMANCE FOR YEAR END SHOW).

BALLET TECHNIQUE & PROGRESSIONS TRAINING

This ballet class is training only, focusing on perfecting ballet technique. Our certified ballet instructors in R.A.D (Royal Academy of Dance), Vagonova and Cecchetti deliver a variety of exercises and drills to increase the dancer’s ballet strength and flexibility, turns and elevation, and dance vocabulary. Traditional folk and character ballet work is also presented in this class to ensure the dancer understands the theatrical presentation of national and cultural traditions in ballet. (NON-PERFORMANCE, TECHNIQUE ONLY). Intensive summer training to prepare for Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams are available. Inquire within for more details.

JAZZ

Jazz classes includes turns, jumps, isolations technique, and across the floor combinations to up beat music. Dancers explore different styles of jazz from theatre, commercial, traditional to jazz funk.  (PERFORMANCE FOR YEAR END SHOW)

CONTEMPORARY/ MODERN

A Contemporary class has a strong influence from Modern technique combined with ballet, jazz and lyrical. A strong emphasis is on the use of breath, contractions, and suspension and fall work. Ages 7 and up only. (PERFORMANCE FOR YEAR END SHOW).

LYRICAL

Lyrical combines ballet and jazz technique to display fluidity and grace. Normally faster paced than ballet yet slower than jazz to create an emotionally mature dance Ages 7 and up only. (PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR END SHOW).

FUSION

Fusion focuses on exploring contact work, partnering skills, lifts and improvisational skills fused with contemporary/ modern technique and theatrical elements. Emphasis on expressive and free movement and thinking, encouraging the dancer to expand their creativity in various dance disciplines. Also a perfect introduction to contemporary dance for the younger dancer. Dancers are strongly advised to take ballet, jazz and acro classes for Fusion. (PERFORMANCE FOR YEAR END SHOW).

MUSICAL THEATRE

Musical Theatre will explore the basics of vocal training, choreography and stage presence.  With a focus on movement and vocal theatre, students can expect to learn how to sing onstage and build confidence in their theatrical skills as evolving performers.  The guest instructors will inspire all students in a fun, expressive and entertaining class.  It is recommended that dancers also take Fusion. (PERFORMANCE FOR YEAR END SHOW)

HIP HOP 

Hip Hop incorporates the latest in street dances: House, Popping/Locking, Crumping, Animation etc. A dance style used in the commercial pop industry in music videos and concerts. It is recommended that dancers also take some formal training to help with musicality, rhythm, coordination and strength. (PERFORMANCE FOR YEAR END SHOW)

ACRO PERFORMANCE

ACRO at SGDA follows the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus which focuses on fundamental acrobatic technique for the DANCER. Acro teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control & concentration. Students will start with being introduced to handstands, chin stands, cartwheels, bridges, walkovers, balances and flexibility skills. Once these fundamental skills are mastered then dancers can progress to advanced skills including ariels, handsprings etc only when the SGDA acro faculty feel they are ready. Acro is not a tumbling or gymnastics class. We strongly recommend dancers to be enrolled in a technical training dance classes such as ballet, jazz etc. (PERFORMANCE FOR YEAR END SHOW)

CONDITIONING/ ACRO TRAINING

Conditioning/ Acro training is designed to increase the dancers core strength and target muscle groups primarily used for developing strong technique. A variety of stretch exercises are introduced to reach maximum flexibility and endurance to increase stamina. Acro at SGDA follows the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus which focuses on fundamental acrobatic technique for the dancer. Acro teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control & concentration. Students will start with being introduced to handstands, chin stands, cartwheels, bridges, walkovers, balances and flexibility skills. Once these fundamental skills are mastered then dancers can progress to advanced skills including ariels, handsprings etc only when the SGDA acro faculty feel they are ready. Acro is not a tumbling or gymnastics class. We strongly recommend dancers to be enrolled in a technical training dance class such as ballet and/ or jazz. (NON-PERFORMANCE/ TRAINING ONLY)