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Programs

Pre-Dance

Our youngest dancers learn the basics of dance including interpreting music, graceful body movements and memorizing short routines over the course of the dance year.

Ballet

A classical, structured, dance style which emphasizes the basic fundamentals of dance and focuses on the dancer developing strength, control, posture, grace and precision. Ballet instruction provides dancers with dance fundamentals that are prerequisites for being a competitive dancer. Did you know that many "So You Think You Can Dance" finalists and winners have formal ballet training? Elite Dance Centre has adopted the Cecchetti method for all ballet instruction.

Jazz

These energetic classes focus on dancers making fast, upbeat movements include extensions, elevations, and turns. Jazz combines fluidity, strength, coordination, flexibility and rhythm set to contemporary music in a fun and enjoyable class.

Tap

A dance style focusing on technique, rhythm, timing and incorporating sounds made by metal plates on the bottoms of the shoes. Students learn "time steps" and other tap elements while dancing to a wide range of musical styles from yesterday's classics and today's favorites! Tap is a great choice for building rhythm and coordination!

Acrobatic Dance ("Acro")

Acro combines dance elements with gymnastics tricks (aerials, walkovers, chest rolls, cartwheels, hand and elbow stands, and even contortionist moves!). Acro is a great crossover class for gymnasts who want to improve timing and coordination, and is great for anyone who wishes to improve their strength and flexibility.

Hip Hop

The newest urban dance styles and music are fused into a fast-paced, funky and energetic class. Routines incorporate age-appropriate hip-hop music and dance moves.

Additional Styles (Typically for Intermediate/Advanced Dancers Only)

Stretch and Strength

Competitive dancers participate in a weekly stretch and strength class to learn stretching exercises, and built muscle and core strength in support of a healthy, injury-free dance education.

Lyrical / Contemporary

Lyrical and contemporary routines often incorporate elements of both ballet and jazz, and require dancers to make an intense physical and emotional commitment to the performance. Dancers utilize style, control, technique and sometimes props to interpret the music and tell a story.

Pointe

Dancers perform ballet technique while wearing pointe shoes.

Other Offerings

Birthday Parties

Wedding Choreography

Adult Classes

This just in...

Elite Dance Centre hosted its 8th annual Competitive Showcase on Sunday, February 5th! Excellent work, boys and girls, you looked great! We are so proud of you! Here we go, one month countdown to competition, let's keep it up!

EDC MOVIE NIGHT- January 21, 2012:
What a great night! Thank you to Ms. Melanie and all the volunteers who helped out organizing the movie night. An extra special thank you goes to Fanshawe College for donating the popcorn machine! Popcorn, treats, movies, jammies and friends - we couldn't have asked for a better event!

Congratulations to all the students who completed their BATD Dance Examinations on Sunday, December 18! Fantastic scores, great performances - really well done, boys and girls! Enjoy the holiday break - you've earned it!

What a magical night! Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the "Santa Claus Parade: Cookies and Cheer" such a great time! All the cookies, hot cocoa, festive treats made for a great celebration of the upcoming holiday season! Thanks so much!

WOW-EE! Best Halloween party ever! "The Enchanted Forest" was a huge success! Everyone had such amazing costumes, parents too! Thanks to all the volunteers and organizers who made this event so extra special, treats and tricks galore! What a fun time!

Dance Extravaganza 2011 DVDs are available for pickup at the studio front desk. Please see the Contact page for front desk hours.

Congratulations to Team Elite for perfect attendance through September! Well done!

Due to high demand, both the Pre-Dance A and Pre-Dance B Classes on Monday are now full. A third class has been added on Wednesday. See the Register Page for more information.

REGISTRATION STILL AVAILABLE IN SOME CLASSES! Contact us at info@elitedance.ca for more information or visit our CONTACT page.

Fall Registration on NOW! Visit our Register Page for more information and click on our
"Fall Registration 2011-2012" icon to register online! No waiting, no line-ups!

Congratulations to all the students who participated in Dance Extravaganza 2011! What a fantastic show, we are so proud of all you have accomplished this year!

Testimonials - See what Students and Parents are saying about Elite Dance Centre

Book Your Birthday Party!!!

Wow them on the Dance Floor - Wedding Choreography

IT'S OFFICIAL! Team Elite is the 2010 North American Finals Mini Division Champion! Congratulations to everyone! We really couldn't have done it without all the hard work from all of you! Way to go dancers! See the Blog for more info.

Interested in joining our faculty? Please email us at info@elitedance.ca.