hip hop

Hip Hop: Grades K-2, 3-7, Teen/Adult
A dance style that blends jazz dance and hip-hop, often incorporating elements of funk, and other styles like ballet, hip hop and contemporary. It's characterized by fast-paced, athletic movements, intricate footwork, and isolations, often seen in commercial music videos. We will also be incorporating elements of basic acrobatic arts.

jazz

Jazz: Grades K-4, Grade 5+ 
A dynamic and energetic dance style. It's characterized by its rhythmic and syncopated movements, often incorporating elements of ballet, modern dance, and other social and cultural influences. Jazz is known for its versatility, with various styles emerging from its foundation. We focus on proper jazz techniques and promote adding your own flare to learned choreography timed to the chosen music.

ballet

Ballet: Grades K-2, 3-7, Teen/Adult
The foundation on all dance forms. We focus on learning and perfecting technique, while keeping class fun for everyone. We are passionate about correct terminology, body placement, body direction, proper technique and controlled stretching. We will explore ballet barre technique and stretching, centre and across the floor exercises. 

musical theatre

Musical Theatre: Grades 2-4, Grade 5+
This class will teach the history of theatre and dance and the many great influences of musical theatre dance styles. Students will learn various styles of dance, as we explore how to perform to the different styles of music and stage presence. *disclaimer: vocal training is NOT included in our curriculum.

tap

Tap: Grade K-2, 3-7, Teen/Adult
A dynamic dance form where dancers create rhythms and sounds by striking the floor with specialized shoes equipped with metal taps on the soles and heels. It's a percussive art form that can be performed with or without musical accompaniment, using the sound of the taps as a form of music itself. We will focus on the fundamentals of tap dance. Starting with the basics. Learn to make music with your feet. 

contemporary

Contemporary: Grades 2-6, Teen/Adult
This style of dance will push dancers to feel and interpret a piece of music while thinking about the intention of each movement. It is a fluid and expressive dance form that blends elements of various styles, including ballet, modern, jazz, and lyrical dance, often emphasizing improvisation and storytelling. It prioritizes freedom of movement, fluidity, and the mind-body connection, allowing dancers to express a wide range of emotions and ideas.

 Conditioning

Conditioning Skaters (Star Skate 3+), Competitive Dance Team
Class catered to dancers looking to elevate their performance by focusing on key elements that contribute to a dancer's overall strength and endurance. Stretching, balance and strength exercises in small groups/circuits will keep these sessions fun. We will always start with a 5-10 minute warm up. Each week will be a mix up of main exercises/circuits. Cool down at the end will be static stretching to increase flexibility, balance and coordination. Whether you're a beginner looking to solidify a foundation or an advanced dancers looking to improve or increase their mobility, this class is for you. 

Pre-Pointe/Pointe

Age 14+ The classical ballet technique that involves dancing on the tips of fully extended feet when wearing ballet pointe shoes. This class is offered *at the discretion of NSDS* to older ballet students who are technically and physically capable of dancing en pointe. 

creative movement

Grades K-3
We strive to meet the gaps in our community by offering accessible programming to meet children where they are, and not where they're "supposed" to be. Catering to elementary aged children (K-3) who do not thrive in a structured dance class, and/or those who may have mobility issues, our Creative movement sessions empower young hearts and minds, by promoting sensory driven experiences and movement Whether neurodiverse or simply craving a new way to self regulate, this class will leave youth with a feeling of confidence and community belonging.  *We do not have the resources to help support older children, teens, and adults at this time.*

Adult Variety 

This fun class has time slots 2x a week, catering to the shift workers and the busy lives of seasoned adults. You can attend Tuesday's class one week and Thursday's class the next. Exploring different forms of dance each month as we continue to dance through the year. Ex: Ballet September, Jazz October, Burlesque November. *No previous dance experience necessary!

Groovin' with my Grown-up

This class requires the participation of teeny dancers and their grown ups! This 45 minutes class will explore big movements (ups, downs, highs and lows), incorporating how nature and animals move and props (dance ribbons, music shakers, etc) Bring your energy!

SkyDancers 

Specific to 3/4 year olds for 45 minutes. Tailored to the development of young dancers. Focusing on nurturing their natural creativity and love for movement. This is an introduction to a variety of dance forms, not just Ballet. Keeping it interesting and fun for our enthusiastic little dancers.