CLASS & LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

HipHop
Depending on the level, each class will begin with a brief warm up consisting of grooves, isolations, stretching and basic co-ordination drills. Beginner classes tend to work on the above for the first half an hour of class, as well as adding cross floors, while more experienced classes will spend less time on the basics as dancers are expected to have this knowledge. Our HipHop classes are available in various levels with various instructors. Most of our classes will learn choreography each class (with the exception of HipHop Foundation/Technique classes).

HipHop Foundations & HipHop Technique
Whether you are a brand new dancer looking to learn the basics or an experienced dancer wanting to perfect your technique, these are the classes where you will grow the most! Focusing on grooving, execution, texture, isolations as well as touching on various street styles such as Popping, Waving, Locking, Boogaloo, Tutting, Old School, New School and more, these classes are great for any dancer!

Levels of HipHop classes:
OPEN LEVEL - this is a great option for any level of dancer, especially a newer dancer or someone getting back into hiphop after a break. Experience is not required but will be beneficial.
FOUNDATIONS OR BEGINNER - this is the perfect level to begin your hiphop dance training! These classes will learn the basics/foundation of hiphop dance with some fun co-ordinations and choreography! Dancers are not expected to have any dance/hiphop training for this class.
INTERMEDIATE OR EXPERIENCED - this is the next step for anyone looking to push themselves as a recreational dancer who has a good understanding of hiphop foundation! Dancers are expected to have hiphop experience.
ADVANCED OR PRE-PROFESSIONAL - this is for the seasoned hiphop dancer looking to up level their training. Some classes are request only to ensure the integrity of this class level as dancers must be at an Advanced level or a Pre or Professional hiphop dance level. Dancers must have a solid/advanced level of hiphop training.


Sass & Heels
This choreography class is girl power in dance form! While channeling your inner diva, you’ll be dancing to your favourite pop icons such as Britney, Beyonce, Iggy, Ciara, Rihanna and more. Focusing on isolations, body awareness, body rolls and hair flips, this class is sure to heighten your confidence and bring out your sassy side!

Levels of Sass & Heels classes:
Open Level: this is a great option for any level of dancer, especially a newer dancer or someone getting back into hiphop after a break. Experience is not required but will be beneficial.
Experienced: this is the next step for anyone looking to push themselves as a recreational dancer who has a good understanding of Sass/Heels/Jazz-movement foundation! Dancers are expected to have dance experience.


Mini-Hop
This is a class for the tiniest dancer! Teaching your little ones about musicality, rhythm and co-ordination, this short-term program is perfect for any little dancer wanting to get an early start to their dance training! Sing-a-longs, grooves and super funky moves! Parent participation is required (you’re welcome! This class is a BLAST!)

Breakdance
This is an open level and open age class at this time taught by Bboy JRaw from Los Angeles California. Learning and reviewing foundations, this class will progress as needed based on the age/level of students.

FunDance (Offered Intermittently)
This fun focused diverse dance class is the perfect option for any youth aged dancer looking to try dance for the first time or anyone who may be transitioning from a classical style into a more commercial vibe. Learning current pop-culture moves, TikTok dances and dabbling in various dance styles, this class is a blast!

House (Offered Intermittently)
Though House is not technically a ‘street style’, it is often associated with HipHop dance culture we are offer intermittent “open level” terms to satisfy your ‘up-groove’ needs! This class focusses on breaking down the elements of House dance, such as "footwork", "Jacking", “Lofting" and retraining your HipHop down groove into the House up groove. House dance is often comprised of fast and complex foot-oriented steps combined with fluid movements in the torso, as well as floor work.

Popping (Offered Intermittently)
Another specialty class offered ‘open level’, as a great introduction to Popping culture. It is based on the technique of quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause a ‘jerk’ in the dancer's body, referred to as a ‘pop’ or a ‘hit’. This is done continuously to the rhythm of a song in combination with various movements and poses. These dance styles include The Robot, Waving, Gliding and Tutting.

Locking (Offered Intermittently)
Not to be confused with Popping, Locking is an old school funk style and the name is based on the concept of 'locking' movements, which means freezing from one fast moment and "locking" in a certain position, holding that position for short while and then continuing in the same speed as before. It relies on fast and precise arm and hand movement combined with more relaxed hips and legs. The movements are generally large and exaggerated and often very rhythmic and tightly synced with music. Locking is quite a performance oriented dance style, often interacting with the audience and some moves are quite comical in nature.