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Ballet

Ballet is the foundation of all dance disciplines. Ballet training provides:

  1. •Complete embodiment of the essential qualities of a great dancer

  2. •An understanding and emphasis of body line

  3. •Superior balance and poise

  4. •Strength and elasticity of the muscles

  5. •Indispensable ability to adapt quickly and fluidly to all styles of choreography



Cecchetti Ballet Examinations


We teach the Cecchetti method of ballet at CSD. Cecchetti Classical Ballet examinations are an important part of serious and qualified students’ training. The exam is similar to a regular ballet class, consisting of rehearsed exercises and a dance, appropriately set for the examination level. Exams are held annually in June and are subject to an additional examination fee.


Exams provide students with a concrete goal and a valuable assessment by a professional teacher (Examiner) from outside of CSD. The examiner awards marks supported by written comments, and students also receive a signed Classical Ballet Cecchetti certificate. With patience, hard work and regular attendance, an exam is a positive and rewarding experience for all candidates.


Students attending a ballet class and twice-weekly Cecchetti Exam classes are eligible for the examination process; however, each dancer is assessed for participation in exams on an individual basis. Ms. Stone carefully observes each dancer throughout the course of annual classes to determine readiness for examination.


To receive the most value from ballet examinations students should pursue them every year starting at the age of seven. While it is possible to skip an exam level, it is not commonly recommended because with each level important technique and new steps are learned. Cecchetti exams begin at the “Primary” level and continue to “Grade One” through “Grade 6”, followed by major exams at the “Intermediate”, “Advanced One” and “Advanced Two” level.


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Acro


Acro dance combines dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character and unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context.


Jazz

Jazz is a fun, energetic and exhilarating class of rhythmic movement. Motivational music is used to enhance creativity and movement. Safe and effective warm-ups are used to develop coordination, strength, flexibility and balance.



Lyrical-Modern-Contemporary

Lyrical combines the fundamentals of ballet and jazz. This interpretive form of dance uses artistry to reflect the lyrics in a song to create an emotional performance. Students need to have advanced ballet or jazz training for this class.



Pointe


Pointe classes must be taken with a ballet and Cecchetti exam class to ensure dancers have enough strength and technical control to support their body on pointe. PrePointe will consist of conditioning exercises to prepare bodies for pointe the following year.



Hip Hop

This popular form of dance is commonly seen in your favourite music videos. Learn all the coolest moves in a fun, funky and energetic class while getting a great workout too!



Triple Threat- Musical Theatre

Perfect for the beginner to advanced Dancer, Actor and/or Singer looking to expand his or her stage skills and performance knowledge. This weekly hour and a half program will divide into 30 minutes of Drama including activities in improv, acting, puppetry, clowning and mask work, 30 minutes of Theatre Dance & Movement and 30 minutes of Voice training in both singing and speaking. Triple Threat students will perform a Musical Theatre number in our Just Dance 2013 year-end performance.



Tap

Tap is a fun way to exercise and use your feet as the main instrument to show rhythm and co-ordination. You will learn various combinations of intricate steps in both traditional and contemporary styles.