2024/2025 Dance Season
Acro Mini (5-6 Yrs)
Mini Mix:
Acrobatics mixed with Jazz. This class is perfect your little one who loves to somersault and cart wheel and dance to an high energy and upbeat tempo.
Performance Acro/jazz mini ages 5-6
Mini Mix:
Acrobatics mixed with Jazz. This class is perfect your little one who loves to somersault and cart wheel and dance to an high energy and upbeat tempo.
Performance Acro/jazz mini ages 5-6
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Gr. 1 Ballet RAD Exam
We follow the method of the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance. Students learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, free movement and character. There is also the opportunity for exams and assessments. Ages are a guideline only.
RAD Pre Primary – Grade 2 ballet – ages 6 – 9 (Grades 1-4)
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration and students are required to attend two classes a week at their level (once a week for Primary). Students are introduced to the structure of a classical ballet class as well as character dance.
We follow the method of the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance. Students learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, free movement and character. There is also the opportunity for exams and assessments. Ages are a guideline only.
RAD Pre Primary – Grade 2 ballet – ages 6 – 9 (Grades 1-4)
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration and students are required to attend two classes a week at their level (once a week for Primary). Students are introduced to the structure of a classical ballet class as well as character dance.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Combos & Improv Technique (Ages 13+)
Dance improvisation is the process of spontaneously creating movement. Development of movement material is facilitated through a variety of creative explorations including body mapping through levels, shape and dynamics schema.
Improvisation is a free, seemingly unstructured, less technically strict and impulsive form that draws inspiration from everyday dance practices and influences. It is a movement technique that is capable of evoking dramatic and thought-provoking content just as well as more codified western dance techniques such as ballet and non-western movement forms.
Dance improvisation is the process of spontaneously creating movement. Development of movement material is facilitated through a variety of creative explorations including body mapping through levels, shape and dynamics schema.
Improvisation is a free, seemingly unstructured, less technically strict and impulsive form that draws inspiration from everyday dance practices and influences. It is a movement technique that is capable of evoking dramatic and thought-provoking content just as well as more codified western dance techniques such as ballet and non-western movement forms.
Monday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Aerial silks and hoops
Aerial silks & Hoops
(also known as aerial contortion, aerial ribbons, aerial tissues, fabric, ribbon, or tissu) is a type of performance in which one or more
artists perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a specialist fabric.
The aerial hoop (also known as the lyra, aerial ring or cerceau/cerceaux) is a circular steel apparatus (resembling a hula hoop) suspended
from the ceiling, on which circus artists may perform aerial acrobatics
Ages 8-11 - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Ages 12-14 - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Ages 15+ - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Aerial silks & Hoops
(also known as aerial contortion, aerial ribbons, aerial tissues, fabric, ribbon, or tissu) is a type of performance in which one or more
artists perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a specialist fabric.
The aerial hoop (also known as the lyra, aerial ring or cerceau/cerceaux) is a circular steel apparatus (resembling a hula hoop) suspended
from the ceiling, on which circus artists may perform aerial acrobatics
Ages 8-11 - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Ages 12-14 - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Ages 15+ - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Gr. 2 Ballet RAD Exam
We follow the method of the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance. Students learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, free movement and character. There is also the opportunity for exams and assessments. Ages are a guideline only.
RAD Pre Primary – Grade 2 ballet – ages 6 – 9 (Grades 1-4)
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration and students are required to attend two classes a week at their level (once a week for Primary). Students are introduced to the structure of a classical ballet class as well as character dance.
We follow the method of the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance. Students learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, free movement and character. There is also the opportunity for exams and assessments. Ages are a guideline only.
RAD Pre Primary – Grade 2 ballet – ages 6 – 9 (Grades 1-4)
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration and students are required to attend two classes a week at their level (once a week for Primary). Students are introduced to the structure of a classical ballet class as well as character dance.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Hip Hop 4
Hip Hop(ages are a guideline only)
It is a ‘street’ style popularized in today’s music videos. Students will develop style, rhythm, and coordination.
Performance Hip Hop Levels 1 –4 ages 7-9 (Gr 2-4), ages 11-12 (Gr 5-6), ages 12-14 (Gr 7-9),ages 15+ (Gr 10) & Adult 19+ (post high school graduation)
1 hour in duration. Hip Hop technique is taught as well as some dance “tricksâ€.
Hip Hop(ages are a guideline only)
It is a ‘street’ style popularized in today’s music videos. Students will develop style, rhythm, and coordination.
Performance Hip Hop Levels 1 –4 ages 7-9 (Gr 2-4), ages 11-12 (Gr 5-6), ages 12-14 (Gr 7-9),ages 15+ (Gr 10) & Adult 19+ (post high school graduation)
1 hour in duration. Hip Hop technique is taught as well as some dance “tricksâ€.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Gr. 3 Ballet RAD Exam
RAD Grade 3 – 5 ballet – ages 9+ (Grades 4+)
Classes are one hour in duration and students are required to attend 2 classes per week at their level. These are fundamental ballet technique classes. Each class consists of barre, center, and character work. These classes are designed to improve students’ strength, flexibility and posture. Rhythm, coordination and confidence are other areas of development.
RAD Grade 3 – 5 ballet – ages 9+ (Grades 4+)
Classes are one hour in duration and students are required to attend 2 classes per week at their level. These are fundamental ballet technique classes. Each class consists of barre, center, and character work. These classes are designed to improve students’ strength, flexibility and posture. Rhythm, coordination and confidence are other areas of development.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Jazz Comp Intermediate
Jazz Competitive (all levels)
Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Jazz Competitive (all levels)
Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Tap 3/4
Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. This class is set for students in performance one or two age categories. There is no experience needed for this class.
Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. This class is set for students in performance one or two age categories. There is no experience needed for this class.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Acro Exam Level 3/4
Acro Exam class. Theses classes are set for students looking to become more flexible and strong while working towards a acro exam at the end of the season.
Assessment must be done by teacher for proper placement.
*Must take acro tech or acro tumbling with this class*
Acro Exam class. Theses classes are set for students looking to become more flexible and strong while working towards a acro exam at the end of the season.
Assessment must be done by teacher for proper placement.
*Must take acro tech or acro tumbling with this class*
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Jazz 4
Performance Jazz 1-4 - ages 7+
Classes are 45-60 mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of jazz dance.
Performance Jazz 1-4 - ages 7+
Classes are 45-60 mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of jazz dance.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Progressive ballet Technique (PBT)
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique by focussing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from junior through to advanced levels. PBT helps teachers around the world prepare their students to receive the strength they need to achieve their personal best.
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique by focussing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from junior through to advanced levels. PBT helps teachers around the world prepare their students to receive the strength they need to achieve their personal best.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Adult Tap 19+
Tap is a unique style of dance involving specific and rapid footwork. The dancer's foot and shoe essentially act as a drum, and each part of the shoe makes a particular beat and sound. "Riverdance" is perhaps the most famous tap dance.
This is a fun atmosphere suitable for beginners and experienced dancers
Tap is a unique style of dance involving specific and rapid footwork. The dancer's foot and shoe essentially act as a drum, and each part of the shoe makes a particular beat and sound. "Riverdance" is perhaps the most famous tap dance.
This is a fun atmosphere suitable for beginners and experienced dancers
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Inter Found Ballet RAD Exam
RAD Vocational ballet Inter Foundation – Advanced 2 – ages 11+ (Grades 6+)
Classes are 60 to 75 mins in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week as well as the appropriate Graded level class. This is the route of the more serious students. Technique, pointe work, flexibility and strength are greatly emphasized. Students can expect to spend one to three years at any level to allow for progress. These classes incorporate pointe work. Typically a student is between 10 and 12 years old when she starts pointe, this is at the discretion of the teacher.
RAD Vocational ballet Inter Foundation – Advanced 2 – ages 11+ (Grades 6+)
Classes are 60 to 75 mins in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week as well as the appropriate Graded level class. This is the route of the more serious students. Technique, pointe work, flexibility and strength are greatly emphasized. Students can expect to spend one to three years at any level to allow for progress. These classes incorporate pointe work. Typically a student is between 10 and 12 years old when she starts pointe, this is at the discretion of the teacher.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Jazz Comp Elite
Jazz Competitive & Lyrical Competitive (all levels)
Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Jazz Competitive & Lyrical Competitive (all levels)
Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Gr. 8 Ballet RAD Exam
RAD Higher Grades 6, 7 & 8 ballet – ages 12+ (Grades 7+)
Classes are 1 hour in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week at their level. This syllabus is based on the Romantic Era of ballet and is very stylized. Students continue to progress with free movement and character.
RAD Higher Grades 6, 7 & 8 ballet – ages 12+ (Grades 7+)
Classes are 1 hour in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week at their level. This syllabus is based on the Romantic Era of ballet and is very stylized. Students continue to progress with free movement and character.
Monday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Open Ballet
Open Ballet - For any dancer ages 15+ looking for continue their ballet practice after Gr. 8. Uni will work on syllabus, variations and barre work.
Open Ballet - For any dancer ages 15+ looking for continue their ballet practice after Gr. 8. Uni will work on syllabus, variations and barre work.
Monday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Gr. 5 Ballet RAD Exam
RAD Grade 3 – 5 ballet – ages 9+ (Grades 4+)
Classes are one hour in duration and students are required to attend 2 classes per week at their level. These are fundamental ballet technique classes. Each class consists of barre, center, and character work. These classes are designed to improve students’ strength, flexibility and posture. Rhythm, coordination and confidence are other areas of development.
RAD Grade 3 – 5 ballet – ages 9+ (Grades 4+)
Classes are one hour in duration and students are required to attend 2 classes per week at their level. These are fundamental ballet technique classes. Each class consists of barre, center, and character work. These classes are designed to improve students’ strength, flexibility and posture. Rhythm, coordination and confidence are other areas of development.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Tap 1/2
Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. This class is set for students in performance one or two age categories. There is no experience needed for this class.
Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. This class is set for students in performance one or two age categories. There is no experience needed for this class.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Pre-Primary Ballet
We follow the method of the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance. Students learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, free movement and character. There is also the opportunity for exams and assessments. Ages are a guideline only.
RAD Pre Primary – Grade 2 ballet – ages 6 – 9 (Grades 1-4)
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration and students are required to attend two classes a week at their level (once a week for Primary). Students are introduced to the structure of a classical ballet class as well as character dance.
We follow the method of the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance. Students learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, free movement and character. There is also the opportunity for exams and assessments. Ages are a guideline only.
RAD Pre Primary – Grade 2 ballet – ages 6 – 9 (Grades 1-4)
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration and students are required to attend two classes a week at their level (once a week for Primary). Students are introduced to the structure of a classical ballet class as well as character dance.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Inter Found Ballet RAD Exam
RAD Vocational ballet Inter Foundation – Advanced 2 – ages 11+ (Grades 6+)
Classes are 60 to 75 mins in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week as well as the appropriate Graded level class. This is the route of the more serious students. Technique, pointe work, flexibility and strength are greatly emphasized. Students can expect to spend one to three years at any level to allow for progress. These classes incorporate pointe work. Typically a student is between 10 and 12 years old when she starts pointe, this is at the discretion of the teacher.
RAD Vocational ballet Inter Foundation – Advanced 2 – ages 11+ (Grades 6+)
Classes are 60 to 75 mins in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week as well as the appropriate Graded level class. This is the route of the more serious students. Technique, pointe work, flexibility and strength are greatly emphasized. Students can expect to spend one to three years at any level to allow for progress. These classes incorporate pointe work. Typically a student is between 10 and 12 years old when she starts pointe, this is at the discretion of the teacher.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Jazz 1
Performance Jazz 1-4 – ages 7+
Classes are 45-60 mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of jazz dance.
Performance Jazz 1-4 – ages 7+
Classes are 45-60 mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of jazz dance.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Technique and Conditioning 15+ Yrs
Classes are 60mins in length. These are supporting classes for all dance disciplines, and specifically for students enrolled in competitive & exam classes. This will help with co-ordination, performance quality, strength, flexibility & stamina. There is no year end dance for these classes.
Classes are 60mins in length. These are supporting classes for all dance disciplines, and specifically for students enrolled in competitive & exam classes. This will help with co-ordination, performance quality, strength, flexibility & stamina. There is no year end dance for these classes.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Advanced 1 Ballet RAD Exam
RAD Vocational ballet Inter Foundation – Advanced 2 – ages 11+ (Grades 6+)
Classes are 60 to 75 mins in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week as well as the appropriate Graded level class. This is the route of the more serious students. Technique, pointe work, flexibility and strength are greatly emphasized. Students can expect to spend one to three years at any level to allow for progress. These classes incorporate pointe work. Typically a student is between 10 and 12 years old when she starts pointe, this is at the discretion of the teacher.
RAD Vocational ballet Inter Foundation – Advanced 2 – ages 11+ (Grades 6+)
Classes are 60 to 75 mins in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week as well as the appropriate Graded level class. This is the route of the more serious students. Technique, pointe work, flexibility and strength are greatly emphasized. Students can expect to spend one to three years at any level to allow for progress. These classes incorporate pointe work. Typically a student is between 10 and 12 years old when she starts pointe, this is at the discretion of the teacher.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Jazz 3
Performance Jazz 1-4 – ages 7+
Classes are 45-60 mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of jazz dance.
Jazz & Lyrical Dance (ages are a guideline only)
Jazz dance increases the strength, flexibility, coordination and technique of the dancer. Basic jazz technique includes isolations, leaps, turns and dance patterns. Ballet technique is the foundation for all jazz movement. It is strongly recommended that all jazz students take ballet classes as well. At HSDA we teach competitive, non-competitive, non-exam and lyrical jazz, as well as following the syllabi of the Association of International Dance Teachers.
Performance Jazz 1-4 – ages 7+
Classes are 45-60 mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of jazz dance.
Jazz & Lyrical Dance (ages are a guideline only)
Jazz dance increases the strength, flexibility, coordination and technique of the dancer. Basic jazz technique includes isolations, leaps, turns and dance patterns. Ballet technique is the foundation for all jazz movement. It is strongly recommended that all jazz students take ballet classes as well. At HSDA we teach competitive, non-competitive, non-exam and lyrical jazz, as well as following the syllabi of the Association of International Dance Teachers.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Primary Ballet
We follow the method of the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance. Students learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, free movement and character. There is also the opportunity for exams and assessments. Ages are a guideline only.
RAD Pre Primary - Grade 2 ballet ages 6 to 9 (Grades 1-4)
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration and students are required to attend two classes a week at their level (once a week for Primary). Students are introduced to the structure of a classical ballet class as well as character dance.
We follow the method of the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance. Students learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, free movement and character. There is also the opportunity for exams and assessments. Ages are a guideline only.
RAD Pre Primary - Grade 2 ballet ages 6 to 9 (Grades 1-4)
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration and students are required to attend two classes a week at their level (once a week for Primary). Students are introduced to the structure of a classical ballet class as well as character dance.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Contemporary Comp Elite
Contemporary Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Contemporary Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Gr. 7 Ballet RAD Exam
RAD Higher Grades 6, 7 & 8 ballet – ages 12+ (Grades 7+)
Classes are 1 hour in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week at their level. This syllabus is based on the Romantic Era of ballet and is very stylized. Students continue to progress with free movement and character.
RAD Higher Grades 6, 7 & 8 ballet – ages 12+ (Grades 7+)
Classes are 1 hour in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week at their level. This syllabus is based on the Romantic Era of ballet and is very stylized. Students continue to progress with free movement and character.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Lyrical 3
Lyrical (ages are a guideline only)
Lyrical dance is a ballet based discipline usually danced bare foot. It focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance, in contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to appear light and airy.
Performance Contemporary Levels 1-4
Classes are 45-60mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of modern/contemporary dance.
Lyrical (ages are a guideline only)
Lyrical dance is a ballet based discipline usually danced bare foot. It focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance, in contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to appear light and airy.
Performance Contemporary Levels 1-4
Classes are 45-60mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of modern/contemporary dance.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Adult Ballet 19+
Adult ballet is a class for ages 19+ who are looking to grow their ability in the ballet background. You will do centre work, barre work as well as build flexibility and technique. This class will participate in our year and show.
Adult ballet is a class for ages 19+ who are looking to grow their ability in the ballet background. You will do centre work, barre work as well as build flexibility and technique. This class will participate in our year and show.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Contemporary Comp Advanced
Contemporary Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Contemporary Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Lyrical Comp Intermediate
Lyrical Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Lyrical Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Adult Yoga November 16 - January 31
Quarterly Adult yoga classes for ages 18+ with Christina Emmerton.
Quarterly Adult yoga classes for ages 18+ with Christina Emmerton.
Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Adult Yoga - September 16-November 19
Quarterly Adult yoga classes for ages 18+ with Christina Emmerton.
Quarterly Adult yoga classes for ages 18+ with Christina Emmerton.
Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Aerial silks and hoops
Aerial silks & Hoops
(also known as aerial contortion, aerial ribbons, aerial tissues, fabric, ribbon, or tissu) is a type of performance in which one or more
artists perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a specialist fabric.
The aerial hoop (also known as the lyra, aerial ring or cerceau/cerceaux) is a circular steel apparatus (resembling a hula hoop) suspended
from the ceiling, on which circus artists may perform aerial acrobatics
Ages 8-11 - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Ages 12-14 - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Ages 15+ - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Aerial silks & Hoops
(also known as aerial contortion, aerial ribbons, aerial tissues, fabric, ribbon, or tissu) is a type of performance in which one or more
artists perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a specialist fabric.
The aerial hoop (also known as the lyra, aerial ring or cerceau/cerceaux) is a circular steel apparatus (resembling a hula hoop) suspended
from the ceiling, on which circus artists may perform aerial acrobatics
Ages 8-11 - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Ages 12-14 - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Ages 15+ - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Intermediate Ballet RAD Exam
RAD Vocational ballet Inter Foundation – Advanced 2 – ages 11+ (Grades 6+)
Classes are 60 to 75 mins in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week as well as the appropriate Graded level class. This is the route of the more serious students. Technique, pointe work, flexibility and strength are greatly emphasized. Students can expect to spend one to three years at any level to allow for progress. These classes incorporate pointe work. Typically a student is between 10 and 12 years old when she starts pointe, this is at the discretion of the teacher.
RAD Vocational ballet Inter Foundation – Advanced 2 – ages 11+ (Grades 6+)
Classes are 60 to 75 mins in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week as well as the appropriate Graded level class. This is the route of the more serious students. Technique, pointe work, flexibility and strength are greatly emphasized. Students can expect to spend one to three years at any level to allow for progress. These classes incorporate pointe work. Typically a student is between 10 and 12 years old when she starts pointe, this is at the discretion of the teacher.
Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Ballet Comp Point (Invite only)
These classes are 30-45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Ballet choreography for competition is worked on only. Enrolment in Graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class with at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline. Advanced level will require enrollment in vocational classes.
These classes are 30-45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Ballet choreography for competition is worked on only. Enrolment in Graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class with at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline. Advanced level will require enrollment in vocational classes.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Creative Dance 3.5-5 Yrs (Wednesday)
Performance Creative Dance for Boys and Girls
Classes are 45 minutes in duration and consist of creative movement with structured exercises, the beginning pre-ballet & pre- jazz steps and exercises. Co-ordination, flexibility and strength are emphasized as well as imagination and musicality. Props are used.
Performance Creative Dance for Boys and Girls
Classes are 45 minutes in duration and consist of creative movement with structured exercises, the beginning pre-ballet & pre- jazz steps and exercises. Co-ordination, flexibility and strength are emphasized as well as imagination and musicality. Props are used.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Gr. 1 Ballet RAD Exam
We follow the method of the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance. Students learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, free movement and character. There is also the opportunity for exams and assessments. Ages are a guideline only.
RAD Pre Primary – Grade 2 ballet – ages 6 – 9 (Grades 1-4)
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration and students are required to attend two classes a week at their level (once a week for Primary). Students are introduced to the structure of a classical ballet class as well as character dance.
We follow the method of the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance. Students learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, free movement and character. There is also the opportunity for exams and assessments. Ages are a guideline only.
RAD Pre Primary – Grade 2 ballet – ages 6 – 9 (Grades 1-4)
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration and students are required to attend two classes a week at their level (once a week for Primary). Students are introduced to the structure of a classical ballet class as well as character dance.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Gr. 2 Ballet RAD Exam
We follow the method of the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance. Students learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, free movement and character. There is also the opportunity for exams and assessments. Ages are a guideline only.
RAD Pre Primary – Grade 2 ballet – ages 6 – 9 (Grades 1-4)
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration and students are required to attend two classes a week at their level (once a week for Primary). Students are introduced to the structure of a classical ballet class as well as character dance.
We follow the method of the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance. Students learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, free movement and character. There is also the opportunity for exams and assessments. Ages are a guideline only.
RAD Pre Primary – Grade 2 ballet – ages 6 – 9 (Grades 1-4)
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration and students are required to attend two classes a week at their level (once a week for Primary). Students are introduced to the structure of a classical ballet class as well as character dance.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Novelty Comp Elite
Novelty Competition is a audition only class. It is Musical Theatre style performing
Novelty Competition is a audition only class. It is Musical Theatre style performing
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Ballet Comp Intermediate
These classes are 30-45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Ballet choreography for competition is worked on only. Enrolment in Graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class with at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline. Advanced level will require enrollment in vocational classes.
These classes are 30-45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Ballet choreography for competition is worked on only. Enrolment in Graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class with at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline. Advanced level will require enrollment in vocational classes.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Open Ballet
Open Ballet - For any dancer ages 15+ looking for continue their ballet practice after Gr. 8. Uni will work on syllabus, variations and barre work.
Open Ballet - For any dancer ages 15+ looking for continue their ballet practice after Gr. 8. Uni will work on syllabus, variations and barre work.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Novelty 2
Novelty Performance- Theatre games, acting coaching, song and dance will be displayed in this class. Class will end with a year end show performance dance.
Novelty Performance- Theatre games, acting coaching, song and dance will be displayed in this class. Class will end with a year end show performance dance.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Gr. 7 Ballet RAD Exam
RAD Higher Grades 6, 7 & 8 ballet – ages 12+ (Grades 7+)
Classes are 1 hour in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week at their level. This syllabus is based on the Romantic Era of ballet and is very stylized. Students continue to progress with free movement and character.
RAD Higher Grades 6, 7 & 8 ballet – ages 12+ (Grades 7+)
Classes are 1 hour in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week at their level. This syllabus is based on the Romantic Era of ballet and is very stylized. Students continue to progress with free movement and character.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Contemporary/Modern 4
Contemporary/Lyrical (ages are a guideline only)
Contemporary & Lyrical dance is a ballet based discipline usually danced bare foot. It focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance, in contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to appear light and airy.
Performance Contemporary Levels 1-4
Classes are 45-60mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of modern/contemporary dance.
Performance Lyrical 1-4 – ages 7+
Classes are 45-75mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of lyrical jazz dance.
Contemporary/Lyrical (ages are a guideline only)
Contemporary & Lyrical dance is a ballet based discipline usually danced bare foot. It focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance, in contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to appear light and airy.
Performance Contemporary Levels 1-4
Classes are 45-60mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of modern/contemporary dance.
Performance Lyrical 1-4 – ages 7+
Classes are 45-75mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of lyrical jazz dance.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Gr. 8 Ballet RAD Exam
RAD Higher Grades 6, 7 & 8 ballet – ages 12+ (Grades 7+)
Classes are 1 hour in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week at their level. This syllabus is based on the Romantic Era of ballet and is very stylized. Students continue to progress with free movement and character.
RAD Higher Grades 6, 7 & 8 ballet – ages 12+ (Grades 7+)
Classes are 1 hour in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week at their level. This syllabus is based on the Romantic Era of ballet and is very stylized. Students continue to progress with free movement and character.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Pre-Elementary Jazz (Yr 2) AIDT Exam
AIDT Jazz Pre-Elementary – Advanced – ages (Grade 8+ at school, approx. Gr 7 Ballet)
Classes are 60-75 mins in length. Supplementary ballet classes are required for this level
AIDT Jazz Pre-Elementary – Advanced – ages (Grade 8+ at school, approx. Gr 7 Ballet)
Classes are 60-75 mins in length. Supplementary ballet classes are required for this level
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Adult Jazz 19+
Jazz dance increases the strength, flexibility, coordination and technique of the dancer. Basic jazz technique includes isolations, leaps, turns and dance patterns. Ballet technique is the foundation for all jazz movement.
This is a fun atmosphere suitable for beginners and experienced dancers
Jazz dance increases the strength, flexibility, coordination and technique of the dancer. Basic jazz technique includes isolations, leaps, turns and dance patterns. Ballet technique is the foundation for all jazz movement.
This is a fun atmosphere suitable for beginners and experienced dancers
Wednesday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Lyrical Comp Advanced
Lyrical Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Lyrical Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Wednesday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Advanced 1 Ballet RAD Exam
RAD Vocational ballet Inter Foundation – Advanced 2 – ages 11+ (Grades 6+)
Classes are 60 to 75 mins in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week as well as the appropriate Graded level class. This is the route of the more serious students. Technique, pointe work, flexibility and strength are greatly emphasized. Students can expect to spend one to three years at any level to allow for progress. These classes incorporate pointe work. Typically a student is between 10 and 12 years old when she starts pointe, this is at the discretion of the teacher.
RAD Vocational ballet Inter Foundation – Advanced 2 – ages 11+ (Grades 6+)
Classes are 60 to 75 mins in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week as well as the appropriate Graded level class. This is the route of the more serious students. Technique, pointe work, flexibility and strength are greatly emphasized. Students can expect to spend one to three years at any level to allow for progress. These classes incorporate pointe work. Typically a student is between 10 and 12 years old when she starts pointe, this is at the discretion of the teacher.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Gr. 3 Jazz AIDT Exam
AIDT Gr 4 – ages 10-13 (Grade 5-8 at school, approx. Gr 4 RAD Ballet)
Classes are 60-75 mins in length. Established pedagogy is introduced. It is strongly recommended that students take the appropriate level ballet class to compliment this class.
AIDT Gr 4 – ages 10-13 (Grade 5-8 at school, approx. Gr 4 RAD Ballet)
Classes are 60-75 mins in length. Established pedagogy is introduced. It is strongly recommended that students take the appropriate level ballet class to compliment this class.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Ballet Comp Advanced/Elite
Ballet Competitive
These classes are 30-45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Ballet choreography for competition is worked on only. Enrolment in Graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class with at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline. Advanced level will require enrollment in vocational classes.
Ballet Competitive
These classes are 30-45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Ballet choreography for competition is worked on only. Enrolment in Graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class with at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline. Advanced level will require enrollment in vocational classes.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Jazz Mini (5-6 Yrs)
Jazz Mini | Ages 5-6
Beginner jazz dancer looking to dance to upbeat pop music. Energetic dance style.
Jazz Mini | Ages 5-6
Beginner jazz dancer looking to dance to upbeat pop music. Energetic dance style.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Pre-Elementary Jazz (Yr 1) AIDT Exam
AIDT Jazz Pre-Elementary – Advanced – ages (Grade 8+ at school, approx. Gr 7 Ballet)
Classes are 60-75 mins in length. Supplementary ballet classes are required for this level
AIDT Jazz Pre-Elementary – Advanced – ages (Grade 8+ at school, approx. Gr 7 Ballet)
Classes are 60-75 mins in length. Supplementary ballet classes are required for this level
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Elementary Jazz AIDT Exam (Yr 1)
AIDT Jazz Pre-Elementary – Advanced – ages (Grade 8+ at school, approx. Gr 7 Ballet)
Classes are 60-75 mins in length. Supplementary ballet classes are required for this level
AIDT Jazz Pre-Elementary – Advanced – ages (Grade 8+ at school, approx. Gr 7 Ballet)
Classes are 60-75 mins in length. Supplementary ballet classes are required for this level
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Gr. 3 Ballet RAD Exam
RAD Grade 3 – 5 ballet – ages 9+ (Grades 4+)
Classes are one hour in duration and students are required to attend 2 classes per week at their level. These are fundamental ballet technique classes. Each class consists of barre, center, and character work. These classes are designed to improve students’ strength, flexibility and posture. Rhythm, coordination and confidence are other areas of development.
RAD Grade 3 – 5 ballet – ages 9+ (Grades 4+)
Classes are one hour in duration and students are required to attend 2 classes per week at their level. These are fundamental ballet technique classes. Each class consists of barre, center, and character work. These classes are designed to improve students’ strength, flexibility and posture. Rhythm, coordination and confidence are other areas of development.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Gr. 5 Ballet RAD Exam
RAD Grade 3 - 5 ballet, ages 9+ (Grades 4+)
Classes are one hour in duration and students are required to attend 2 classes per week at their level. These are fundamental ballet technique classes. Each class consists of barre, center, and character work. These classes are designed to improve students’ strength, flexibility and posture. Rhythm, coordination and confidence are other areas of development.
RAD Grade 3 - 5 ballet, ages 9+ (Grades 4+)
Classes are one hour in duration and students are required to attend 2 classes per week at their level. These are fundamental ballet technique classes. Each class consists of barre, center, and character work. These classes are designed to improve students’ strength, flexibility and posture. Rhythm, coordination and confidence are other areas of development.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Lyrical 4
Contemporary/Lyrical (ages are a guideline only)
Contemporary & Lyrical dance is a ballet based discipline usually danced bare foot. It focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance, in contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to appear light and airy.
Performance Contemporary Levels 1-4
Classes are 45-60mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of modern/contemporary dance.
Performance Lyrical 1-4 – ages 7+
Classes are 45-75mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of lyrical jazz dance.
Contemporary/Lyrical (ages are a guideline only)
Contemporary & Lyrical dance is a ballet based discipline usually danced bare foot. It focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance, in contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to appear light and airy.
Performance Contemporary Levels 1-4
Classes are 45-60mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of modern/contemporary dance.
Performance Lyrical 1-4 – ages 7+
Classes are 45-75mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of lyrical jazz dance.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Novelty 3/4
Novelty Performance- Theatre games, acting coaching, song and dance will be displayed in this class. Class will end with a year end show performance dance.
Novelty Performance- Theatre games, acting coaching, song and dance will be displayed in this class. Class will end with a year end show performance dance.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Elementary Jazz AIDT Exam (Yr 2)
AIDT Jazz Pre-Elementary – Advanced – ages (Grade 8+ at school, approx. Gr 7 Ballet)
Classes are 60-75 mins in length. Supplementary ballet classes are required for this level
AIDT Jazz Pre-Elementary – Advanced – ages (Grade 8+ at school, approx. Gr 7 Ballet)
Classes are 60-75 mins in length. Supplementary ballet classes are required for this level
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Intermediate Ballet RAD Exam
RAD Vocational ballet Inter Foundation – Advanced 2 – ages 11+ (Grades 6+)
Classes are 60 to 75 mins in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week as well as the appropriate Graded level class. This is the route of the more serious students. Technique, pointe work, flexibility and strength are greatly emphasized. Students can expect to spend one to three years at any level to allow for progress. These classes incorporate pointe work. Typically a student is between 10 and 12 years old when she starts pointe, this is at the discretion of the teacher.
RAD Vocational ballet Inter Foundation – Advanced 2 – ages 11+ (Grades 6+)
Classes are 60 to 75 mins in length and students are required to attend at least 2 ballet classes a week as well as the appropriate Graded level class. This is the route of the more serious students. Technique, pointe work, flexibility and strength are greatly emphasized. Students can expect to spend one to three years at any level to allow for progress. These classes incorporate pointe work. Typically a student is between 10 and 12 years old when she starts pointe, this is at the discretion of the teacher.
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Contemporary 3
Contemporary (ages are a guideline only)
Contemporary dance is a ballet based discipline usually danced bare foot. It focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance, in contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to appear light and airy.
Performance Contemporary Levels 1-4
Classes are 45-60mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of modern/contemporary dance.
Contemporary (ages are a guideline only)
Contemporary dance is a ballet based discipline usually danced bare foot. It focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance, in contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to appear light and airy.
Performance Contemporary Levels 1-4
Classes are 45-60mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of modern/contemporary dance.
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Adult Lyrical/Contemporary
Contemporary/Lyrical (ages are a guideline only)
Contemporary & Lyrical dance is a ballet based discipline usually danced bare foot. It focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance, in contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to appear light and airy.
Contemporary/Lyrical (ages are a guideline only)
Contemporary & Lyrical dance is a ballet based discipline usually danced bare foot. It focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance, in contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to appear light and airy.
Thursday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Lyrical Comp Elite
Lyrical Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Lyrical Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Thursday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Novelty Comp Advanced
Novelty Competition is a audition only class. It is Musical Theatre style performing
Novelty Competition is a audition only class. It is Musical Theatre style performing
Thursday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Intermediate Adult Ballet
Intermediate adult ballet is a class for ages 19+ Who already have a strong ballet background and are looking to continue their practice weekly
Intermediate adult ballet is a class for ages 19+ Who already have a strong ballet background and are looking to continue their practice weekly
Friday
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Adult Pointe Ballet
Pointe class for dancers participating in the intermediate adult ballet class
Pointe class for dancers participating in the intermediate adult ballet class
Friday
12:15 PM to 12:45 PM
12:15 PM to 12:45 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Hip Hop 2
Hip Hop(ages are a guideline only)
It is a ‘street’ style popularized in today’s music videos. Students will develop style, rhythm, and coordination.
Performance Hip Hop Levels 1 –4 ages 7-9 (Gr 2-4), ages 11-12 (Gr 5-6), ages 12-14 (Gr 7-9),ages 15+ (Gr 10) & Adult 19+
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration. Hip Hop technique is taught as well as some dance “tricksâ€.
Hip Hop(ages are a guideline only)
It is a ‘street’ style popularized in today’s music videos. Students will develop style, rhythm, and coordination.
Performance Hip Hop Levels 1 –4 ages 7-9 (Gr 2-4), ages 11-12 (Gr 5-6), ages 12-14 (Gr 7-9),ages 15+ (Gr 10) & Adult 19+
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration. Hip Hop technique is taught as well as some dance “tricksâ€.
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Acro Exam Level 2
Acro Exam class. Theses classes are set for students looking to become more flexible and strong while working towards a acro exam at the end of the season.
Assessment must be done by teacher for proper placement.
*Must take acro tech or acro tumbling with this class*
Acro Exam class. Theses classes are set for students looking to become more flexible and strong while working towards a acro exam at the end of the season.
Assessment must be done by teacher for proper placement.
*Must take acro tech or acro tumbling with this class*
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Contemporary/lyrical 1
Contemporary(ages are a guideline only)
Contemporary dance is a ballet based discipline usually danced bare foot. It focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance, in contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to appear light and airy.
Performance contemporary Levels 1-4
Classes are 45-60mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of modern/contemporary dance.
Contemporary(ages are a guideline only)
Contemporary dance is a ballet based discipline usually danced bare foot. It focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance, in contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to appear light and airy.
Performance contemporary Levels 1-4
Classes are 45-60mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of modern/contemporary dance.
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Hip Hop 1
Hip Hop (ages are a guideline only)
It is a street style popularized in today's music videos. Students will develop style, rhythm, and coordination.
Performance Hip Hop Levels 1-4 ages 7-9 (Gr 2-4), ages 11-12 (Gr 5-6), ages 12-14 (Gr 7-9),ages 15+ (Gr 10)
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration. Hip Hop technique is taught as well as some dance tricks
Hip Hop (ages are a guideline only)
It is a street style popularized in today's music videos. Students will develop style, rhythm, and coordination.
Performance Hip Hop Levels 1-4 ages 7-9 (Gr 2-4), ages 11-12 (Gr 5-6), ages 12-14 (Gr 7-9),ages 15+ (Gr 10)
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration. Hip Hop technique is taught as well as some dance tricks
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Aerial silks and hoops
Aerial silks & Hoops
(also known as aerial contortion, aerial ribbons, aerial tissues, fabric, ribbon, or tissu) is a type of performance in which one or more
artists perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a specialist fabric.
The aerial hoop (also known as the lyra, aerial ring or cerceau/cerceaux) is a circular steel apparatus (resembling a hula hoop) suspended
from the ceiling, on which circus artists may perform aerial acrobatics
Ages 8-11 - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Ages 12-14 - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Ages 15+ - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Aerial silks & Hoops
(also known as aerial contortion, aerial ribbons, aerial tissues, fabric, ribbon, or tissu) is a type of performance in which one or more
artists perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a specialist fabric.
The aerial hoop (also known as the lyra, aerial ring or cerceau/cerceaux) is a circular steel apparatus (resembling a hula hoop) suspended
from the ceiling, on which circus artists may perform aerial acrobatics
Ages 8-11 - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Ages 12-14 - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Ages 15+ - 1 supplementary dance classes are required
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Novelty Comp JR
Novelty Competition is a audition only class. It is Musical Theatre style performing
Novelty Competition is a audition only class. It is Musical Theatre style performing
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Acro Exam Level 5-8
Acro Exam class. Theses classes are set for students looking to become more flexible and strong while working towards a acro exam at the end of the season.
Assessment must be done by teacher for proper placement.
*Must take acro tech or acro tumbling with this class*
Acro Exam class. Theses classes are set for students looking to become more flexible and strong while working towards a acro exam at the end of the season.
Assessment must be done by teacher for proper placement.
*Must take acro tech or acro tumbling with this class*
Friday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Acro Comp 2
Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Friday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Creative Dance 2.5 to 4 Years (Saturday)
Creative Dance
Performance Creative Dance for Boys and Girls – age 2.5-4
Classes are 45 minutes in duration and consist of creative movement with structured exercises, the beginning pre-ballet & pre- jazz steps and exercises. Co-ordination, flexibility and strength are emphasized as well as imagination and musicality. Props are used.
Creative Dance
Performance Creative Dance for Boys and Girls – age 2.5-4
Classes are 45 minutes in duration and consist of creative movement with structured exercises, the beginning pre-ballet & pre- jazz steps and exercises. Co-ordination, flexibility and strength are emphasized as well as imagination and musicality. Props are used.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Contemporary/Lyrical Comp JR
Contemporary Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Contemporary Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Hip Hop Mini
Hip hop Mini:
This 1 hour class is a high energy hip hop class for ages 4-6 years. Your child will learn technique & terminology and work towards a year end dance.
Performance Hip hop mini ages 4-6
Hip hop Mini:
This 1 hour class is a high energy hip hop class for ages 4-6 years. Your child will learn technique & terminology and work towards a year end dance.
Performance Hip hop mini ages 4-6
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Creative Dance 4-5 Yrs (Saturday)
Performance Creative Dance for Boys and Girls – age 5
Classes are 45 minutes in duration and consist of creative movement with structured exercises, the beginning pre-ballet & pre- jazz steps and exercises. Co-ordination, flexibility and strength are emphasized as well as imagination and musicality. Props are used.
Performance Creative Dance for Boys and Girls – age 5
Classes are 45 minutes in duration and consist of creative movement with structured exercises, the beginning pre-ballet & pre- jazz steps and exercises. Co-ordination, flexibility and strength are emphasized as well as imagination and musicality. Props are used.
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Hip Hop Comp
Hip Hop Competitive
Classes are 30-45 mins in duration a focus on competitive choreography only. Students must audition for this class. Enrollment in a technique class at the appropriate level, Hip Hop performance class at the appropriate level, 1 performance or exam class in any discipline. Minimum of 3-4 hours of dance per week.
Hip Hop Competitive
Classes are 30-45 mins in duration a focus on competitive choreography only. Students must audition for this class. Enrollment in a technique class at the appropriate level, Hip Hop performance class at the appropriate level, 1 performance or exam class in any discipline. Minimum of 3-4 hours of dance per week.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Contemporary 2
Contemporary (ages are a guideline only)
Contemp dance is a ballet based discipline usually danced bare foot. It focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance, in contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to appear light and airy.
Performance Levels 1-4
Classes are 45-60mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of Contemporary dance.
Contemporary (ages are a guideline only)
Contemp dance is a ballet based discipline usually danced bare foot. It focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance, in contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to appear light and airy.
Performance Levels 1-4
Classes are 45-60mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of Contemporary dance.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Tap Mini (4-6yrs)
Tap Mini– ages 4-6
This class is set for any mini dancer hoping to tippy tap the day away. Each child will get the opportunity to learn about sound quality, rhythm and creating new sounds. Tap is a wonderful way for out children to learn stability and core strength in a fun and positive environment
Tap Mini– ages 4-6
This class is set for any mini dancer hoping to tippy tap the day away. Each child will get the opportunity to learn about sound quality, rhythm and creating new sounds. Tap is a wonderful way for out children to learn stability and core strength in a fun and positive environment
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Acro Tumbling ages 11+
Tumbling technique for Acro exam students. This class is intended for those working toward their acrobatic arts exams.
Tumbling technique for Acro exam students. This class is intended for those working toward their acrobatic arts exams.
Saturday
11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Jazz 2
Performance Jazz 1-4, ages 7+
Classes are 45-60 mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of jazz dance.
Performance Jazz 1-4, ages 7+
Classes are 45-60 mins in length. These classes are non-competitive and non-exam classes. Students will learn the elements of jazz dance.
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Technique and conditioning 12-14yrs
Tech and conditioning is a mandatory class for all competitive dancers but open to all looking to build strength, flexibility and dance quality.
Tech and conditioning is a mandatory class for all competitive dancers but open to all looking to build strength, flexibility and dance quality.
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Acro Flexibility & Technique ages 8-11
This Class is for all Acro comp and Acro exam students looking to grow stronger technique and flexibility. This class is mandatory for all acro Comp students in this age bracket
This Class is for all Acro comp and Acro exam students looking to grow stronger technique and flexibility. This class is mandatory for all acro Comp students in this age bracket
Saturday
12:45 PM to 1:45 PM
12:45 PM to 1:45 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Contemporary Comp Intermediate
Contemporary Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Contemporary Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Saturday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Hip Hop 3
Hip Hop (ages are a guideline only)
It is a ‘street’ style popularized in today’s music videos. Students will develop style, rhythm, and coordination.
Performance Hip Hop Levels 1 –4 ages 7-9 (Gr 2-4), ages 11-12 (Gr 5-6), ages 12-14 (Gr 7-9),ages 15-18 (Gr 10) & Adult 19+
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration. Hip Hop technique is taught as well as some dance “tricksâ€.
Hip Hop (ages are a guideline only)
It is a ‘street’ style popularized in today’s music videos. Students will develop style, rhythm, and coordination.
Performance Hip Hop Levels 1 –4 ages 7-9 (Gr 2-4), ages 11-12 (Gr 5-6), ages 12-14 (Gr 7-9),ages 15-18 (Gr 10) & Adult 19+
Classes are 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration. Hip Hop technique is taught as well as some dance “tricksâ€.
Saturday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Ballet Comp Junior
These classes are 30-45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Ballet choreography for competition is worked on only. Enrolment in Graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class with at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline. Advanced level will require enrollment in vocational classes.
These classes are 30-45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Ballet choreography for competition is worked on only. Enrolment in Graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class with at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline. Advanced level will require enrollment in vocational classes.
Saturday
1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Jazz Comp Advanced
Jazz Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Jazz Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Saturday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Performance Novelty 1
Novelty Performance- Theatre games, acting coaching, song and dance will be displayed in this class. Class will end with a year end show performance dance.
Novelty Performance- Theatre games, acting coaching, song and dance will be displayed in this class. Class will end with a year end show performance dance.
Saturday
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio 2
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Acro Exam Level 1
Acro Exam class. Theses classes are set for students looking to become more flexible and strong while working towards a acro exam at the end of the season.
Assessment must be done by teacher for proper placement.
Acro Exam class. Theses classes are set for students looking to become more flexible and strong while working towards a acro exam at the end of the season.
Assessment must be done by teacher for proper placement.
Saturday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio 1
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Technique & Conditioning ages 7-11
Tech and conditioning is a mandatory class for all competitive dancers but open to all looking to build strength, flexibility and dance quality.
Tech and conditioning is a mandatory class for all competitive dancers but open to all looking to build strength, flexibility and dance quality.
Saturday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Jazz Comp Junior
Jazz Competitive & Lyrical Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Jazz Competitive & Lyrical Competitive (all levels)
These classes are 45 minutes in duration. Students must audition for these classes. Only dance choreography for competition is worked on. Enrolment in graded RAD exam class with intent to take ballet exam at the appropriate level, technique class at the appropriate level, performance or exam class in any discipline.
Saturday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards
Holiday Movie and Craft Night
Holiday Movie & Craft Night
HSDA students and siblings join us on Saturday December 14th from 5:30-8pm for a holiday movie and craft night.
We will supply pizza, popcorn and drinks.
Please feel free to wear your holiday pjs and bring a stuffy and/or blanket.
Parents please only register your child if you fee they will be comfortable being parent free for 2.5 hrs.
HSDA students and siblings join us on Saturday December 14th from 5:30-8pm for a holiday movie and craft night.
We will supply pizza, popcorn and drinks.
Please feel free to wear your holiday pjs and bring a stuffy and/or blanket.
Parents please only register your child if you fee they will be comfortable being parent free for 2.5 hrs.
Saturday
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 3
HSDA - Northyards
HSDA - Northyards