TERM 2 2023-2024 Season

Name
Days
Location
Beginner Pointe
Laura Van Herk
6 spots left
Pointe work is a fundamental component of advanced ballet technique, in which dancing occurs on the tips of fully extended feet supported within specialized pointe shoes. Beginner Pointe is a permission-only class for dancers in Level 5 and above. The first half of the year will focus on preparatory conditioning and technique work, with the dancers passing an assessment to ensure safety in strength and alignment before progressing to pointe work in the second half of the year.

Due to the introductory level nature of this class, dancers do NOT participate in performances. In lieu of this, a class observation day may occur in June.

Ages 11 - 18
Monday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
PHOENIX Jazz Tech
Brittney McCarthy
13 spots left
Our PHOENIX Jazz Tech dives into the movement to create strong confident dancers. This class covers techniques for dancers to move as a dancer, with fun aspects of jazz tech such as centre work and across the floor. Our classes follow the ADAPT syllabus, and there is a potential to take a jazz dance exam if dancers are ready, but it is not required.

NOTE: Beige slip-on jazz shoes may be required for examinations.

This class does NOT participate in performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 13 - 18
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Ballet Level 6
Laura Van Herk
7 spots left
Following the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet syllabus, our Level 6 Ballet class builds upon the vocabulary, technique an artistry of our foundational classes. Previous ballet experience is required.

The Royal Academy of Dance offers an internationally recognized portfolio of exams and assessments, designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, providing a progressive structure for learning and achievement in dance. An option of examinations will be presented if the dancer is ready to take the exam.

This class participates in our spring performance ONLY.
*The costume for this class will be their class uniform.*

Hair: in a bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Burgundy set studio style leotard
- Black wrap skirt
- Pink or nude ballet tights
- Pink or nude ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
- Black spandex shorts (optional)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white t-shirt
- Black shorts or tights
- Black or white ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

*Element Dance Studio wants all of our dancers to be comfortable and confident in the studio. We encourage students to purchase tights and shoes that they feel best reflects themselves as a dancer.*

Ages 10 - 18
Monday
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Element Hip Hoppers Monday 5pm
Sarah Rogers
1 spot left
Learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance in a fun and positive atmosphere! This class progresses with your dancer offering them more challenging technique, while building confident dancers. We have exciting use of props in our lessons, your children will anticipate monthly themes and love sharing all their new moves at home.These dancers will be grooving and moving, with age appropriate music and of course, lots of swag.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: clean indoor sneakers

T-shirt/tank
Bottoms your dancer can move in (no jeans)
Hats are permitted

Ages 5 - 7
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Elements Hip Hop Level 1 Monday 5pm
Livia Barkhouse
2 spots left
Learn how to groove! In this class, dancers will learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance in a fun and positive atmosphere. These dancers will be moving and grooving, with age appropriate music and lots of swag.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: clean indoor sneakers

The following options are all acceptable attire:
T-shirt/tank
Bottoms your dancer can move in (no jeans)
Hats are permitted

Ages 7 - 9
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Studio D
Element Dance Studio
Ballet Level 8
Laura Van Herk
8 spots left
Following the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet syllabus, our Level 8 Ballet class builds upon the vocabulary, technique and artistry of our foundational classes. Previous ballet experience is required.

The Royal Academy of Dance offers an internationally recognised portfolio of exams and assessments, designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, providing a progressive structure for learning and achievement in dance. An option of examinations will be presented if the dancer is ready to take the exam.

This class participates in our spring performance ONLY.
*The costume for this class will be their class uniform.*

Hair: in a bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Black set studio style leotard
- Black wrap skirt
- Pink or nude ballet tights
- Pink or nude ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
- Black spandex shorts (optional)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white t-shirt
- Black shorts or tights
- Black or white ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

*Element Dance Studio wants all of our dancers to be comfortable and confident in the studio. We encourage students to purchase tights and shoes that they feel best reflects themselves as a dancer.*

Ages 11 - 18
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Elements Hip Hop Level 2 Monday 6pm
Livia Barkhouse
1 spot left
Learn how to groove! In this class, dancers will learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance in a fun and positive atmosphere. These dancers will be moving and grooving, with age appropriate music and lots of swag.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: clean indoor sneakers

The following options are all acceptable attire:
T-shirt/tank
Bottoms your dancer can move in (no jeans)
Hats are permitted

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: clean indoor sneakers

T-shirt/tank
Bottoms your dancer can move in (no jeans)
Hats are permitted

Ages 10 - 12
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Studio D
Element Dance Studio
Elements Jazz/Contemp Level 1-2
Sarah Rogers
This class is full
In our Elements Jazz/Contemp 1, dancers will learn how to move their bodies, and get to experience two styles of dance - Jazz and Contemporary. Elements 1 builds a solid foundation and structured flow of technique, while keeping the class creative and fun in a positive atmosphere. Our classes follow the ADAPT syllabus while also introducing the study of dance and artistry taught using our own Element syllabus. Our levels progress as your dancer develops, and the lessons and exercises are designed to both challenge, inspire and develop in your child a lifelong love of dance. With a big focus on expression and telling a story through dance, these classes progress into building their dance technique, and learning the beautiful skill of improvisation and choreography.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: bare feet or half shoes

The following options are all acceptable attire:
- Fitted t-shirt or tank
- Leotard
- Leggings or dance shorts

Ages 7 - 9
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
BLAZE Jazz Tech
Sarah Rogers
6 spots left
Our BLAZE Jazz Tech dives into the movement to create strong confident dancers. This class covers techniques for dancers to move as a dancer, with fun aspects of jazz tech such as centre work and across the floor. Our classes follow the ADAPT syllabus, and there is a potential to take a jazz dance exam if dancers are ready, but it is not required.

NOTE: Beige slip-on jazz shoes may be required for examinations.

This class does NOT participate in performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 9 - 13
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Elementary Pointe
Laura Van Herk
9 spots left
Pointe work is a fundamental component of advanced ballet technique, in which dancing occurs on the tips of fully extended feet supported within specialized pointe shoes. Elementary Pointe is a permission-only class for dancers in Level 7 and above. Dancers must have at least one year of experience or have completed Beginner Pointe.

This class does NOT participate in our winter performance. If the class progression allows, a routine MAY be performed in the spring show.

Ages 11 - 18
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Ballet Level 9
Laura Van Herk
8 spots left
Following the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet syllabus, our Level 9 Ballet class builds upon the vocabulary, technique and artistry of our foundational classes. Previous ballet experience is required.

The Royal Academy of Dance offers an internationally recognized portfolio of exams and assessments, designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, providing a progressive structure for learning and achievement in dance. An option of examinations will be presented if the dancer is ready to take the exam.

This class participates in our spring performance ONLY.
*The costume for this class will be their class uniform.*


Hair: in a bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Black set studio style leotard
- Black wrap skirt
- Pink or nude ballet tights
- Pink or nude ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
- Black spandex shorts (optional)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white t-shirt
- Black shorts or tights
- Black or white ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

*Element Dance Studio wants all of our dancers to be comfortable and confident in the studio. We encourage students to purchase tights and shoes that they feel best reflects themselves as a dancer.*

Ages 11 - 18
Monday
8:00 PM to 9:15 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
SCORCH & IMPACT Jazz Tech
Sarah Rogers
9 spots left
Our SCORCH & IMPACT Jazz Tech dives in to the movement to create strong confident dancers. This class covers techniques for dancers to move as a dancer, with fun aspects of jazz tech such as centre work and across the floor. Our classes follow the ADAPT syllabus, and there is a potential to take a jazz dance exam if dancers are ready, but it is not required.

NOTE: Beige slip-on jazz shoes may be required for examinations.

This class does NOT participate in performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 10 - 18
Monday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Elements Jazz/Ballet/Tap Combo Level 1
Ainsley Forrest
6 spots left
Our Elements Jazz/Tap combo classes continue to build upon the classical foundations taught in our elementary program. Our classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT) syllabi whilst also introducing the study of classical ballets taught using our own Element syllabi. Our levels progress as your child develops and exercises are programmed to both challenge, inspire and develop in your child a lifelong love of ballet and creative movement. With a strong focus on unlocking your child’s imagination and telling a story through dance, these classes progress from our preschool program into learning the beautiful skill of improvisation and choreography.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: in a bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Pink set studio short-sleeved leotard
- Pink Georgette wrap skirt
- Pink tights
- Ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
- Tap shoes

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white or black T-shirt
- Black shorts or dance pants
- Black ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
- Tap shoes

Ages 7 - 9
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
FLASH Jazz Tech
Janelle Warren Konowal
3 spots left
Our FLASH Jazz Tech dives into the movement to create strong confident dancers. This class covers techniques for dancers to move as a dancer, with fun aspects of jazz tech such as centre work and across the floor. Our classes follow the ADAPT syllabus, and there is a potential to take a jazz dance exam if dancers are ready, but it is not required.

NOTE: Beige slip-on jazz shoes may be required for examinations.

This class does NOT participate in performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 8 - 10
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Junior Improv and Jumps & Turns
Brittney McCarthy
14 spots left
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. Dancers will learn the different techniques to find one's artistic voice and develop ways to better one's quality of movement, control, artistry and more.

Dancers will also build the fundamentals and explore new training methods for the three key elements of a dancer's technique, jumps, turns and extensions. In this class, dancers work on building a better understanding of their bodies and practicing both familiar and brand-new material. Levels range in this class from intermediate to advanced, dancers must be open to working in a way that meets their individual levels and personal abilities for maximum growth.

This class does NOT participate in performances.

Ages 7 - 12
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Bright Elements Dance Tuesday 4:15pm
Sarah Rogers
5 spots left
Our Bright Elements classes continue to ignite your child’s imagination and teach the basics of classical ballet and creative dance with a strong focus on storytelling and theatre. Our Bright Elements classes progress with your children offering them more challenging techniques while building confident expressive dancers. With fun and imaginative props in all our lessons, your children will anticipate our monthly themes and enjoy sharing all their new moves at home.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

There is no official uniform at Element Dance Studio for our preschoolers - above all, we want our little dancers to be happy and comfortable in what they wear at this young age!

The following suggestions are all acceptable:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt or tank top
Hair: in a ponytail, braid, or bun
Shoes: ballet shoes

*Pink ballet tights are required for performances.*

Ages 4 - 5
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
- Studio D
Element Dance Studio
Shining Elements Dance Tuesday 5pm
Sarah Rogers
4 spots left
Our Shining Elements classes continue to build upon the classical foundations taught in our preschool program. Our classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus whilst also introducing the study of classical ballets taught using our own Element syllabi. Our levels progress as your child develops and exercises are programmed to both challenge, inspire and develop in your child a lifelong love of ballet and creative movement. With a strong focus on unlocking your child’s imagination and telling a story through dance, these classes progress from our preschool program into learning the beautiful skill of improvisation and choreography.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: in a bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Pink set studio short-sleeved leotard
- Pink Georgette wrap skirt
- Pink tights
- Ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white or black t-shirt
- Black shorts or dance pants
- Black ballet shoe (canvas preferred)

Ages 5 - 7
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
- Studio D
Element Dance Studio
Elements Jazz/Hip Hop Level 1
Sarah Rogers
1 spot left
In our Elements Jazz/Hip Hop Combo, dancers will learn how to move their bodies, and get to experience two styles of dance - Jazz and Hip Hop. Elements 1 builds a solid foundation and structured flow of technique, while keeping the class creative and fun in a positive atmosphere. Our classes follow the ADAPT syllabus while also introducing the study of dance and artistry taught using our own Element syllabus. Our levels progress as your dancer develops, and the lessons and exercises are designed to both challenge, inspire and develop in your child a lifelong love of dance. With a big focus on expression and telling a story through dance, these classes progress into building their dance technique, and learning the beautiful skill of improvisation and choreography.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.
Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: bare feet or half shoes
The following options are all acceptable attire:
- Fitted t-shirt or tank
- Leotard
- Leggings or dance shorts

Ages 7 - 9
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
- Studio D
Element Dance Studio
Acrobatic Arts Levels 5-6 Tuesday
Ainsley Forrest
This class is full
Acrobatic and dance combined in a challenging, fun, and safe environment. Skills such as walkovers, chest stands, and handstands are learned at this level. As students become more advanced, they can work up to skills such as aerials and handsprings. Acro focuses on increasing strength, and flexibility, and creating fluid dance pieces. The class consists of warm-up, stretching and strengthening exercises, conditioning, across-the-floor dance, circuits, balancing skills, across-the-floor skills, as well as combinations and choreography.

*A technique/foundations, ballet, or jazz class is highly recommended.*

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 8 - 18
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
INFERNO Jazz Tech
Ainsley Forrest
11 spots left
Our INFERNO Jazz Tech dives into the movement to create strong confident dancers. This class covers techniques for dancers to move as a dancer, with fun aspects of jazz tech such as centre work and across the floor. Our classes follow the ADAPT syllabus, and there is a potential to take a jazz dance exam if dancers are ready, but it is not required.

NOTE: Beige slip-on jazz shoes may be required for examinations.

This class does NOT participate in performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 10 - 18
Tuesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Acro Tumblers Wednesday
Andrea Forrest
2 spots left
Acro Tumblers combines tumbling and dance skills, such as baby bridges, somersaults, mat work, handstands, cartwheels and more! This class is guaranteed to get your dancer moving!

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: in ponytail, braid, or bun
Shoes: dancers will go barefoot in this class

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings permitted overtop of leotard

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted shirt
- Shorts

Ages 5 - 6
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
FLAME Jazz Tech
Brittney McCarthy
6 spots left
Our FLAME Jazz Tech dives into the movement to create strong confident dancers. This class covers techniques for dancers to move as a dancer, with fun aspects of jazz tech such as centre work and across the floor. Our classes follow the ADAPT syllabus, and there is a potential to take a jazz dance exam if dancers are ready, but it is not required.

NOTE: Beige slip-on jazz shoes may be required for examinations.

This class does NOT participate in performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 9 - 13
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Acrobatic Arts Levels 1-2 Wednesday
Andrea Forrest
1 spot left
Acrobatic and dance combined in a challenging, fun, and safe environment. Skills such as headstands, bridges, and cartwheels are learned at this level. As students become more advanced, they can work up to skills such as aerials and handsprings. Acro focuses on increasing strength, and flexibility, and creating fluid dance pieces. The class consists of warm-up, stretching and strengthening exercises, conditioning, across-the-floor dance, circuits, balancing skills, across-the-floor skills, as well as combinations and choreography.

*A technique/foundations, ballet, or jazz class is highly recommended.*

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 7 - 12
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Acrobatic Arts Levels 8-Pre Pro
Andrea Forrest
6 spots left
Acrobatic and dance combined in a challenging, fun, and safe environment. Skills such as aerials, handsprings, and handstand walking are progressed at this level. As students become more advanced, they can work up to unique variations of skills they have been working on. Acro focuses on increasing strength, flexibility, and creating fluid dance pieces. Class consists of warm up, stretching and strengthening exercises, conditioning, across the floor dance, circuits, balancing skills, across the floor skills, as well as combinations and choreography.

*A technique/foundations, ballet, or jazz class is highly recommended.*

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 13 - 18
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Element Hip Hop 3/4
Laura Wadden
3 spots left
Progress your groove! Elements 3/4 progresses the foundation and technique, and develops the artistry and "wow" of these styles in a positive atmosphere. By level 3/4, our dancers will have begun to demonstrate strong proficiency in dance in a fun and positive atmosphere. These dancers will be exploring the dynamics and styles of hip hop, pushing their technique and style to new growth!

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: clean indoor sneakers

The following options are all acceptable attire:
T-shirt/tank
Bottoms your dancer can move in (no jeans)
Hats are permitted

Ages 12 - 18
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Tap & Building Tap
Brittney McCarthy
4 spots left
Our Tap + Building Tap focuses on developing rhythm, footwork, and performance in tap dance! Our classes follow the ADAPT syllabus, and there is a potential to take a tap dance exam if dancers are ready, but it is not required.

This class participates in our winter and spring shows.

Ages 9 - 18
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Ballet Level 2 Thursday
Mabel MacNeil
3 spots left
Following the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet syllabus, our Level 2 Ballet class builds upon the vocabulary, technique an artistry of our foundational classes. Previous ballet experience is required.

The Royal Academy of Dance offers an internationally recognised portfolio of exams and assessments, designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, providing a progressive structure for learning and achievement in dance. An option of examinations will be presented if the dancer is ready to take the exam.

This class participates in our spring performance ONLY.
*The costume for this class will be their class uniform.*

Hair: in a bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Burgundy set studio style leotard
- Black wrap skirt
- Pink or nude ballet tights
- Pink or nude ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
- Black spandex shorts (optional)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white t-shirt
- Black shorts or tights
- Black or white ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

*Element Dance Studio wants all of our dancers to be comfortable and confident in the studio. We encourage students to purchase tights and shoes that they feel best reflects themselves as a dancer.*

Ages 8 - 12
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Tiny Storybook Ballet Thursday 5pm
Sarah Rogers
1 spot left
Tiny Storybook Ballet continues to ignite your child’s imagination, and teach the basics of classical ballet and creative dance with a strong focus on storytelling and theatre. A story is read at the beginning of class, and the movement that follows is inspired by that story. Storybook Ballet teaches the basic ballet steps and gross motor skills, while captivating your child’s imagination through storytelling, the use of props and age appropriate music. Your child will love exploring our monthly themes!

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

There is no official uniform at Element Dance Studio for our preschoolers - above all, we want our little dancers to be happy and comfortable in what they wear at this young age!

The following suggestions are all acceptable:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt or tank top
Hair: in ponytail, braid, or bun
Shoes: ballet shoes

*Pink ballet tights are required for performances.*

Ages 3 - 4.5
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- Studio D
Element Dance Studio
Ballet Level 3 5:30pm
Mabel MacNeil
9 spots left
Following the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet syllabus, our Level 3 Ballet class builds upon the vocabulary, technique an artistry of our foundational classes. Previous ballet experience is required.

The Royal Academy of Dance offers an internationally recognized portfolio of exams and assessments, designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, providing a progressive structure for learning and achievement in dance. An option of examinations will be presented if the dancer is ready to take the exam.

This class participates in our spring performance ONLY.
*The costume for this class will be their class uniform.*

Hair: in a bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Mulberry set studio style leotard
- Black wrap skirt
- Pink or nude ballet tights
- Pink or nude ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
- Black spandex shorts (optional)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white t-shirt
- Black shorts or tights
- Black or white ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

*Element Dance Studio wants all of our dancers to be comfortable and confident in the studio. We encourage students to purchase tights and shoes that they feel best reflects themselves as a dancer.*

Ages 9 - 13
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
SPARK Jazz Tech
Sarah Rogers
2 spots left
Our SPARK Jazz Tech dives into the movement to create strong confident dancers. This class covers techniques for dancers to move as a dancer, with fun aspects of jazz tech such as centre work and across the floor. Our classes follow the ADAPT syllabus, and there is a potential to take a jazz dance exam if dancers are ready, but it is not required.

NOTE: Beige slip-on jazz shoes may be required for examinations.

This class does NOT participate in performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 6 - 9
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Studio D
Element Dance Studio
Ballet Level 3 6:30pm
Mabel MacNeil
4 spots left
Following the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet syllabus, our Level 3 Ballet class builds upon the vocabulary, technique an artistry of our foundational classes. Previous ballet experience is required.

The Royal Academy of Dance offers an internationally recognized portfolio of exams and assessments, designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, providing a progressive structure for learning and achievement in dance. An option of examinations will be presented if the dancer is ready to take the exam.

This class participates in our spring performance ONLY.
*The costume for this class will be their class uniform.*

Hair: in a bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Mulberry set studio style leotard
- Black wrap skirt
- Pink or nude ballet tights
- Pink or nude ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
- Black spandex shorts (optional)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white t-shirt
- Black shorts or tights
- Black or white ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

*Element Dance Studio wants all of our dancers to be comfortable and confident in the studio. We encourage students to purchase tights and shoes that they feel best reflects themselves as a dancer.*

Ages 9 - 13
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Strength & Flexibility
Sarah Rogers
3 spots left
This class is suitable for all levels, focusing on building muscular strength and endurance, cardio and flexibility, all in a fun but challenging way. Dancers work to build strength both focusing on the deep tissues and more core muscle groups. With the use of resistance bands, yoga blocks and other tools, dancers push themselves to strengthen their bodies. Dancers will also focus on deepening their flexibility in all major areas of the body to increase range of movement in a safe and stable way. This class gives dancers the abilities to have major support and control for their dancing.

Hair: pulled back off the face
Shoes: clean indoor sneakers recommended but not required

Any fitted workout/dance clothing is acceptable

Ages 10 - 18
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Studio D
Element Dance Studio
Acrobatic Arts Levels 7-8 (JR)
Ainsley Forrest
4 spots left
Acrobatic and dance combined in a challenging, fun, and safe environment. Skills such as aerials, handsprings, and handstand walking are learned at this level. As students become more advanced, they can work up to skills such as layouts and arabian walkovers. Acro focuses on increasing strength, flexibility, and creating fluid dance pieces. Class consists of warm up, stretching and strengthening exercises, conditioning, across the floor dance, circuits, balancing skills, across the floor skills, as well as combinations and choreography.

*A technique/foundations, ballet, or jazz class is highly recommended.*

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 9 - 12
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Ballet Level 7
Mabel MacNeil
1 spot left
Following the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet syllabus, our Level 7 Ballet class builds upon the vocabulary, technique an artistry of our foundational classes. Previous ballet experience is required.

The Royal Academy of Dance offers an internationally recognised portfolio of exams and assessments, designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, providing a progressive structure for learning and achievement in dance. An option of examinations will be presented if the dancer is ready to take the exam.

This class participates in our spring performance ONLY.
*The costume for this class will be their class uniform.*

Hair: in a bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Black set studio style leotard
- Black wrap skirt
- Pink or nude ballet tights
- Pink or nude ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
- Black spandex shorts (optional)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white t-shirt
- Black shorts or tights
- Black or white ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

*Element Dance Studio wants all of our dancers to be comfortable and confident in the studio. We encourage students to purchase tights and shoes that they feel best reflects themselves as a dancer.*

Ages 10 - 18
Thursday
7:45 PM to 9:00 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Ballet Level 1B
Mabel MacNeil
7 spots left
Following the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet syllabus, our Level 1 Ballet class builds upon the vocabulary, technique an artistry of our foundational classes.

The Royal Academy of Dance offers an internationally recognised portfolio of exams and assessments, designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, providing a progressive structure for learning and achievement in dance. An option of examinations will be presented if the dancer is ready to take the exam.

This class participates in our spring performance ONLY.
*The costume for this class will be their class uniform.*

Hair: in a bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Burgundy set studio style leotard
- Black wrap skirt
- Pink or nude ballet tights
- Pink or nude ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
- Black spandex shorts (optional)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white t-shirt
- Black shorts or tights
- Black or white ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

*Element Dance Studio wants all of our dancers to be comfortable and confident in the studio. We encourage students to purchase tights and shoes that they feel best reflects themselves as a dancer.*

Ages 7 - 10
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
FLARE & FORCE Jazz Tech
Brittney McCarthy
28 spots left
Our FLARE & FORCE Jazz Tech dives into the movement to create strong confident dancers. This class covers techniques for dancers to move as a dancer, with fun aspects of jazz tech such as centre work and across the floor. Our classes follow the ADAPT syllabus, and there is a potential to take a jazz dance exam if dancers are ready, but it is not required.

NOTE: Beige slip-on jazz shoes may be required for examinations.

This class does NOT participate in performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 8 - 13
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Storybook Adventure Ballet Friday
Mabel MacNeil
7 spots left
Our Storybook Adventure Ballet continues to build upon the classical foundations taught in our preschool program. Our classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus while also introducing the study of classical ballets taught using our own Element syllabus. Our levels progress as your dancer develops, and the lessons and exercises are designed to both challenge, inspire and develop in your child a lifelong love of ballet. With a big focus on unlocking your child’s imagination and telling a story through dance, these classes progress from our preschool program into building their dance technique, and learning the beautiful skill of improvisation and choreography.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: in bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Pink set studio short sleeved leotard
- Pink Georgette wrap skirt
- Pink tights
- Ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white or black t-shirt
- Black shorts or dance pants
- Black ballet shoe (canvas preferred)

Ages 5 - 7
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Ballet Level 2 Friday
Mabel MacNeil
4 spots left
Following the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet syllabus, our Level 2 Ballet class builds upon the vocabulary, technique an artistry of our foundational classes. Previous ballet experience is required.

The Royal Academy of Dance offers an internationally recognised portfolio of exams and assessments, designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, providing a progressive structure for learning and achievement in dance. An option of examinations will be presented if the dancer is ready to take the exam.

This class participates in our spring performance ONLY.
*The costume for this class will be their class uniform.*

Hair: in a bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Burgundy set studio style leotard
- Black wrap skirt
- Pink or nude ballet tights
- Pink or nude ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
- Black spandex shorts (optional)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white t-shirt
- Black shorts or tights
- Black or white ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

*Element Dance Studio wants all of our dancers to be comfortable and confident in the studio. We encourage students to purchase tights and shoes that they feel best reflects themselves as a dancer.*

Ages 7 - 11
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Ballet Level 4
Mabel MacNeil
2 spots left
Following the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet syllabus, our Level 4 Ballet class builds upon the vocabulary, technique an artistry of our foundational classes. Previous ballet experience is required.

The Royal Academy of Dance offers an internationally recognized portfolio of exams and assessments, designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, providing a progressive structure for learning and achievement in dance. An option of examinations will be presented if the dancer is ready to take the exam.

This class participates in our spring performance ONLY.
*The costume for this class will be their class uniform.*

Hair: in a bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Burgundy set studio style leotard
- Black wrap skirt
- Pink or nude ballet tights
- Pink or nude ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
- Black spandex shorts (optional)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white t-shirt
- Black shorts or tights
- Black or white ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

*Element Dance Studio wants all of our dancers to be comfortable and confident in the studio. We encourage students to purchase tights and shoes that they feel best reflects themselves as a dancer.*
This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: in bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Pink set studio short sleeved leotard
- Pink Georgette wrap skirt
- Pink tights
- Ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white or black t-shirt
- Black shorts or dance pants
- Black ballet shoe (canvas preferred)

Ages 10 - 15
Friday
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Senior Contemporary/Partnering and Improv
Brittney McCarthy
16 spots left
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. Dancers will learn the different techniques to find one's artistic voice and develop ways to better one's quality of movement, control, artistry and more.

Hair: pulled back off the face
Shoes: barefoot or socks permitted

Any fitted workout/dance clothing is acceptable.

Ages 12 - 18
Friday
7:50 PM to 8:50 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Acro Tumblers Saturday
Ainsley Forrest
3 spots left
Acro Tumblers combines tumbling and dance skills, such as baby bridges, somersaults, mat work, handstands, cartwheels and more! This class is guaranteed to get your dancer moving!

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: in ponytail, braid, or bun
Shoes: dancers will go barefoot in this class

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings permitted overtop of leotard

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted shirt
- Shorts

*Please no skirts or dresses in this class - they can get in the way of spotting our little dancers!*

Ages 5 - 6
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Teeny Tumblers (Pro-Rated: Begins Feb 17th)
Sarah Rogers
3 spots left
Teeny Tumblers combines tumbling and dance skills, such as gallops, skips, rolls, mat work, handstands, pre-cartwheels and more! This class is guaranteed to get your dancer moving!

We find our Teeny dancers often need extra support in the transition from their grown-up being in the room with them to being outside the room watching. The Element team is understanding of this and will work with you to meet your child where they are at.
This class is an optional parent participation - meaning that if your dancer needs you in class, you can join in! Please do participate in the class if joining your child.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

There is no official uniform at Element Dance Studio for our preschoolers - above all, we want our little dancers to be happy and comfortable in what they wear at this young age!

The following suggestions are all acceptable:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt or tank top
Hair: in ponytail, braid, or bun
Shoes: dancers will go barefoot in this class

Ages 2 - 3
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Teeny Tumblers Saturday 9am
Sofia Lavrentyev
This class is full
Teeny Tumblers combines tumbling and dance skills, such as gallops, skips, rolls, mat work, handstands, pre-cartwheels and more! This class is guaranteed to get your dancer moving!

We find our Teeny dancers often need extra support in the transition from their grown-up being in the room with them to being outside the room watching. The Element team is understanding of this and will work with you to meet your child where they are at.
This class is an optional parent participation - meaning that if your dancer needs you in class, you can join in! Please do participate in the class if joining your child.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

There is no official uniform at Element Dance Studio for our preschoolers - above all, we want our little dancers to be happy and comfortable in what they wear at this young age!

The following suggestions are all acceptable:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt or tank top
Hair: in ponytail, braid, or bun
Shoes: dancers will go barefoot in this class

Ages 2 - 3.5
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- Studio D
Element Dance Studio
Teeny Tumblers Saturday 9:30am
Sofia Lavrentyev
2 spots left
Teeny Tumblers combines tumbling and dance skills, such as gallops, skips, rolls, mat work, handstands, pre-cartwheels and more! This class is guaranteed to get your dancer moving!

We find our Teeny dancers often need extra support in the transition from their grown-up being in the room with them to being outside the room watching. The Element team is understanding of this and will work with you to meet your child where they are at.
This class is an optional parent participation - meaning that if your dancer needs you in class, you can join in! Please do participate in the class if joining your child.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

There is no official uniform at Element Dance Studio for our preschoolers - above all, we want our little dancers to be happy and comfortable in what they wear at this young age!

The following suggestions are all acceptable:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt or tank top
Hair: in ponytail, braid, or bun
Shoes: dancers will go barefoot in this class

Ages 2 - 3.5
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- Studio D
Element Dance Studio
Tiny Storybook Ballet Saturday
Haley Leppan
1 spot left
Tiny Storybook Ballet continues to ignite your child’s imagination, and teach the basics of classical ballet and creative dance with a strong focus on storytelling and theatre. A story is read at the beginning of class, and the movement that follows is inspired by that story. Storybook Ballet teaches the basic ballet steps and gross motor skills, while captivating your child’s imagination through storytelling, the use of props and age appropriate music. Your child will love exploring our monthly themes!

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

There is no official uniform at Element Dance Studio for our preschoolers - above all, we want our little dancers to be happy and comfortable in what they wear at this young age!

The following suggestions are all acceptable:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt or tank top
Hair: in ponytail, braid, or bun
Shoes: ballet shoes

*Pink ballet tights are required for performances.*

Ages 3 - 4.5
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Teen Ballet Foundations
Haley Leppan
13 spots left
Ballet is an art form created by the movement of the human body. It is theatrical and can tell a story or express a thought, concept or emotion. In this class, dancers will focus on the fundamentals of ballet technique at the intermediate level. This class is for intermediate dancers interested in ballet who are 12 years of age or older. This class does meet the ballet requirement for our Full-Time and Part-Time dancers only. This class is taken for no more than 2-3 consecutive seasons.

This class participates in our spring performance ONLY.
*The costume for this class will be their class uniform.*

Hair: in a bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Black set studio style leotard
- Black wrap skirt
- Pink or nude ballet tights
- Pink or nude ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
- Black spandex shorts (optional)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white t-shirt
- Black shorts or tights
- Black or white ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

Ages 12 - 18
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Tiny Hip Hoppers Saturday 10:30am
Sarah Rogers
1 spot left
Learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance in a fun and positive atmosphere! With exciting use of props in our lessons, your dancer will anticipate monthly themes and love sharing all their new moves at home.These dancers will be grooving and moving, with age appropriate music and of course, lots of swag.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: clean indoor sneakers

T-shirt/tank
Bottoms your dancer can move in (no jeans)
Hats are permitted

Ages 3 - 5
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Shining Elements Dance Saturday
Sofia Lavrentyev
6 spots left
Our Shining Elements classes continue to build upon the classical foundations taught in our preschool program. Our classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus whilst also introducing the study of classical ballets taught using our own Element syllabi. Our levels progress as your child develops and exercises are programmed to both challenge, inspire and develop in your child a lifelong love of ballet and creative movement. With a strong focus on unlocking your child’s imagination and telling a story through dance, these classes progress from our preschool program into learning the beautiful skill of improvisation and choreography.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: in a bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Pink set studio short-sleeved leotard
- Pink Georgette wrap skirt
- Pink tights
- Ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white or black t-shirt
- Black shorts or dance pants
- Black ballet shoe (canvas preferred)

Ages 5 - 7
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
- Studio D
Element Dance Studio
Acrobatic Arts Levels 1-2 Saturday
Ainsley Forrest
1 spot left
Acrobatic and dance combined in a challenging, fun, and safe environment. Skills such as headstands, bridges, and cartwheels are learned at this level. As students become more advanced, they can work up to skills such as aerials and handsprings. Acro focuses on increasing strength, flexibility, and creating fluid dance pieces. Class consists of warm up, stretching and strengthening exercises, conditioning, across the floor dance, circuits, balancing skills, across the floor skills, as well as combinations and choreography.

*A technique/foundations, ballet, or jazz class is highly recommended.*

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 7 - 12
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Bright Storybook Ballet Saturday
Haley Leppan
This class is full
Bright Storybook Ballet continues to ignite your child’s imagination, and teach the basics of classical ballet and creative dance with a strong focus on storytelling and theatre. A story is read at the beginning of class, and the movement that follows is inspired by that story. Storybook Ballet teaches the basic ballet steps and gross motor skills, while captivating your child’s imagination through storytelling, the use of props and age appropriate music. Your child will love exploring our monthly themes!

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

There is no official uniform at Element Dance Studio for our preschoolers - above all, we want our little dancers to be happy and comfortable in what they wear at this young age!

The following suggestions are all acceptable:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt or tank top
Hair: in ponytail, braid, or bun
Shoes: ballet shoes

*Pink ballet tights are required for performances.*

Ages 4 - 5
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Shining Elements Combo (Jazz/Tap/Ballet) Saturday
Sarah Rogers
1 spot left
In our Shining Elements Combo class, dancers will get to experience 3 styles of dance - Jazz, Tap and Ballet. This class builds a solid foundation and structured flow of technique, while keeping the class creative and fun in a positive atmosphere. Our classes follow the ADAPT and RAD syllabi while also introducing the study of dance and artistry taught using our own Element syllabus. Our levels progress as your dancer develops, and the lessons and exercises are designed to both challenge, inspire and develop in your child a lifelong love of dance. With a big focus on expression and telling a story through dance, these classes progress into building their dance technique, and learning the beautiful skill of improvisation and choreography.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: in bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Pink set studio short sleeved leotard
- Pink Georgette wrap skirt
- Pink tights

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white or black t-shirt
- Black shorts or dance pants

Shoes: ballet shoes and tap shoes

Ages 5 - 7
Saturday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Storybook Adventure Ballet Saturday
Haley Leppan
7 spots left
Our Storybook Adventure Ballet continues to build upon the classical foundations taught in our preschool program. Our classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus while also introducing the study of classical ballets taught using our own Element syllabus. Our levels progress as your dancer develops, and the lessons and exercises are designed to both challenge, inspire and develop in your child a lifelong love of ballet. With a big focus on unlocking your child’s imagination and telling a story through dance, these classes progress from our preschool program into building their dance technique, and learning the beautiful skill of improvisation and choreography.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: in bun or pulled back off the face

Female-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Pink set studio short sleeved leotard
- Pink Georgette wrap skirt
- Pink tights
- Ballet shoes (canvas preferred)

Male-Identifying/Gender Neutral:
- Fitted white or black t-shirt
- Black shorts or dance pants
- Black ballet shoe (canvas preferred)

Ages 5 - 7
Saturday
11:45 AM to 12:30 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Acrobatic Arts Levels 3-4 Saturday
Ainsley Forrest
1 spot left
Acrobatic and dance combined in a challenging, fun, and safe environment. Skills such as headstands, bridge walking, and handstands are learned at this level. As students become more advanced, they can work up to skills such as aerials and handsprings. Acro focuses on increasing strength, and flexibility, and creating fluid dance pieces. The class consists of warm-up, stretching and strengthening exercises, conditioning, across-the-floor dance, circuits, balancing skills, across-the-floor skills, as well as combinations and choreography.

*A technique/foundations, ballet, or jazz class is highly recommended.*

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 7 - 12
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Bright Elements Combo (Jazz/Tap/Ballet) Saturday
Sarah Rogers
2 spots left
In our Bright Elements Combo class, dancers will get to experience 3 styles of dance - Jazz, Tap and Ballet. This class builds a solid foundation and structured flow of technique, while keeping the class creative and fun in a positive atmosphere. Our classes follow the ADAPT and RAD syllabi while also introducing the study of dance and artistry taught using our own Element syllabus. Our levels progress as your dancer develops, and the lessons and exercises are designed to both challenge, inspire and develop in your child a lifelong love of dance. With a big focus on expression and telling a story through dance, these classes progress into building their dance technique, and learning the beautiful skill of improvisation and choreography.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face

The following options are all acceptable attire:
- Fitted t-shirt or tank
- Leotard
- Leggings or dance shorts
Shoes: ballet shoes and tap shoes

Ages 4 - 5
Saturday
12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Tiny Hip Hoppers Saturday 12:30pm
Haley Leppan
5 spots left
Learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance in a fun and positive atmosphere! With exciting use of props in our lessons, your dancer will anticipate monthly themes and love sharing all their new moves at home.These dancers will be grooving and moving, with age appropriate music and of course, lots of swag.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: clean indoor sneakers

T-shirt/tank
Bottoms your dancer can move in (no jeans)
Hats are permitted

Ages 3 - 5
Saturday
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Elements Hip Hop Level 1 Saturday
Livia Barkhouse
8 spots left
Learn how to groove! In this class, dancers will learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance in a fun and positive atmosphere. These dancers will be moving and grooving, with age appropriate music and lots of swag.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: clean indoor sneakers

The following options are all acceptable attire:
T-shirt/tank
Bottoms your dancer can move in (no jeans)
Hats are permitted

Ages 7 - 9
Saturday
12:45 PM to 1:45 PM
- Studio D
Element Dance Studio
Element Hip Hoppers Saturday 1:15pm
Sarah Rogers
5 spots left
Learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance in a fun and positive atmosphere! This class progresses with your dancer offering them more challenging technique, while building confident dancers. We have exciting use of props in our lessons, your children will anticipate monthly themes and love sharing all their new moves at home. These dancers will be grooving and moving, with age appropriate music and of course, lots of swag.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: clean indoor sneakers

T-shirt/tank
Bottoms your dancer can move in (no jeans)
Hats are permitted

Ages 5 - 7
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Acrobatic Arts Levels 7-8 (SR)
Ainsley Forrest
3 spots left
Acrobatic and dance combined in a challenging, fun, and safe environment. Skills such as aerials, handsprings, and handstand walking are learned at this level. As students become more advanced, they can work up to skills such as layouts and Arabian walkovers. Acro focuses on increasing strength and flexibility, and creating fluid dance pieces. The class consists of warm-up, stretching and strengthening exercises, conditioning, across-the-floor dance, circuits, balancing skills, across-the-floor skills, as well as combinations and choreography.

*A technique/foundations, ballet, or jazz class is highly recommended.*

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 13 - 18
Saturday
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Elements Hip Hop Level 2 Saturday
Livia Barkhouse
6 spots left
Learn how to groove! In this class, dancers will learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance in a fun and positive atmosphere. These dancers will be moving and grooving, with age appropriate music and lots of swag.

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: clean indoor sneakers

The following options are all acceptable attire:
T-shirt/tank
Bottoms your dancer can move in (no jeans)
Hats are permitted

Ages 10 - 12
Saturday
1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Acrobatic Arts Levels 5-6 Saturday
Ainsley Forrest
4 spots left
Acrobatic and dance combined in a challenging, fun, and safe environment. Skills such as walkovers, chest stands, and handstands are learned at this level. As students become more advanced, they can work up to skills such as aerials and handsprings. Acro focuses on increasing strength, and flexibility, and creating fluid dance pieces. The class consists of warm-up, stretching and strengthening exercises, conditioning, across-the-floor dance, circuits, balancing skills, across-the-floor skills, as well as combinations and choreography.

*A technique/foundations, ballet, or jazz class is highly recommended.*

This class participates in our winter and spring performances.

Hair: up and off the face
Shoes: barefoot

The following are all acceptable attire:
- Leotard
- Dance shorts or leggings
- Fitted t-shirt/tank

Ages 8 - 18
Saturday
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio

Term 3 - Summer 2024

Name
Days
Location
Mini Hip Hoppers
Marin Smith
7 spots left
Learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance in a fun and positive atmosphere! This class progresses with your dancer offering them more challenging technique, while building confident dancers. We have exciting use of props in our lessons, your children will anticipate monthly themes and love sharing all their new moves at home.These dancers will be grooving and moving, with age appropriate music and of course, lots of swag.
Ages 3 - 4.5
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Acro Tumblers
Andrea Forrest
5 spots left
Acro Tumblers combines tumbling and dance skills, such as baby bridges, somersaults, mat work, handstands, cartwheels and more! This class is guaranteed to get your dancer moving!
Ages 5 - 6
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Mini Acro
Marin Smith
5 spots left
Mini Acro combines tumbling and dance skills, such as gallops, skips, rolls, mat work, handstands, pre-cartwheels and more! This class is guaranteed to get your dancer moving!

Ages 3 - 4.5
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Beginner Acro
Marin Smith
1 spot left
Acrobatic and dance combined in a challenging, fun, and safe environment. Skills such as handstands, headstands, and cartwheels are learned at this level. Acro focuses on increasing strength, flexibility, and creating fluid dance pieces. Class consists of warm up, stretching and strengthening exercises, conditioning, across the floor dance, circuits, balancing skills, and across the floor skills.
Ages 7 - 10
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Beginner Acro
Andrea Forrest
1 spot left
Acrobatic and dance combined in a challenging, fun, and safe environment. Skills such as handstands, headstands, and cartwheels are learned at this level. Acro focuses on increasing strength, flexibility, and creating fluid dance pieces. Class consists of warm up, stretching and strengthening exercises, conditioning, across the floor dance, circuits, balancing skills, and across the floor skills.
Ages 7 - 10
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Element Hip Hoppers
Marin Smith
10 spots left
Learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance in a fun and positive atmosphere! This class progresses with your dancer offering them more challenging technique, while building confident dancers. We have exciting use of props in our lessons, your children will anticipate monthly themes and love sharing all their new moves at home.These dancers will be grooving and moving, with age appropriate music and of course, lots of swag.
Ages 5 - 6
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Intermediate Acro
Andrea Forrest
2 spots left
Dancers must be able to all KICK OVERS, CARTWHEELS (regular and one handed) AND HANDSTANDS on both sides for this level.
Acrobatic and dance combined in a challenging, fun, and safe environment. Skills such as walkovers, chest stands, and cartwheel variations are learned at this level. Acro focuses on increasing strength, flexibility, and creating fluid dance pieces. Class consists of warm up, stretching and strengthening exercises, conditioning, across the floor dance, circuits, balancing skills, and across the floor skills.

Ages 9 - 16
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Dancer Stretch & Strength
Marin Smith
13 spots left
This class is suitable for all levels, focusing on building muscular strength and endurance, cardio and flexibility, all in a fun but challenging way. Dancers work to build strength both focusing on the deep tissues and more core muscle groups. With the use of resistance bands, yoga blocks and other tools, dancers push themselves to strengthen their bodies. Dancers will also focus on deepening their flexibility in all major areas of the body to increase range of movement in a safe and stable way. This class gives dancers the abilities to have major support and control for their dancing.
Ages 11 - 16
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
- Studio C
Element Dance Studio
Advanced Acro
Andrea Forrest
6 spots left
Dancers must be able to do FRONT AND BACK WALKOVERS for this level.
Acrobatic and dance combined in a challenging, fun, and safe environment. Skills such as aerials and handsprings are learned at this level. Acro focuses on increasing strength, flexibility, and creating fluid dance pieces. Class consists of warm up, stretching and strengthening exercises, conditioning, across the floor dance, circuits, balancing skills, and across the floor skills.

Ages 10 - 16
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Intermediate Jumps & Turns
Marin Smith
12 spots left
Dancers MUST have dance experience to take this class. It is designed for Company Dancers who want to work on building a better understanding of their bodies and practicing both familiar and brand-new material. Dancers must be open to working in a way that meets their individual levels and personal abilities for maximum growth. A fun and challenging class to take your dancing to the next level.
Ages 9 - 13
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Intermediate Jazz/Contemp
Marin Smith
13 spots left
This class is designed for the intermediate dancers who has a good foundation and understanding of dance.
Class consists of a warm-up, strengthening and stretching exercises, centre work, across the floor, combinations, and choreography in both Jazz and Contemporary styles of dance.
Jazz dance can be fast paced and energetic, or smooth and graceful. Jumps, turns, and leg extensions are common characteristics of jazz dance.
Creative self-expression and a more natural way to move – a more free style of dance where emotions and moods lead the dance. Modern was developed as a rebellion to those rigid constraints of traditional ballet. Contemporary is today’s modern dance, a fusion of both traditional modern and jazz technique.

Ages 9 - 13
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Advanced Jazz/Contemp
Marin Smith
15 spots left
This class is designed for the advanced dancer who has a solid foundation and understanding of dance.
Class consists of a warm-up, strengthening and stretching exercises, centre work, across the floor, combinations, and choreography in both Jazz and Contemporary styles of dance.
Jazz dance can be fast paced and energetic, or smooth and graceful. Jumps, turns, and leg extensions are common characteristics of jazz dance.
Creative self-expression and a more natural way to move – a more free style of dance where emotions and moods lead the dance. Modern was developed as a rebellion to those rigid constraints of traditional ballet. Contemporary is today’s modern dance, a fusion of both traditional modern and jazz technique.

Ages 9 - 13
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Advanced Jumps & Turns
Marin Smith
14 spots left
Dancers MUST have dance experience to take this class. It is designed for advanced Company Dancers who want to work on building on their understanding of their bodies and practicing both familiar and brand-new material. Dancers must be open to working in a way that meets their individual levels and personal abilities for maximum growth. A fun and challenging class to take your dancing to the next level.
Ages 11 - 18
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Storybook Ballet Ages 2-3
Marin Smith
3 spots left
Storybook Ballet continues to ignite your child’s imagination, and teach the basics of classical ballet and creative dance with a strong focus on storytelling and theatre. A story is read at the beginning of class, and the movement that follows is inspired by that story. Storybook Ballet teaches the basic ballet steps and gross motor skills, while captivating your child’s imagination through storytelling, the use of props and age appropriate music. Your child will love exploring our monthly themes!
Ages 2 - 3.5
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Beginner Jazz/Contemp
Marin Smith
12 spots left
Dancers will get to experience two styles of dance in this class- jazz and contemporary. This class will follow the ADAPT Jazz Junior 1 syllabus. A great class for an introduction to dance in a fun and positive atmosphere.
Ages 6 - 10
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Beginner Hip Hop
Marin Smith
14 spots left
Learn how to groove! In this class, dancers will learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance in a fun and positive atmosphere. These dancers will be moving and grooving, with age appropriate music and lots of swag.
Ages 7 - 9
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Beginner Jumps & Turns
Marin Smith
14 spots left
This is an introduction class. Dancers will work on understanding of their bodies and how they move. This class will work on different leaps and jumps and the skills required for turns. A fun and challenging class to take your dancing to the next level.
Ages 7 - 10
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Rainbow Pop Preschool Camp
Haley Leppan
12 spots left
Celebrate the colours of the rainbow with all styles of dance and fun in our Rainbow Pop Preschool Dance Camp! Show your rainbow spirit by dressing up in the colour of the day. Discover the passion and poise of Ballet on "Perfectly Pink Day." Show your school spirit with a pom-pom dance on "Glitter and Gold Day." Bust- a-move on "Get Down Green Hip Hop Day." Show us your style on "Got the Jazz Blue-s Day". Rainbow Pop Preschool Dance Campers enjoy a craft each day and have time for reflecting in their dance camp journals. We will wrap the week up with a short performance on Friday!
Dancers should wear comfortable clothes they can dance and move in (in the colour of the day if possible!), bring a water bottle and healthy snacks and lunch!
All dancers must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian. Drop off is 8:45am and pick up is 12pm.

Ages 3 - 5
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Tiny Acro Dance Camp
Haley Leppan
11 spots left
Our Tiny Tots Acro camp will explore acro dance, arts and crafts, story time and a whole lot of imagination! Tiny Tots Acro combines tumbling and dance skills, such as gallops, skips, rolls, mat work, handstands, pre-cartwheels and more! This class is guaranteed to get your dancer moving!
Students will participate in daily crafts, play games and of course, dance the morning away!
Drop off at 8:45am and pick up at 12pm each day. Dancers should wear comfortable clothes they can dance and move in, bring water and a healthy snack.


Ages 3 - 5
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Acro Camp - Ages 6-8
Andrea Forrest
2 spots left
Come tumble, tuck, and roll in our week-long morning Acro Camp. Students will focus on improving strength, flexibility, and technique during this week while following the Acrobatic Arts syllabus and guidelines. No previous acro experience required.
A leotard is strongly recommended to worn in Acro Camp. Dancers may wear short/leggings and a fitted shirt over the leotard. Dancers should bring a water bottle and healthy snacks each day to camp.
All dancers must be signed in and out each day. Drop off is 8:45am and pick up is 12pm.
Dancer may also register for our Art Attack Camp and lunch supervision to make a full day camp.

Ages 6 - 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Acro Camp - Ages 9 - 12
Andrea Forrest
3 spots left
Come tumble, tuck, and roll in our week-long morning Acro Camp. Students will focus on improving strength, flexibility, and technique during this week while following the Acrobatic Arts syllabus and guidelines. No previous acro experience required.
A leotard is strongly recommended to worn in Acro Camp. Dancers may wear short/leggings and a fitted shirt over the leotard. Dancers should bring a water bottle and healthy snacks each day to camp.
All dancers must be signed in and out each day. Drop off is 8:45am and pick up is 12pm.
Dancer may also register for our Art Attack Camp and lunch supervision to make a full day camp.

Ages 9 - 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Junior TRANSFORM Summer Dance Intensive - Week 1
Janelle Warren Konowal
20 spots left
The Element Intensive is designed for the experienced dancer. Dancers will have the opportunity to train with Element and guest instructors in a positive and encouraging setting. The Element Intensive will focus on artistry, athleticism and proper form in styles such as jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballet and acro. There will also be mini clinics in Stronger Dance, a fitness and mindset for dancers, improvisation and partnering, and more!
This program will TRANSFORM not only your dancing, but your approach to dance to become a better, stronger, dancer. At this intensive you will learn to:
▪️Pick up choreography faster
▪️Explore new ways of moving
▪️Be a cleaner dancer
▪️Approach dance with a growth mindset
▪️Get stronger physically and mentally
▪️Become confident in Improv

The Intensive will run Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm drop off at 8:45am

Dancers should wear comfortable clothes they can dance and move in, bring a water bottle, healthy snacks and lunch. All dancers must be signed in and out each day.

Ages 9 - 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Junior TRANSFORM Summer Dance Intensive - Week 2
Janelle Warren Konowal
20 spots left
The Element Intensive is designed for the experienced dancer. Dancers will have the opportunity to train with Element and guest instructors in a positive and encouraging setting. The Element Intensive will focus on artistry, athleticism and proper form in styles such as jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballet and acro. There will also be mini clinics in Stronger Dance, a fitness and mindset for dancers, improvisation and partnering, and more!
This program will TRANSFORM not only your dancing, but your approach to dance to become a better, stronger, dancer. At this intensive you will learn to:
▪️Pick up choreography faster
▪️Explore new ways of moving
▪️Be a cleaner dancer
▪️Approach dance with a growth mindset
▪️Get stronger physically and mentally
▪️Become confident in Improv

The Intensive will run Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm drop off at 8:45am

Dancers should wear comfortable clothes they can dance and move in, bring a water bottle, healthy snacks and lunch. All dancers must be signed in and out each day.

Ages 9 - 11
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Rainbow Pop Dance Camp
Haley Leppan
7 spots left
Celebrate the colours of the rainbow with all styles of dance and fun in our Rainbow Pop Dance Camp! Show your rainbow spirit by dressing up in the colour of the day. Discover the passion and poise of Ballet on "Perfectly Pink Day." Show your school spirit with a pom-pom dance on "Glitter and Gold Day." Bust- a-move on "Get Down Green Hip Hop Day." Show us your style on "Got the Jazz Blue-s Day". Rainbow Pop Dance Campers enjoy a craft each day and have time for reflecting in their dance camp journals. We will wrap the week up with a short performance on Friday!
Dancers should wear comfortable clothes they can dance and move in (in the colour of the day if possible!), bring a water bottle and healthy snacks and lunch!
All dancers must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian. Drop off is 8:45am and pick up is 4pm.

Ages 6 - 11
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Senior TRANSFORM Summer Dance Intensive - Week 1
Janelle Warren Konowal
16 spots left
The Element Intensive is designed for the experienced dancer. Dancers will have the opportunity to train with Element and guest instructors in a positive and encouraging setting. The Element Intensive will focus on artistry, athleticism and proper form in styles such as jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballet and acro. There will also be mini clinics in Stronger Dance, a fitness and mindset for dancers, improvisation and partnering, and more!
This program will TRANSFORM not only your dancing, but your approach to dance to become a better, stronger, dancer. At this intensive you will learn to:
▪️Pick up choreography faster
▪️Explore new ways of moving
▪️Be a cleaner dancer
▪️Approach dance with a growth mindset
▪️Get stronger physically and mentally
▪️Become confident in Improv

The Intensive will run Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm, with a short demonstration performance on Friday at 4pm at the studio for friends and families

Ages 12 - 19
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Senior TRANSFORM Summer Dance Intensive - Week 2
Janelle Warren Konowal
18 spots left
The Element Intensive is designed for the experienced dancer. Dancers will have the opportunity to train with Element and guest instructors in a positive and encouraging setting. The Element Intensive will focus on artistry, athleticism and proper form in styles such as jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballet and acro. There will also be mini clinics in Stronger Dance, a fitness and mindset for dancers, improvisation and partnering, and more!
This program will TRANSFORM not only your dancing, but your approach to dance to become a better, stronger, dancer. At this intensive you will learn to:
▪️Pick up choreography faster
▪️Explore new ways of moving
▪️Be a cleaner dancer
▪️Approach dance with a growth mindset
▪️Get stronger physically and mentally
▪️Become confident in Improv

The Intensive will run Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm drop off at 8:45am

Dancers should wear comfortable clothes they can dance and move in, bring a water bottle, healthy snacks and lunch. All dancers must be signed in and out each day.

Ages 12 - 19
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Studio B
Element Dance Studio
Storybook Preschool Dance Camp
Haley Leppan
13 spots left
This is an imaginative and fun dance camp where dancers will learn dance fundamentals in a variety of styles. Dancers will learn correct terminology and technique with the creativity of the stories. Each day, the dancers will have story time and combine the love of reading with the love of dance and art! The music, dance, crafts and games will all be themed around the book of the day!
Ages 3 - 5
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Taylor Swift Dance Camp Week 1
Haley Leppan
2 spots left
Does your little dancer LOVE Taylor Swift? In our Taylor Swift dance camp, dancers will explore jazz and hip hop technique, learn choreography and dance to music inspired by our favourite star, Taylor Swift! Camp days include dance, arts and craft, trivia, and MORE!
Ages 6 - 11
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Taylor Swift Dance Camp Week 2
Haley Leppan
This class is full
Does your little dancer LOVE Taylor Swift? In our Taylor Swift dance camp, dancers will explore jazz and hip hop technique, learn choreography and dance to music inspired by our favourite star, Taylor Swift! Camp days include dance, arts and craft, trivia, and MORE!
Ages 6 - 11
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Total Technique Intensive
Haley Leppan
3 spots left
Total Technique Intensive Ages 7-13
Great for our younger Company Dancers who want to improve their technique. Our Total Technique Intensive Ages 7-13 will focus on technique, flexibility, balance & dance skills, including Jumps & Turns, in an age appropriate fun environment! A great opportunity for dancers to expand their skills by focusing on their technique and strengthening their bodies.

Ages 7 - 13
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio
Total Technique Intensive Week 2
Haley Leppan
11 spots left
Element’s fun, upbeat intensive for ages 7-10! 🌟 Find your inner light! Designed for the beginner-intermediate dancer, in this camp dancers will have the opportunity to:

◾️Explore artistry and learn to express themselves through dance
◾️ Get stronger with age and level-appropriate strength and flexibility training, by Director Janelle Konowal (Certified Personal Trainer)
◾️ Explore and strengthen key dance movements and patterns
◾️ Become more versatile in learning different movement styles of jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, hip hop, ballet, improv and more!

Total Technique Intensive is built layering training with creativity and play, building strong dancers with joy of movement!

Dancers will have the opportunity to train with Element instructors in a positive and encouraging setting. The Element Total Technique Intensive will include classes such as jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, hip hop, ballet, technique, progressions, conditioning, improvisation, and partnering. We will also have some fitness for young dancers with Director and certified PT Janelle Konowal. This camp is perfect for younger company dancers or those who want to explore different styles and take their dancing to a new level!
Dancers should wear comfortable clothes they can dance and move in, bring a water bottle, healthy snacks and lunch. All dancers must be signed in and out each day. Drop off is 8:45 am and pick up is at 4 pm.

Ages 6 - 10
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Studio A
Element Dance Studio