COURSES OFFERED BY BEYOND THE BARRE DANCE COMPANY

Hip-Hop is a favourite for students of all ages! Classes feature stylized technique and fresh hip-hop combinations to the latest music. Originating as a form of street dance, Hip Hop is always evolving and is a fun and fast-paced work out for body and mind!

Jazz dance students complete warm-up and stretching exercises before working on skills such as leaps, turns, kicks, and jumps. Jazz is a fun, upbeat class combining technical elements and creativity, all while increasing flexibility, strength and musicality.

Students are taught to use proper posture and poise, and to present themselves in a graceful manner. Ballet dance requires students to channel their energy in a positive way, and is an excellent dance form for both male and female students alike.

It often includes working with a partner and using balance and agility skills to work together and achieve a common goal. Acro students will experience the joy of accomplishing hard earned personal goals with the techniques learned in class. Tumbling classes are offered to more advanced students.

Learn the basics of each genre at the student’s level in an inclusive and fun environment. These classes are for the beginner to more advanced dancer who likes to work hard and play hard, but on a recreational level.

Steps of varying difficulty are taught progressively through the year, allowing each dancer to master techniques at his/her own pace. One of the first dance forms to be created, tap is a fun class anyone can enjoy!

Lyrical dance most often combines jazz and ballet. It focuses on strength, flexibility, lines and emotion to music, or especially the lyrics. Very technique based, lyrical requires both a strong ballet and jazz technique. Not usually recommended for beginners or students under the age of 10.

Dancers learn contemporary technique and innovative combinations and choreography. Utilizing a wide range of music styles, contemporary dance gives students a chance to explore their own style and tell a story through their movement.

In aerial silks classes students will learn techniques for climbing, wrapping, and eventually dropping with a focus on safety and personal growth. Aerial silks is exciting, fun, and challenging. It is a great way to build confidence and courage and is appropriate for all genders and body types.

These classes are more of an open concept than our mini classes and there is no long term commitment as there is no recital dance or costume expense. A perfect class for the very young or shy student who requires a gentler introduction to a class setting. Full safety protocols in effect!