Junior Classes (ages 8 & 9)
We channel the growing passion and discipline of 8 & 9-year-olds through classes that strengthen their confidence, mine their ingenuity, and exploit their physical energy. We offer classes in modern technique, creative dance and ballet.
Junior Modern Technique
This 35-minute introduction to Modern Technique class will be rooted in a classical ballet vocabulary with a strong emphasis on torso articulation & expression. These classes will encourage alignment, form, coordination, musicality, strength, rhythm & kinetic intelligence. Live percussion accompanies each class. Taught by Janet Johnson.
Junior Improvisation/Composition
All students in this class also take Modern Technique, which immediately precedes this class and acts as an essential warm-up and grounding in precision. The class then moves into 35-minutes of experimental and process-oriented improvisation which will encourage students to take physical and creative risks while working cooperatively in a supportive group. Taught by Catrina von Radecki.
Details to know
- Because of the nature of the discipline, regular and punctual attendance is a must. Please arrive a few minutes prior to each class.
- Modern Dance Attire
- Hair off face and neck in whatever manner is preferred
- Girls: body suit and footless tights or footless unitard.
- No tee-shirts or sweat pants for technique classes.
- Boys: shorts or tights and tee-shirt.
- Please bring a labelled water bottle.
Parental involvement
- Regular viewing times will be organized for families and friends.
- Informal performances throughout the year will be held at Temple Studio.
- Final year-end performance at 6:30 pm on May 19, 2011 at the Guelph Youth Music Centre.
