Programs
At East York Performing Arts Centre we offer classes in Ballet, Pointe (including Creative Movement), Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Irish Dance, Stretch, Drama, Vocal and Musical Theatre.
Ballet
Our ballet classes are based on the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus. The syllabus is recognized world wide and truly prepares children for a world of dance. In this program we further the student's technical, musical and spatial skills. We highly recommend students take the Ballet Exams. They allow the students to work consistently through the year to reach an attainable goal.
Jazz/Hip Hop
Jazz/Hip Hop is our most popular program available at East York Performing Arts Centre. This program combines classic Broadway jazz technique and urban street dance. Here our focus is to encourage enthusiasm and energy.
Tap
In Tap you are the musician and your feet, the instrument. In this program the emphasis is on learning good musical phrasing and rhythms. Expect fun and funky classes.
Irish
The Irish program is a high energy class teaching students basic Irish steps. The program concentrates on proper Irish technique in a fun atmosphere. We begin with soft shoe steps and dances. Only when the student's strength and technique is strong enough, do we introduce them to the more percussive, hard shoe steps.
Stretch
Stretch is used to enhance any of our other dance classes. In this class, we stretch, stretch and stretch some more. All forms of dance require our bodies to be loos and limber. Our stretch program focuses on building our students range of motion.
Vocal
These half-hour sessions are one on one. The private instruction builds strong technique, performance skills and confidence. We may work on a variety of styles such as Pop, Jazz and Musical Theatre.
Acting
This is a high energy and high intensity one-hour class. Students work on monologues and scenes in a stimulating atmosphere.
