VIRTUOSITY DANCE CLASSES
Building Confidence, Strength & Skills
For the recreational dancer, preschoolers learn grace through beginning ballet, and musicality through beginning tap in our Combo Classes. School-age dancers have a variety of dance genres available: Ballet, Tap, Acro, Lyrical/Contemporary, Jazz, and Hip-hop. Adult classes include Ballet, Tap, Senior Tap and Hip-hop.
Why Parents Choose VIRTUOSITY DANCE
At Virtuosity, we believe dance is about much more than learning choreography. Our classes help students build confidence, discipline, creativity, and friendships while receiving exceptional technical instruction.
- Professional instructors with extensive dance and teaching experience
- Classes for preschool through pre-professional dancers
- Wide variety of dance styles and skill levels
- Structured curriculum that supports long-term growth
- Positive, encouraging atmosphere where every dancer belongs
- Performance opportunities throughout the year
- Beautiful downtown studios designed specifically for dance
ABT® National Training Curriculum
Virtuosity’s premiere ballet program is the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, taught by Virtuosity’s Certified ABT® Instructors, and augmented with industry professionals. This breakthrough 8 level program combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. Dancers participate in the Nutcracker each December and annual Dance Recital each June. Entrance to the program is through evaluation, for dancers 5 and up.
Ballet
Virtuosity’s recreational ballet classes are taught with elements of French, Russian and Italian technique. Classes follow a classical format, including barre and centre exercises and reverence. Flexibility, core strength and development, and precise vocabulary are emphasized. Steps and combinations taught are commensurate with class technique level and physical development. In older classes, choreography may contain contemporary elements.Proper ballet technique is the cornerstone of every ballet class taught at Virtuosity. Recreational ballet classes meet once weekly.
- Ages 3+
- 40-90 minute classes
Ballet/Tap Combo
Ballet/Tap Combo classes introduce young dancers to the foundations of both ballet and tap. Students build grace, poise, rhythm, musicality, coordination, and confidence while learning age-appropriate technique in a fun and supportive environment.
Classes progress from creative movement and basic musical phrasing to beginning ballet technique, tap combinations, improvisation, and performance skills.
- Ages 3-7
- 45 minute classes
Jazz / Lyrical
Lyrical is often seen as a hybrid of both jazz and ballet. The movement is soft and fluid, with an emphasis on interpreting lyrics and portraying the emotions behind those lyrics.
There is an element of storytelling, and students are encouraged to lose their inhibitions and respond to the music. Lyrical dancers should have some ballet experience. Lyrical classes are recommended for students ages 10 and up.
- Ages 7+
- 40-75 minute classes
Hip Hop
Hip-hop spans a broad range of styles and choreography, is driven by its musical accompaniment, and can be as much about attitude as it is about technical skill.
Classes are high energy, as students are introduced to the latest dance trends and are encouraged to freestyle. Intermediate and advanced hip-hop students experience multiple styles of this non-conventional dance form, including street style, jazz funk, popping, locking, stalls and stunts and they may even dabble in breaking and krumping. All music and dance techniques at Virtuosity are family friendly.
- Ages 5+
- 40-55 minute classes
Tap
Beginning tappers learn classic tap technique, with a heavy emphasis on correct terminology, accuracy and tap clarity. Dancers progress to phrases and combinations, as they experiment with syncopation and weight distribution.
Once proficient, dancers improve their speed, experiment with percussive rhythm tap, and are encouraged to improvise. Students dance both a cappella, and to a broad range of accompaniment. At the advanced level, dancers take flight, and experience in multiple dance forms is helpful, as choreography expands to include elements of jazz and musical theatre.
- Ages 3+
- 40-55 minute classes
Acro
Multiple forms of dance combine with acrobatics in this cutting edge dance genre.
Modern, lyrical, contemporary, jazz, novelty, character and ballet may all be incorporated, depending on the performance piece and vision of the choreographer. Students consistently work to improve strength, flexibility and contortion.
- Ages 5+
- 40-55 minute classes
Learn From Passionate Dance Professionals
Virtuosity’s instructors are experienced dance professionals and educators who are passionate about helping every student reach their potential. They focus on proper technique, positive encouragement, and individual growth, ensuring dancers feel challenged, supported, and inspired throughout their journey.
Performance Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to showcase their progress through performances that celebrate hard work, creativity, and personal achievement. From first-time performers to experienced dancers, every student gains valuable stage experience while creating unforgettable memories with family and friends. Virtuosity’s annual recital is one of the highlights of the season and gives dancers the chance to shine in a professional performance environment.
Start Your Dance Journey Today
Whether your child is taking their very first dance class or preparing for advanced training, Virtuosity Performing Arts Studio provides exceptional instruction in a positive, welcoming community. Discover the confidence, friendships, and lifelong love of dance that begin here.