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Musical Theatre Dance Classes at Performing Dance Arts
Musical theatre is a fun and high-energy class where students will experience the combination of singing, dancing and acting.
Children will learn to perform routines adapted from many of the popular musicals. It is recommended that student be registered in either one ballet or musical theatre class.
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About Our Musical Theatre Instructors
Our musical theatre instructors are passionate and well-versed in the traditions, theory, and practice of many forms of dance, including musical theatre. They have studied at the most prestigious dance academies and schools internationally and trained with renowned choreographers globally. All have performance experience, with a few having danced professionally. With years of experience working with all age groups, our instructors utilize the best teaching methods that have yielded results time and time again.
Why Choose Performing Dance Arts
- World-class dance instruction
- Top-notch teachers
- Comprehensive curriculum
- Wide range of dance styles
- Encouraging environment
- Proven track record
- Recreational and competitive dancers welcome
Our Musical Theatre Dance Programs
Our dance studio offers some of the best dance programs within the Greater Etobicoke area. We take special pride in offering first-rate instruction within a fun environment that allows your child to get the absolute best dance education possible.
Recreational Dance Programs
- Dance-In-Your-Pants: For children who are between two and three years old, students gain an invaluable opportunity to socialize with others and gain an understanding of how to learn from an adult dance instructor.
- Pre-Dance: Children who are three to five years old can explore their movement range. Simultaneously, they will develop traits like coordination, strength, flexibility, and balance that are the building blocks of a dancer’s abilities. There is also a year-end show, which is much more spectacular than a mere recital.
- Youth-Dance: If your child is seven and over there are several dance classes to choose from. Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical theatre etc. for ages seven to sixteen students can participate can participate in a wide variety of dance classes that we offer every week.
Competitive Dance Programs
- Part-Time: Dancers get five hours of training weekly in musical theatre that enables them to enter local competitions. Prior dance training is a prerequisite.
- Micro-Mini: Dancers train twice weekly for four to five classes which enable competition in local competitions.
- Full-Time: This is a very demanding program that offers the highest level of dance training available. If selected for the competitive team, you will participate in guest workshops, examinations, and four to five competitions (including the possibility of a national competition).
Cost of Musical Theatre Classes
Classes are relatively inexpensive for beginners. Remember that Performing Dance Arts offers free trial classes at our Vaughan location to new or existing dance students who want to try our classes.
All classes that we offer run from September to June (similar to the school year). Registration is for the year, but payments are made monthly.
- Dance-In-Your-Pants: $49.00 per month plus tax
- 45 min Class: $58.00 per month plus tax
- 1-Hour Class: $68.00 per month plus tax
- 1.5-Hour Class: $104.00 per month plus tax
- 2-Hour Class: $126.00 per month plus tax
*Combo classes include Pre-Jazz, Pre-Ballet, Pre-Hip Hop, Pre-Acro, Pre-Tap
Our drop-in fee is $15.00 plus tax.
A six-class card is just $75.00 plus tax.
FAQ About Musical Theatre Dance Classes
To help you decide which type of dance class to enroll your child in, we have provided this handy FAQ about musical theatre dance.
Musical Theatre dance is the perfect way for your child to improve their flexibility and coordination. Dance lessons will allow your children to learn new moves, stay active, and have fun. And even if your children have never danced before, they can still take musical theatre dance classes.
Our musical theatre dance studio is ideally suited for dancers of all ages and levels; in fact, you can even enroll a child as young as three years-old! If your child is reluctant to join, point out that many modern dance styles are influenced by musical theatre dancing.
As the top musical theatre dance studio in Vaughan and Etobicoke we recognize that dance is an ever-changing art form, and our musical theatre dance classes reflect this. Our instructors keep up-to-date on the latest trends in the world of musical theatre dance, so rest assured that when you sign your child up for lessons, they’re learning from the best.
Whether your child is looking to dance for fun or competitively, our musical theatre dance lessons will teach them valuable skills, along with a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Our dance lessons embrace a sense of individuality, which will allow your children to develop their own unique styles. And who knows, they may just go on to bigger and better things, as many of our graduates have!
If your child can walk, run, and communicate with others, then they are qualified to join a dance class. They will likely be able to undertake direction from an instructor by around the age of three. You will find that engaging in dance helps children develop physically, mentally, and socially. They must learn to think about what to do next as they dance, which helps develop both cognitive and motor skills.
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A toddler who is aged 2 ½ or more years old is eligible to begin in our dance classes. An age of 3-5 years for a toddler is ideal to start our pre-musical theatre dance classes where children will learn about movement, form, and more under the careful tutelage of an adult instructor. If your child is older, remember that we have special classes for children ages 6-8, 8-11, 11 years old, and 12 years old and up.
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Musical Theatre dance shoes or sneakers with a rubber sole that provides good traction and a snug fit are ideal. Slip-on shoes may be easier for toddlers rather than laces.Girls may prefer to wear tights and a leotard. Boys can wear shorts or jogging pants, unless they opt for musical theatre pants.Hair should be pulled back and secured. This can be done by fashioning it into a bun or ponytail, or using a headband, pins, and/or clips.
Besides the right shoes and outfit, you may want to also bring a towel or sweatbands to help with perspiration. A bottle of water, sports drink or juice and a healthy snack (banana, etc.) can be good for your child to replenish their fluids and nutrients.
All dance forms have their challenges, and musical theatre requires qualities like patience, maturity, and desire in order to faithfully pursue. A child who is attentive and industrious will be able to grasp the basic tenements of musical theatre dance. Musical Theatre is also a good primer for other forms of dance, such as ballet.
Musical Theatre is an excellent pastime for boys or girls because it is an exciting form of dance that helps them improve in a wide variety of areas. From conditioning to flexibility, as well as balance, children can find themselves expanding in a variety of physical ways. However, the social benefits and structured learning environment can prove beneficial in areas far beyond the dance studio.
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Contact Info
Office Open Hours
Monday: | 4:00 pm – 8:00pm |
Tuesday: | 4:00 pm – 8:00pm |
Wednesday: | 4:00 pm – 8:00pm |
Thursday: | 4:00 pm – 8:00pm |
Friday: | 4:00 pm – 8:00pm |
Saturday: | 9:00 am – 3:00pm |
Sunday: | Closed |
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