Recreational Classes

At Studio 5•6•7•8 Inc. we offer a wide variety of recreational dance classes. Please browse below to read more about our classes. 

This schedule is in effect September 2024 until June 2025.  All recreational classes have the opportunity to perform in our Year End Recital in June. 

Acrobatics

Learn to bend, twist, tumble and flip in this fun-filled class. This class combines the power of gymnastics and the strength and flexibility of acrobatics. Students will gain flexibility, strength and body control.

It’s tons of fun!

Acrobatics Schedule

  • Pre Acro (age 5&6) – Mon.  5:30 – 6:15 pm
  • Pre Acro (age 5&6) – Tues. 6:15 – 7:00 pm
  • Pre Acro (age 5&6) – Fri.  4:45 – 5:30 pm
  • Pre Acro (age 5&6) – Sat.  10:45 – 11:30 am
  • Acro 1 – Mon.  7:15 – 8:15 pm
  • Acro 1 – Tues.  4:30 – 5:30 pm
  • Acro 1 – Wed.  4:45 – 5:45 pm
  • Acro 1 – Fri.  6:15 – 7:15 pm
  • Acro 1 – Sat.  10:00 – 11:00 am
  • Acro 1 – Sat.  12:15 – 1:15 pm
  • Acro 1 – Sat.  12:45 – 1:45 pm
  • Acro 2 – Tues.  7:15 – 8:15 pm
  • Acro 2 – Wed.  7:15 – 8:15 pm
  • Acro 2 – Fri.  7:30 – 8:30 pm
  • Acro 3 – Tues. 6:15– 7:15 pm
  • Acro 3 – Thurs.  5:45– 6:45 pm
  • Acro 4 – Tues. 7:00– 8:00 pm
  • Tumbling – Wed. 4:45 – 5:30 pm  * Invite only

Ballet

Ballet is the root of technique in the dance forms we provide at Studio 5.6.7.8.  It will give a dancer grace, strength, great posture and style. All children are encouraged to take Ballet. Students will gain body awareness and self discipline in this structured class.

Ballet classes at Studio 5.6.7.8 Inc. follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Competitive students are required to take Ballet.

Ballet Schedule

  • Pre Ballet (age 5&6) – Tues.  5:30 – 6:15 pm
  • Pre Ballet (age 5&6) – Thurs.  5:30 – 6:15 pm
  • Pre Ballet (age 5&6) – Sat.  10:15 – 11:00 am
  • Junior Ballet (age 7-9) – Thurs.  6:15 – 7:00 pm
  • Junior Ballet (age 7-9) – Fri.  6:00 – 6:45 pm
  • Pre-Teen Ballet – Mon.  7:15 – 8:15 pm
  • Teen Ballet – Mon.  8:00 – 9:00 pm
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Hip Hop

This exciting program teaches teens and pre-teens the latest Hip-Hop dance moves. The class will cover Hip-Hop, funk and street-style dance, broken down step by step.

Be prepared to sweat and have fun in this high energy class!

Hip Hop Schedule

  • Pre Hip Hop (age 5&6) – Fri. 5:30 – 6:15 pm
  • Pre Hip Hop (age 5&6) – Sat. 1:15 – 2:00 pm
  • Junior Hip Hop (age 7-9) – Mon.4:45 – 5:30 pm
  • Junior Hip Hop (age 7-9) – Tues. 7:00–7:45 pm
  • Junior Hip Hop (age 7-9) – Fri. 7:15–8:00 pm
  • Junior Hip Hop (age 7-9) – Sat.10:00–10:45 am
  • Pre-Teen Hip Hop 1 – Wed.  6:00 – 7:00 pm
  • Pre-Teen Hip Hop 1 – Wed.  7:00 – 8:00 pm
  • Pre-Teen Hip Hop 1 – Thurs.  7:45 – 8:45 pm
  • Pre-Teen Hip Hop 2 – Tues. 7:45 – 8:45 pm
  • Pre-Teen Hip Hop 2 – Thurs.  6:45 – 7:45 pm
  • Pre-Teen Hip Hop 3 – Thurs.  5:30 – 6:30 pm
  • Teen Hip Hop 1 – Fri.  7:30 – 8:30 pm
  • Teen Hip Hop 2 – Thurs.  7:45 – 8:45 pm
  • Teen Hip Hop 3 – Thurs.  6:30 – 7:30 pm

Jazz

This class combines modern Jazz technique, taught to today’s popular music. Jazz will improve balance, co-ordination, flexibility and rhythm. It’s fun for all, and is offered for ages 5 to teens.

Jazz Schedule

  • Pre Jazz (age 5&6) – Mon.  6:30 – 7:15 pm
  • Pre Jazz (age 5&6) – Fri.  5:00 – 5:45 pm
  • Pre Jazz (age 5&6) – Sat. 11:30 – 12:15 pm
  • Junior Jazz (age 7-9) – Wed.  5:15 – 6:00 pm
  • Junior Jazz (age 7-9) – Thurs.  7:00 – 7:45 pm
  • Pre-Teen Jazz – Wed.  7:45 – 8:45 pm
  • Pre-Teen Jazz – Thurs.  6:45 – 7:45 pm
  • Teen Jazz – Mon.  8:15 – 9:15 pm
  • Teen Jazz – Tues.  8:00 – 9:00 pm

Lyrical & Contemporary

Lyrical incorporates Jazz and Ballet technique, teaching students to interpret music through their bodies, and to use dance movement to tell a story. 

Contemporary explores dynamic movements, spatial awareness, and creative expression.  The class is rooted in Jazz, Ballet and Modern dance techniques. 

Students should have a background in Jazz to appreciate what these classes have to offer.

Lyrical & Contemporary Schedule

  • Pre-Teen Lyrical – Thurs.  5:45 – 6:45 pm
  • Teen Lyrical – Wed.  7:45 – 8:45 pm
  • Teen Lyrical – Thurs.  7:45 – 8:45 pm
  • Contemporary– Wed.  6:00 – 6:45 pm

Musical Theatre

Studio 5.6.7.8’s Musical Theatre program gives students training in acting, singing and dance. Students will learn improvisational skills, character development, voice training and script work.

The emphasis is on teaching the student how to use their voice and facial expressions to add to their performance.

Musical Theatre Schedule

  • Junior Musical Theatre – Fri. 5:45 – 6:30 pm
  • Pre-Teen MT – Thurs.  7:45 – 8:30 pm
  • Teen Musical Theatre – Wed. 5:00– 5:45 pm

Pointe

Readiness of Pointe work is determined by each students strength and physical development. Pre-Pointe and Pointe classes may be taken only with the permission of the Ballet Instructor and Studio Director.

Pointe Schedule

  • Pre Pointe – Mon.  4:30 – 5:00 pm
  • Pointe – Wed.  7:45 – 8:30 pm

Little Leapers and Kinder Leapers

Leap, tumble and twirl in our introductory dance program for 3 and 4 year olds!  Both the Little Leapers and the Kinder Leapers classes include Ballet, Jazz, and Acrobatics.  Similar in its content but different in the approach to teaching it, Little Leapers is for 3 year olds and Kinder Leapers is for age 4. Children are taught the fundamentals of dance and also how to work with rhythm and timing in music.

Little Leapers and Kinder Leapers Schedule

  • Little Leapers (3) – Mon.  4:50 – 5:25 pm
  • Little Leapers (3) – Tues.  4:40 – 5:15 pm
  • Little Leapers (3) – Sat.  9:25 – 10:00 am
  • Kinder Leapers (4) – Thurs. 5:00 – 5:45 pm
  • Kinder Leapers (4) – Fri.  5:15 – 6:00 pm
  • Kinder Leapers (4)  – Sat. 11:00 – 11:45 am
  • Kinder Leapers (4) – Sat. 12:00 – 12:45 pm
  • Kinder Leapers (5) – Sat. 11:45 – 12:30 pm

Tap

Make music with your feet!  Students will learn the fundamentals of tap dance, with an emphasis on musicality and rhythm. Tap classes improve a child’s motor skills, agility, and co-ordination. Classes are offered for ages 5 to adult, so much fun for all ages! 

Tap Schedule

  • Pre Tap (age 5&6) – Thurs.  4:45 – 5:30 pm
  • Pre Tap (age 5&6) – Fri.  5:45 – 6:30 pm
  • Junior Tap (age 7-9) – Mon.  6:15 – 7:00 pm
  • Junior Tap (age 7-9) – Tues.  5:30 – 6:15 pm
  • Pre-Teen/Teen Tap 1 – Fri.  6:30 – 7:30 pm
  • Teen Tap 2– Tues.  7:00 – 8:00 pm

You & Me

This program is for the child who loves music and dance. It is an interactive program for 2-3 year olds where parents participate with their child.

Expressive movement and social development are taught through the use of music and props. Come prepared to move and have fun.

You & Me Schedule

Dates: Saturday October 19th to Saturday November 16th (5-week session)

Time: 8:50 – 9:20 am

Price: $55 + HST

Registration opens September 21st, 2024