Ballet

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Ballet classes will give your child superior technique that will benefit all of their dance classes at Bloom Dance Company. We hold the highest regard for the training of our Ballet dancers. From beginner to advanced classes, students are formally trained while being taught the value of technique, discipline, and honoring tradition. As Ballet is the foundation of most dance training, we recommend that every student take Ballet classes to develop poise, good posture, proper body alignment, and graceful movement.

Dancers enrolled in Bloom’s Ballet program will work to perfect technique while developing coordination between the mind and body. Ballet requires dancers to channel their energy in a positive way, and is an excellent dance form for both male and female students alike.

All of our Ballet instructors have studied vigorously to ensure the next generation of dancers are given the knowledge and confidence to execute steps and perform to their greatest potential. Ballet Exams are offered for students wishing to achieve certification, and in the future have the option of pursuing a teaching career. 

It is strongly recommended that dancers participate in the Progressing Ballet Technique class immediately following the Ballet class.

Included:

• In-Studio Demonstration for family and friends in December
• Professional Dance Photo Day
• Beautiful costume to keep
• Participation in our Year-End Recital at the River Run Centre in June

Girls Dress Code

• Black Bloom leotard
• Convertible pink ballet tights
• Canvas ballet slippers
• Hairstyle: Low bun

Boys Dress Code

• White fitted t-shirt
• Black shorts
• White ankle socks
• Black leather ballet slippers

*Dress Code uniforms and footwear are available exclusively through our Studio Boutique

Progressing Ballet Technique

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Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students’ technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from junior through to advanced levels. 

The program helps with injury prevention and rehabilitation and enhances the ability of dancers to perform at their best. It can be difficult for students to feel which muscles initiate the correct alignment in training. However, with the use of an exercise ball, the students gain a great sense of posture and weight-placement whilst feeling each correct muscle group working throughout each exercise, which then stays with them when whilst performing in dance or their chosen field of sport.

PBT focuses on core strength, weight placement and alignment of the body with a gradual approach of carefully designed exercises and repetitions of these exercises that trigger their muscle memory. The program is designed with safe dance methodology to promote a long, healthy career and is now being taught by over 4000+ certified teachers worldwide and over 3500 schools globally have added PBT classes in their curriculum for students.

It is strongly recommended that dancers participate in the Ballet class prior to the PBT class, from 5:45-7:00pm.

Included:

• In-Studio Demonstration for family and friends in December

Girls Dress Code

• Black Bloom leotard
• Convertible ballet tights
• Bare feet
• Hairstyle: Bun

Boys Dress Code

• White fitted t-shirt
• Black shorts
• Bare feet

*Dress Code uniforms and footwear are available exclusively through our Studio Boutique

Stretch & Conditioning

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This class is a pilates and yoga inspired workout for dancers, combining deep stretching and conditioning for the entire body.

Our stretch and conditioning class provides a fun environment to increase strength and flexibility, suitable for all ages and abilities.

Students will cover a wide variety of exercises and stretches, tailored specifically for dancers. Our instructors are certified in the following training programs: Alixa Flexibility, Barreworks, Progressing Ballet Techniques, and Acrobatic Arts. Excercises have been adapted from these successful programs.

Skills learned in this class are easily transferable to any dance style, aiding progression in all other lessons. This class is an ideal compliment to every dancer’s training!

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Included:

• In-Studio Demonstration for family and friends in December

Girls Dress Code

• Black form-fitting dance wear
• Bare feet
• Hair must be tied up

Boys Dress Code

• Black form-fitting dance wear
• Bare feet

*Dress Code uniforms and footwear are available exclusively through our Studio Boutique

Jazz & Contemporary

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Jazz classes at Bloom Dance Company consist of a high energy warm up, followed by exercises to stretch and tone muscles to develop proper alignment of the skeletal structure. The class then practices Jazz technique and skills in the centre and across the floor. Jazz dance has evolved over the past few years and now includes a vast range of styles. Jazz is a fun, upbeat class combining technical elements and creativity, all while increasing flexibility, strength and musicality.

Jazz tends to be a faster paced dance form performed to popular music, new and old. It is a great way to help your coordination, and build your cardiovascular levels in an energetic and performance filled setting. Bloom Dance Company teachers pride themselves on choreographing entertaining and dynamic jazz routines for all levels. Jazz classes are a great workout and a fun way to release tension while attaining a body awareness that can be applied to everyday activities.

Included:

• In-Studio Demonstration for family and friends in December

Girls Dress Code

• Black form-fitting dance wear 
• Bare feet or turners
• Hairstyle: Low bun

Boys Dress Code

• Black form-fitting dance wear 
• Bare feet or jazz shoes

*Dress Code uniforms and footwear are available exclusively through our Studio Boutique