Styles of Dance Offered at Planet Dance

For dancers ages 3-4 years old

This class introduces basic ballet and tap techniques along with creative movement and dance vocabulary in a structured class environment. Students develop rhythm, coordination, and movement while building their confidence and self-esteem.

For dancers ages 5-6 years old

This class reviews and builds on the basic ballet and tap technique learned in Primary I, as well as introduces new vocabulary and movements in a structured class environment. Primary II is designed to help dancers transition into our leveled classes.

For dancers ages 5-6 years old - Invitation Only

In this class, dancers will build on the vocabulary and new movements learned in Primary II. This class emphasises on building and improving each dancer's ballet and tap technique. Primary III is taught at an accelerated pace to help dancers transition into our leveled classes.

For dancers ages 5-6 years old

This class introduces basic acrobatic skills, creative movement, dance vocabulary, and technique in a structured class environment. Students develop rhythm and coordination while building their confidence and self-esteem.

For dancers ages 5-6 years old

This class is an introduction to Jazz, with Hip-Hop infusion, and incorporates coordination, movement, visual stimulation, and games to keep the dancers learning and having fun.

For dancers ages 7 & up

New this season! Pom is a high energy class that focuses on sharp, precise movements, while incorporating elements of jazz and hip-hop. Dancers can expect to work on synchronised arm movements and formations, kicks, turns, leaps, and extensions. Dancers will use poms to enhance visual impact while learning routines that emphasize strength, stamina, and teamwork. Perfect for those looking to build skills in cheer, jazz, and collegiate-style dance.

For dancers ages 7 & up

The ballet program teaches dancers strong technique through traditional ballet. Students learn proper placement, turnout, and vocabulary in a disciplined environment, while developing strong work ethics and a solid technique foundation in a positive atmosphere. We highly recommend all dancers take at least one ballet class per week. 

Pointe classes are incorporated into the Ballet 4 class, and are by teacher approval only!

For dancers ages 7 & up

The jazz program focuses on building strong technique, strength, and flexibility. Classes incorporate stretching, across the floor combinations, and choreography. Students learn different turns, jumps, leaps, and extensions while incorporating them into many different styles of jazz.

For dancers ages 7 & up

The tap program concentrates on both rhythmic and classical tap methods. Students learn vocabulary, rhythmic timing, and improvisation. Dancers will also work across the floor and with choreography throughout the season.

For dancers ages 7 & up

Contemporary classes fuse together ballet, jazz, lyrical, and modern dance styles. This style of dance challenges dancers to grow as artists through movement. Dancers will work across-the-floor and with choreography throughout the season.

For dancers ages 7 & up

These fun and upbeat classes integrate many different styles of hip-hop, including pop and lock, street, and break dancing. Students learn isolation of movement, body control techniques, and choreography as well as trending dance moves in pop culture.

For dancers ages 7 & up

These classes incorporate gymnastic technique, flexibility training, stunting, and partner work. Dancers will work on building flexibility and strength, as well as interpersonal and group working skills.