
Classes
We have highly trained teachers who share their talents with
both our recreational and competitive dancers. Thrill Dancers is
proud to offer a wide range of dance styles for your child to experience. Thrill
Dancers is also known for their quality in boys dance education. The following
dance styles are offered at Thrill Dancers. Please note the recommended
dance uniforms for each style.
***WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING STUDENTS FOR A MINI TAP CLASS
(AGES 4-6) IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE SEND US AN
EMAIL AT grace@thrilldancers.com***
Special Note To Recreational Parents:
**We want your children to feel comfortable and have fun in an enriching and
safe environment...that is why ALL recreational Classes that take place at
the Brockville Arts Centre (Pre Ballet / Jazz, Mini Ballet / Jazz, Junior / Junior
Advanced Jazz and Teen Recreational Jazz) are open to parents! Feel free
to have a seat and watch your little ones dance!**
Pre - Ballet / Jazz (ages 2.5-5)
Mini Ballet / Jazz (ages 4-6)
In these classes; geared towards our youngest dancers, our major goal is for
children to experience the joy of dance, enrich their skills, and learn to
appreciate this art. Students are familiarized with the structure of a dance class.
They are introduced to different rhythms and counts of music. Children learn
how to move and improvise with their bodies. We put a strong emphasis on
developing coordination and moving gracefully. Finally, students learn how to
use the space and become familiar with basic formations used in ballet and
jazz, all the while having lots of FUN!!!
Body wear: Simple Body Suit in Black (i.e. Mondor Body Suit 40096) and dance
tights in pink (i.e. Mondor Dance Tights #310 in Classical Pink )
Footwear: Simple Leather Ballet Shoes in Pink (Capezio or Angelo Luzio)
Ballet
Ballet is the basis of a well rounded dance education. It helps children develop
co-ordination of mind and body, and nurtures the ability to focus, and maintain
intense concentration.
Ballet provides a strong foundation for all other forms of dance. Not only does it
aid, and enhance performance ability in other dance forms, it also provides
strength and control for gymnastics, skating, and all other sports.
Body wear: Mondor Body Suit 1625 in Black, Mondor Dance Tights #310 or#
314 in Suntan
Foot wear: Capezio Canvas Ballet Slipper 2028 (Women) 2021 (Men)
Jazz
Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly
due to its popularity on television shows, movies, music videos and
commercials. People enjoy watching jazz dancers, as the dancing is fun and
energetic. Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer's
individual style and originality. With its roots in traditional ballet technique, jazz
is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and
quick turns.
Body wear: Mondor Body Suit 1625 in Black, Mondor Dance Tights # 310 or
#314 in Black or Suntan
Foot wear: Bloch Jazz Bootie # 0499 in Black or Tan
Tap
The name comes from the tapping sound made when the small metal plates
on the dancer's shoes touch a hard surface. This lively, rhythmic dance makes
the performer not just a dancer, but also a percussive musician! Tap can either
be done with music and follow the beats provided or without musical
accompaniment, otherwise known as a capella dancing. From broadway to
rhythm tap style; tap dance is fun!
Body wear: Mondor Body Suit 1625 in Black, Mondor Dance Tights # 310 or
#314 in Black or Suntan
Foot wear: Junior / Intermediate 1 Level: Capezio Mary Jane Tap Shoes in Tan
Intermediate 2 / Senior: Capezio Hoofmasters in Black
Lyrical / Contemporary
Lyrical dance is a modern dance form which fuses modern dance, jazz, and
ballet. Lyrical dance is often referred to as contemporary dance. It requires
excellent technique to perform, as the moves are often difficult and precise.
Moreover, the dancer must be well aware of facial expressions, essentially
acting, to properly perform a lyrical dance piece.
Body wear: Mondor Body Suit 1625 in Black, Mondor Dance Tights # 314 in
Black or Suntan
Footwear: Capezio Foot Undeez, Dance Paws or Barefoot
Broadway
Broadway is an exciting blend of jazz dance and musical theatre! Dances are
taught with a strong theatrical element, and are often inspired by the musical
productions from Broadway.
Hip Hop
All hip hop classes at Thrill Dancers are taught by Grace Villanueva. Grace has
been featured in the Ottawa Sun as one of Ottawa's best hip hop teachers. Hip
hop is an exciting style and one of the most popular and prominent forms of
dance in recent years. Hip hop refers mainly to street dance styles, primarily
danced to hip hop music. Hip Hop can include a wide range of styles such as
breaking, popping, locking and krumping, and even house dance.
Body wear: Form fitting shirt (like a tank top) comfortable pants (yoga, or
jogging pants)
Foot wear: Running Shoes
Salsa
Salsa is a dance style associated with the salsa style of music now popular
worldwide. Salsa music has its origins sometime in the 1950s to 1970s, with
the truly distinct salsa style Coming out of New York in the 1970s. Salsa
dancing is incredibly popular throughout Latin America, the United States, and
Canada and is gaining popularity in Europe and elsewhere.
Stretch and Strength
Did you know that one of the best ways to prevent injury was through proper
stretching? Our stretch class is conducted the same as a dance technique
class. The instructor takes the students through a brief warm up which includes
calisthenics (push ups, crunches, dips etc.) and cardio, while infusing stretches
that increase in intensity and vigour.
Boys Dance Training
Thrill Dancers is also known for our quality in boys dance education. Male
dancing has taken off thanks to great shows like "So You Think You Can
Dance". Boys know that dancing is cool!! Our recreational hip hop classes
teach the basics of breaking (popping, locking, freezes). In our competitive
classes, our boys learn to dance in the proper male techniques and are taught
partnering and lifts.
Adult Classes
Dance is a great way to keep in shape. At Thrill Dancers we have the following
adult classes: Jazz, Hip Hop, Cardio Salsa and Strength and Conditioning. We
promise a fun work out in a relaxed, easy going atmosphere.
"Dance is your pulse, your
heartbeat, your breathing.
It's the rhythm of your life.
It's the expression in time
and movement, in happiness,
joy, sadness and envy."
~Jacques D'ambroise
"Dance is the only
art of which we
ourselves are the
stuff of which it is
made." ~Ted Shawn