Dance
Spark offers daytime and evening dance classes that focus on the discipline of dance and proper technique in training while encouraging dancers to use their art as a gift to the community. Spark believes that dance is art that has the power to influence culture. With modest costumes and Christ-honouring movement and music, the atmosphere in class will be one of hard work, creativity, and fun!
Dance classes are a full-year commitment (Sept - May)
Weekly classes available for the following age groups:
Tiny Tot = ages 2-4
Primary = ages 5-7
Child = ages 8-11
Youth = ages 12+
Adults
Dance Programs
Dance programs are offered in two age groups.
Jr Program (ages 8-11) and Sr Program (ages 12+)
These programs are designed for those looking for a broad dance education that includes study in ballet, ballet variations, PBT, pointe (when ready), jazz, tap, hip hop, choreography, pilates, and acro. Students must take both Tuesday and Thursday. Students will study with the same group of students in all of their classes and pursue ministry opportunities throughout the year. Individual (non-program) classes are still available as well. Check out our class schedule here.
Acro Tech
Increase your strength and flexibility as a dancer while learning to perform gymnastic-based tricks. Students are required to take a weekly ballet class.
Spark ballet classes will challenge dancers in discipline and technique while encouraging expression from the heart.
Classical Ballet Variations
Fall in love with the classics in this weekly ballet variations class. Students are required to take a weekly ballet technique class.
A great place to fall in love with dance. This class will have a ballet foundation while exploring freedom of movement.
Pointe Tech
This class is for those students who are ready to learn to dance en pointe. Students are required to take at least two other dance classes per week including a ballet technique class. Teacher must approve the student for pointe.
Hip Hop
Worshipping Jesus with this fun, upbeat art form.
Jazz
This class will be upbeat and full of turns and jumps. Costumes and movements are always Christ-honouring. Classes are offered for several age groups. Students are required to take a ballet technique class.
Tap
Increase your musicality and rhythm while enjoying this fun genre!