Senior Recital Dancers (Ages 14-18)
Our Senior Dance Program supports teens ages 14-18 to explore their love of dance and make new friends in our engaging and age-appropriate dance classes. Whether your 14-18-year-old has dance experience or not, they will be supported in their physical, cognitive, social and emotional development by our certified, adult dance instructors. Senior dancers will gain confidence, make lasting friendships and become leaders in our community.
Our Senior Dance classes are delivered with the commitment to our Footprints Dance Centre Curriculum Documents for each dance genre. Your 14-18-year-old will be challenged with dance steps, terminology, improvisation and age-appropriate choreography.
All dancers in our Senior program have the opportunity to participate in our year-end show. By the end of the year your dancer will grace the stage in an age-appropriate costume exciting the audience with their precision and dynamic dance moves.
Senior dancers also have the opportunity to partake in additional studio programs and experiences such as our Assistant Leadership Program, and our Teen Bonding Days like spa nights, movie nights, etc.
Class Offerings
2024/25 Schedule: Classes run from the week of Sept 9, 2024 – May 31, 2025.
Senior Ballet – Wednesday 8:00-8:45pm
Pre-Pointe (Must have teacher permission) – Wednesday 8:45-9:15pm
From barre work and across the floor work, our Senior Ballet classes teach classical ballet technique to students of all abilities. Ballet lessons will teach your 14-18-year-old to move with grace, precision and strength. Dancers in this level will focus on proper alignment, lift, turnout, terminology and style in their ballet work.
Our ballet lessons follow our Footprints Dance Centre Curriculum Requirements influenced by the International Dance Acclaim syllabus. Dancers at the senior level are also eligible to be a part of our ballet exam program.
Dress Code:
Female: Classic Tank Bodysuit in Black, Black Wrap Skirt, Footed Ballet Tights, Canvas Stretch Ballet Shoe in Pink
Male: Fitted White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoe in Black
All of our Senior Dancers have a required dress code that must be followed. We are happy to offer all dress code items in the studio for easy access and affordability.
Cost: The monthly fee for this class is $58.00 (HST incl). If your dancer registers in two 45 minute classes, their monthly fee would be $100.00 (HST incl). Contact us for more information regarding sibling discounts and multi-class discounts!
2024/25 Schedule: Classes run from the week of Sept 9, 2024 – May 31, 2025.
Senior Jazz – Thursday 7:15-8:00pm
Our Senior Jazz classes are a perfect fit for 14-18-year-olds who have lots of energy, love to move quickly and enjoy a challenge! Jazz dance is a fast and upbeat style of dance that incorporates large jumps and turns. Jazz lessons will teach your 14-18-year-old to develop their control, strength and flexibility in an upbeat age-appropriate class.
Our jazz lessons follow our Footprints Dance Centre Curriculum Requirements influenced by the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers syllabus created by Mr. Brian Foley. Dancers at the senior level are also eligible to a part of our jazz exam program.
Dress Code:
Female: Classic Tank Bodysuit in Black, Black Dance Shorts, Premium Pull On Jazz Boots in Skin Tone
Male: Fitted White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Premium Pull On Jazz Boots in Skin Tone
All of our Senior Dancers have a required dress code that must be followed. We are happy to offer all dress code items in the studio for easy access and affordability.
Cost: The monthly fee for this class is $58.00 (HST incl). If your dancer registers in two 45 minute classes, their monthly fee would be $100.00 (HST incl). Contact us for more information regarding sibling discounts and multi-class discounts!
2024/25 Schedule: Classes run from the week of Sept 9, 2024 – May 31, 2025.
Senior Tap – Tuesday 7:45-8:30pm
If your 14-18-year-old has a mind for music, then our Intermediate Tap classes are a perfect fit! Dancers in our Senior Tap classes will be challenged with intricate foot movements to create exciting and percussive rhythm patterns. Tap lessons will teach your 14-18-year-old coordination, timing and rhythm in an upbeat age-appropriate class.
Our tap lessons follow our Footprints Dance Centre Curriculum Requirements influenced by the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers syllabus created by Mr. Brian Foley. Dancers at the senior level are also eligible to a part of our tap exam program.
Dress Code:
Female: Classic Tank Bodysuit in Black, Black Dance Shorts, Premium Jazz Tap Shoe in Black
Male: Fitted White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Premium Jazz Tap Shoe in Black
All of our Senior Dancers have a required dress code that must be followed. We are happy to offer all dress code items in the studio for easy access and affordability.
Cost: The monthly fee for this class is $58.00 (HST incl). If your dancer registers in two 45 minute classes, their monthly fee would be $100.00 (HST incl). Contact us for more information regarding sibling discounts and multi-class discounts!
2024/25 Schedule: Classes run from the week of Sept 9, 2024 – May 31, 2025.
Senior Acro – Tuesday 7:00-7:45pm
If your 14-18-year-old used to do gymnastics or loves doing cartwheels in the backyard, then this is the perfect class for them! Our Senior Acro classes offer a unique and high-energy approach to the wonderful combination of jazz and gymnastics we call acro. In our Senior Acro classes, your 14-18-year-old will be introduced to acro movements like walking-handstands, partner cartwheels, front and back walk-overs and rolls. Your 14-18-year-old will develop their flexibility, strength and balance in this exciting and dynamic age-appropriate dance class.
Prior experience in gymnastics or acro dance is recommended for this class. Please reach out to us if you are unsure if this class would be a good fit for your child. Please be aware that acro class placements are skill dependent. If your dancer is below the average skill level of the class they may be asked to move to the Intermediate class.
Our acro lessons follow our Footprints Dance Centre Curriculum Requirements influenced by the Acro Dance Teachers Association.
Dress Code:
Female: Classic Tank Bodysuit in Black, Black Dance Shorts, Bare Feet
Male: Fitted White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Bare Feet
All of our Senior Dancers have a required dress code that must be followed. We are happy to offer all dress code items in the studio for easy access and affordability.
Cost: The monthly fee for this class is $58.00 (HST incl). If your dancer registers in two 45 minute classes, their monthly fee would be $100.00 (HST incl). Contact us for more information regarding sibling discounts and multi-class discounts!
2024/25 Schedule: Classes run from the week of Sept 9, 2024 – May 31, 2025.
Senior Hip-Hop – Thursday 8:00-8:45pm
If your 14-18-year-old is constantly moving and grooving to Top 40 Hits or loves to learn Tik Tok dances, then hip-hop will be a perfect for them! Dancers in our Senior Hip-Hop class must have A LOT of energy. Our Senior Hip-Hop classes combine both dance and music into a fast-paced and energetic class to engage our dancers physically and socially. Your 14-18-year-old will have the opportunity to flex their style and swag in this cool and age-appropriate dance class.
Our hip-hop lessons follow our Footprints Dance Centre Curriculum Requirements influenced by the trends of today.
Dress Code:
Female: FDC Hip-Hop Crew T-Shirt, Black Sweats/Leggings, High Top Sneaker in Black
Male: FDC Hip-Hop Crew T-Shirt, Black Sweats/Leggings, High Top Sneaker in Black
All of our Senior Dancers have a required dress code that must be followed. We are happy to offer all dress code items in the studio for easy access and affordability.
Cost: The monthly fee for this class is $58.00 (HST incl). If your dancer registers in two 45 minute classes, their monthly fee would be $100.00 (HST incl). Contact us for more information regarding sibling discounts and multi-class discounts!
2024/25 Schedule: Classes run from the week of Sept 9, 2024 – May 31, 2025.
Senior Lyrical – Wednesday 8:45-9:30pm
Our Senior Lyrical/Contemporary classes are a perfect fit for 14-18-year-olds who love storytelling, drama and dance. Lyrical/Contemporary dance combines the best of ballet and jazz to create a breath-taking genre of its own. Lyrical/Contemporary lessons will teach your 14-18-year-old storytelling, balance, flexibility and grace.
Our lyrical/contemporary lessons follow our Footprints Dance Centre Curriculum Requirements influenced by the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers Jazz syllabus created by Mr. Brian Foley and the International Dance Acclaim ballet syllabus.
Dress Code:
Female: Classic Tank Bodysuit in Black, Black Dance Shorts, Canvas Half-Soles in Skin Tone
Male: Fitted White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Canvas Half-Soles in Skin Tone
All of our Senior Dancers have a required dress code that must be followed. We are happy to offer all dress code items in the studio for easy access and affordability.
Cost: The monthly fee for this class is $58.00 (HST incl). If your dancer registers in two 45 minute classes, their monthly fee would be $100.00 (HST incl). Contact us for more information regarding sibling discounts and multi-class discounts!
2024/25 Schedule: Classes run from the week of Sept 9, 2024 – May 31, 2025.
Senior Musical Theatre – Tuesday 8:30-9:15pm
If your 14-18year-old loves drama class, knows all the words to Mamma Mia or won’t stop talking about Hamilton The Musical, then this is the perfect class for them! Our Musical Theatre classes will explore the magnificent world of Broadway dance. Your 14-18-year-old will explore different musicals each month in this fun, upbeat and age-appropriate dance class.
Our musical theatre lessons follow our Footprints Dance Centre Curriculum Requirements influenced by the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers Jazz syllabus created by Mr. Brian Foley.
Dress Code:
Female: Classic Tank Bodysuit in Black, Black Dance Shorts, Premium Pull On Jazz Boot in Skin Tone
Male: Fitted White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Premium Pull On Jazz Boot in Skin Tone
All of our Senior Dancers have a required dress code that must be followed. We are happy to offer all dress code items in the studio for easy access and affordability.
Cost: The monthly fee for this class is $58.00 (HST incl). If your dancer registers in two 45 minute classes, their monthly fee would be $100.00 (HST incl). Contact us for more information regarding sibling discounts and multi-class discounts!
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