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1 hour/week               Age 12-19              Recreational              Full Year Program

Prerequisites:    Teacher’s approval & 2+yrs Ballet exp after BTeens

Our ballet teen classes provide a unique opportunity for teens and pre-teens who want to train in ballet but have limited or no experience in the discipline. This class uses modified elements from the Jr. and foundation grades to build up strength and technique. Note: Most teen dancers will complete 2-3 years of the teen class before moving into the progression grades should they be recommended. Dancers can also continue to take ballet tech should they not move into the ballet competition levels.

Recital/Costume:     This class performs a routine in our annual recital and will require a costume.

Dance Wear:     Please refer to our Dance Attire page for required dance wear for this class.

Class Schedule & Online Registration

 

Describe your job in 3 words!
Rewarding, Fun, Positive

What do you do at DDA?
I teach competitive jazz at DDA.

What led you to work in this field?
I have been dancing since I was 3 (competitive at age 7). I have always loved dance, my world revolves around dance. I have been trained by many teachers through different studios I attended, workshops and opportunities I have had. I started teaching at DDA at 18 years old. I love sharing my passion for dance with my students! 

Name a role model who has inspired you in your path as a dancer?
My past dance teacher: Josh Wolchansky. 

When did you join DDA?
I joined DDA in 2017.

Best thing of being part of the DDA team?
Everyone treats each other like family! DDA has the best work environment. 

What is a fun fact about you?
I graduated university with my Bachelor of Commerce – major in marketing! 

Where do we find you when you are not working?
You can find me shopping! I love wem, fabricland, michaels and winners! 

Your advice for younger dancers?
Always have a positive attitude! Smiling is very important, not only on stage but in your everyday life 🙂 

 

 

Miss Alex’s info is coming soon!

 

Describe your job in 3 words!
Fun and fulfilling. 

What do you do at DDA?
I teach hip hop and work in the office!

What led you to work in this field?
I’ve been dancing all my life and it’s something I love very much. I always had a special interest in hip hop and was very excited to receive the opportunity to teach something I’m passionate about to young dancers. 

Did you have a favorite style of dance growing up?
Hip Hop!

When did you join DDA?
I joined DDA as a dancer back in 2004! I joined the staff in 2018. 

Best thing of being part of the DDA team?
The feeling of family and mutual love for the art of dance. 

What is a fun fact about you.
Crystal, the office manager, is actually my mom! She’s my boss x2.

Where do we find you when you are not working?
At home studying or procrastinating. 

Your advice to young dancers?
Dance from the heart and not the mind! Don’t worry about things such as if you’re doing a step correctly or if you look good. As long as you have fun and love what you’re doing, you can never go wrong.