Recreational Program

Master the basics of dance!

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Benefit from high quality education in dance!

In our recreational program, your child receives quality dance education from a dedicated faculty, without needing to commit to a competitive program. Our recreational courses promote a safe and fun environment, where children get to learn the basics of dance technique, while developing their creativity and their social skills.

Discover the benefits of the EDL recreational program:

  • Teaching in various dance disciplines: creativity, ballet/clapper, jazz/broadway, acro-dance, hip hop, lyrical/contemporary, tap, ballet.
  • Positive and inclusive environment
  • Classes for all ages
  • Opportunities to participate in multiple shows!

A great physical activity!

Dance helps children acquire essential life skills. It can build confidence and strengthen a sense of personal identity. We therefore believe that all our programs should have access to a well-rounded, high-quality dance education. Our recreational program offers dancers the chance to learn proper technique, work on their musicality, and master the fundamental skills of dance. This is done while building friendships and growing as individuals. That's how our students learn to shine on stage so they can shine in life.

Classes offered

Acro

ACRO-DANCE COMBINES JAZZ, TUMBLING, STUNTS, AND CONTORTION, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO WORK ON FLEXIBILITY AND MUSCLE STRENGTH.

Jazz/Broadway

JAZZ IS AN ENERGETIC DANCE STYLE THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO WORK ON JUMPS, TURNS, FLEXIBILITY, AND ARTISTIC STYLE. JAZZ CLASSES PROVIDE DANCERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH THE SYLLABUS OF THE ASSOCIATED DANCE ARTS FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS (A.D.A.P.T).

Hip-Hop

HIP HOP CLASSES ALLOW STUDENTS TO LEARN VARIOUS HIP HOP STYLES SUCH AS FUSION DANCE, POPPING, LOCKING, BREAKDANCING, FUNK, AND MANY OTHERS.

Lyrical/Contemporary

LYRICAL IS A MIX OF BALLET AND JAZZ, FOCUSING ON EXPRESSING DEEP EMOTIONS THROUGH MUSIC AND CHOREOGRAPHY. THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THESE CLASSES ALSO CENTER AROUND EXPERIMENTING WITH TIME, ENERGY, SPACE, AND THE SENSATION OF MOVEMENT.

Tap

TAP DANCE GIVES STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE RHYTHM THROUGH DIFFERENT MUSIC STYLES. TAP CLASSES ALLOW DANCERS TO WORK WITH THE SYLLABUS OF THE ASSOCIATED DANCE ARTS FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS (A.D.A.P.T).

Ballet

BALLET ALLOWS STUDENTS TO WORK ON TECHNIQUE, GRACE, FLEXIBILITY, AND CONFIDENCE. BALLET CLASSES PROVIDE DANCERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH THE SYLLABUS OF THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF DANCING (B.A.T.D).

Creative Dance

A perfect introduction to dance, for little friends who love to move to the beat of the music! Children learn basic techniques through play, and develop their creativity through movement!

Ballet/Tap

This course merges learning the basic techniques of ballet and tap, in a 55-minute class, where students practice both styles in one class. This class gives students the chance to explore different movement styles, work on gracefulness and musicality!

Dress Code

  • Hair must be tied up neatly to avoid it getting in the way.
  • For security reasons, we ask that no dancer wears big jewelry.

     

    Dance Style Dress Code
    Creative Dance
    Ballet
    Ballet/Tap

    Option 1:
    Pink ballet tights
    Lilac leotard
    Lilac skirt
    Pink ballet shoes
    Black tap shoes (if applicable)

     

    Option 2:
    Black shorts
    White fitted short-sleeve shirt
    Black ballet shoes
    Black tap shoes (if applicable)

    Jazz/Broadway

    Option 1:
    Skin-tone tights
    Black leotard
    Black form-fitting shorts
    Black jazz shoes

     

    Option 2:
    Black shorts
    White fitted short-sleeve shirt
    Black jazz shoes

    Acro

    Option 1:
    Black leotard
    Black form-fitting shorts
    No shoes and no tights

     

    Option 2:
    Black shorts
    White fitted short-sleeve shirt
    No shoes

    Lyrical/Contemporary

    Option 1:
    Black leotard
    Black form-fitting shorts
    No shoes and no tights

     

    Option 2:
    Black shorts
    White fitted short-sleeve shirt
    No shoes

    Hip-Hop Fitted and flexible sportswear
    White indoor athletic shoes
    Tap

    Option 1:
    Skin-tone tights
    Black leotard
    Black form-fitting shorts
    Black tap shoe

     

    Option 2:
    Black shorts
    White fitted short-sleeve shirt
    Black tap shoe

Give your child the edge he or she needs to succeed

Help your child develop the skills and confidence to realize his or her dreams by signing up today.

L’École de Danse Louise offers a full range of dance programs to help our children stand out on stage and succeed in life.

 

E.D.L. Orléans
1344 Youville dr.
Orléans, ON, K1C 2 X8

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