A non-competitive studio offering pre-professional and recreational programs. www.invitationtodance.ca Class Information Creative Movers 3-4 year old dancers will enjoy this fun introduction to dance, while learning a variety of jazz, ballet, tap and acrobatic movements. Classes are offered in 10 and 8 week sessions. Ballet/Tap Movers, Jazz/Acro Movers, Pre School A natural progression from our Creative Movers to a full year course, students are exposed to the fundamentals of several styles. Recommended age is 4-5 years and students are involved in our year end recital. Ballet Learn poise and precision while developing flexiblity and strength. Primary Ballet begins at 6 years old. Level 3 Bal- let students and up dance twice weekly. Jazz Based on modern technique, our jazz classes develop grounded movement, technical lines and personal ex- pression. Primary Jazz begins at 6 years old. Tap Discover your inner musician while learning the tech- nique of sound quality, rhythm and style. Primary Tap begins at 6 years old. Acro Requiring a balance between strength and flexibility, acro showcases gymnastics like skills within the art of dancing. Primary Acro begins at 6 years old. Hip Hop Dance at its rawest form, Hip-Hop includes el- ements from Jazz, African, Tap, American and Latino dance cultures. It is a very energetic and rhythmic form of dance that can be choreographed or improvised. Minimum age is 7 years old. **Boys only class for ages 5-7! Aerial Arts We are excited to be offering our aerial arts classes, where students will learn the basics of trapeze, hoop and silks. Classes are offered in 10 and 8 week sessions. Adult Classes We haven’t forgotton about the grown ups! Check out Adult Ballet and Aerial Fitness. Classes are offered in 10 and 8 week sessions. Adaptive Dance We offer inclusive classes for kids with a range of special needs. Working on skill development, self empowerment and celebrating our differences, students will be paired with a dance mentor but their aids are also invited to share in the fun! Dance Alive Dance Alive is offered on Friday nights to dancers aged 7 and up. The main focus is on choreography and per- formance in a variety of settings, and fun! The dancer must have a minimum one-year dance experience and be studying both ballet and jazz. See our Dance Alive brochure for details. Contact us for more information! 403-278-4849 [email protected] 1, 1215 Lake Sylvan Drive SE (Bonavista Downs) Invitation to Dance ITD is committed to providing high-quality dance classes in a non-competitive environment. We provide a safe and child-centered space to encourage our students to explore dance with qualified, nurturing teachers. We believe that a non competitive environment encour- ages young people to develop a positive self-image as well as a strong sense of community. Along with improv- ing coordination skills and developing muscular aware- ness, we encourage our students to support their peers and develop their individual sense of expression.