PSB offers a full range of recreational and pre-professional dance classes in the following dance disciplines: Parent and Tot, Creative Movement . . . develops musicality and coordination, and introduces the very basic ballet steps to children 2 to 4 years of age Classical Ballet ... focuses on teaching ballet to students from 5 years of age to adult in both the Royal Academy of Dance and Cecchetti methods, and prepares students for examinations. Intensive dance training is offered to serious dancers who wish to pursue a professional career in dance. Talented students with potential are encouraged to audition at professional dance schools. For more information visit these websites: Royal Academy of Dance Cecchetti Society of Canada National Ballet School Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Pointe and Repertoire ...a central part of a ballerina's training and repertory. Steps from ballet technique are performed on the tips of the toes using hard toed pointe shoes. It requires considerable strength and skill. Modern ... a serious theatrical dance form that is distinct from the rigid formalism of classical ballet and the show dancing of the musical comedy or variety stage. Modern dance favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling. Jazz, Hip-Hop and Tap ...jazz dance is a smooth, modern Broadway style of dance; hip hop is a cultural movement; its dance form has taken on a life of its own, derived from four elements: rapping, breakdancing, Djing and graffiti; in tap dance, special shoes with metal taps are worn; the performer taps out lively rhythms and patterns with his or her heels and toes; the dancer becomes a percussive musician! Jazz ... combines modern, jazz and acrobatics movements. This art form improves flexibility, strength, agility and control. National Folk Dance ...a primitive, tribal or ethnic form of dance performed at a ceremony or festival. Characteristic national dances, country dances, and figure dances are performed in costume to folk tunes. Musical Theatre ...combines music, song, dance and dialogue. Pilates ...a conditioning technique that focuses on improving flexibility and strength for the overall body without building bulk. Pilates teaches a series of controlled movements to engage the body and mind.

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