CHILD/YOUTH PROGRAM

FULL YEAR AND SESSIONAL CLASSES

Our comprehensive Child and Youth Program offers young dancers training in both the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (I.S.T.D.) and the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) methods of Ballet training, providing the student with a solid understanding of classical technique.

Along with their Ballet classes students participate in high-energy Jazz/Modern classes, which explore the diverse styles of Jazz and Modern techniques, incorporating the I.S.T.D. Modern Syllabus to help students develop a firm foundation for safe and fun movement. Additional classes offered for our Child and Youth dancers include Tap and Acro.

Technical elements, rhythmical footwork and creative choreography are taught in our upbeat Tap classes. Acro is a fusion of dance and acrobatic movement and is a great way for dancers to learn how to utilize their upper bodies, learn weight-bearing exercises, partnering skills and flexibility training.

Our Acro classes focus on technique and safety, always ensuring students are working at an appropriate level. 

All Full-Year students will perform in the Year End Recital and Sessional students will perform in the Sessional Showcase.

REGISTRATION FOR 2024-25 CLASSES IS NOW OPEN

2024-25 CLASS SCHEDULE

Check out our 2024-25 class schedule here.

**Crossings reserves the right to reschedule, cancel, or combine classes should registration be insufficient.

  • CLASSICAL BALLET

    (5YRS - PRE-PROFESSIONAL)
    *FULL YEAR CLASSES

    I.S.T.D. (All grades) & R.A.D. (Vocational levels)
    Pre-Primary - Vocational 4

    Our comprehensive program uses both the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (I.S.T.D.) and the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) methods of Ballet training to provide the student with a solid understanding of classical technique. Ballet exams are offered for students who are deemed ready by their instructor, and additional classes are required in preparation for examinations.

    Note:

    To register for any Ballet class above and including Pre Junior 2, students will automatically be enrolled in both Ballet classes for their allotted level.

    Levels:

    Pre-Primary ~ 5yrs

    Primary ~ 6-7yrs

    Pre-Junior 1 ~ 7yrs

    Pre-Junior 2 ~ 8 yrs

    Junior 1 ~ 9yrs

    Junior 2 ~ 10yrs

    Inter 1 ~ 11-12yrs

    Inter 2 ~ 12-13yrs

    Pre-Vocational ~ 13-15yrs

    Vocational 1-4 ~ 13+ years

  • PRE-POINTE & POINTE CLASS

    *Required for all Ballet students Inter 2 and up.

    Pre-Pointe begins at our Inter 2 Ballet level. This class emphasis strengthening the core, developing center of balance, reinforcing correct foot and ankle positioning for a safe and successful transition to pointe work.

    Students progress to Pointe with Crossings faculty and medical professionals approval.

  • JAZZ / MODERN

    (6YRS - PRE-PROFESSIONAL)
    *FULL YEAR CLASSES

    Pre-Junior 1 - Vocational 4

    These high energy classes explore the diverse styles of Jazz and Modern, incorporating the I.S.T.D. Modern Syllabus to help students develop a firm foundation for safe and fun movement.

    Note:

    To register for any Jazz or Modern class above and including Junior 2, students will automatically be enrolled in both Jazz & Modern classes for their allotted level.

    Dancers at a Junior 2 - Inter 2 level who are enrolled in Ballet are able to register for either Jazz or Modern, and are not required to register in both, unless in CYDC.

    Levels:

    Primary ~ 6-7yrs

    Pre-Junior 1 ~ 7yrs

    Pre-Junior 2 ~ 8 yrs

    Junior 1 ~ 9yrs

    Junior 2 ~ 10yrs

    Inter 1 ~ 11-12yrs

    Inter 2 ~ 12-13yrs

    Pre-Vocational ~ 13-15yrs

    Vocational 1-4 ~ 13+ years

  • MODERN/CONTEMPORARY

    (12YRS - PRE-PROFESSIONAL)

    *FULL YEAR CLASSES
    Junior 2 - Vocational 4

    Aspects of Modern dance include use of the torso, space, weight and the development of a strong grounded sense of movement. Students will explore the many styles of Modern dance (Limon, Horton, Graham, and Release).

    Note:

    Ballet is a co-requisite for classes starting at the Vocational 1 level.

    Modern classes at the Pre-Vocational level, require students to be enrolled in both classes.

    Levels:

    Junior 2 ~ 10yrs

    Inter 1 ~ 11-12yrs

    Inter 2 ~ 12-13yrs

    Pre-Vocational ~ 13-15yrs

    Vocational 1-4 ~ 13+ years

  • TAP

    (5YRS - TEEN)
    *FULL YEAR CLASSES

    Students develop a repertoire of technical elements, rhythmical footwork and creative choreography in this upbeat class. Great for coordination, fun and fitness.

    Levels:

    Tap A ~ 7-8 yrs

    Tap B ~ 9-10 yrs

  • ACRO DANCE

    (5YRS - TEEN)
    *FULL YEAR CLASSES

    Acro is a fusion of dance and acrobatic movement and is a great way for dancers to learn how to utilize their upper bodies and begin weight-bearing exercises on their hands. Acro class includes balance training, roll training, partner skills, back flexibility training and conditioning.

    Note:

    To register for any Acro class, students must be enrolled in at least one technique class (Ballet, Jazz or Modern). Please remember that from the Pre-Junior 2 level up, technique classes are twice a week.

    Levels:

    Acro A ~ 7 + yrs

    Acro B ~ 9 + yrs

    Acro C ~ 10 + yrs

  • MUSICAL THEATRE

    (8-12 YRS)
    *FULL YEAR CLASSES

    Join us for this fun-filled class! Learn to sing, act and dance and become a triple threat!!

    Levels:

    Musical Theatre 8-10 yrs

    Musical Theatre 11-1 yrs

  • BALLET/JAZZ/MODERN (8-12)

    (AGES 8-12)

    *FULL YEAR CLASS

    For teens who wish to be introduced or re-introduced to Ballet & Contemporary dance technique! You're never too old to try! 

  • TEEN BALLET/CONTEMPORARY

    (AGES 13-16)

    *FULL YEAR CLASS

    For teens who wish to be introduced or re-introduced to Ballet & Contemporary dance technique! You're never too old to try! 

  • HOMESCHOOL CLASSES

    *SESSIONAL CLASSES

    Stay active, move creativity, and connect with other homeschooling families in these weekday early-afternoon Homeschool Dance Classes. Participants will explore the exciting world of ballet, laying a technical foundation for dance while building strength, coordination and expressive freedom.

    2024-25 Dates & Times:

    Thursdays

    Ages 4-5 - 12:45-1:30pm

    Ages 7-9 - 1:30-2:30pm

    Ages 10+ - 2:30-3:30pm 

    10 week session: September 21st - November 30th

    10 Week Session: January 6th - March 17th

    10 week session: March 31st - June 16th

  • DANCER HEALTH WELLNESS

    * This class is currently not running.

    Would you like to improve your dance performance, dance longer, and dance stronger? This class will help dancers discover solutions for a healthy, life-long dance experience. It is designed to provide a wide variety of dance conditioning methods to address strength, power, agility, balance, flexibility, and recovery, along with mental skills training to improve learning and performance. Our goal is to equip young dancers with the necessary tools to live a vibrant and healthy physical and emotional life inside and outside the dance studio.