Opal Program: 2.5 - 4 years
Programs Designed for Child-Centred Independent Learning
About
"Encouraging Creativity"
Our Opal Program is a full dance program for your preschooler. With a scheduled two-hour class once a week, your child will experience three themed mini-classes and 6 styles of dance each class (information below). Through our thoughtfully laid out themes, we also support your child's creativity and instruction in their fine & large motor skills, dance etiquette, theatre expression, and music in relation to dance.
The program includes a snack time each class, two parent viewing days and four party days through out the year, running from September to June with a year end-recital.
Requirements
The Opal Program is for children of Preschool age, ages 2.5 - 4, and is a child-centred independent learning program.
In our program, children are placed into small groups for their themed classes. Age, level and siblings/friends are taken into account.
Click picture for our Opal Photo Galary
Opal Themed Classes
Our Opal Program included 3 themed mini-classes in every weekly class.
Encouraging Movement
Dance Styles:
Jazz & Hip Hop
With the growing body in mind, this class encourages both your child's larger and smaller muscle control and development. Dancers need to be able to run, jump, balance and be ready to move in any direction when necessary. This is developed through our movement play.
In this class we include elements of Jazz and Hip Hop and children have fun learning dance etiquette through games.
Encouraging Expression
Dance Styles:
Ballet & Acro
It is important to capture and cultivate a child's growing imagination to explore different feelings and expressions they have and use them in a way that they enjoy. Expression and feeling is what makes dance an art form, instead of a sport.
In this class we include elements of Ballet and Acro and your child will learn how to express themselves through games and role play.
Encouraging Musicality
Dance Styles:
Tap & Musical Theatre
Music is included in our program as it is such an integral part of dance. Children learn the basics of music in relation to dance and start developing their 'inner ear'. A good dancer visualizes the music and finds the nuances to create a harmonious blend of dancer and music.
In this class we include elements of Tap and Musical Theatre and learn music in relation to dance through instruments, songs and movement.
Registration Fee
$25 single dancer
$15 each additional dancer
(in same immediate family)
plus gst
Fee is due upon enrollment.
Non-refundable once paid.
This includes a Welcome Package and ensures students place in the program until first Monthly Tuition Fees are due.
Monthly Tuition Fee
$108.50 per month
plus gst
Fees due for the 1st of every month.
Non-refundable once paid.
Prices are pro-rated over 10 months.
Late registrations will have monthly
fee readjusted to reflect start date.
First and last month's tuition is
due for the 1st of September.
Recital Fee
$75 per dancer
plus gst
Fee is due March 1st.
Non-refundable once paid.
This includes a recital costume
and a group class photo.
Family Rate Discount
10% discount
on each additional child's monthly tuition
For 2 or more children enrolled of the same immediate family.
Discount applied to tuition of equal or lesser value.
Tap Shoe Rental - Optional
$20 per year
plus gst
Fee due before first use.
Non-refundable after first use.
For the use in class all year.
As feet grow, shoes are refitted.
Opal Dress Code
Girls Attire:
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Black, short sleeved leotard: Supplied by JAZZ-MA-TAZZ, used in recital
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Black, Cartwheel shorts
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Plain, white socks
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Pink ballet slippers (leather or plastic, NO nylon gym slippers)
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Black tap shoes (Tap shoe rental option)
Optional for colder months:
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Black leggings or jogging pants
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Black long-sleeved shirt, ballet-wrap, bolero-style or tighter-fitted cardigan
Hair:
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Long Hair: "Teddy Bear Buns" - two high buns at top side of head (where pigtails would sit)
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Short Hair: if not able to put into pigtails, clip back bangs from eyes
Boys Attire:
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Black sport or bicycle shorts
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Fitted, black, plain short sleeved t-shirt
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White socks
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White or Black ballet shoes (leather or plastic, NO nylon gym slippers)
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Black tap shoes (Tap shoe rental option)
Optional for colder months:
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Black leggings or jogging pants
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Black long-sleeved shirt or tighter-fitted cardigan
Hair:
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Short Hair: neatly groomed, out of face and eyes
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Long Hair: low ponytail