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*Open Studio means that parents can drop off their child at any time between 9:30-12:30 & pick up anytime between 10:30-1:30. The class will be set up into three creative stations, and the teacher will be mentoring students at each station individually as well in groups*Spaces are currently full for Open Studio. If you would like information about the program or to go on the waiting list please contact Alexa at alexa@theartsconnection.caDROP-IN ANYTIME between Saturday 9:30am-12:30pm. This full year class pass allows for 40 hours of studio time to be used however you see fit throughout the school year. Students will be introduced to a variety of tools and techniques to build on their personal skill set and gain confidence as a young artist. In this class, students will work one on one with the instructor to tailor their studio time to their interests and ability. OPEN STUDIO is a concept that is tailored to each student. Families will work with the teachers to determine student abilities, goals and what vision they have for their open studio time. Each class will be set up to include three general stations to allow students to work with a variety of tools and mediums. Students may move freely through each station, and will have sketchbooks for solo sketching or for use to plan their projects, large and small. This class is focused on exploratory time, giving students the space to discover what elements of art they are most interested in and further developing those interests into something more substantial. There will be a mix of short and long-term personal art projects based on each student’s goals and objectives.- Fundamental Drawing/Illustration Station
- 3D Art and Sculpting Station
- Mixed Media/Painting Station
*Open Studio means that parents can drop off their child at any time between 9:30-12:30 & pick up anytime between 10:30-1:30. The class will be set up into three creative stations, and the teacher will be mentoring students at each station individually as well in groups**Open Studio means that parents can drop off their child at any time between 9:30-12:30 & pick up anytime between 10:30-1:30. The class will be set up into three creative stations, and the teacher will be mentoring students at each station individually as well in groups*Program: Visual Art ClassesREGISTRATION
To register for this class and/or other full-year dance programs, please visit School of Dance Registration.
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Each artist has a story to tell, and when we discover their journey into creativity, we discover different ways in which we can interpret and make art ourselves. In this class students will delve into the artists we all know and love, finding out what drove them to become some of the most loved artists of all time! Class Highlights:- Van Gogh’s Starry Night using his techniques for inspiration.
- Monet’s sense of mark making and painting like an impressionist
- Da Vinci’s knowledge of shading and value
- Picasso’s love of shapes and bold colours in the cubism movement
- Frida Khalo’s love of the self portrait and what it means to really see yourself
Meet all of your favourite artists and use their techniques for inspiration! Step by step instruction for our young artists! Discover what kinds of innovations have made artists into stars as you learn about watercolour application, shading, construction and more!Meet all of your favourite artists and use their techniques for inspiration! Step by step instruction for our young artists! Discover what kinds of innovations have made artists into stars as you learn about watercolour application, shading, construction and more!Program: Art Classes -
Class Highlights:- Learn visual programming language ‘Scratch”
- Explore games and graphic art design to build your own interactive game
- Develop critical-thinking, problem-solving and teamwork skills with Lego Wedo
- Program Ozobot to dance, zoom and laugh his way through obstacles
001100011 – can you deCODE this? Master coding in this introductory class that will put your creativity to the test! The project-based curriculum emphasizes math and literacy skills, creativity and applied learning.001100011 – can you deCODE this? Master coding in this introductory class that will put your creativity to the test! The project-based curriculum emphasizes math and literacy skills, creativity and applied learning.Program: STEM Classes -
Calling all art enthusiasts! This class will help you turn your artistc talent digital as you begin to explore the world of graphic design. Class Highlights:- Learn the basics of graphic design & using layers in Pixlr to create signs, posters, business cards, collages, self portraits and much more.
- Create storybooks & comic strips on Pixton: a fun interactive comic making software.
- Practice your typing skills with fun typing games.
- Learn the basics of Coding with games and websites that keep you entertained.
Calling all art enthusiasts! This class will help you turn your artistc talent digital as you begin to explore the world of graphic design.Calling all art enthusiasts! This class will help you turn your artistc talent digital as you begin to explore the world of graphic design.Program: STEM Classes -
The Royal Academy of Dance is an internationally recognized ballet syllabus. This class incorporates ballet, free movement, and character dance from the RAD syllabus.The Royal Academy of Dance is an internationally recognized ballet syllabus. This class incorporates ballet, free movement, and character dance from the RAD syllabus.Program: Dance ClassesREGISTRATION
To register for this class and/or other full-year dance programs, please visit School of Dance Registration.
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The Royal Academy of Dance is an internationally recognized ballet syllabus. This class incorporates ballet, free movement, and character dance from the RAD syllabus.The Royal Academy of Dance is an internationally recognized ballet syllabus. This class incorporates ballet, free movement, and character dance from the RAD syllabus.Program: Dance ClassesREGISTRATION
To register for this class and/or other full-year dance programs, please visit School of Dance Registration.
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Grade 1 RAD students will learn in accordance with the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Explore further development of ballet technique through movement, choreography, and the introduction of character dancing.Grade 1 RAD students will learn in accordance with the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Explore further development of ballet technique through movement, choreography, and the introduction of character dancing.Grade 1 RAD students will learn in accordance with the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Explore further development of ballet technique through movement, choreography, and the introduction of character dancing.Program: Dance ClassesREGISTRATION
To register for this class and/or other full-year dance programs, please visit School of Dance Registration.
- Grade 1 RAD students will learn in accordance with the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Explore further development of ballet technique through movement, choreography, and the introduction of character.Grade 1 RAD students will learn in accordance with the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Explore further development of ballet technique through movement, choreography, and the introduction of character.Grade 1 RAD students will learn in accordance with the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Explore further development of ballet technique through movement, choreography, and the introduction of character.Program: Dance Classes
REGISTRATION
To register for this class and/or other full-year dance programs, please visit School of Dance Registration.
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For dancers interested in learning the cool moves of Hip Hop and the energized percussive sounds of Tap, this class teaches the basic techniques of these two dance styles in a high energy environment.For dancers interested in learning the cool moves of Hip Hop and the energized percussive sounds of Tap, this class teaches the basic techniques of these two dance styles in a high energy environment.Program: Dance ClassesREGISTRATION
To register for this class and/or other full-year dance programs, please visit School of Dance Registration.
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This genre blends multiple dance styles into one with acrobatic skills being a central focus. Choreography will incorporate skills such as back bends, walkovers and lifts with other dance steps you might see in jazz or lyrical. Due to the physical training required for this dance genre, placement into the appropriate level for acro will be at the discretion of the instructor.This genre blends multiple dance styles into one with acrobatic skills being a central focus. Choreography will incorporate skills such as back bends, walkovers and lifts with other dance steps you might see in jazz or lyrical. Due to the physical training required for this dance genre, placement into the appropriate level for acro will be at the discretion of the instructor.Program: Dance ClassesREGISTRATION
To register for this class and/or other full-year dance programs, please visit School of Dance Registration.
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Often related to street dancing, hip hop is an upbeat, fun style that can be taken by dancers of all ages! The term hip hop is a broader term that encompasses styles such as popping, locking, and breaking. Our hip hop instructor will be encouraging all of the students in these exciting classes to develop new skills, and learn how to express themselves through popular music and getting into the groove!Often related to street dancing, hip hop is an upbeat, fun style that can be taken by dancers of all ages! The term hip hop is a broader term that encompasses styles such as popping, locking, and breaking. Our hip hop instructor will be encouraging all of the students in these exciting classes to develop new skills, and learn how to express themselves through popular music and getting into the groove!Program: Dance ClassesREGISTRATION
To register for this class and/or other full-year dance programs, please visit School of Dance Registration.
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Students learn proper warm up techniques that involve stretching for flexibility, core strengthening, balance, and more. They are taught the joy of jumping and turning, kicking and hitting the pose!Students learn proper warm up techniques that involve stretching for flexibility, core strengthening, balance, and more. They are taught the joy of jumping and turning, kicking and hitting the pose!Program: Dance ClassesREGISTRATION
To register for this class and/or other full-year dance programs, please visit School of Dance Registration.
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Our jazz dance classes teach a genre of dance that developed alongside the jazz music movement in the early 20th century. Students learn proper warm up techniques that involve stretching for flexibility, core strengthening, balance, and more. They are taught the joy of jumping and turning, kicking and hitting the pose!Our jazz dance classes teach a genre of dance that developed alongside the jazz music movement in the early 20th century. Students learn proper warm up techniques that involve stretching for flexibility, core strengthening, balance, and more. They are taught the joy of jumping and turning, kicking and hitting the pose!Program: Dance ClassesREGISTRATION
To register for this class and/or other full-year dance programs, please visit School of Dance Registration.
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This class combines ballet and jazz techniques into a smooth flowing and expressive dance form that teaches dancers to connect to their audience on an emotional level through movement.This class combines ballet and jazz techniques into a smooth flowing and expressive dance form that teaches dancers to connect to their audience on an emotional level through movement.Program: Dance ClassesREGISTRATION
To register for this class and/or other full-year dance programs, please visit School of Dance Registration.
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This is a competitive combined jazz and lyrical class that runs at a higher intensity than our recreational jazz classes. Dancers will work towards participating in local competitions and events. Admission is based on assessment.This is a competitive combined jazz and lyrical class that runs at a higher intensity than our recreational jazz classes. Dancers will work towards participating in local competitions and events. Admission is based on assessment.This is a competitive combined jazz and lyrical class that runs at a higher intensity than our recreational jazz classes. Dancers will work towards participating in local competitions and events. Admission is based on assessment.Program: Dance ClassesREGISTRATION
To register for this class and/or other full-year dance programs, please visit School of Dance Registration.
