2024 Summer
East Van Weekly Classes
My First Dance Class: An introduction to creative dance. Aspiring little dancers, along with their guardians, will use songs, movement explorations and games to explore coordination, rhythm, spatial awareness and cooperation. This class for the youngest of dancers to experience a playful class with the support of their parents/guardian present. Parent/guardian participation is required
Ballet Programs - Young ballerinas explore the fun and beauty of ballet while learning the basic techniques. They will love playing with their creative expression in this fun class. Children must be able to participate without a parent in the room.
Ballet / Jazz Fusions - Jump, skip and twirl! In this class children will learn a variety of ballet exercises as well as the basic fundamentals of jazz dance while developing their own creative expression. This is a closed class, however, in the final week of the session we invite parents to stay for a presentation of what we have been learning. Parent participation required for 2-4 year old classes.
Hip Hop / Jazz Fusions - Combine the style of hip-hop with the technical dance skills of jazz! Learn steps, jumps, turns, stretches and fun choreography to your favourite music.
Hip Hop: This non-stop action-packed class includes hip hop, basic breakdancing, and dance games that will have your dancer moving to the beats! Children must be able to participate without a parent in the room.
Hip Hop / Zumba Kids: Get your groove on!! Calling all b-boys and girls! Let's move and groove, explore the locking stops, and the suspended drops that make hip hop so popular and fly. Combined with Zumba Kids (a high energy fun fusion of world and Latin styles of dance) this class is a creative, high energy blast for kids!
Zumba Kids: Take a trip around the world! Dancers will love exploring and learning about a variety of dance styles found throughout the world! Cumbia, Bollywood, Salsa, and African styles are explored through dance, games and choreography. No experience necessary.
Dance Extreme (Dance Sampler): Come and explore a number of different styles of dance with a variety of guest dance artists. Enjoy an energetic exploration of movement in a warm, safe and inspiring environment. Styles may include Latin Dance, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Acrobatic Dance, Creative Movement and Bollywood!
Preteen Yoga - Pre-Teen Yoga age 8-12: An introduction to yoga, your child will learn meditation, breathing techniques, mindfulness and asanas sequences. (Available on at West End Community Centre.
NEW - Swiftie Dance Party: Taylor Swift Fans Unite! This upbeat, empowering, and vibrant dance class is set to 100% Taylor Swift tunes including Anti-Hero and Shake it Off. Dancers will improve jazz dance technique, play interactive dance games, and learn dynamic choreographies all while making new friends. Please wear comfortable clothing for movement, clean dance or running shoes, and bring a water bottle. Get ready to cheer; there will be a presentation on the last day of class
*Dancers attend class without a parent in the room, except for My First Dance Class programs, and Ballet/Jazz for ages 2-4.
Trout Lake Community Centre
Register in Person: 3350 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC
Register by Phone: 604-257-6955
Dance X-Treme age 7-13
Trout Lake Community Centre
Saturdays 2:15-3:15pm
Will be available in the fall
Killarney Community Centre
Register in Person: 6260 Killarney Street, Vancouver, BC
Register by Phone: (604) 718-8200
Hip Hop Breakers age 6-8
Killarney Community Centre
Saturday 1:15-2:00pm
Will be offered in fall
Little Ballerinas age 3-5
Killarney Community Centre
Saturday 12:25-1:10pm
Will be offered in fall
Jazz/Ballet age 4-6
Killarney Community Centre
Sunday 11:20-12:05pm
July 7-Aug 25, 2024
$104.00
SOLD OUT
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Register in Person: 1 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
Register by Phone: 604-257-3080
Creative Ballet age 3-5
Mount Pleasant
Community Centre
Sundays 9:15-10:00am
Jul 7, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024
$100.00
Drop-in $14.00
SOLD OUT
Britannia Community Centre
Register in Person: 1661 Napier Street
Vancouver, BC
Register by Phone: (604) 718-5800
Note: All weekly classes will take place in the Canuck Family Education Centre, 1655 William Street (by Grandview Park).
Strathcona Community Centre
Register in Person: 601 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC
Register by Phone: +604) 713-1838