Class & Program Descriptions
Early Years Classes
Discipline: As Specified Below
Class Type: Recreational
Raindrops, Ages 12mos to 30mos (1 to 2.5)
The youngest age group for learning, this section is for parents and their children. Imagination, fun, make-believe, communication and gross motor development all fi nd their way into enjoyable and engaging lessons that promote baby and parent bonding.
Sunbeams, Ages 30mos to 48mos (2.5 to 3)
This is the first time children are learning without parents. Small classes of no more than 10 students help children in this important time of new-found independence. Imagination and fun are still a main focus in lessons that help children grow in many ways: physically, cognitively, and emotionally.
Shooting Stars, Ages 4 to 5
In this section of Early Years learning, classes begin to introduce technique and skill development. R.A.D. classes are available in dance, voice instruction becomes more formalized, and dramatic exercises begin to teach basic stage and acting technique. There is always fun and imagination in classes with exceptional teaching for your child.
Class Title: Raindrops Dance
Student Age: Ages 1 to 2.5, Parent and Baby Class
Discipline: Dance
Raindrops Dance offers a fun and creative way to connect with your little one as you move and groove together. No matter the mood of your child week to week, a warm, inviting, safe atmosphere is provided for you and your child. While we have a qualified instructor, she will advise you that you are your child’s teacher. Options for different exercises will be offered as suggestions so you can modify the class to the needs of the developmental stage of your child. Repetition is the key to success and learning at this young age.
Class Title: Raindrops Playdate Sing'n'Dance Combo
Student Age: Ages 1 to 2.5, Parent and Baby Class
Discipline: Dance, Music
PLAYDATE Raindrops Sing and Dance is a Parent/tot combination class. Two instructors are on site, to focus on music and dance for early years. Come to class 15 minutes early and let your child play in the studio with props and toys used in class, with music in the background. Early social skills are developed as well as a chance for moms and dads to form a safe network. After 15 minutes, 30-minute class begins.
Class Title: Sunbeams Playdate Sing'n'Dance Combo
Student Age: Ages 2.5 to 3
Discipline: Dance, Music
Sunbeams Playdate Sing'n'Dance is a Music and Dance combination class. Two instructors are on site, to focus on music and dance for early years. Come to class 15 minutes early and let your child play, supervised, in the studio with props and toys used in class, with music in the background. Early social skills are developed as well as a chance for moms and dads to form a comfortable network with other parents in the studio. After 15 minutes, 30 minute class begins. Class will focus on rhythm, shape, tempo, physical fitness and early dance room/music room etiquette. It combines dance as both a physical form of exercise, as well as expressing the creative art form of dance.
Class Title: Sunbeams Dance
Student Age: Ages 2.5 to 3
Discipline: Dance
Sunbeams and Shooting stars teach your child about rhythm, shape, tempo, physical fitness and early dance room etiquette. It combines dance as both a physical form of exercise, as well as expressing the creative art form of dance. This class is fun and physical, very active, imaginative and creative. Seasonal and topical images are used to add change and interested, while a bulk of the class stays focused on repetition for body memorization and ease of learning.
Class Title: Shooting Stars Dance
Student Age: Ages 4 to 5
Discipline: Dance
Sunbeams and Shooting stars teach your child about rhythm, shape, tempo, physical fitness and early dance room etiquette. It combines dance as both a physical form of exercise, as well as expressing the creative art form of dance. This class is fun and physical, very active, imaginative and creative. Seasonal and topical images are used to add change and interested, while a bulk of the class stays focused on repetition for body memorization and ease of learning.
Class Title: Shooting Stars Music
Student Age: Ages 4 to 5
Discipline: Music
This program uses the power of music to help preschoolers develop their creative nature. Students will be introduced to a variety of musical instruments and concepts through games, songs and rhythm, storytelling and imagination activities. Shooting Stars music is a fun, exciting way for preschool aged students to learn early music appreciation, gain self-confidence for school, and prepare for future music lessons.
Class Title: Shooting Stars Drama
Student Age: Ages 4 to 5
Discipline: Drama
In Shooting Stars Drama, preschool age students are given the opportunity to use their imaginations to guide their growth and development in this fun, engaging early years class. Shooting Stars Drama emphasizes movement, creativity, imagination, role-playing and social skills development in a safe, fun and high-energy setting. This is a great opportunity to get young students interested in the arts, and allow them the opportunity to develop their sense of self-expression and language skills.
RAD Ballet
Discipline: Dance (Some also Early Years or Specialty Class, where indicated)
Class Type: Recreational
Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Syllabus
With over 13,000 members spread across 79 countries, The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organizations in the world. Established in 1920, to improve standards and re-invigorate dance training initially within the UK, the Academy helps and encourages its teachers to perfect their teaching skills and pass on this knowledge to their students.
Ballet Classes at PURE
Pure uses the teachings of Royal Academy of Dancing syllabus for all of our ballet classes. All ballet teachers use this syllabus for each grade level in order to build onto current skill levels each year in a progressive and calculated way. Many grade levels cover so much material that it can often be recommended to repeat a grade. This is typical of Royal Academy studies around the world, and is recommended by the Royal Academy to its teachers. PURE does not currently offer ballet examinations, but is working toward offering exams in the near future. Royal Academy is highly effective in teaching age specific skills with focus on discipline, posture, grace, strength, and memorization.
Class Title: Ballet/Tap Pre-Primary Combo
Student Age: Ages 3 to 4
Discipline: Dance, Early Years
Ballet focus is on pointing and flexing feet, skips, walks and gallops, plies, point and close, bounces, knee lifts, posture and rhythm. Use of imagination is used to show importance of storytelling in dance. Tap focus in on making the proper tap sounds, and learning the terms of the different parts of the foot. The very earliest skills are taught, such as heel steps, toe steps, digs, jump out jump in, and learning the right from the left side of the body.
Class Title: Ballet Pre-Primary
Student Age: Ages 3 to 4
Discipline: Dance, Early Years
Ballet focus is on pointing and flexing feet, skips, walks and gallops, plies, point and close, bounces, knee lifts, posture and rhythm. Use of imagination is used to show importance of storytelling in dance.
Class Title: Ballet Primary
Student Age: Ages 4.5 to 5
Discipline: Dance, Early Years
Ballet focus now builds on pointing and flexing feet, skips, walks and gallops, plies, point and close, bounces, knee lifts, posture and rhythm. New concepts are introduced to help children become aware of their bodies right out to their fingertips and toes. Sautes, Spring points, classical walks, and combination steps such as step together step point are taught. Additionally, continual use of imagination is used to show importance of storytelling in dance.
Class Title: Ballet Grade 1
Student Age: Ages 6 to 7
Ballet focus continues with building strength now with pointing and flexing feet, skips, walks and gallops, plies, point and close, bounces, knee lifts, posture and rhythm. New concepts are introduced to help children become aware of their bodies right out to their fingertips and toes. Eschappe sautés, skip change of step, tendus, preparation for Grande battements, preparation for spotting and eye focus are all introduced in Grade one, as well as developing the skill of picking out 2/4 rhythms, and 3/4 rhythms.
Class Title: Ballet Grade 2
Student Age: Ages 8 to 9
Grade 2 sees the addition of many new steps, such as grand plies, tendus devant, and derrierre, as well as the introduction of working from third position. New arm placements are also developed, such as 3rd position and arabesque. Attitude position with the legs is developed, along with petite jetes, and various new foot placements on the leg. Of course, storytelling and use of imagination to develop expression and storytelling remain an integral part of this course.
Class Title: Ballet Grade 3
Student Age: Ages 10 to 11
Grade 3 sees the addition of many new steps, such as grand plies in third position, fondus, bettement Frappe, pas de chat, and balances. New arm placements are perfected, such as 3rd position and arabesque. Attitude postion with the legs is practiced, and new jumps and turns are introduced, including step hops, temps leve, and small foot work like pas de bouree. Ankle strengthening becomes a focus in preparation for pointe work only a few short years from now.
Class Title: Ballet Grade 4
Student Age: Ages 12 to 13
Grade 4 is an important year, developing turning and spotting skills. Retire placement and strong releves are encouraged for future pointe work, and development of strong turning and jumping. Students in grade 4 are working from 4th position and using all positions of the arms now. Sequences in the centre (away from the barre) develop skills of combining individual steps into combinations to travel and make use of large spaces. Ankle strength and lift are still a large focus in preparation for future years on pointe shoes. Head placement for expression and grace are also enforced in Grade 4.
Class Title: Ballet Grade 5 (Teen Beginner Ballet)
Student Age: Ages 14 to 18
Grade 5, focus shifts toward complicated exercises, even at the barre, to challenge the mind and body to combine several ballet steps into one piece. Focus also shifts to performance ability, bringing interesting endings to exercises to push performance and ability, as well as challenging arms and head placements throughout the syllabus. Students begin pirouettes with fouette, as well as fouette of the leg at the barre. Battement frappes, soutinous and ronde de jambs are all added to the syllabus in Grade 5, along with many more challenging exercises. Student’s whose ankles are determined strong enough by the instructor, may want to consider joining the beginner pointe class, to begin early pointe skills. Pointe shoes will be required.
Class Title: Ballet Elementary
Student Age: Ages 14 to 18
Elementary ballet is a very challenging advanced level of ballet. This class is not recommended for a teen just beginning ballet. Footwork such as beats and petite battement sur la coup de pied are introduced. Petite allegro, allegro and grand allegro are all practiced in Elementary, as well as pirouettes, fouette pirouettes and pose pirouettes. Flexibility in developpes, grand battement and grand battement en cloche are all enforced and pushed. Pointe work is definitely recommended for elementary dancers, but is not included in the class. Students are recommended to sign up for the 30-minute pointe class following elementary, or beginner pointe, if they are new to pointe.
Class Title: Ballet Beginner Pointe
Student Age: Ages 12 to 18
Discipline: Dance, Specialty Class
Beginner pointe class begins for several weeks by doing flat ballet work at the barre on rise, and using thera-bands for ankle and foot strengthening. Pointe shoes will be required eventually, but are not necessary until the teacher has given the go ahead to purchase the shoes. If a student is working on strengthening and is not improving, or gives the teacher reason to think they may not be ready for pointe work to be taught safely, she will recommend not participating in this class. (Safety and injury prevention comes first.) Students will learn shoe care, foot care, and proper early pointe skills. Strength will be built with simple skills throughout the year. Beginner pointe is a stepping-stone, and an important one, to becoming a strong pointe dancer.
Class Title: Ballet Advanced Pointe
Student Age: Ages 15 to 18
Discipline: Dance, Specialty Class
Advanced pointe class begins with barre exercises on rise, and using thera-bands for ankle and foot strengthening. Pointe shoes are required, and the student should have already attended beginner pointe prior to this class. If a student is not strong enough to do pointe in the centre, she may be recommended to spend a year in beginner pointe class. Safety and injury prevention comes first! Students will learn shoe care, foot care, and proper pointe skills. Strength will be built with simple skills throughout the year.
Class Title: Ballet Adult
Student Age: Ages 19+
Adult ballet requires no prior ballet experience. Only a love and desire to learn. Basic ballet skills will be taught at first, and then expanded on and developed at a pace that is desired by the class as a whole. Ballet strengthens the core, builds flexibility, and develops grace, poise and posture. It is an art built on discipline and requires a keen mind/body connection. It can take years and years to perfect even the most simple ballet step, which is wonderful for an adult looking for a new challenge in their life. Warm, accepting and attentive staff helps new comers feel comfortable in this safe learning environment.
Tap Dance
Discipline: Dance
Class Type: Recreational
Class Title: Ballet/Tap Pre-Primary Combo
Student Age: Ages 3 to 4
Discipline: Dance, Early Years
This is a combination class. Ballet focus is on pointing and flexing feet, skips, walks and gallops, plies, point and close, bounces, knee lifts, posture and rhythm. Use of imagination is used to show importance of storytelling in dance. Tap focus in on making the proper tap sounds, and learning the terms of the different parts of the foot. The very earliest skills are taught, such as heel steps, toe steps, digs, jump out jump in, and learning the right from the left side of the body.
Class Title: Tap Grade 1
Student Age: Ages 4.5 to 5
The focus in Grade 1 tap is on basic rhythm and coordination. Students learn the basics of left vs. right sides of the body, and beginner steps such as shuffle, ball change, use of heel and toe with point together, heel together and rocking back and forth on heels and toes. Students get playful with performance oriented steps like the flash trick step.
Class Title: Tap Grade 2
Student Age: Ages 6 to 7
Grade 2 tap builds on steps from Grade one, adding to it the Maxi Ford, and introductions to the buffalo step, flaps, waltz clog and essence. Steps like shuffle ball change are combined together and sped up, and students are challenged with the Charleston and sugars.
Class Title: Tap Grade 3
Student Age: Ages 8 to 9
Grade 3 is one of the most important grades in tap. The skills learned in grades 1 and 2 begin to come with more ease and speed, so the ability to add many new skills is advantageous. Students learn, amongst these new skills, Cramp rolls, Military cramp rolls, single double and triple Buck time steps, Irish, Shim sham and much more. Grade 3 is a great beginning grade for older students who just want to begin tap now in their lives.
Class Title: Tap Grade 4
Student Age: Ages 10 to 11
More challenging step combinations begin in grade 4, rather than mostly working on individual steps. Additional steps learned this year are riffs, (2,3 and ball change) Double front essence, inside and outside paddle turns, travelling time step and Cincinnati. We also introduce tap turns in Grade 4.
Class Title: Tap Grade 5
Student Age: Ages 12 to 14
Grade 5 is fun because students begin to learn some of the “tricks” of the trade! Advanced skills such as pendulum riffs, pickups, pullbacks, wings, 6 and 7 tap riff walks, drawbacks and more difficult turn sequences are learned in Grade 5. This grade level is a requirement for any more advanced tap classes.
Class Title: Tap Advanced (Grades 6, 7)
Student Age: Ages 13+
This advanced level is only available to the most experienced tap dancers. Students must be able to perform all skills from grades 1 to 5 at a fast pace and with clean sounds. New skills that become the focus are scuffles, riffles, nerve tap, riff cabrioles, various wing steps, off-beat travelling time steps and 11,12 and 13 tap riff walks. The challenging combination of steps in this grade level will really challenge the dancer’s brain and coordination.
Class Title: Tap Adult
Student Age: Ages 19+
In an inviting setting, with a fun experienced instructor, we start at a slow pace at the beginning of the year by learning all elements in grade 3. As the early skills get mastered throughout the year and we jump to grade 4,5,6 still levels, teaching the most important and fun steps from those grades. We combine all the steps together into a fun dance routine at the end of each class so that memorization and skill combination is also learned.
Jazz Dance
Discipline: Dance
Class Type: Recreational
Class Title: Jazz Level 1
Student Age: Ages 5 to 6
In Jazz Level 1, hip trendy and sometimes classic music are used to teach skills such as jazz walks, Chasse, mambo, lindy, tuck jump, kick ball change, skips and gallops. Simple combinations are taught, and expression and energy are encouraged with choreography.
Class Title: Jazz Level 2
Student Age: Ages 7 to 8
Jazz Level 2 elaborates on Level 1 skills and adds jazz squares, chasse, chaine turn, Pas de bouree, push turn, grapevine, and Introduction into spotting. Again, simple combinations are taught, and expression and energy are encouraged with choreography.
Class Title: Jazz Level 3
Student Age: Ages 9 to 10
Jazz Level 3 focuses on the skills Pas de Bouree turns, split leaps, intro to pirouettes, drag turns, battements, spotting, and triplets. More challenging choreography and combinations across the floor are taught to try to encourage the student to memorize steps that change direction and challenge their bodies and minds. Expression and energy, as always, are encouraged.
Class Title: Jazz Level 4
Student Age: Ages 11 to 12
In Level 4 students can expect to be challenged with new jumps and turns to excite and enrich the choreography. Skills include, single pirouettes, barrel jumps, middle leaps, Inside turns, fan kicks, and axel jumps.
Class Title: Jazz Level 5 (Teen Beginner Jazz)
Student Age: Ages 13 to 14
New skills encouraged in Level 5 Jazz include double pirouettes, double attitude jump, Intro to turns in second, pique turns, and capezio jumps. Jumps and turns get more challenging, and the choreography and combinations now pull from all levels of jazz and will be able to be performed with grace and confidence.
Class Title: Jazz Level 6
Student Age: Ages 15 to 18
Level 6 Jazz is an advanced level jazz class. New challenging skills are taught and practiced such as triple pirouettes, turns in 2nd, Layouts, Introduction to Switch leaps, Illusions, and floor work such as back shoulder rolls. Students at this level are considered advanced and will be gently pushed to reach their full potential.
Class Title: Jazz Level 7/8 (Advanced)
Student Age: Ages 15 to 18
A dancer in level 7/8 jazz should be able to execute all skills up to and including level 6 jazz with ease. Designed for experienced dancers able to execute beautiful split leaps, centre split leaps, Switch leaps, double and triple pirouettes, and other advanced jazz skills such as kicks, leaps, and turns. Advanced dancers will improve their technique while learning stylized combinations that focus on style, technique and performance. Get ready to be challenged with inventive choreography and then be pushed to perform!
Class Title: Jazz/Hip Hop Adult
Student Age: Ages 19+
Adult Jazz/Hip Hop is a fun, upbeat and exciting class for adults who want to challenge their minds and bodies to work in sync with each other. With a warm inviting instructor, adults will enjoy a dancers stretch and some strengthening, before moving into simple and fun jazz combinations. Some movement across the room will be taught, and choreography will be a focus. The skill level will advance as the instructor assesses the improvement of the class overall. Having fun is always the main goal in this class.
Lyrical Dance
Discipline: Dance
Class Type: Recreational
Combination of Skills
Lyrical dance combines elements of jazz, modern, ballet, and lyrical dance to create a unique work of art. Some prior ballet is recommended before starting a lyrical class.
Class Title: Lyrical Beginner
Student Age: Ages 11 to 13
In beginner lyrical, we recommend some ballet experience. We will focus on body isolation; body Lines and placement, as well as the skill of expressing feeling and capturing emotion through movement. The emphasis will be on creating fluid and graceful movements.
Class Title: Lyrical Intermediate
Student Age: Ages 14 to 15
Ballet class is recommended in order to help one succeed in lyrical class. This class will focus on skills such as single and double pirouettes, strengthening exercises and break down of turns in 2nd and fouette turns, pique turns, and chainne turns. Other skills taught include double attitude jumps and split leaps across the floor. The emphasis will then be placed on applying these skills in flowing choreography that expresses the lyrics and story of a song.
Class Title: Lyrical Advanced
Student Age: Ages 15 to 18
In order to take Advanced Lyrical, we expect that you have already taken senior level ballet classes, or beginner and Intermediate Lyrical. This class is only for the most advanced dancers. This class focuses on advanced combinations across the floor including advanced level jumps and turns, combined in flowing sequences.
Hip Hop Dance
Discipline: Dance
Class Type: Recreational
A Note about Hip Hop at PURE
Hip Hop is often integrated into Jazz/Hip Hop Combo classes, but the artistic directors at PURE were seeing that there was limited progress being made in both the Jazz and Hip Hop skill development. It was because the time devoted to learning the skills were being split and not enough focus was placed on either style of dance. In order to give students the opportunity to excel in both styles these classes are taught separately. The only exception is the Adult class where the preference of the students is to combine the skills.
Class Title: Hip Hop Beginner
Student Age: Ages 9 to 11
Beginner hip hop focused on musicality, and getting into the groove of the song, and then matching the steps with that timing. We will take special care to perfect the sensation of students being able to isolate their different body parts for sharp, quick and then alternatively flowing and smooth movements.
Class Title: Hip Hop Intermediate
Student Age: Ages 12 to 14
Intermediate hip hop also focuses on musicality, groove, contrasting smooth and sharp movements and isolations just as in beginner hip hop. The skills become harder, the combinations become more challenging, and more expression and attention to detail will be emphasized.
Class Title: Hip Hop Advanced
Student Age: Ages 14 to 18
Designed for dancers who are highly experienced in hip hop and all other types of dance. Advanced Hip Hop classes teach challenging choreography at a fast pace where there is a strong emphasis on performing.
Class Title: Jazz/Hip Hop Adult
Student Age: Ages 19+
Adult Jazz/Hip Hop is a fun, upbeat and exciting class for adults who want to challenge their minds and bodies to work in sync with each other. With a warm inviting instructor, adults will enjoy a dancers stretch and some strengthening, before moving into simple and fun jazz combinations. Some movement across the room will be taught, and choreography will be a focus. The skill level will advance as the instructor assesses the improvement of the class overall. Having fun is always the main goal in this class.
Boys Only Dance
Discipline: Dance
Class Type: Recreational
Class Title: Boys Only Technique, Combo Class
Student Age: Ages 8 to 16
Boys only class is for boys, taught by a male instructor. This class emphasizes strength, poise, and masculine technique and tendencies in various forms of dance. Boys learn a combination of ballet, jazz and lyrical dance, with a focus on technical body placement and skill building. The age range is broad so that boys of all ages can train and learn together, as they explore how to dance in a strong and masculine way with guidance from an excellent male role model. Stretch and strengthening is also emphasized in this class, along with advanced skills like jumps and turns.
Street Dance Classes
Discipline: Dance
Class Type: Recreational
Class Title: Street Dance and Tricks 1
Student Age: Ages 6 to 8
Street Dance and Tricks takes current hip hop trends, break dance trends, and street dances trends, and presents them in an accessible and fun way. This class is extremely athletic. Strength and flexibility are taught weekly, along with new playful skills. Students become helpers, teachers and friends to each other as they are challenged with new moves, and master old moves.
Class Title: Street Dance and Tricks 2
Student Age: Ages 9 to 11
Street Dance and Tricks 2 builds on skills taught in Street Dance 1 to add more advanced moves to the student's repertoire. Older students with greater potential for strength and coordination will be challenged to meet the skills of the class.
Class Title: Street Dance and Tricks 3
Student Age: Ages 12 to 18
Street Dance and Tricks 3 builds on skills taught in Street Dance 1 and 2 to add even more advanced moves to the student's repertoire. More complex combinations will be taught and greater strength, coordination and flexibility will make the class fun, exciting, and challenging for the even most active students.
Adult Classes
Discipline: As Specified Below
Class Type: Recreational
Class Title: Ballet Adult
Student Age: Ages 19+
Discipline: Dance
Adult ballet requires no prior ballet experience. Only a love and desire to learn. Basic ballet skills will be taught at first, and then expanded on and developed at a pace that is desired by the class as a whole. Ballet strengthens the core, builds flexibility, and develops grace, poise and posture. It is an art built on discipline and requires a keen mind/body connection. It can take years and years to perfect even the most simple ballet step, which is wonderful for an adult looking for a new challenge in their life. Warm, accepting and attentive staff helps new comers feel comfortable in this safe learning environment.
Class Title: Tap Adult
Student Age: Ages 19+
Discipline: Dance
In an inviting setting, with a fun experienced instructor, we start at a slow pace at the beginning of the year by learning all elements in grade 3. As the early skills get mastered throughout the year and we jump to grade 4,5,6 still levels, teaching the most important and fun steps from those grades. We combine all the steps together into a fun dance routine at the end of each class so that memorization and skill combination is also learned.
Class Title: Jazz/Hip Hop Adult
Student Age: Ages 19+
Discipline: Dance
Adult Jazz/Hip Hop is a fun, upbeat and exciting class for adults who want to challenge their minds and bodies to work in sync with each other. With a warm inviting instructor, adults will enjoy a dancers stretch and some strengthening, before moving into simple and fun jazz combinations. Some movement across the room will be taught, and choreography will be a focus. The skill level will advance as the instructor assesses the improvement of the class overall. Having fun is always the main goal in this class.
Class Title: 20-Something Combo Class
Student Age: Ages 19+
Discipline: Dance
This class is designed for the experienced intermediate and advanced dancer, who still wants to be challenged, but may have been out of the dance scene for a little while. This class will cover jazz, lyrical, hip hop and will cater to the desires of its patrons. Stretch and strengthening exercises are implemented to push flexibility. Progressions across the floor, technique and fun choreography are all combined to create a refreshing challenge to dancers who are too old for teen classes, and too advanced for a typical adult class.
Class Title: Stretch and Strengthen Adult
Student Age: Ages 19+
Discipline: Dance, Fitness
Stretch and Strengthen will push you to places you didn't think you could go! Great music, and a fun, inspiring instructor will get your heart rate up with a dance cardio warm up. This gets your body warm and pliable for some deep and intense stretches. Guaranteed to improve your flexibility and strength, all while having fun. This is a great class to combine with one of our other adult classes, such as ballet, jazz.hip hop, tap, cardio dance or musical theatre. Watch your creativity and coordination and discipline thrive with this exercise routine.
Class Title: Cardio Dance Fusion
Student Age: Ages 13+
Discipline: Dance, Fitness
Cardio Dance Fusion is an exhilarating class designed to be the ultimate in fun and fitness! Combining Latin and Hip Hop music, the class uses interval training and stretching to keep you motivated, and feeling great throughout.
The instructor, Corey Mariuz, developed the class after being certified as a Zumba® Instructor and finding that he could still do more to the routines to benefit those who took the class. Corey is the former Assistant Choreographer with So You Think You Can Dance Canada, and has much experience leading fitness and dance classes, as well as performing and choreographing.
Cardio Dance Fusion with Corey is a one hour class offered every Friday for 12 weeks at PURE Academy. There is limited space in the class so sign up early. Fall session begins October 1st and runs until December 17.
Class Title: Musical Theatre Adult
Student Age: Ages 19+
Discipline: Dance, Music
Our adult Musical Theatre class is a great class for adults of all ages and abilities to enjoy and experience one of PURE’s most popular classes. Adult Musical Theatre allows students to learn and explore fun and exciting musical theatre numbers in a safe, supportive environment. This musical theatre class is fantastic exercise, and a great way to relax and have fun with one of our experienced Musical Theatre instructors.
Musical Theatre
Discipline: Dance, Music
Class Type: Recreational
Music and Dance Together!
Musical Theatre Classes are one of a kind at PURE! This program is a fun and playful way for your child to gain confidence singing and dancing together in the safe, warm and encouraging environment of our studios. The instructors of Musical Theatre have had many years of experience on stage, and are experts in developing the self-confidence and self-esteem needed in order for a child to express themselves on stage. Your child will combine song and dance to produce many theatrical pieces from both classic and new Broadway musicals! They will learn theatrical history without even knowing it, all while playing and interacting actively with their classmates. All Musical Theatre Classes are designed to be about 1/3 voice, and 1/3 dance and 1/3 putting it all together. A great class for bringing any child out of their shell. No previous experience necessary. One of PURE's most popular classes!
Class Title: Musical Theatre Mini
Student Age: Ages 6 to 8
Students will learn music as a group, with help from the instructor to memorize, since reading skills may vary at this age. They will learn the basics of vocal warm-ups, and then will learn choreography for fun, age appropriate, active Broadway musical production pieces. Once a song/dance is learned, they will move on to a new one! Fun and character development are the focus here. Technique is secondary at this age. This is our chance to introduce your young child to Musical Theatre, and pass on that theatre "bug" we all have at PURE.
Class Title: Musical Theatre Junior
Student Age: Ages 9 to 12
Students in this class will learn Age appropriate Musical Theatre production numbers with the emphasis on beginning to really develop a strong “character” on stage. Children will have opportunities for solo parts, and will enjoy the fun and active learning environment by collaborating their ideas along with their instructor to come up with PURE Entertainment! No prior experience needed for this class! Come and see what your child can accomplish when given the support and confidence from a close knit group of peers and a warm, talented instructor.
Class Title: Musical Theatre Teen
Student Age: Ages 13 to 18
Students in this program will begin to really feel the confidence on stage to perform and shine. They will be encouraged to take the vocal and dance skills and to polish them, and to commit themselves to really “go for it”. If your child wants to learn how to stand out in a crowd, or be the shining star on stage, this is the class for you. Even if the student has never taken a class like this in your life, this class is appropriate for all experience levels! Students will learn very challenging and very fun Broadway pieces, and will learn to perform them like budding professionals!
Class Title: Musical Theatre Adult
Student Age: Ages 19+
Our adult Musical Theatre class is a great class for adults of all ages and abilities to enjoy and experience one of PURE’s most popular classes. Adult Musical Theatre allows students to learn and explore fun and exciting musical theatre numbers in a safe, supportive environment. This musical theatre class is fantastic exercise, and a great way to relax and have fun with one of our experienced Musical Theatre instructors.
Voice Classes
Discipline: Music
Class Type: Recreational
Class Title: Voice Mini Recreational
Student Age: Ages 6 to 8
Students should be enrolled in Mini voice if they are interested in developing a love of music, and an understanding of healthy singing and vocal production. Through fun vocal exercises and a wealth of interesting, age appropriate music, your child will begin to grow an understanding and appreciation for all types of music, and gain valuable tools that will assist them as they begin to explore their musical interests, develop their vocal technique and gain self-confidence along the way. This class is a fun, low pressure way to introduce a child to the study of voice in a safe environment, surrounded by a knowledgeable, supportive teacher and wonderful new friends. This class introduces music in several units, all the while teaching and emphasizing concepts in basic music theory.
Class Title: Voice Junior Recreational
Student Age: Ages 9 to 12
Junior Voice is a fun, exciting class that teaches students to understand and appreciate their voice as an instrument. Students will gain an understanding of health voice techniques through a carefully planned series of vocal exercises and warm-ups to start every class. After the warm up, students have the chance to apply their new techniques to a wide, exciting range of vocal repertoire – from popular music to classical. In addition to this, students continue to develop their understanding of music theory, learning to apply those concepts to the study and practice of their own music. This class offers students exposure to a broad range of musical styles, and a safe, nurturing environment to develop their vocal skills.
Class Title: Voice Teen Recreational
Student Age: Ages 13 to 18
An intermediate voice class designed for teens who love to sing. This class will cover everything – from warm-ups to show tunes. Throughout the duration of the course, students will be introduced to new concepts in music theory as well as a wide range of musical styles and repertoire. This course is designed to keep things interesting – there is something for everyone in Teen Voice! In addition to having fun, students will also be exposed to the basics of Italian diction in the classical music segment of the course. From solos to ensemble singing, there will never be a lull in this exciting, information-packed course!
PURE Youth Choir
Discipline: Music, Specialty Class
Class Type: Performance
Class Title: Youth Choir
Student Age: Ages 9 to 18
There is little that can replace the reward of being a part of a huge youth choir, featuring a wealth of rich musical choices – from popular music to choral classics. A choir is a great way to introduce younger students to music, vocal production and theory, and grows with older students and more experienced musicians, offering a chance to learn to harmonize and develop important sight-reading and musicianship skills.
Students of the PURE Youth Choir develop a deep appreciation of choral music, and begin to understand music theory and harmony while singing well-known and lesser-known compositions alike. The repertoire of this strong choral group seeks to challenge and entertain, making every rehearsal a pleasure to attend. Performance opportunities include the annual PURE Academy Christmas Spectacular, a mid-year Creative Arts Mini-Showcase, Year-End Recital, and community events throughout the year.
GLEE Show Choir
Discipline: Music
Class Type: Recreational
Class Title: GLEE Class
Student Age: Ages 12 to 18
PURE’s GLEE Class is a one of a kind class offered only at PURE that takes the excitement and music from the hit TV Show GLEE, and the structure, music and style of a show choir and brings it to the students of PURE. Students will experience the tight harmonies, the great group choreography and the current, high-energy music that has made shows like GLEE and Show Choir such a sensation across North America. With an instructor with years of experience in show choirs, this promises to be an exciting, educational class for any student interested in expanding their musical knowledge and horizons.
RCM Theory
Discipline: Music
Class Type: Intensive
Class Title: Theory 1 (RCM Elementary Rudiments)
Student Age: Ages 10 to 18
Follows the curriculum set forth by the Royal Conservatory of Music for Elementary Rudiments. This is the foundational theory course that prepares students for more advanced music study and sets the pace for future theory study. This course is designed for students with some musical training. Note reading is a necessity, and these theory courses are designed to complement and enhance music study. While not a requirement, students in Theory 1 will be prepared to write the RCM Rudiments Theory test at the end of the program. The exam does cost extra, and the fee must accompany the registration form submitted by theory instructor to RCM directly. Please see RCM Theory syllabus for course details.
Class Title: Theory 2 (RCM Grade 1 Theory)
Student Age: Ages 12 to 18
Follows foundations in Theory 1, and follows curriculum of RCM Grade 1 theory. While not a requirement, students in Theory 2 will be prepared to write the RCM Rudiments Theory test at the end of the program. The exam does cost extra, and the fee must accompany the registration form submitted by theory instructor to RCM directly. Please see RCM Theory syllabus for course details.
Class Title: Theory 3 (RCM Grade 2 Theory)
Student Age: Ages 14 to 18
Follows musical development from Theory 1, and follows the RCM Grade 2 Theory syllabus. The final step before beginning advanced Music Harmony studies. While not a requirement, students in Theory 3 will be prepared to write the RCM Rudiments Theory test at the end of the program. The exam does cost extra, and the fee must accompany the registration form submitted by theory instructor to RCM directly. Please see RCM Theory syllabus for course details.
Strings Music
Discipline: Music
Class Type: Recreational
Class Title: Strings Beginner
Student Age: Ages 9+
Beginner Strings at PURE offers young musicians the chance to pick up an instrument and really learn it. Strings at PURE teaches students to play the instrument and read music. Many early string classes teach students by ear, which results in problems later on when moving into more difficult music. Our string class allows students to develop musicianship skills organically out of the study of their instrument, so that musicianship and knowledge of their instrument grow hand-in-hand.
Drama Classes
Discipline: Drama
Class Type: Recreational
Class Title: Acting Mini Recreational
Student Age: Ages 6 to 8
Our Mini Rec Acting classes include exercises in movement, interaction, exploration, listening, creativity, role-playing, vocal development, and group play. This curriculum encourages early learning skills, imagination and the delight of self-expression. Children will learn early drama skills by participating in fun, creative and educational group activities. Classes like Mini Rec Acting can be instrumental in helping young students develop self-confidence and language skills. The goal in this class is to help build a well-rounded, confident, creative and able child.
Class Title: Acting Junior Recreational
Student Age: Ages 9 to 12
This curriculum will touch on the basics of stage direction, and stage blocking skills such as how to fall, eat, enter, exit and stay open to the audience. They will use these new skills to create realistic scenes together. Memorization, rehearsal processes and developing scenes are all skills that will be a main focus on this age group. Classes will also contain many specific units on various skills, such as introductory lessons on motivation, character development and emotions. Fun activities such as lip synchs, and confidence-building drama exercises are also a large portion of this great class.
Class Title: Acting Teen Recreational
Student Age: Ages 13 to 18
Teen Acting briefly touches on all areas blocking and stage direction, especially for children beginning drama for the first time. Then the curriculum will move toward monologue studies, including some memorization of choral work and even a little Shakespeare! Monologue studies and some scene studies will focus on increasingly intense emotional work and character development, allowing the student to really embrace a role. Monologues will be used to practice audition scenarios as well. Improvisation and comedy will also be studied in Teen Rec Acting. Finally, every class will consist of confidence building exercises to create a level of comfort and security within the classroom. Skills learned in this class will help teens gain self-confidence in many other areas of their lives.
Triple Threat Program
Discipline: Specialty Program
Class Type: Performance
All Around Performers!
PURE's Creative Arts program is pleased to offer a specialized program, where students are enrolled in a set curriculum of classes designed to produce a student who is equally educated in drama, dance and music.
The student will train and learn within their unit all year long, and they will advance as a group with all of the disciplines.
Class Title: Triple Threat Minis
Student Age: Ages 6 to 8
The Mini TT program offers an introduction to all areas of the arts that build a true Triple Threat performer. The classes are fun and interesting, and the amount of time required for the program is just enough to encourage students to develop at an impressive rate. Minis have the chance to participate in all TT performances, and learn from the older TT students as well as their instructors.
Class Title: Triple Threat Juniors
Student Age: Ages 9 to 12
The Junior Triple Threat program offers students an amazing range of studies at a very important developmental age. The juniors are poised to grow in all areas of the Creative Arts at a rapid rate – it is between the ages of 9-12 that students will see weekly milestones reached, and through this process they will forge strong and beneficial friendships with fellow students. Instructors take the time to guide the juniors through intermediate and early-advanced music, drama and vocal training, while also impressing upon them the importance of building a safe and supportive environment to grow and explore as artists.
Class Title: Triple Threat Teens
Student Age: Ages 13 to 18
The Triple Threat Teen program challenges students to learn and grow as true triple threat performers – artists with a keen understanding of dance, music and drama. In the teen program, students work on advanced techniques in all disciplines, and are often given important roles in any or all of the Triple Threat performances over the course of the year. Students are encouraged to take risks, think and explore their own boundaries, and are also given the opportunity and encouragement needed to be true mentors to younger Triple Threat students.
Ballet Company
Discipline: Dance, Specialty Program
Class Type: Intensive
The Petite Elite and Elite Ballet Company trains exclusively in RAD ballet two nights a week. By focusing on turnout, core strength, fl exibility and foot strength, students gain a strong foundation in this classical form of dance. Technique is a main focus; however, choreography will be emphasized in preparation for both the Christmas and year-end shows. Some prior ballet experience is needed and special permission is required.
Class Title: Petite Elite Ballet Company
Student Age: Ages 6 to 7
Petite Elite Ballet Company is for students who would like their focus to be on Ballet. These students are taught ballet stretches, hip opening, flexibility, point and foot care, poise, grace and above all, technique. Students will receive invitations to this program, or may be granted entry with special permission. This may mean the instructors want to see the dancer in a classroom setting to determine focus and work ethic. Students will have several performance opportunities including the Christmas Nutcracker Ballet, and two dances in the year end recital. They will be learning either Grade 1 or Grade 2 RAD syllabus, depending on the general skill level of the group as a whole.
Class Title: Elite Ballet Company
Student Age: Ages 8 to 9
Elite Ballet Company is for students who would like their focus to be on Ballet, and who are 8 or 9 years of age, or have graduated from the Petite Elite Program. These students are now pushed in ballet stretches, hip opening, flexibility, point and foot care, poise, grace and above all, technique. Students will receive invitations to this program, or may be granted entry with special permission. Students in Petite Elite will be allowed entry into Elite, or will be required to repeat another year of Petite Elite, depending on the skills acquired the previous year. Students will have several performance opportunities including the Christmas Nutcracker Ballet, and two dances in the year end recital. They will be learning either Grade 2 or Grade 3 RAD syllabus, depending on the general skill level of the group as a whole.
Intensive Dance Training
Discipline: Dance, Specialty Class
Class Type: Intensive
Class Title: Intensive Intermediate Dance Training
Student Age: Ages 9 to 12
Intermediate intensive training is open to all, but also recommended for all Intermediate Dance Pak members. 2 hours a week are devoted entirely to excellence in dance technique, including ballet, jazz and lyrical. Students will be taught strict and professional technique intensively. This class is highly recommended for any students who desire to become strong enough dancers to make it onto a competitive team in the future. The purpose of this class is to bring up the skill level of everybody in the class to a much higher caliber.
Class Title: Intensive Advanced Dance Training
Student Age: Ages 13 to 18
Advanced intensive training is highly recommended for any students who desire to become strong enough dancers to make it onto a competitive team in the future. It is open to all, and is also recommended for all Advanced Dance Pak members. 2 hours a week are devoted entirely to excellence in dance technique, including ballet, jazz and lyrical. Students will be taught strict and professional technique intensively. The purpose of this class is to bring up the skill level of everybody in the class to a much higher caliber.
Dance Pak
Discipline: Dance, Specialty Program
Class Type: Performance
Performance Training
This program is designed for dancers that love to perform and be on stage, and who want to train several hours per week with a team. Students attend choreography classes and intensive technique classes with rehearsal and travel demands, and many performance opportunities throughout the entire year (beyond the Full-Term Program Season). The Dance Pak will attend one to two competitions each year to give them unique opportunities for learning, growth, and amazing team building experiences. The Dance Pak will also have the opportunity to perform in local events and in our year end dance recitals.
Auditions for the Dance Pak are open for all dancers ages 9 and up and will be held in advance of each season. The audition phase for the Dance Pak is very casual, but a great experience for students.
Class Title: Intermediate Dance Pak
Student Age: Ages 9 to 12
Auditions are held in advance of each season, and teams are selected at that time. Please contact the office to inquire about Dance Pak at PURE if you or you child is interested in auditioning for the program.
Class Title: Advanced Dance Pak
Student Age: Ages 13 to 18
Auditions are held in advance of each season, and teams are selected at that time. Please contact the office to inquire about Dance pak at PURE if you or you child is interested in auditioning for the program.
Primary Competitive Dance
Discipline: Dance, Specialty Program
Class Type: Competitive
Class Title: Primary Competitive Training
Student Age: Ages 4 to 6
Primary competitive program is a stepping-stone for competitive teams for those children who are extraordinarily focused and hard working for this young age. Some young students will receive letters of invitation to join the program. If you would like us to consider your child, you can address the desk and staff will assess the readiness of your child for an intensive program. Students are trained and challenged in ballet, tap, jazz and stretch. They are taught one dance which they will perform in one competition with our other competitive teams. Students who train in our primary competitive team do not automatically make it onto the Mini team when they reach the correct age, but the training they have received will give them an extreme advantage at the auditions. Students will train with Primary competitive an average of 2 years before having the option of auditioning for the Mini Competitive team.
Competitive Dance
Discipline: Dance, Specialty Program
Class Type: Competitive
Competitive Training
PURE Dance Music Drama Inc. is dedicated to providing exceptional training in dance with a strong technical focus. The Competitive Dance Program is structured to create well-rounded dancers in all disciplines of dance. Our goal is to develop strong technical dancers creating skills that will promote self-confidence, self-esteem, dedication, commitment, teamwork, creativity and a love for the arts in a professional, performance-oriented environment. It is important for the students to take ownership of their dance and to be confident when they set foot on stage.
Unique Experience
Competition is a team building experience; an excellent opportunity to create a sense of pride for the dancers, their teammates and the studio. Students in the competitive program will participate in local and international competitions, festivals and community events. Students who show strong technical skills and a dedicated interest are selected to join these teams through an audition process. Commitment to the competitive program substantially enhances the student's dance skills, technique and confidence. The combinations of team involvement, social interaction, travel and weekly practice sessions helps to create an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all students involved.
Class Title: Mini Competitive Dance Team
Student Age: Ages 6 to 9
Auditions are held in advance of each season, and teams are selected at that time. Please contact the office to inquire about Competitive Dance at PURE if you or you child is interested in auditioning for the program.
Class Title: Junior Competitive Dance Team
Student Age: Ages 9 to 13
Auditions are held in advance of each season, and teams are selected at that time. Please contact the office to inquire about Competitive Dance at PURE if you or you child is interested in auditioning for the program.
Class Title: Teen Competitive Dance Team
Student Age: Ages 13 to 18
Auditions are held in advance of each season, and teams are selected at that time. Please contact the office to inquire about Competitive Dance at PURE if you or you child is interested in auditioning for the program.