BALLET

Ballet is the foundation from which all dancers should build. Working on turnout, strength, grace, and poise, Ballet teaches the body proper placement. It is the most disciplined form of dance and the most respected. Every dancer with a proper ballet base is guaranteed to improve in all forms of dance.

TAP

Tap teaches students to take time and listen. It is all about creating music with different rhythms and sounds. The musical techniques taught in a tap class go on to help in all other dance classes. Students who take tap class are more apt to be aware of the music they are dancing to, which allows them to always be in time with the music. Take tap and find out how much fun it is to create your own music!

JAZZ

Jazz takes the technique from ballet and adds style, like Broadway, Funk, Disco, Swing, Street Jazz and more! Working on flexibility, kicks, jumps and turns. Jazz helps young dancers test their skills at different types of movement: sharp and fast, soft and slow. Jazz is performed to fun, lively music and is the next class recommended for a student's program following ballet.

HIP HOP

Hip Hop is the latest craze in the dance world. It is performed to current music and has a style that is all its own! Hip Hop combines coordination, timing, and music video moves! Class begins with a cardio warm up and ends with a dance routine. Working on the techniques of locking, popping and gliding, Hip Hop is a form of dance all students love!

LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY

Lyrical is a combination of Ballet and Jazz. A lyrical dancer tells a story and presents an emotion to the audience. Lyrical takes the controlled technique of Ballet and adds the style of Jazz within the story telling. It is a very expressive beautiful art form that all dancers enjoy. (We will incorporate our lyrical training within our Jazz classes.)

BREAK DANCE

Break-dance is an awesome class to take! This class is taught by a male instructor and has recently become coed. Break-dance works on the techniques of locking, popping and gliding as well as tricks like balances, break freezes, and freestyle/improv dance. (Hip Hop class is a great class to take along with Break-dance as it will improve the coordination skills needed for Break-dance choreography.) Come and break it on down with us!

ACRO

Acro is a unique form of dance that is art in motion. Acrobatic presentation resembles the floor work of gymnastics. This graceful dance technique focuses on flexibility, strength and control, and is taught to contemporary music. Acro goes on to improve all other dance forms because of the strong centre of balance it instills in students' bodies. Tumble your way into acro today!

STRETCH

What is your body capable of? Take a stretch class and find out! Stretch is extremely important to a young dancer’s physical development. Working on agility, balance, as well as strength, Stretch class enhances improvement. (As the more agile and body aware students are, new steps will come easier to them.) Correct positioning when stretching is vital to increase a student’s flexibility. This will be taught and counteracted with strengthening exercises, as it is a must to be equally as strong as you are flexible.

MOM & TOT

Mom and Tot Dancercise is the best way to introduce your young tot to the dance class atmosphere, while allowing moms to stay active alongside their little ones! During this class mom and tots both will explore making different shapes with their bodies, learn stretches together, work on hearing different rhythms, and learn the fundamentals of body movement. Join our Mom and Tot Dancercise today with your little one and see how much fun it is!

BALLROOM

Ballroom is a great way for adults to have a fun night out. No stress! Our ballroom class is for beginners and gives you something special to do with your special someone. Beginner classes in Cha Cha, Merengue, Salsa, Waltz, Swing, and more! Don’t be shy, come on out and have a great time.

MODERN

Modern dance made its first appearance in the early 20th century. It is a dance style that centers on a dancer's own interpretations instead of structured steps, as in traditional ballet dancing. During the 1900's, European dancers began rebelling against the rigid rules of classical ballet. Turning against the structured techniques, costumes and shoes of ballet, these dancers favoured a more relaxed, free style of dancing. Modern dance encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their own steps and routines. It is not unusual for modern dancers to invent new steps for their routines, instead of following a structured code of technique, as in ballet. Modern dance in opposition to ballet is the deliberate use of gravity. Whereas classical ballet dancers strive to be light and airy on their feet, modern dancers often use their body weight to enhance movement. Give your child the chance to explore their creative side by joining a modern class!

VOCAL

In the entertainment industry, it is important for performers to be incredibly versatile. In the dance world it is essential to know how to carry a tune as most careers in dance is some form or another involve singing as well. Vocal class combines technique with performance, focusing on the breath, tone, delivery and presence. In vocal class, students will learn how to sing from the heart and make a song come to life.

DRAMA

This class will require students to actively explore dramatic forms and techniques such as: storytelling, tableau, mime, characterization, script work (duets, monologues, Readers Theater, method acting) and dramatic terminology, using their own ideas and concerns. Student learning will include identifying and using the principles of space, time, voice and movement in creating, sustaining, and communicating authentic roles within a drama. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creation and presentation of the drama, and will reflect on the experience

MUSICAL THEATRE

Musical Theatre is a style of performing that includes all aspects of the theatre arts. Acting, singing and dancing are all combined in this fun expressive class! Students work on expressing different emotions through words as well as movement in the classroom. Students will learn how to act out character rolls from many well-known musicals while also enhancing their performance skills. Musical Theatre brings students out of their shells and boosts confidence. Join Musical Theatre class and see how much fun it is!

ADULT DANCERCISE

This class offers adults a great way to stay in shape and enjoy dancing without being involved in a recital routine. Adults are lead through a fun cardio warm up with centre work including fun dance moves that can be used on the dance floor in life. The class then finishes with a stretching cool down. No experience needed! If you want to have a great time while getting exercise this is the class for you!

PRIVATE LESSONS

A bit bashful? Want to work on technique? Step with Style offers a range of private lessons that includes an instructor and you! Partners are allowed with any ballroom style with no additional cost. Choose from any of these styles: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Salsa, Waltz, and Rumba. Call and find out how we can assist you with your private training whether it is for one class or weekly classes. Your style not listed? Call our studio and we'll assist you in finding an instructor for you.

Private Instructors for Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and more: Almitra McMillan, Maria Freethy, Angela Casalino & Sadie Brooker
Private Instructor for Beginner Ballroom: Alexander (Sasha) Chifman - Taught by the Artistic Director. Beginner Waltz, Salsa, Cha Cha, & Merengue. (Choreographed wedding routines available as well.)

Cost: This varies between instructors provided, for more info call the studio. Tel. 905-723-1133
Location: 871 Wilson Road South View Map!
Office hour's: Monday-Thursday 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Lessons available 5 days a week.
Note: 24 hour's notice is required for cancelling without penalties.

WEDDING CHOREOGRAPHY

Are you getting married and require a few new steps? Or want your first dance to be choreographed in a waltz? Step with Style can help. You choose your song and style and our Artistic Director will create a dance that you can do and enjoy for years to come.

Instructor: Alexander Chifman read Alexander's bio Cost: Choreographed dances $45.00 for 30 minutes ($80.00 for 1 hour) or $30.00 for 30 minutes of basic ballroom instruction.
Location: 871 Wilson Road South View Map!
Days: Please contact the office for current availability 905-723-1133
Note: 24 hour's notice is required for cancelling without penalties.
For choreographed dances it is suggested that 4 - 1 hour classes be booked.