COVID-19 UPDATE REGARDING CLASSES:
All 2020 interested Recreational or Competitive dancers please note that all of the Summer classes will be running via Zoom. This program will run from July 6th to September 3rd. Please view our Recreational Co-Ed summer program or Competitive Summer Open Classes.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 4th by 2 pm for the Month of July, August 1st by 2 pm for the Month of August.
All 2020 interested Recreational or Competitive dancers please note that all of the Summer classes will be running via Zoom. This program will run from July 6th to September 3rd. Please view our Recreational Co-Ed summer program or Competitive Summer Open Classes.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 4th by 2 pm for the Month of July, August 1st by 2 pm for the Month of August.
RecreationalWhat is Step with Style’s philosophy when it comes to the Recreational Level?
At Step with Style it is incredibly important to us to nurture our student’s talents to their fullest potential in a fun and positive learning environment. Each student is given the attention needed to reach their personal goals because our class sizes remain small. Our class sizes are kept small and all students no matter what their age or ability are EQUALLY important. We strive to run an organized and affordable recreational program that inspires and motivates dancers ages 1 to Adult to be the best they can be. Here at SWS we are a team, we are a family and we believe in providing the absolute BEST for our team and family. Why is our Recreational Faculty the BEST? Our faculty is lead by Recreational Director- Susan Erwin. In order to provide the very BEST training and service to our Recreational Program Susan works tirelessly to ensure all classes are going well and your needs/concerns are tended to. Not only does Step With Style employ only the finest instructors in the GTA we make sure they are all on the same page at all times. Consistency is key to providing excellent training. Regular staff meetings are held to ensure all instructors are using similar methods within the classroom. In these meetings faculty members discuss ideas and explore ways to help our students improve in a fun and positive learning environment. In addition to our faculty’s outstanding knowledge and expertise SWS has our instructors continue their training to be the BEST faculty possible. It is mandatory at SWS that each and every Recreational faculty member attend the Annual E.L.D. Course (Educating Leaders of Dance) led by the Artistic Directors. This course is designed specifically with Recreational students in mind as their needs differ from that of a competitive dancer. This course refines teaching and communication skills. This, making our faculty #1 and dance at SWS an enjoyable experience for all students and parents! What is included in the recreational program? Recreational classes are available for ages 1yr through to Adult in the styles of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theatre, hip-hop, break-dance, mom & tot, Yoga, ballroom and more! View recreational schedules. Each recreational dancer is involved in the dance classes that they have registered for. Each class gets to perform in our Recreational Teams incredible year end performance not once but TWICE! All dancers are involved in their class routine as well as the finale routine. This allows students more stage time for parents to enjoy with the cost of only one costume! Throughout the dance season we have professionals / instructors from the industry come to our studio and share their knowledge and experience with our students via one day workshops. Recreational Team members are welcome to attend any and all workshops that are put on by SWS at 25% off! View our Upcoming Workshops. There is NO fee for the dress rehearsal on stage before the year end performance! The Recreational Team puts on an outstanding year end show with professional lighting and includes routines performed by the faculty! SWS HAVE PARENTS IN MIND! We know and appreciate that you are busy! SWS holds their dress rehearsal the week before the show during class time to avoid any extra driving. The Artistic Directors and Faculty watch every student’s progress through the year and at the recital our Most Improved Students are awarded with a trophy and more! View our Recreational Scholarship recipients. There are also Summer programs for students to participate in-watch the website for more information about this as the year goes on! ALL recreational families are welcome to join our recreational fundraising committee if interested. This is not mandatory however can help a great deal in supplying the extra funds needed to participate in dance classes. SWS is thrilled to have full time office staff available to you at both of our locations to assist you in any way they can! What is the cost of the recreational program? Step with Style is very proud to have the Finest Recreational Program in the City! With unbeatable prices (classes start as low as $32.00 per month taxes included) and phenomenal instruction Step with Style works hard to provide the best dance education possible at a price that families can afford. You get more and pay less at SWS! On average classes at SWS are LONGER than the competition and prices are LOWER! If your dancer is taking more than one class, or you have multiple family members attending SWS, the discounts are incredible! Just view our price chart! View our recreational prices. There is a one time registration fee of $30 due at the time of registration. This covers all administration costs throughout the entire season for the entire family. A costume deposit for each dancer of $75 per class is due on October 1st with the balance due in May at the time of costume pick up. Recreational costume prices range from $60-$120 with the average being $85- this depends on the size and age of the dancer. Purchasing year end photos is optional. Photo packages are available for recreational dancers-price depends on what the family chooses. View our recreational photos. Year end recital tickets range from $15-$30 depending on venue expenses. The ticket prices depend on the size of the theatres house. There are NO dress rehearsal or choreography fees. Purchasing a DVD of the year end show is optional. This DVD is available for purchase by DRC- an outside company. The price is decided by DRC and will be available on the order form. View our recreational videos. To help with the costs families are always welcome to join the fundraising committee if they wish. For more information on this please see the front desk. How can my son/daughter transfer to the competitive level if they are currently training at the Recreational Level? If your son/daughter is 9yrs or older they would come throughout the summer months to be assessed or attend the annual competitive assessment date in September to determine their level-view upcoming events for dates and times. Both Part Time and Advanced Competitive Programs are available for ages 6 and up. *Families are always welcome and are encouraged to book an appointment with an Artistic Director to discuss your interest and all the options available to you and your family. To book an appointment, please see the Office Manager at the front desk. We welcome all new comers with open arms! Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. There truly is a level for everyone at SWS. Everyone is welcome to compete. |
CompetitiveWho is competition right for?
Our competitive program is not just for young students who want to become dancers, but for anyone who loves dance, loves to perform, loves to accomplish personal goals and wants to be a member of a T-E-A-M! The competitive season invites previous competitors, as well Recreational students that are ready to take the next step. Ages 5-18yrs may participate. For any young child that loves to dance and for any family looking to build good values and ethics in their children competitive dance is a great activity to join! View our awards and recognition info here. What can my child gain from being a part of the competitive team? Competitive dance teaches students to have great work ethic! This not only helps them become the best dancer that they can possibly be, but also helps them become the best person they can be. Competitive dance teaches students to always look for new ways to improve which is a wonderful asset to have throughout life. Young dancers who compete often become leaders and goal makers. Competitive dancers learn how to be disciplined and focused, to be precise, to be professional, but most of all competitive dancers learn how to be team players. The support and teamwork skills the dancers learn and share create incredible friendships. Competitive dance improves self-esteem and self-confidence! At SWS the faculty shows students how they can surprise everyone with their accomplishments and how they can even surprise themselves! Students not only gain technical skills, but also self-respect, friendships and in the end memories that last a lifetime! What is the extent of commitment for the competitive program? As a member of the SWS Competitive Break-dance Crew you are committed to dancing 1 day a week. As a member of Part Time or Novice group of the competitive team you are committed to dancing 2 days per week. As a member of our Advanced Competitive Team dancers are committed to dancing 3 days per week. Students must attend all mandatory classes for their program. Extra routines are available at request. These choreography sessions for extra competitive routines are held outside of the regular program class time. Too many absences (determined by the instructor and Artistic Directors) will result in a student not being permitted to compete. Our competitive team is committed to perform in their competitive showcase that runs every season in March/April and compete in a minimum of 4 competitions per season. These competitions will be held on the weekend and as close to our region as possible. All students recreational and competitive will also be a part of our year-end recital show. It is mandatory that all competitive students attend our summer dance camp that runs every season in August. This summer dance camp is full of amazing classes and learning opportunities, as guest instructors as well as Step with Style faculty members work hard to get our students into great physical condition before another competitive dance season starts in September! What is the cost of the competitive program? Step with Style stands above the rest with their quality programs and amazing rates! Our Competitive students/team members receive 2-13 hours of classes per week depending on their program. These classes are taken with other competitive students ONLY and are kept small in size. Depending on which company your dancer is involved with monthly prices range from $90 – $335 taxes included- (approx $6.25 per class). There are NO mandatory choreography fees. If a family wishes to perform in extra competitive routines there is an additional one time fee that ranges from $100 – $350. These fees are for routines such as solos/small groups that are choreographed outside of regular class hours and are only given at the request of the family. (These routines are NOT mandatory.) There is a one time registration fee of $30 due at the time of registration. This covers ALL administration costs throughout the season for the entire family. Each family who has a son/daughter enrolled in the competitive program receives one FREE adult class and one FREE recreational class for a sibling. The second competitive sibling receives a 25% discount on monthly fees! If a family has 3 children competing they pay full price for the first dancer, 25% off for the second dancer and 50% off for the third dancer. Competitive team members receive FREE admission to all workshops that run from September to June. There are 2 – 4 workshops held throughout the season. We bring guest instructors from all over the world for workshops that cover everything from drama, stage combat, audition/presentation, improvisation, to and including all forms of dance. We at Step with Style give our students the well rounded performing arts education that each promising young artist deserves. Parents should be aware that there are competition, and costume fees, all of which are kept to an absolute minimum. (This is standard and will depend on how many dance routines one has.) SWS does it’s best to reuse costumes whenever possible. When costumes are ordered or made by a seamstress prices range from $150 – $350 depending on size and make. Step with Style’s competitive team is known for its outstanding year end performance! With professional choreographed lighting, beautiful theatre and incredible choreography this is a show you can’t miss! Ticket prices range from $15 – $35 -this is determined by venue expenses. These prices depend on the size of the theatres house, the theatre rental, lighting, program/ticket printing, insurance, staff costs etc. There are NO dress rehearsal fees! We are thrilled to be able to offer opportunities to fundraise! SWS has a competitive parent Fundraising Committee in place. Fundraising is NOT mandatory however if you are interested it can help a great deal with the costs of competitive dance classes. ALL members are welcome to join! For information about competitive fees/ which company your dancer would be a part of etc please book a meeting with the Artistic Director by calling the Office at 905-723-1133 or email our office manager at [email protected]. How can my child become a part of the competitive team? Any student interested in becoming a part of our competitive team must be auditioned. Auditions for our competitive team are held during the summer while students attend our summer open classes as well as the annual competitive assessment held the first week of September for all students new as well as previous. Provided the instructors feel that the student is ready and hardworking he/she will be placed in a group according to ability. All of our competitive dancers have a blast in class and we welcome all new comers with open arms! Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may |