Studio PAVAS offers a wide range of dance for all ages.
Scroll down for a brief description of our dance disciplines. All classes are generally one hour in length.

Pre-Dance/1st year (3 to 5 year olds): An introductory class to the fundamentals of Ballet, Jazz, Tap or Acro with strong emphasis on creativity and interpretation.

Pre-Dance (2nd and 3rd year - 4 to 6 year olds) Jazz / Tap / Ballet/Acro: One half hour each of Ballet, and/or Tap, and/or Jazz, and/or Acro.

Acro: Students learn gymnastic floor skills that are later combined with dance skills in an acrobatic dance routine. Ages 6+ (3 to 5 yr olds see Pre-Dance)

Ballet: For ages 6 to adult. Ballet is a technique learned through barre and centre work. Exercises are used which improve agility, control, balance, musicality and general muscle strength and is the basis of all dance. It is taught with Performing Arts Educators of Canada (PAEC) syllabuses and is available in the following levels:

Pointe: A supplement to the Ballet class, learning the basic concept and steps of pointe work. Emphasis is on adage, to get a sense of lines and finesse, turning steps and complex allegro steps. Previous Ballet technique is required for students 12+

Ballroom / Latin / Swing: The focus is on technique, rhythm and styling with a natural progression from beginner Latin to a variety of Ballroom Dance, Swing (East Coast, West Coast, Lindy). Dances and emphasis may vary with instructors. Ages 10 to adult

Contemporary Dance fuses methods and techniques from Classical Modern dance and Post Modern Dance. This class focuses on centering, alignment, gravity, breath, contraction, release, fall and recovery, suspension, balance and off-balance, tension and relaxation, opposition and emotion. Not only will the students strenghten their technique, they will explore improvisation, choreography and composition.

Hip Hop: A kind of jazz created from street dancing. Ages range from 6 to adult. It is used in most videos by artists such as Janet Jackson, Backstreet Boys and most R & B artists. There is less emphasis on aesthetic line and more on quality of movement and agility. Jazz technique is part of the curriculum.

Break dancing is part of the curriculum for more advances students. Boys-only classes may also be available.

Modern:
Beginner: In beginner modern we explore different movement styles and qualities through teacher instruction and through student improvisation. Freedom of movement and personal uniqueness in movement is emphasized. Basic class structure includes floor work, stationary exercises and traveling sequences. A minimum of 2 years of Ballet is required . 10+

Intermediate: This modern class is for those with more than 2 years previous Ballet dance experience and/or for the more technically advanced dancers in Ballet and Jazz. As with beginner modern, different movement techniques and qualities are explored and improvisation serves to expand dance possibilities. The class structure is similar to beginner modern, however the pace is much faster and the combinations are more complex, and contrasting.

Musical Theatre: The culmination of acting, music and movement. Good examples of this are shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Fiddler on the Roof, Cats and Rent. Classes include exercises which emphasize the use of facial expression, presentation and singing. A Dance and Music/Drama teacher will be part of the class curriculum.

Tap: For children ages 3 through adult (3 to 5 years Tap - see Pre-Dance). Focuses on rhythm, control, balance, proper stance and musicality. Quality of sound is very important and therefore strongly emphasized in classes at every level.

Yoga: the style of Hatha yoga is both accessible and challenging for everyone. Classes show a connection beween breath, gravity, and enlivening the spine. Calm mind, fit body, and a balanced life is what students strive to reach through yoga.