Drop in class Description and schedule – velvetantlerproductions.ca

Drop In Class Descriptions & Schedules

No Bun Ballet

This is a space for you to reintroduce your bodies to your technique basics. An open level class for those who have been training with VA for a few seasons now or who have previous class experience. This is a low impact, medium/ high energy class designed to tighten your core and increase your strength – each week will build from the previous week’s exercises. Allyn has designed this class to safely teach adults of all abilities.

Open Tap

Dust off your old shoes or try it out for the first time. Class will review basics and focus on Broadway tap essentials – buffaloes, paradiddles, and time steps to name a few! If you do not have a pair of tap shoes, we have a few pairs available to borrow, or firm soled sneakers/character shoes will do the trick.

Gentle Movers

Take some time to unwind with us. Part mat class, part No Bun Ballet, this class will take you through a flowing series of stretches intended to increase length and mobility, along with some light core conditioning, and barre work. We will strip it all down to the basics while you tighten your core, increase your strength and build on the fundamentals for all VA dance classes.

Open Jazz

This class is great for anyone looking for a deeper dive into jazz technique. Expect a solid dance warm up, across the floor exercises, and a combo to tie it all together. Class will be led in a variety of jazz styles from Broadway to lyrical, commercial and contemporary.

Intro to VA

This is a VA classic, the perfect place to start for beginners and anyone looking for an all around great dance class. We’ve included all the foundations of VA’s technique and style into this one! Some super sassy dance cardio and across the floor progressions, along with tantalizing floorwork and sexy choreography. This high energy class can be done in heels or without if dance is new to you, and will 100% boost your confidence

Open Heels

All levels welcome to some Sunday sass!. This is an energetic and sexy heels technique program that focuses on hip+pelvic isolations and rolls, torso isolations, dynamic footwork, stability and creativity…Basically everything you need to live your back up dancers/booty popping music video fantasies. Each class will consist of a technical focus and some really fun choreography.

Advanced Technique

This class is for dancers 16 years and up with extensive training. We will work on jazz foundations, including strong pirouettes and high kicks, along with heels technique. Across the floor patterns and choreography will focus on style, movement quality and attention to detail.