Progressions Recital

Ages 7 to 17 years

Dance City’s Progressions Dance Program focuses on performing and offers a wide variety of styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical. These classes are great for all levels of experience including beginners. Dancers can take multiple classes in different styles while learning proper technique in a positive environment from our highly qualified teachers. Students also finish the season in June performing in our annual Year-End Recital at the Conexus Arts Centre! How exciting!

Progressions has four levels:

  • Level 1 // Ages 7 – 8
  • Level 2 // Ages 8 – 10
  • Level 3 // Ages 10 – 12
  • Level 4 // Ages 13 – 17

Registration for our 2025/26 Season is OPEN NOW!

Recital Classes Overview

Ages 7 – 8

For 7 and 8-year-olds new and experienced!

  • Level 1 Combo
    • Ballet, Jazz & Tap
    • Performs in recital
    • Add on Pre-Competitive Jazz HERE!
  • Level 1 Hip Hop
    • Performs in recital
    • Add on Pre-Competitive Hip Hop HERE!
  • Level 1 Lyrical
    • Performs in recital

 

Ages 8 – 10

For experienced 8-9 year-olds and 9-10 year-olds new to dance

  • Level 2 Combo
    • Ballet, Jazz & Tap
    • Performs in recital
    • Add on Pre-Competitive Jazz HERE!
  • Level 2 Hip Hop
    • Performs in recital
    • Add on Pre-Competitive Hip Hop HERE!
  • Level 2 Lyrical
    • Performs in recital

Ages 10 – 12

For experienced 10-11 year-olds and 11-12 year-olds new to dance

  • Level 3 Combo
    • Ballet & Jazz
    • Performs in recital
    • Add on Pre-Competitive Jazz HERE!
  • Level 3/4 Tap
    • Performs in recital
  • Level 3 Hip Hop
    • Performs in recital
    • Add on Pre-Competitive Hip Hop HERE!
  • Level 3/4 Lyrical
    • Performs in recital

Ages 13 – 17

For dancers new and experienced!

  • Level 4 Combo
    • Ballet & Jazz
    • Performs in recital
    • Add on Pre-Competitive Jazz HERE!
  • Level 3/4 Tap
    • Performs in recital

  • Level 4 Hip Hop
    • Performs in recital
    • Add on Pre-Competitive Hip Hop HERE!
  • Level 3/4 Lyrical
    • Performs in recital

Class Details & Registration

Combo (Ballet, Jazz & Tap)

Full-Year Performance Classes // Ages 7 to 17 years
Classes run from September to June and dancers perform in our Year-End Recital in June

Progressions Combo includes Ballet, Tap and Jazz and is a 1.5 hour class once a week. The professionally designed curriculum progresses from month to month, and features four in-class parent showcases throughout the year. Students will finish the season in June performing in our annual Year-End Recital at the Conexus Arts Centre!

Is your dancer interested in joining us at Competition? Add on a Pre-Competitive class HERE!

Dress Code: Girls

Apparel (Purchase at Dance City)

  • “Emerald” Weissman Spaghetti Strap Bodysuit (#MT12457)
  • “Ballet Pink” Weissman Tights (#W900C or #W900)

Shoes (Purchase at Dance Store)

  • Levels 1 & 2 Combo
    • Pink Leather Full-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)
    • Beige Leather Low-Heel Tap Shoes (Bloch Mary Jane or Capezio)
  • Level 3 & 4 Combo
    • Pink Leather Full-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)
    • Black Jazz Split-Sole Elasta Booties (no laces, Bloch or Capezio)
  • Level 3 & 4 Tap
    • Beige Leather Low-Heel Tap Shoes (Bloch Mary Jane or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face in bun or ponytail
Dress Code: Boys

Apparel

  • Black Shorts or fitted athletic pants (pants recommended for Level 3 & up)
  • White Fitted T-shirt
  • White Socks

Shoes (Purchase at Dance Store)

  • Levels 1 & 2 Combo
    • Black Full-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)
    • Black Split-Sole Lace-Up or Slip-On Tap Shoes (Bloch or Capezio)
  • Level 3 & 4 Combo
    • Black Full-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)
    • Black Jazz Split-Sole Elasta Booties (no laces, Bloch or Capezio)
  • Level 3 & 4 Tap
    • Black Leather Low-Heel Tap Shoes (Bloch Mary Jane or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face

Combo Tuition for the season is divided into four (4) equal payments and will be paid on each of September 1 ($232.75), November 1 ($232.75), January 1 ($232.75) and March 1 ($232.75) and are subject to GST. PST will also be charged on dancer’s recital costume.
Tuition Includes: Dance classes from September – June, Dancer’s Year-End Recital Costume, and Recital Fees.

Fees listed do not include $40 +GST registration fee and 2% credit card surcharge

Level 1 & 2 Combo: Ballet, Jazz & Tap

Choose the class time that works for you:

Level 3 & 4 Combo: Ballet & Jazz

Level 3 & 4 Tap

As dancers advance to Levels 3 & 4, they can participate in a dedicated tap class! Separating the Tap class from the Combo class at this level allows for additional time spent in Ballet, Jazz & Tap. Tap can be taken on its own or in addition to Combo.

Level 3 & 4 Tap Tuition for the season is divided into four (4) equal payments and will be paid on each of September 1 ($195.63), November 1 ($195.63), January 1 ($195.63) and March 1 ($195.63) and are subject to GST. PST will also be charged on dancer’s recital costume.
Tuition Includes: Dance classes from September – June, Dancer’s Year-End Recital Costume, and Recital Fees.

Fees listed do not include $40 +GST registration fee and 2% credit card surcharge

Hip Hop

Full-Year Performance Classes // Ages 7 to 17 years
Classes run from September to June and dancers perform in our Year-End Recital in June

Hip hop dance is an umbrella term used to refer to street dance styles (e.g. breaking, locking, popping, etc.) primarily performed to hip hop music or that have evolved as part of hip hop culture. The curriculum is carefully designed to suit each student’s age and ability and features four in-class parent showcases throughout the year. Students will finish the season in June performing in our annual Year-End Recital at the Conexus Arts Centre!

Dress Code: Girls

Apparel

  • Comfortable clothing (no jeans)

Shoes

  • Indoor all white runners

Hair

  • Pulled off the face in bun or ponytail
Dress Code: Boys

Apparel

  • Comfortable clothing (no jeans)

Shoes

  • Indoor all white runners

Hair

  • Pulled off the face 

Hip Hop Tuition for the season is divided into four (4) equal payments and will be paid on each of September 1 ($195.63), November 1 ($195.63), January 1 ($195.63) and March 1 ($195.63) and are subject to GST. PST will also be charged on dancer’s recital costume.
Tuition Includes: Dance classes from September – June, Dancer’s Year-End Recital Costume, and Recital Fees.

 Fees listed do not include $40 +GST registration fee and 2% credit card surcharge

Hip Hop Class Options:

Lyrical

Full-Year Performance Classes // Ages 7 to 17 years
Classes run from September to June and dancers perform in our Year-End Recital in June

Lyrical jazz is a slow, expressive type of dance that incorporates ballet technique and aims to interpret a song’s lyrics through movement. The curriculum is carefully designed to suit each student’s age and ability and features four in-class parent showcases throughout the year. Students will finish the season in June performing in our annual Year-End Recital at the Conexus Arts Centre!

Dress Code: Girls

Apparel (Purchase at Dance City)

  • “Emerald” Weissman Spaghetti Strap Bodysuit (#MT12457)
  • “Ballet Pink” Weissman Tights (#W900C or #W900)

Shoes (Purchase at Dance Store)

  • Capezio Turning Shoes or Bare Feet

Hair

  • Pulled off the face in ponytail or bun

Dress Code: Boys

Apparel

  • Black Shorts or fitted athletic pants
  • White Fitted T-Shirt

Shoes

  • Bare Feet (no purchase necessary)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face

Lyrical Tuition for the season is divided into four (4) equal payments and will be paid on each of September 1 ($195.63), November 1 ($195.63), January 1 ($195.63) and March 1 ($195.63) and are subject to GST. PST will also be charged on dancer’s recital costume.
Tuition Includes: Dance classes from September – June, Dancer’s Year-End Recital Costume, and Recital Fees.

 Fees listed do not include $40 +GST registration fee and 2% credit card surcharge

Lyrical Class Options:

Acro

Technique // Ages 7 to 17 years
Classes run from September to June and dancers do not perform in our Year-End Recital

A combination of dance, limbering and floor tumbling, to emphasize strength, balance and flexibility. This class is highly recommended for our jazz and ballet dancers. Classes run from September to June and do not participate in the year-end recital or competition. This class provides continuous training and strengthening throughout the dance season. Classes are open to dancers 7 and up in our Foundations, Progressions, Competitive and Pre-Professional dance programs.

Dress Code: Girls

Apparel (Purchase at Dance City)

  • Dancers Bodysuit from their ballet class
  • “Ballet Pink” Weissman Tights (#W900C or #W900)

Shoes (Purchase at Dance Store)

  • Bare Feet (no purchase necessary)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face

Dress Code: Boys

Apparel

  • Black Shorts or fitted athletic pants
  • White Fitted T-Shirt

Shoes

  • Bare Feet (no purchase necessary)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face

Acro Tuition is charged monthly from August – May and is subject to GST.

  • Acro Primary (Ages 7 – 8) // $52.70 +GST (Paid Aug – May)
  • Acro (Ages 9 – 17) // $55.80 +GST (Paid Aug – May)

Note: Acro payment and cancellation policies follow our competitive policy structure.
View our Competitive and Pre-Professional Policies and Cancellation Policy HERE

Acro Primary // Ages 7 – 8

Acro // Ages 9 – 17

Students ages 9 – 17 will be placed in a specific Acro level in mid August. Ages 9+ Acro classes run on Friday evenings for 1 hour. Please register for the below class in order to be placed.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY 10 MONTH PROGRAM // SEPTEMBER TO JUNE // FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM, PROGRESSIONS PROGRAM & ADULT PROGRAM

  • A parent/guardian must complete a cancellation form provided by Dance City prior to the next installment pay period (Prior to September 1, November 1, January 1, March 1).
  • Credits and/or refunds are not offered if cancellation form is not filled out before the next installment pay period (Prior to September 1, November 1, January 1, March 1).
  • If lessons are canceled between August 1st and August 31st, a $100 + GST cancellation fee is charged (per dancer).
  • I.e., cancellation form must be filled out on / or before July 31st.
  • If lessons are canceled prior to recital, recital costume becomes the property of Dance City. No refunds provided.
  • Tuition fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • Costume fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • Registration fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • Recital fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • Refunds are not provided for any missed classes.

Our Cancellation Form can be found HERE

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