Curriculum

The Junior Program curriculum includes:

• Contemporary dance
• Ballet
• Jazz
• NAfro Technique
• Repertory
• Performance

The following optional classes are available by evaluation:

• Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Exam Levels
• Pointe
• Hip Hop
• SCD Crew Performance Troupe

Students enter the Bill Evans Contemporary Dance Festival where they receive valuable adjudication from Master Teacher, Choreographer and Senior Dance Artist, Bill Evans.  Many dancers have been awarded scholarships towards their training at the School of Contemporary Dancers and have consistently received high praise for their excellent quality of training and artistry in Contemporary Dance.  

Selected students have also entered Royal Academy of Dance ballet examinations with excellent results. In addition, many Junior graduates have entered the Senior Professional Program and have graduated into professional dance careers.

Schedule

Preparatory Level

Wednesday: 2 hrs. 15 min. JPP
Saturday: 3 hrs. GP
5 hrs. 15 min. Compulsory
Optional Saturday GP Hip Hop, Tap

Level 1/2/3

Tuesday: 3 hrs.

Wednesday: 2 hrs. 15 min.

Friday: 1 hr
6 hrs. 15 min. Compulsory
Optional Classes: Friday JPP Hip Hop Saturday GP Hip Hop, GP Tap

Level 4+/5

Monday: 3.5 Hours

Wednesday: 2.5 Hours
Thursday: 1.5 Hours

Friday: 2.5 Hours
10 Hours Compulsory
Optional Classes:
 Monday Hip Hop 1 hour, Saturday SCD Crew 1.5 Hour
Pointe: Wed. 1 hour
GP Advanced Tap: 1 hour
RAD Exam Option: Additional Coaching

Level 5+

Monday: 3.5 hours
Wednesday: 2 hours
Thursday: 1.5 hours
Friday: 2.5 hours
9.5 hours Compulsory
Optional Classes:
Monday Hip Hop 1 hour, Saturday SCD Crew 1.5 Hour
Pointe: Friday 1/2 hour

 

Performances

“December Showing” 

Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022
Gas Station Arts Centre
445 River Avenue, Winnipeg

“Dance Discovery”

Thursday, May 25 and Friday, May 26, 2023
Gas Station Arts Centre
445 River Avenue, Winnipeg

“Bill Evans Contemporary Dance  Festival”

Saturday, May 27, 2023
Gas Station Arts Centre
445 River Avenue, Winnipeg

“VINA” (JPP 5+ as Guests)

Sunday, May 28, 2023
Gas Station Arts Centre
445 River Avenue, Winnipeg

“Dance Expressions”

Monday, June 5, 2023
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre
140 Rupert Avenue, Winnipeg