
Choreographer: Gaile Petursson-Hiley
Photographer: Rodney S Braun
Curriculum
The Junior Program curriculum includes:
- Contemporary dance
- Ballet
- Jazz
- NAfro Technique
- Repertory
- Performance
The following optional classes are available by evaluation:
- Ballet Exam
- 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. In addition, many Junior graduates have entered the Senior Professional Program and have graduated into professional dance careers.
JPP Schedule 2023/2024
Preparatory Level
Tuesday: 1 hr. JPP
Saturday: 3 hrs. GP
4 Hours Compulsory
Optional Classes: Saturday GP Hip Hop Tap)
Level 1/2
Monday: 2 hrs. 15 mins.
Tuesday: 2 hrs.
Friday: 2 hrs.
6.25 Hours Compulsory
Optional Classes: Monday JPP Hip Hop, Wednesday GP Teen Tap
Level 3
Monday: 2 hrs. 15 mins.
Wednesday: 2 hrs.
Friday: 2 hrs.
6.25 Hours Compulsory
Optional Classes: Monday JPP Hip Hop, Wednesday Pointe (by evaluation), Wednesday GP Teen Tap
Level 4
Monday: 3 hrs. 30 mins.
Wednesday: 2 hrs.
Friday: 3 hrs. 30 mins.
9 Hours Compulsory
Optional Classes:
Monday JPP Hip Hop, Wednesday Pointe (by evaluation), Wednesday GP Intermediate Tap, Sunday Hip Hop, SCD Performance Crew (by evaluation)
Level 5/5+
Monday: 3 hrs. 30 mins.
Wednesday: 2 hrs. 30 mins.
Friday: 3 hrs. 45 mins.
9.75 Hours Compulsory
Optional Classes:
Monday JPP Hip Hop, Wednesday Pointe (by evaluation), Wednesday GP Intermediate Tap, Sunday Hip Hop, SCD Performance Crew (by evaluation)
Performances 2023/2024
JPP December Showing
Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Gas Station Arts Centre
445 River Avenue, Winnipeg
Canadian National Dance Competition 2024 (SCD Performance Crew Only)
May 1-5, 2024
RBC Convention Centre
JPP Dance Discovery
Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Gas Station Arts Centre
445 River Avenue, Winnipeg
The Bill Evans Contemporary Dance Festival
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Gas Station Arts Centre
445 River Avenue, Winnipeg
VINA – Adult General Program with JPP 5+ as Guests
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Gas Station Arts Centre
445 River Avenue, Winnipeg
Dance Expressions – General Program Youth Show
Sunday, June 3, 2024
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre
140 Rupert Avenue, Winnipeg