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