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Kitsilano Community Centre has many excellent preschool dance programs for all interests. Ballet, Creative, Jazz, Modern, Salsa, Parent & Tot and more. Scroll below to view and register for a program.
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| 15 programs under category Preschool / Dance. |
| Age: Preschool (2-5) |
Instructor: Kirby Snell |
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| Twirl, leap and twist using props such as a hula hoop, ribbon or ball! Dancers will learn to stretch both their bodies and imagination. For more information about Kirby visit www.kirbysnelldance.com. |
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About Instructor Kirby Snell |
originally from Edmonton AB, graduated from Canada’s “Fame School" - Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts, where she focused on contemporary dance and choreography. After graduation and a training stint in New York, she danced professionally, shipboard, for both Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises, and on land in Los Angeles and Italy. She works as a freelance choreographer and dance instructor in several disciplines including: contemporary, musical theatre, jazz, hip hop, PCD, and lyrical. Aside from dance, Kirby is active in the acting community. She has acted in over 25 stage productions, and 20 films. She is currently a co-artistic director of Foulplay Productions Society and continues to keep busy teaching, choreographing and performing.
www.kirbysnelldance.com
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| Age: Preschool (3-4) |
Instructor: Debbie Lee |
(open/max.): 8/20 |
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| Part 1 - Bringing little dancers from the living room of your home to the dance studio. These little dancers will have an opportunity to develop their co-ordination and motion skills while being creative in an interactive and self-expressive group atmosphere. Rhythm, movement, music & fun will be the emphasis! Your child must be 3 years of age when program begins. Classes are taught by Debbie Lee and teachers from DNC Dance Nouveau Co.'s signature teaching curriculum. Debbie Lee and her instructors are all qualified professional instructors that have been teaching recreational and professional students for over 25+ years across Canada, US and Internationally. For more info go to www.dancenouveau.com, info@dancenouveau.com, or phone (604) 312-4408. No classes Spring Break (March 13 and 20). |
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About Instructor Debbie Lee |
One of the board directors for The Vancouver Dance Centre Society, The Scotiabank Dance Centre and formerly the School Director of the renowned professional dance company, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Company of Aspen Colorado is the Founder and Director of DNC Dance Nouveau Co. and will be teaching children dance and ballet programs here in the Kitsilano Community.
For over 30 years Debbie Lee has been committed as a performer, instructor, choreographer and director for many organizations across Canada, United States and abroad. She was the founder of Richmond Hill Academy of Dance, Ontario; Uxbridge Academy of Dance, Ontario, DD Dance Productions, Ontario and BC Coastal Arts in Motion, British Columbia.
 She has worked with many renowned dance artists, movement practitioners, health and sport therapists, directors, choreographers and musicians that have influenced her as an artist and arts educator. She has created many unique original classical and contemporary works plus full-length productions for many organizations and companies. She is a highly trained educator that is very encouraging and supportive teacher who puts much emphasis on health and safety while still challenging students to meet their own potential and surpass their own expectations.
Although Debbie Lee is recognized for the development of the unique DNC's training curriculum in classical ballet, she has also taught in many classical ballet forms of set syllabus such as Royal Academy of Dance and Vaganova techniques. DNC's dance curriculum is drawn from many different disciplines of all forms of movement such as classical ballet, contemporary dance, Pilates and movement techniques. The curriculum broadens dancers and athletes to higher levels of understanding of technical and creative development while encouraging and guiding them to find their own creative voice. This style has proven to help dancers and students at all levels of development. Debbie Lee's strengths and experience that she holds as a mentor has given her classes and programs a unique approach to teach clean and pure technique with lyrical qualities in a warm, fun and energetic atmosphere. Dancers and athletes from all forms are able to accomplish a strong base and understanding of technical development when training with Debbie Lee and DNC's faculty. They are committed to facilitate high artistic educational standards and programs that will enrich and inspire new generation of creative thinkers and artists. Many students that have trained with Debbie Lee are now with the Alberta Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, San Francisco Ballet, Gothenburg Ballet, Alvin Ailey Dance School, North Carolina School of the Arts, Interlochen Arts, Boston Ballet School, Utah Ballet, Australia Ballet School, Royal Ballet School and the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Company just to name a few.
 Debbie Lee is a global traveler where she makes artistic appearances as a guest artist and instructor for many organizations and dance academies. She continues her active life with DNC Dance Nouveau Co. with much enthusiasm and fresh energy.
For more information and other programs, please contact Debbie Lee at: www.dancenouveau.com or phone 604-312-4408
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| Age: Preschool (3-4) |
Instructor: Debbie Lee |
(open/max.): 3/20 |
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| Part 1 - Bringing little dancers from the living room of your home to the dance studio. These little dancers will have an opportunity to develop their co-ordination and motion skills while being creative in an interactive and self-expressive group atmosphere. Rhythm, movement, music & fun will be the emphasis! Your child must be 3 years of age when program begins. Classes are taught by Debbie Lee and teachers from DNC Dance Nouveau Co.'s signature teaching curriculum. Debbie Lee and her instructors are all qualified professional instructors that have been teaching recreational and professional students for over 25+ years across Canada, US and Internationally. For more info, go to www.kitscc.com (search programs box: Debbie Lee), www.dancenouveau.com, info@dancenouveau.com, (604) 312-4408 No classes Mar 16, 23. |
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About Instructor Debbie Lee |
One of the board directors for The Vancouver Dance Centre Society, The Scotiabank Dance Centre and formerly the School Director of the renowned professional dance company, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Company of Aspen Colorado is the Founder and Director of DNC Dance Nouveau Co. and will be teaching children dance and ballet programs here in the Kitsilano Community.
For over 30 years Debbie Lee has been committed as a performer, instructor, choreographer and director for many organizations across Canada, United States and abroad. She was the founder of Richmond Hill Academy of Dance, Ontario; Uxbridge Academy of Dance, Ontario, DD Dance Productions, Ontario and BC Coastal Arts in Motion, British Columbia.
She has worked with many renowned dance artists, movement practitioners, health and sport therapists, directors, choreographers and musicians that have influenced her as an artist and arts educator. She has created many unique original classical and contemporary works plus full-length productions for many organizations and companies. She is a highly trained educator that is very encouraging and supportive teacher who puts much emphasis on health and safety while still challenging students to meet their own potential and surpass their own expectations.
Although Debbie Lee is recognized for the development of the unique DNC's training curriculum in classical ballet, she has also taught in many classical ballet forms of set syllabus such as Royal Academy of Dance and Vaganova techniques. DNC's dance curriculum is drawn from many different disciplines of all forms of movement such as classical ballet, contemporary dance, Pilates and movement techniques. The curriculum broadens dancers and athletes to higher levels of understanding of technical and creative development while encouraging and guiding them to find their own creative voice. This style has proven to help dancers and students at all levels of development. Debbie Lee's strengths and experience that she holds as a mentor has given her classes and programs a unique approach to teach clean and pure technique with lyrical qualities in a warm, fun and energetic atmosphere. Dancers and athletes from all forms are able to accomplish a strong base and understanding of technical development when training with Debbie Lee and DNC's faculty. They are committed to facilitate high artistic educational standards and programs that will enrich and inspire new generation of creative thinkers and artists. Many students that have trained with Debbie Lee are now with the Alberta Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, San Francisco Ballet, Gothenburg Ballet, Alvin Ailey Dance School, North Carolina School of the Arts, Interlochen Arts, Boston Ballet School, Utah Ballet, Australia Ballet School, Royal Ballet School and the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Company just to name a few.
Debbie Lee is a global traveler where she makes artistic appearances as a guest artist and instructor for many organizations and dance academies. She continues her active life with DNC Dance Nouveau Co. with much enthusiasm and fresh energy.
For more information and other programs, please contact Debbie Lee at: www.dancenouveau.com or phone 604-312-4408
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| Age: Preschool (2-4) |
Instructor: Kirby Snell |
(open/max.): 0/12 |
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| Calling all Boys and Girls! Children will learn basic ballet techniques such as: development of balance and coordination and learning to work together. They will become familiar with classical music, and learn basic ballet positions and movements. Creativity and self-expression are both supported and encouraged as no one can dance quite like you! Children must be able to participate on their own. An informal presentation will take place on the final day of classes where copious amounts of applause are mandatory! For more information about Kirby visit www.kirbysnelldance.com. |
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About Instructor Kirby Snell |
originally from Edmonton AB, graduated from Canada’s “Fame School" - Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts, where she focused on contemporary dance and choreography. After graduation and a training stint in New York, she danced professionally, shipboard, for both Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises, and on land in Los Angeles and Italy. She works as a freelance choreographer and dance instructor in several disciplines including: contemporary, musical theatre, jazz, hip hop, PCD, and lyrical. Aside from dance, Kirby is active in the acting community. She has acted in over 25 stage productions, and 20 films. She is currently a co-artistic director of Foulplay Productions Society and continues to keep busy teaching, choreographing and performing.
www.kirbysnelldance.com
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| Age: Preschool (2-4) |
Instructor: Kirby Snell |
(open/max.): 3/12 |
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| Calling all Boys and Girls! Children will learn basic ballet techniques such as: development of balance and coordination and learning to work together. They will become familiar with classical music, and learn basic ballet positions and movements. Creativity and self-expression are both supported and encouraged as no one can dance quite like you! Children must be able to participate on their own. An informal presentation will take place on the final day of classes where copious amounts of applause are mandatory! For more information about Kirby visit www.kirbysnelldance.com. |
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About Instructor Kirby Snell |
originally from Edmonton AB, graduated from Canada’s “Fame School" - Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts, where she focused on contemporary dance and choreography. After graduation and a training stint in New York, she danced professionally, shipboard, for both Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises, and on land in Los Angeles and Italy. She works as a freelance choreographer and dance instructor in several disciplines including: contemporary, musical theatre, jazz, hip hop, PCD, and lyrical. Aside from dance, Kirby is active in the acting community. She has acted in over 25 stage productions, and 20 films. She is currently a co-artistic director of Foulplay Productions Society and continues to keep busy teaching, choreographing and performing.
www.kirbysnelldance.com
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| Age: Preschool (2-5) |
Instructor: Kirby Snell |
(open/max.): 0/12 |
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| Calling all Boys and Girls! Children will learn basic ballet techniques such as: development of balance and coordination and learning to work together. They will become familiar with classical music, and learn basic ballet positions and movements. Creativity and self-expression are both supported and encouraged as no one can dance quite like you! Children must be able to participate on their own. An informal presentation will take place on the final day of classes where copious amounts of applause are mandatory! For more information about Kirby visit www.kirbysnelldance.com. |
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About Instructor Kirby Snell |
originally from Edmonton AB, graduated from Canada’s “Fame School" - Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts, where she focused on contemporary dance and choreography. After graduation and a training stint in New York, she danced professionally, shipboard, for both Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises, and on land in Los Angeles and Italy. She works as a freelance choreographer and dance instructor in several disciplines including: contemporary, musical theatre, jazz, hip hop, PCD, and lyrical. Aside from dance, Kirby is active in the acting community. She has acted in over 25 stage productions, and 20 films. She is currently a co-artistic director of Foulplay Productions Society and continues to keep busy teaching, choreographing and performing.
www.kirbysnelldance.com
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| Age: Preschool (2-4) |
Instructor: Lorraine White-Wilkinson |
(open/max.): 0/12 |
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| Children will explore the elements of movement through the use of stories, poems, props and pictures. Dancers will have the opportunity to improvise, engage in creative problem solving and grow in cognitive, social and emotional ways as they interact in class. The focus is on fun and the joy of movement in a supportive and positive learning environment. Parents are invited to watch the last day of class. Lorraine has over 25 years teaching experience and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Arts Education. Please Note: Children must be able to attend class unaccompanied by an adult. |
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| Age: Preschool (2-5) |
Instructor: Billie Murphy |
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| Using music, songs, props, and stories, we will explore using our bodies and imaginations in a fun, supportive environment with some great music. Little ones will develop co-ordination, spatial awareness, rhythm, musicality, and self-expression in a supportive and fun environment. Demonstration on the last day of class. Billie is a graduate of the integrated (Dance and Musical Theatre) program at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. |
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| Age: Preschool (3-6) |
Instructor: Lorraine White-Wilkinson |
(open/max.): 4/12 |
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| This exciting course specifically addresses many aspects of K readiness through dance! Concept development, pre-math, language and pre-reading skills will be used as springboards for creative dance explorations while providing opportunities for social and emotional development. Through educational and creative ways students will dance their way through shapes, sizes, patterns, numbers and colours. Stories and poems provide inspirations for dance as well as framework for attention, comprehension, sequencing, as well as letter and rhyme recognition. The aim of this class is to encourage 'thinking movers' through the physical, creative, and magical aspects of pre-school dance. Take advantage of our launch price for this innovative, Arts Education program! NOTE REVISED START/END DATE. |
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| Age: Preschool (1-3) |
Instructor: Billie Murphy |
(open/max.): 0/12 |
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| Move and groove with your little one! Through music, song, props, and stories, we will explore using our bodies and imaginations in a fun, supportive environment. We will develop co-ordination, spatial awareness, rhythm, musicality, and self-expression all while moving our feet to some great music. Get ready to move, stretch, and explore with your little one! |
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| Age: Preschool (2-3) |
Instructor: Lorraine White-Wilkinson |
(open/max.): 3/12 |
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| This class is for the little dancer who is happy dancing with you and is now getting ready to dance on their own. The focus is on fun and the joy of movement in a supportive and positive learning environment. Stories, poems and props will be used to get the little ones dancing. Body parts, levels, directions and tempo will be explored providing opportunities for physical development, verbal and nonverbal expression as well as the development of social and emotional skills. Included in the class will be special times to dance together, and encouraging times to dance apart. Lorraine has over 25 years teaching experience and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Arts Education. Please Note: Adult participation is required. |
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| Age: Preschool (3-6) |
Instructor: Lorraine White-Wilkinson |
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| This introductory class focuses on posture, body awareness and creativity. Dancers will have the opportunity to improvise, explore movement concepts, develop dance skills and grow in cognitive, social and emotional ways as they interact in class. Basic ballet technique will be introduced and a choreographed dance will be presented to parents on the last day of class. Lorraine has over 25 years teaching experience and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Arts Education. PLEASE NOTE: Children must be able to attend unaccompanied by an adult. |
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| Age: Preschool (2-5) |
Instructor: Lorraine White-Wilkinson |
(open/max.): 0/12 |
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| Children will explore the elements of movement through the use of stories, poems, props and pictures. Dancers will have the opportunity to improvise, engage in creative problem solving, develop dance skills, and grow in cognitive, social and emotional ways as they interact in class. The focus is on fun and the joy of movement in a supportive and positive learning environment. Parents are invited to watch the last day of class. Lorraine has over 25 years teaching experience and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Arts Education. PLEASE NOTE: Children must be able to attend unaccompanied by an adult. NOTE REVISED START/END DATE. |
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| Age: Preschool (2-5) |
Instructor: Lorraine White-Wilkinson |
(open/max.): 0/12 |
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| Children will explore the elements of movement through the use of stories, poems, props and pictures. Dancers will have the opportunity to improvise, engage in creative problem solving, develop dance skills, and grow in cognitive, social and emotional ways as they interact in class. The focus is on fun and the joy of movement in a supportive and positive learning environment. Parents are invited to watch the last day of class. Lorraine has over 25 years teaching experience and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Arts Education. Please Note: Children must be able to attend unaccompanied by an adult. PLEASE NOTE REVISED START/END DATE. |
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| Age: Preschool (1-3) |
Instructor: Lara Leontowich |
(open/max.): 2/13 |
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| Designed for older toddlers (and their caregiver) who have outgrown their baby carriers and are ready to dance on their own two feet. The class features original tropical songs to which toddlers learn simple actions and dance steps. Salsa Tots combines movement, song and play, all set to lively music that parents can also enjoy. Drop ins welcome if there is space $15. No class Mon Oct 10th - Thanksgiving. |
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About Instructor Lara Leontowich | 
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Dance! Move! Groove!
KirbySnell, originally from Edmonton AB, graduated from Canada’s “Fame School" - Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts, where she focused on contemporary dance and choreography. After graduation and a training stint in New York, she danced professionally, shipboard, for both Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises, and on land in Los Angeles and Italy. She works as a freelance choreographer and dance instructor in several disciplines including: contemporary, musical theatre, jazz, hip hop, PCD, and lyrical. Aside from dance, Kirby is active in the acting community. She has acted in over 25 stage productions, and 20 films. She is currently a co-artistic director of Foulplay Productions Society and continues to keep busy teaching, choreographing and performing.
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