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Adult Program

Tired of going to the gym? Need something fresh? Look no further! Our fun Adult classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop will get you movin' and groovin'! You'll feel energized and refreshed as you develop a healthy, strong body with flexibility, coordination and strength. Nothing can beat a fabulous full body workout with new friends, great music, and exciting choreography. Our instructors know your name, give you personal attention, and will follow and guide your progress.

Performance Opportunity!

You can also experience the thrill of stage performance! Our adult program offers participants a unique opportunity to be a part of our annual performances in December and June. This optional feature for our adult students becomes an exciting goal to aim for! Mark your calendars now!

Special Discounts!

Sign up for a class packet and get our special discount rate! Classes fill up fast, so sign up early to reserve your spot. You're able to join at any point.

How To Register

Participants who have never taken classes at Shan-Yee Poon Ballet School must complete a registration form and submit in with payment. You can also come in to register before the class in person. Some classes fill before the start date, so pre-register if you can!

Pricing

Series - $72 (six weeks, once a week), $144 (six weeks, two classes a week)

Single Class - $14
8 classes ($13/class) - $104 good for 60 days
12 classes ($12/class) - $144 Good for 90 days
20 classes ($10/class) - $200 Good for 120 days


Class Descriptions

Adult Beginning/Elementary Ballet
(Tuesday and Thursday, 7 - 8:30 pm) Next Series: November 15, January 10
This class is for adults with little or no ballet experience who wish to learn or refresh ballet basics. This slower paced class is the perfect opportunity to increase strength and flexibility while developing grace and confidence. Repeat the series as often as desired to refine your technique.


Adult Elementary/Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
(Monday, Wednesday, 7 - 8:30 pm)
Next Series: Starting soon! Please call or email
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This class will deepen your love for dance and provides individualized training to perfect ballet technique. Each class includes a warm up (stretching and conditioning), barre, and centre work. You’ll experience the exciting challenge of mastering intricate footwork, perfecting turns, and feel the exhilaration as you soar though the air in your combinations.

Adult Jazz Series
Our dynamic jazz series is flavored with Broadway, cutting edge funk and contemporary jazz styles influenced by the training of renowned choreographers Wade Robson of “So You Think You Can Dance”, and Derek Mitchell of Broadway Dance Center.


Adult Beginning/Elementary Jazz
(Thursday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm) Next Series: December 1, January 26
This class is for adults with little or no jazz experience, allowing you to refresh or develop your technique. As you build coordination and confidence, your dancing will mature to a new level of complexity. Each class includes a warm up (isolations of the body, conditioning, and stretching), floor-work, technique, and combinations.

Adult Elementary/Intermediate/Advanced Jazz
This class continues to develop technique towards an advanced dance vocabulary such as multiple turns, eye-catching leaps, high extensions, floor-work and much more. Each class includes a warm up (isolations of the body, conditioning, and stretching), floor-work, technique, and combinations.

Adult Tap Series
This series is filled with toe tapping fun as you build a strong foundation in tap technique and explore Broadway, rhythm tap and improvisation styles. Sway elegantly across the dance floor with exciting, rhythmic dance movements and percussive sounds!


Adult Beginning/Elementary Tap
(Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm) Next Series January 4
This class is designed for students with little or no tap experience who wish to learn or build a strong foundation in rhythm tap technique. As your technique advances you will be able to tap with quickness and ease, ready for more complex rhythms.

Adult Elementary/Intermediate/Advanced Tap
Tap is now even more fun as you explore intricate footwork, improvisation and more complex rhythms. You will be able to quicken your footwork and develop clean and rhythmically accurate sounds.

Adult Hip Hop
(Tuesday, *7:00 - 8:00 pm - put your name on our wait list!)
This is a fun and highly aerobic hip-hop class! You’ll leave this class feeling totally confident, energized and revitalized.

This class is open to all dancers, whether you’re a new hip hopper or veteran. Each class includes a warm up (isolations, conditioning and stretching), floor work, technique and combinations. Develop a strong foundation in hip hop technique while learning fun, hip hop moves including but not limited to: popping, locking, house, breaking, and commercial style choreography. You’re encouraged to be creative as you develop your personal freestyle and technique.