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At ADC, our prices are THE MOST AFFORDABLE IN THE FRASER VALLEY, encouraging our students to try more than one dance method. But also allows students to try dancing without too much financial burden to the family.

ADC is the home to the Twinklestar Dance program ™ The Four pillars of the Twinkle Star Dance Program are Skill Building, Center Movement, Just for Fun and Showtime. Together they form the foundation of exceptions dance training and the developmental benefits go far beyond the dance studio.

All Costumes costs are assisted yearly with Fundraising opportunities for each family member if they choose to participate. ADC has a  large variety of Dance Styles to choose from:

Jazz | Tap | Modern | Ballet | Lyrical | Pointe | Acrobatics | Tumbling | Contemporary | Musical Theatre | Stage | Hip-hop | Boys Hip-hop | Irish | Twinkle Star Combo Class | ADC Jazz Exam | RAD Ballet Exams | SPECIALIZING IN TWINKLESTAR RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE VERY YOUNG

REGISTRATION IS OPEN ON JUNE 1ST

Twinkle Babies Parent and Tot

– Dancers 12mos+
They are designed for very young dancers, 12- 36 months.This class will introduce students to dance with the assistance of a parent or grandparent. It runs in an 8-week dance class fashion and is $80+ gst for the entire session. This class will usually run on a Saturday to allow multiple family members to have a turn participating. (Parent participation Mandatory)

What is the Twinkle Stars Program

Twinkle Babies – 3 turning 4 over the year. This is a combo class for the beginner dancer to try Ballet and Tap for this 30-minute class. Dancers start with Ballet/Creative movement to age-appropriate music they can relate to. In January, they are introduced to Tap and continue with both genres for the remainder of the year. The dancers will only do one routine that participates in the Recital.

Twinkle Babies – 4 turning 5 over the year. This is a combo class for the beginner dancer to try Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Acro within this 45-minute class. They start the year doing Ballet and Tap and progress onto other genres as the year continues. The dancers will only do one routine that participates in the Recital.

Twinkle Stars – Dancers 5+ This 45-minute program is the perfect introductory program for beginners or dancers who want to sample all dance styles in one class. It incorporates Jazz, Ballet, Acro and Tap into the class, giving students a well-rounded introduction to dance in a fun-filled atmosphere. The dancers will only do one routine that participates in the Recital.

What is our Recreational Dance Program

These classes are often called Twinkle Stars, Mini, Junior or Preteen classes and are for dancers who do not want to compete but want to dance for fun and only participate in the recital. Unlike other studios, there is no requirement to do competitions at all. This is the perfect way to introduce dance to children in a fulfilled atmosphere.

What is our Competition Dance Program

These Classes are for the more serious dancer who wants to improve their dance skills. Most Competitive classes require a Technique class. All Groups will participate in 3 Competitions throughout the year, public performances and Recital. There is an option to do more competitions for solo, duo and Trio students, but it is not mandatory.

How many shows a year do we do?

This question is frequently asked, as many schools do multiple shows yearly. At ADC, the student’s “learning time” is the most important and beneficial thing for young dancers. We refrain from interrupting this learning period for multiple shows during the year. They will continue to learn technique as we gradually introduce choreography for the year-end Recital routine. The recital is intended to be their time to “Shine” and show what they have learned throughout the year. Recreation dancers will only perform in One showcase a year per class. 

 

Our year-end recitals consist of three shows. The “Shine Show” is a special show for our Twinklebabies and Twinklestars. It is a condensed show that is usually 30-45 minutes long. The Matinee Show is for Mini and Junior dancers, and the Evening Recital is for our Preteen, Teen and Adult dancers. Competitive dancers may perform in all three shows.

What is Acrobatics

So, what is Acro Dance exactly? What makes it different than gymnastics?

If Acro dancers were gymnasts, they would be focused primarily on sticking their landings out of tricks flawlessly or balancing perfectly on a balance beam. They would work for a seamless floor routine and iron out every kink possible in a trick.

Acro Dance is none of these things. Why? Because our dancers are not just athletes, they are a unique mix of athlete AND artist!

Dancing is about bringing thoughts, feelings, and emotions to life, and Acro Dance is a method to express this! Like in jazz, where a pirouette adds so much more to a routine, so does a back-walkover. And just like that pirouette can have so much more meaning in a performance than simply being a pirouette, so will that back-walkover.

“Acro Dance is an art form that incorporates both the fluid movements of dance and the difficult tricks from acrobatics. Dancers not only learn how to execute each Acro move with strength, flexibility and technique but also learn to perform each trick seamlessly through choreographed routines…” – Acro Dance Teachers Association.

Click here to watch and be inspired by “What is Acro Dance.”

ABBOTSFORD DANCE CENTER PROGRAMS
Parent & Tot
AGE 12 mos+
30 Min
Sessions
This class will introduce students to dance with the assistance of a parent. This is a non performance class.

$80

per 8 Week Session

Twinklebabies JR.
AGE 3 & UP
30 Min
Sessions
As the year progresses dancers are introduced to different styles of dance. Students will start with Ballet, then Tap in January. Large and fine muscle movement is explored along with some rhythm, Anatomy and  Nutrition components. This is a performance class, and will only participate in the year end recital.

$40

per month

Twinklebabies Sr.
AGE 4 & UP
45 Min
Sessions
This class is designed for the beginner dancer. It will introduce them to Jazz (15 min), Ballet (15 min), and Tap (15 min), all in one class.  Irish during the year. This is a great class to introduce dancers to a variety of dance, with inspiring, child appropriate music. This class will participate in the year end recital.

$50

per month

Twinklestar class 
for  5+
Weekly
Sessions
This class is designed for the beginner dancer. The Combo class will introduce them to Jazz, Ballet, Acro and Tap, all in one class. This is a great class to introduce dancers to a variety of dance, with inspiring, child appropriate music. This class will participate in the year end recital.

 

$50

per month

Recreational

Mini

Junior

preteen

teen

Weekly
Sessions
Students both entry level, and those dancing for years can participate in this non competitive class. Dancers will progress at their own pace and in a fun filled atmosphere. Students will learn technique and choreography skills in these classes but will only perform in the year end recital. These classes do NOT compete.

$50

per month

ADULT Weekly
Sessions
Adult Classes run in a 45 minute or 1 hour class format. We offer Adults class in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hiphop.

$50-60

per month

The Best Family Rates in Abbotsford !!!

Family Discount

( multiple dancers within a single household)

10 % off Siblings tuition

Sibling Unlimited Discount 25% off sibling