CHILD & YOUTH CLASSES
WE OFFER DANCE AND CIRCUS CLASSES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH OF ALL AGES!
SUMMER TIME we have camps and drop in options for those who want to boost their training or someone who wants to try! Check out our Termed and Year classes below, scroll a bit more for Summer Camps, and a bit more for our Drop in Classes and Privates!
CLASSES AT A GLANCE
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Circus Play – ages 3 to 5
An introduction to mini trampoline, hula hoops and sling. Children will be led through a fun warm up to music. Being taught proper strengthening and stretching techniques through games and journeys. Skills are then taught on each apparatus.
Ages 6 – 8
At this age in our programming of silks, children will be introduced to many skills in a loop. Always beginning with a fun warm up getting their bodies ready for lifting, stretching and going upside down. Getting used to being suspended in the air they learn standing skills, upside down skills and strength skills. Children are spotted and individually led through each new skill. Conditioning drills are implemented to ensure proper muscle development.
Ages 9 to 12
As they begin their journey into silks and circus they are led through warm up which includes cardio, muscle engagement and stretching. Students will be taught some loop skills which gets them upside down and finding positions and skills. They will learn to climb in many different fun ways, foot lock sequences and learn progressions towards many different skills which get them confident and safe in the air. Conditioning drills are implemented to ensure proper muscle development.
Teen
As they begin their journey into silks and circus they are led through warm up which includes cardio, muscle engagement and stretching. Students will be taught some loop skills which gets them upside down and finding positions and skills. They will learn to climb in many different fun ways, foot lock sequences and learn progressions towards many different skills which get them confident and safe in the air. Conditioning drills are implemented to ensure proper muscle development.
Ages 7 to 8
In the second year of classes students will start to put together longer sequences and begin staying in the air longer. They will begin to learn wraps on the ground and continue with drills to condition proper muscle development.
Ages 9 to 12
In the second year of classes students will start to put together longer sequences and begin staying in the air longer. They will begin to learn wraps on the ground and continue with drills to condition proper muscle development.
Teens
In the second year of classes students will start to put together longer sequences and begin staying in the air longer. They will begin to learn wraps on the ground and continue with drills to condition proper muscle development. Depending on the number of classes per week, some students will develop skills at different rates.
Silks level 3/4
Ages 9 and up
Prerequisite: Must complete year one and two.
Students will begin learning to invert in the air and will be doing longer sequences as they will have completed the necessary progressions from year one and two. Fabric theory is begun. More conditioning is implemented.
Silks level 5
Ages 9 and up
Prerequisite: Must complete year one and two
Students must be able to consistently invert in the air and do scissors in the air. They will be able to practice skills for longer and create longer sequences. New drills and skills are introduced.
Silks level 3/4
Ages 9 and up
Prerequisite: Must complete year one and two.
Students will begin learning to invert in the air and will be doing longer sequences as they will have completed the necessary progressions from year one and two. Fabric theory is begun. More conditioning is implemented.
Silks level 5
Ages 9 and up
Prerequisite: Must complete year one and two
Students must be able to consistently invert in the air and do scissors in the air. They will be able to practice skills for longer and create longer sequences. New drills and skills are introduced.
Hoop year one – ages 6 – 8
Hoop year one – ages 9 and up
Intro classes!
These are pop up 4 week sessions that are designed to let a student try silks to see if they wish to join a full year class.
Upon assessment and class availability, the student may join a year one class.
Artists’ Play will add classes as necessary to the full year schedule.
• Intro to silks – ages 6 to 8
• Intro to silks – ages 9 and up
• Intro to silks – Teens
Artists’ Play offers ballet for all ages!
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CIRCUS CLASSES
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DANCE CLASSES
CAMPS
WE HAVE CAMPS AND INTENSIVES ALL SUMMER LONG!
6yrs and up partake in approx. 5 classes throughout the day. Some aerial (such as silks, trapeze and hoop) and some conditioning, flexibility and flow arts. We mix up the day so their bodies don’t get worn out but they are still having fun!
They take a silks class, a flow class, trapeze and hoop, flexibility, handstands, acro and creation time. These classes happen throughout the week. Our mandate is that students feel empowered and able to create and learn at their own level and speed. We strive to encourage new comers and challenge our long time students.
For the older ones their classes are structured around the conditioning and progressions of skills. All the while still finding creative time to make their own performances and have fun.
For the 4 to 6 year olds we do a mix of dance and circus using journeys, games and apparatuses. Their conditioning is through games and they learn new skills on apparatuses.
A typical day would be gathering together in the morning with meeting each other and having some social time. This is from 8:40 to 9:05 and then once we are all settled we begin programming.
9:00am – First class
10:00am – Snack break
10:30am – Second class
11:30am – Structured free time on silks, mats, hula hoops
12pm – Lunch
12:30pm – Quiet time – reading, stories, games, stretching
1pm – Third class
2pm – Snack 2:30 – 4th class
3:30pm- Structured free time to practice what they have learned.
4pm – Home time
KIDS' DROP-IN CLASSES & PRIVATE LESSONS
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Artists’ Play is proud to work alongside Arts Access Fund in making performing arts more accessible to young people.
The Arts Access Fund is a charitable organization dedicated to providing high quality arts training to young people, who would otherwise not have the opportunity to pursue artistic excellence under the guidance of professional artists.
SAFE WALK: Artists' Play's Walking Program
Safe Walk is available from these schools:
- Withrow Public School
- Morse Public School
- Dundas Public School
- Pape Public School
- Bruce Public School
Pick the day of the week that you would like your child to attend one of our after-school programs. Remember to choose a Dance, Aerial or Circus Play class to finish your after-school program registration.
Artists’ Play is not a licensed Child Care provider. At Artists’ Play, we want to ensure that your child gets from school to dance class! Our `Safe Walk` program allows for a safe and easy walk from school to Artists’ Play, escorted by our dance teachers. Students will get a healthy snack before dancing and having fun!
DRESS CODE
Circus Dress Code
- Hair in a Ponytail
- Tank-Top/Bodysuit
- Leggings
- Bare Feet
- No Jewellery
- No Zippers on any clothing
Dance Dress Code
- Hair in a Ponytail or Bun
- Tank-Top/Bodysuit
- Leggings
- Bare Feet or appropriate dance shoes
- No Jewellery