Class Descriptions

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RAD Ballet

Royal Academy of Dance graded examinations are offered at Xtreme Talent. Our Instructor is certified with the Royal Academy of Dance and has been placing students into examinations for over 15 years. Ballet is the foundation for all dance forms. Proper technique, posture and all the important aspects of dance are developed in Ballet. Ballet classes are mandatory for all competitive students.

Jazz

Jazz is an upbeat form of dance combining rhythms and beats in the music and technique. Jazz dance moves are big and exaggerated. Jazz technique is heavily based on ballet technique. Jazz is a very popular form of dance and has evolved throughout the years to include other forms such as modern, contemporary and hip hop.

Acro/Tumbling

A great class to develop strength, core and balance. Acro combines the moves of a gymnast and the flexibility of a contortionist. Very popular for most dancers, as it helps with strength and flexibility. Tumbling classes are largely gymnastic based, and include working with partners, doing lifts, and large mats/tumble strips.

Hip Hop

Developed in the streets, Hip Hop focuses on popular, urban culture. Very closely related to Rap, Hip-Hop and R&B Music Styles. This is a fun, upbeat class and has ever changing music and trends.

Tap

One of the oldest forms of dance, in which the rhythm comes from  taps on the bottoms of the dance shoes.

Contemporary

A form of ballet, developed to emphasize strength and increase flexibility. It is more expressive then the traditional form of ballet, and has no limitations.

Lyrical

Lyrical is based on ballet and jazz technique. The main objective is to express the meaning of the song through movement. Lyrical is one of the most expressive forms of dance, and should generally always portray a story.

Stage/Musical Theatre

Performing a story by sound, singing and movement. Broadway show tunes and musicals are usually the basis of Stage and Musical Theatre class.

Baton Twirling

Xtreme Talent is excited to offer a quality baton twirling program. Our program follows the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation Skills development Program (Badge System) and Pre-Competitive Program. All Baton Twirlers at Xtreme will become members of the Baton Twirling Association of BC.