These students are now ready for simple coordinated combinations of steps and movements. My focus again is to increase flexibility, technique and memory.  Dancers at this level will begin receiving fun worksheets for home practice and increased learning.

Pre Juniors will also be challenged with more difficult tap steps and movements. These movements are a bit difficult to learn; therefore if your child feels frustrated in tap after the first month, this is normal. Practice and repetitions will make it easier for them.

Pre Juniors will learn a jazz/song & dance routine and tap routine that they will perform at Dance Explosion as well as Recital. Pre Juniors will also be giben the opportunity to attend Parkland Dance Festival in Yorkton if there is enough interest. These dancers require two costume (usually 4 pieces, bodysuit, skirt, shorts or capris and hair tie).  

This age is where dancers start to accomplish dance movements at a much greater speed. Everything seems to come together now and they are generally ready for greater challenges. Their required knowledge of Jazz positions and steps are increased at this level.

Classes consist of warm ups, technique, and combinations in both tap and Jazz. This level will prepare the dancer for the Pre Intermediate level where each dance form is taken in a separate class.

Higher level Juniors may start exams at this time. Juniors will learn a tap and jazz routine, which they will perform at one or two competitions as well as Recital.

At the Pre Intermediate level, each form is focused on in greater detail. Jazz/Tap/Ballet technique, stretch, rhythm, and combinations suited for their age and level are covered. The Pre Intermediate level is generally the level that dancers with the ability to do so participate in ADAPT exams. (See EXAMS) High-level Pre Intermediate classes are required to take a 45 minute technique and ballet class.

Pre Intermediates will participate in two or three competitions performing all routines. At recital higher level Pre Intermediate groups may also be involved in larger combined group numbers. These groups are chosen at the discretion of Miss Desiré. More advanced Pre Intermediates may be involved in the Moose Jaw Festival of Dance and/or Troupe.

This age group offers a variety of levels. Each group will work on warm ups, barre, stretch, technique, and combinations to upbeat music. In tap, the work will involve rhythm, body coordination, and combinations (depending on level) to a variety of music, Broadway to Contemporary. Intermediate classes are required to take a 60 minute technique and ballet class.

Intermediates are involved in ADAPT exams, competition and troupe. They may also be involved in larger group numbers decided at the discretion of Miss Desire' Intermediate dancers require a costume for each dance they perform.

* Students at this level are required to do regular stretching and practicing at home.

This level of dancer has already accomplished a strong technical basis of jazz, tap, and ballet. The Pre Senior/Senior level is more advanced and the work is more complex. These students are involved in ADAPT Exam work and are very committed.

* Students at this level are required to do regular stretching and practicing at home.

Students participating in the production class must be 11 yrs of age or older, participating in all three disciplines (Tap, Jazz, & Ballet) and also an ADAPT or CDTA exam student.

A production routine can include any dance form, props, costume changes, and singing.

All students participating in the production class as well as all Intermediate and Senior dancers will become our Troupe. The troupe will attend local as well as out of town and out of province competitions.