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BCCA Programs 2021-22 T H E 2 0 2 1 / 2 2 S E A S O N DANCE IN THE CREEK @ B R A G G C R E E K C O M M U N I T Y A S S O C I A T I O N We offer a variety of recreational programs at BCCA, each running on a short 4-month basis! Our classes in Bragg Creek are focused on building community, confidence, and keeping kids active and engaged! "SO MUCH MORE O U R B C C A P R O G R A M S ( E N C L O S E D ) : THAN DANCE" O U R P H I L O S O P H Y . CREATIVE MOVEMENT CLASSES FOR AGE 3-4 We strongly believe in creating opportunities and experiences that go beyond dance steps. While we are proud of the level of instruction and training we provide, "FUSION" CLASSES FOR we believe strongly in "human before dancer." From the AGE 5-6 interactions we have, to the values we embrace, and the culture we promote, our programs are about much more TUITION RATES & PACKAGES than dance, especially in Bragg Creek... CREATIVE MOVEMENT & PRE-JUNIOR DATES, RATES, & INCLUSIONS F O R A G E 3 - 6 Classes and schedule: "Tiny Ballerinas" for AGE 3-4 - Mondays, 9:15-9:45am "Hop n' Pop" for AGE 3-4 - Mondays, 9:50-10:20am "Tumble Tykes" for AGE 3-4 - 10:30-11:00am "Fusion" Dance for AGE 4-5 - 12:00-12:45pm "Fusion" Dance for AGE 4-5 - 2:45-3:30pm Pre-Junior "Fusion" for AGE 5-6 - Mondays, 3:30-4:15pm Dates: September 13th to December 13th (NO classes Oct. 11th) ***Winter Performance on Sat. Dec. 11 @ BCCA, Wrap-up parties on Mon. Dec. 13 January 3rd to April 11th (NO classes Feb. 21st) ***Spring Performance on Sat. Apr. 2 @ BCCA, Photos on Mon. Apr. 4 Class tuition: 30min class - $320.00 45min class - $352.50 Includes Tuition fees for 13-weeks of one class Includes a Performance Package* Add additional classes (equal or shorter in length) for only $160/class in the Fall and $200/class in the Winter/Spring!!! (includes an additional costume for this second session!) Package pricing ***NEW*** All required fees (including class fees, performance package, etc.) are totalled at the start of each session and divided into 4 equal monthly payments so there are NO additional invoices throughout the session! *Performance Package: For the Fall session, the package includes two show tickets, a performance shirt, our wrap-up party, and a digital copy of the performances! For the Winter/Spring session, the package includes two show tickets, a costume, year-end photos, and a digital copy of the performances! (additional tickets can be purchased) "Dance is the joy of movement and the heart of life" CLASS STYLE DESCRIPTIONS F O R A G E 3 - 6 TINY BALLERINAS Introducing the magic and beauty of Ballet and Jazz, each class incorporates a variety of activities, music, and the use of props! Dancers will learn balance, coordination, body awareness, musicality, and characterization! HOP N' POP This class is designed to encourage creativity and explore "style" through movement! This 30min segment will include an introduction into Hip Hop, Breakdancing, rhythm, and a lot of laughter! The purpose is to embrace each individual for their own uniqueness and encourage confidence through movement! TUMBLE TYKES This class is a combination of acrobatics, gymnastics, and ninja moves!!! This NEW fun filled class promotes body awareness, balance, coordination, and more! Guaranteed to burn some energy of your active toddler! "FUSION" These classes typically combine ballet, jazz, acro, lyrical, musical theatre, and hip hop! It allows dancers to explore various styles in the same class! The class focuses on being fast paced, high energy, and exposure to lots of material! We are excited to create an opportunity for dancers to build a foundation, have a ton of fun, and gain confidence through creativity and exploring their own styles! JUNIOR CLASSES DATES, RATES, & INCLUSIONS F O R A G E 7 - 1 4 Classes and Schedule Junior Jazz/Ballet/Lyrical + Acro for AGE 7-8 - Mondays, 4:15-5:15pm Junior Hip Hop/Musical Theatre for AGE 7-8 - Mondays, 5:15-6:00pm Junior Jazz/Ballet/Lyrical + Acro for AGE 9-11 - Monday, 6:00-7:00pm Junior Hip Hop/Musical Theatre for AGE 9-11 - Mondays, 7:00-7:45pm Teen "Fusion" for AGE 12-14 - Mondays, 7:45-8:45pm Dates: September 13th to December 13th (NO classes Oct. 11th) **Winter Performance on Sat. Dec. 11 @ BCCA, Wrap-up parties/events on Mon. Dec. 13 January 3rd to April 11th (NO classes Feb. 21st) ***Spring Performance on Sat. Apr. 2 @ BCCA, Photos on Mon. Apr. 4 Class tuition: 45min class - $352.50 60min class - $375.00 Includes Tuition fees for 13-weeks of one class Includes a Performance Package* Add additional classes (equal or shorter in length) for only $160/class in the Fall and $200/class in the Winter/Spring!!! (includes an additional costume for this second session!) Package pricing ***NEW*** All required fees (including class fees, performance package, etc.) are totalled at the start of each session and divided into 4 equal monthly payments so there are NO additional invoices throughout the session! *Performance Package: For the Fall session, the package includes two show tickets, a performance shirt, our wrap-up party, and a digital copy of the performances! For the Winter/Spring session, the package includes two show tickets, a costume, year-end photos, and a digital copy of the performances! Additional tickets for the shows will be available for purchase (approx. $15-20/ticket) CLASS STYLES & DESCRIPTIONS F O R A G E 7 + ACRO A combination of dance technique and acrobatic elements. Acro focuses on promoting flexibility, tumbling, strength, balance, and contortion. Each lesson involves training in gymnastic-style elements but is also put together with style and choreography. ***As one of our most sought after styles, a strict 15min (or more) is included at the end of each class title with "+ Acro" BALLET Ballet is the foundation of technique and balance for all styles of dance. Discipline and creativity are used to improve flexibility, strength, and proper positioning. Ballet technique is essential for improvement and appropriate advancement in other styles of dance as well. JAZZ A strong technically based style of dance consisting of unique movements, body and musical awareness, intricate foot movements, leaps and turns, and high energy fun! HIP HOP Strong and powerful dance movements to Hip Hop and R&B music. Includes different styles of urban dance while increasing an understanding of various music beats and rhythms. Classes are designed to concentrate on choreography and memory, without limits to body movements. Hip Hop is energetic and perfect for those looking for an interactive and relaxed style of dance! LYRICAL A collection of mixed styles derived from modern dance brought us both lyrical and contemporary. Recommended to help improve and enhance technique and control with influences from ballet and jazz. Lyrical is a softer style of dance, often reflecting specific emotions, stories, and lyrics MUSICAL THEATRE A form of dance that combines technique from jazz, ballet, and lyrical with song and music from stage/theatre performances. Musical Theatre is a fun, outgoing style that improves a dancer’s confidence and creativity throughout Broadway performance. All dancers involved in Musical Theatre classes are strongly encouraged to also participate in a technique class (such as ballet, jazz, lyrical, etc.) TEEN "FUSION" These classes typically combine a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, acro, lyrical, musical theatre, and hip hop! It allows older, recreational dancers to explore various styles in the same class. The class focuses on creating an opportunity for dancers to build a foundation, have a ton of fun, and gain confidence through creativity and exploring their own styles! .
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