Danscott Classes

Children are grouped by age and ability. If your child is ready to move up, a teacher will talk to you first.

Age bands

RAD Ballet

Ages 5 to 18, Grade 1 to 8

Contact us for the current timetable.

What this level covers

  • Real technique, taught in a way that protects growing bodies
  • Choosing a favourite style and going deeper
  • Performance skills and stage confidence
  • An optional pathway towards the competitive team
Young Danscott ballet dancers in pink standing together in front of the studio backdrop

Jazz

Junior 1 to Advanced Jazz

ADAPT syllabus based classes

What this level covers

  • Advanced technique and conditioning
  • Choreography and creative work of their own
  • Optional exams and assessments
  • Recreational or competitive, their choice

Following the ADAPT Syllabus, classes run September-June, and dancers will participate in our year end Showcase! Optional Fall session is available from September-November. Please note that dancers who are participating in only a session, will not participate in any chosen competitions, or in our year end Showcase. Competition involvement will be determined by the teacher and studio directors.

Danscott jazz dancers performing a colourful picture-frame routine on stage

Tap

Junior 1 to Advanced

Contact us for the current timetable.

What this level covers

  • Rhythm, foot sounds, and keeping time with the music
  • Short routines built a few steps at a time
  • Listening for the beat, then dancing with it
  • Confidence from making noise on purpose

Classes run September-June, and dancers will participate in our year end Showcase! Optional Fall session is from September-November. Please note that dancers who are participating in a Fall session only, will not participate in any selected competitions or in our year end Showcase. Competition involvement will be determined by the teacher and studio directors.

Danscott tap dancers in red costumes performing on stage

Lyrical

Ages 8 to 18

Contact us for the current timetable.

What this level covers

  • Ballet and jazz run together, with more room for feeling the music
  • Long, flowing movement, and use of the arms, head and eyes
  • Phrases and small stories they can perform
  • Expression built on top of solid technique

With an emphasis on lyric interpretation, students will focus on strengthening their technique while working on their performance quality. Levels are subject to change, and will be at the discretion of DS Faculty. Students registered in Lyrical, must be registered in a jazz and ballet program. Students will be placed according to these levels, and multiple levels will make up each class. Classes run September-June, and dancers will participate in our year end Showcase! Optional Fall session is available from September-November. Please note that dancers who are participating in a Fall session only, will not participate in any selected competitions or in our year end Showcase. Competition involvement will be determined by the teacher and studio directors.

Danscott lyrical dancers in nude costumes with floral skirts, arranged in a sculptural group pose on a stage lit with a red gradient and white stars

Contemporary

Intermediate and up

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Focusing on new combinations, and other styles of dance such as open and modern. This is a training only class, and will not participate in our year end Showcase. Students must be registered in a full season jazz program to register for Contemporary.

Two Danscott contemporary dancers in brown costumes performing a lift on stage

Hip Hop

Junior to Advanced

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Available for beginners, as well as experienced dancers! This is a training only class, and will not participate in our year end Showcase. Classes run September-March, and sessions are available from September-November, January-March

Seven Danscott hip hop dancers in camouflage outfits, saluting in a staggered line on a stage lit in purple

Acro

Levels 1 to Intensive

Taught by accredited staff

Danscott acro dancers forming a pyramid on stage in a playing card routine

Aerial Cirque

Ages 5 to 18

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Sessions and full year programming available, this class is sure to excite your dancer! Hoops, aerial silks, and other exciting elements! No showcase participation, this is a training class only! Fun for everyone

A Danscott aerial dancer arching backwards inside a suspended black aerial hoop, with blue crash mats below and aerial silks in the background

Musical Theatre

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Different styles of jazz, along with singing and acting make up our Musical Theatre programs. All students registered in Musical Theatre, must also be registered in a jazz class. Classes run September-June, and dancers will participate in our year end Showcase! Optional Fall session is available from September-November. Please note that dancers who are participating in a Fall session only, will not participate in any selected competitions or in our year end Showcase. Competition involvement will be determined by the teacher and studio directors.

Danscott musical theatre dancers in school uniform costumes jumping in unison on stage, with a lead dancer in an olive coat dress

Not sure which class fits?

Tell us your child’s age and we will suggest one. The trial class is open to every age band, either way.

Where classes happen

Danscott Studio
230, 318 Nolanridge Crescent NW
Calgary, AB T3R 1W9

Parking

Free parking at the plaza.

Getting in

Ground floor, no stairs, and wide doors. Strollers park in the entry alcove.

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