General Information

CLASSES: Omnes Arts Circle offers classes in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acro, Musical Theatre, and Creative Movement. Competitive opportunities are available in some genres, depending on interest and availability.

LOCATIONS: Classes are available during weekdays and weekends at our studio at 1 Sherbrooke St. E., Perth, ON. 

COST: Classes run for a minimum of 30 weeks from September through May. The cost for 45-minute classes is $420 +tax.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES: Omnes Arts Circle holds one year-end dance show every year, near the end of May. Dancers will be encouraged to participate in other performance opportunities as they arise.

Class Information

Omnes Arts Circle offers classes in ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre, and creative movement. Class levels are first divided by age groups, with exceptions approved by class teachers. Some classes may have dancers outside of the specified age groups, as these are guidelines only.

Visit our Dance Schedule for more information, or click HERE to register now!

***Please note that all Senior level and some Intermediate level classes require previous dance experience and are subject to teacher approval.

  1. Creative Movement (ages 3-4)
  2. Junior A (ages 5-6)
  3. Junior B (ages 7-9)
  4. Intermediate A (ages 9-11)
  5. Intermediate B (ages 11-13)
  6. Senior A (ages 13+)
  7. Senior B (ages 13+)

Important to Note:

  • Some levels are combined, and this option varies year to year based on our student base. For example, a class named "Intermediate" would include both Intermediate A and B.
  • Letters are used for class levels. For example, a dancer would normally complete Intermediate A before continuing to Intermediate B.
  • Creative Movement 1 and 2 are the same level, simply at different times during the week.
  • Pointe dancers require the approval of the class teacher in order to register. Interested dancers with no previous Pointe experience may contact Perth Physiotherapy for a mandatory assessment, and may be approved to begin Pointe classes.

We are currently offering the following classes:

***Please note that all Senior level and some Intermediate level classes require previous dance experience and are subject to teacher approval.***

Creative Movement (ages 3-4)

Your child will thrive in this popular class! The creative atmosphere stimulates children's imaginations, and allows them to excel. Dancers will explore various dance forms, with a strong focus on Ballet, and will discover the styles of dance that suit their personalities.
In this class we develop...
• social skills
• spatial orientation
• balance
• rhythm and musical appreciation
• gross motor skills
• basic intro to ballet
• exposure to dance class etiquette

Ballet (ages 5+)

 

We encourage all students to learn ballet skills, as it is the base for all dance technique. Students will build strong, flexible muscles and improve their sense of self. Teaching involves the established knowledge of the Cecchetti and Vaganova syllabi.

All Intermediate B and Senior ballet students will have the unique opportunity to learn Progressing Ballet Technique. PBT is used in various genres, and has been used to promote the "use of muscle memory to improve students' understanding of core stability, weight placement and alignment for many decades."

In this class we work towards...
• generating grace and poise
• sound body alignment and fluidity
• an appreciation for classical music
*Those wishing to participate in Pointe classes must receive teacher approval, and/or a referral from Perth Physiotherapy.

Jazz (ages 5+)

* Junior A, Junior B, and Intermediate A classes will be a combination of Jazz and Modern.

This class is upbeat and full of fun! Jazz has some similarities to ballet, however, dancers learn to move in a turn-out and parallel position. Dancers will notice improvement in their strength and flexibility.
This is a fast-paced class geared to improve...
• flexibility
• co-ordination
• strength and stamina
It's lots of hard work and fun!
*Check out our Turns and Jumps class below, which is a great technical class to combine with Jazz!

Turns & Jumps (ages 10+)

Jumps and Turns is meant for the dancer whose favourite part of class is across-the-floor training! This class will allow students to work on some of the most basic elements of choreography, exclusively focusing on…

 

• stretches and flexibility training that specifically targets the skills needed to execute jumps and turns
• improving basic elements of jumping and turning (spotting, turn out, plie)
• how to execute various jumps and turns used in all styles of dance

Modern (ages 5+)

* Junior A, Junior B, and Intermediate A classes will be a combination of Jazz and Modern.
This class has a strong ballet influence, exploring movement in its many diverse styles, and developing students' interpretive skills. Learning the dynamics of dance performance is part of this curriculum.
This class applies the modern teachings of:
• Martha Graham
• Jose Limon
• Lester Horton
• Collaborative works of Irene Dowd and Peggy Baker

Hip Hop (ages 5+)

Always a popular class! This dance style comes to us from many forms of urban street dance. Upbeat music inspires students to learn all the latest moves.
Although 'fun' is key for this class, students will also...
• work hard and get fit
• learn complex choreography
• enjoy non-technical movement
• appreciate good contemporary music

Musical Theatre (ages 9+)

Musical theatre combines the skills of technical dance with theatrical performance to create fun, energetic, entertaining routines.

In this class, students will learn…

• songs from famous classic musicals!
• how to utilize facial expressions and body language to enhance their performance quality
• how to confidently perform challenging choreography while simultaneously acting and lip-synching
• how to interact with props and stage sets to create a narrative

Tap (ages 8+)

Tap dance combines the art of movement with the art of sound using exercises and choreography that incorporate the metal taps of tap shoes. As we reintroduce tap to the studio by offering beginner tap, we will be focusing on...

 

• introducing and developing basic tap technique
• understanding basic music and sound technique such as the use of various time signatures
• learning classic universal tap exercises and choreography

 

Acro (ages 5+)

Acro dance combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements such as gymnastics and contortion.

In this class, students will learn…

• strength building
• balance and weight distribution
• increasing flexibility
• developing acrobatic skills using progression training

Competitive Dance: Click HERE

PLUS...

  • Pointe class (must be approved by teacher and/or by assessment at Perth Physiotherapy)
  • MASHUPS! Junior Mashup explores a variety of dance forms
  • Jumps and Turns - fun technique class to supplement regular classes!

Coming Soon...

We have even more class ideas stirring, so stay tuned! Please reach out if there is a class you would like to see that isn't on our schedule!