Creative dance classes
Creative dance classes
In our creative dance classes, you will have the space and time to express yourself creatively, while expanding your dance vocabulary and skills through movement.
Benefits of taking our creative dance classes
Learning creative dance will allow you to explore your movement creativity, develop body awareness and learn to interact with others through dance exercises, movement explorations and imaginative play.
You will have fun learning new dance skills, foundational techniques while dancing to a variety of music.
Creative dance is a way to learn dance by exploring movement concepts while emphasizing movement autonomy and personal expression.
Fall registration dates
- 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
- 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1)
- During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility
Types of creative dance classes
You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.
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Adults will learn foundational dance knowledge. Fun and supportive classes will grow creativity and confidence.
Age: 18+
Prerequisite: None
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Kids will learn foundational dance knowledge. Fun and supportive classes will grow creativity and confidence.
Age: 6 - 8 years
Prerequisite: None
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Preschoolers will learn foundational dance knowledge. Fun and supportive classes will grow creativity and confidence.
Age: 3 - 5 years
Prerequisite: None
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In this bi-weekly class, kids will create their own dance choreography based on music from a children's opera. They will also be invited to attend Calgary Opera's dress rehearsal performance of Little Red Riding Hood.
Age: 9 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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Kids will learn dance skills from a variety of genres. They will create their own dance choreography.
Age: 6 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
About our dance instructors
Our instructors are practicing artists that have formal dance training and teaching experience. They offer their expertise in the classroom and enjoy working with people of all ages and abilities.
Our instructors ensure that classes are always fresh and engaging for new and returning participants. They adapt to students' needs and encourage them to develop new skills and express themselves through movement.
What are creative dance classes like?
Creative dance classes use dance to describe, visualize and interpret human movement. Classes are a blend of teacher-directed and student-led activities. Each class focuses on a specific theme that is explored through warm up, movement explorations, technical exercises, reflection activities and improvisation tasks.
You will learn from expert dance instructors in an inclusive, fun and positive atmosphere. Classes prioritize skill building and joyful self-expression in a non-competitive environment. Instructors will modify techniques as necessary to ensure all students are participating to the best of their ability. Class length is determined by age group:
- All adult classes are 60-90 minutes long
- Kid and teen classes are 60 minutes long
Come prepared
- This class is done barefoot
- Clothes you can move and stretch in (no uniform required)
- Water bottle
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