2026-2027

Name
Days
Location
Ballet 1
This class follows the Grade 1 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) internationally accredited dance syllabus. Students should have previously completed Primary Ballet or be over the age of 7.

The RAD is the largest governing body of classical ballet in the world and is dedicated to the training of dancers, both recreational and professional. The thorough curriculum is designed to be progressively appropriate for the dancer based on age and development.
Monday
3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Jr Tap (ISTD 2)
A fun and energetic class, students love wearing shoes with metal taps on heels and toes in order to create melodic sounds and rhythms.

This class is great for ages 9+ for students who have previously taken tap. Other students may be assessed to join the class.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Mini Acro/Jazz
Upbeat and high energy - acro is so much fun! Come work on developing flexibility, core strength, acro skills like cartwheels and jazz like jumps and turns.

Students should be taking at least one other class to enroll in Acro.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Kinder Acro
Upbeat and high energy - acro is so much fun! Come work on developing flexibility, core strength, acro dance and jazz skills.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Parent & Preschoolers
Welcome to Parents & Preschoolers!
This class provides an intro to dance with fun, imaginative exercises to help build basic motor skills, coordination, and create a confident mover. Parents are welcome to join in the fun and if your dancer is showing confidence to dance on their own this is a great opportunity to get them into a class setting.
Monday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio A
Carlson's School of Dance
Petite/Jr Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre combines singing, acting and dancing into one exciting class. This is the class for dancers who love to perform!

Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Int Open & Pointe Prep
This class is required for students training in RAD Ballet 5. Intermediate Open Ballet focuses on developing ballet technique and performing.
Monday
5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Adult Lyrical Jazz
A style of jazz focusing on self expression and utilizing ballet, jazz, and modern techniques. Set to modern music, this class focuses on smooth movement styles and gestures that emphasize the lyrics in songs.
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Carlson's School of Dance
Adult Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre combines singing, acting and dancing into one exciting class. This is the class for students who love to perform.

We are excited to have Vicky Gamble from Forte School of Music to offer vocal lessons within this class and Miss Ricki for dance. This is the perfect class to feel like you're putting on a show without a commitment of more than one hour a week.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Teen Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre combines singing, acting and dancing into one exciting class. This is the class for students who love to perform.

We are excited to have Vicky Gamble from Forte School of Music to offer vocal lessons within this class and Miss Ricki for dance. This is the perfect class to feel like you're putting on a show without a commitment of more than one hour a week.
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Adult Ballet (Beg/Int)
This class is perfect for all levels of dance. Whether you're a beginner, or have come back to dance after being away for a while, come explore the beauty and strength of ballet in a community of like-minded people.
Monday
7:20 PM to 8:20 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Petite/Jr Acro
Upbeat and high energy - acro is so much fun! Come work on developing flexibility, core strength, acro skills like cartwheels and jazz skills like leaps and turns.

Students must be taking at least two other classes.

Our acro classes are designed to boost skills for students who are training in dance. Similar to other sports, as the levels get higher the training hours increase.
Tuesday
3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Jr Tech/Battle Class
Tech/Battle class works on the building blocks of hip hop and battle style.

Open to dancers ages 9-12 that are looking to learn more and build on their skills.

This class does not perform.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio A
Carlson's School of Dance
Ballet 3
This class follows the Grade 3 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) internationally accredited dance syllabus. Dancers must take both Ballet 3 classes and have completed Grade 2 or accessed by the teacher.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Teen Hip Hop
Teen Hip Hop class is designed for ages 13+. This class students kids how to groove, move, freestyle, and dance in a group to old school hip hop and new school hip hop music that is perfect for teaching students how to pick up on the rhythm and vibe of this style.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio A
Carlson's School of Dance
Tech/Battle class 13+
Open to dancers ages 13-99, this tech and battle class is perfect for those that want extra training or a class that does not perform.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio A
Carlson's School of Dance
Mini Ballet
This class provides an opportunity for children to move and explore dance. This creative movement-based class will use fun, imaginative exercises and creative play to help build basic motor skills and coordination.

Class is based on the Pre-Primary or Primary in Dance syllabus from the Royal Academy of Dance.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Modern Jazz 3/4
This class is for students in Grade 3 Ballet. It combines jazz, modern dance, contemporary, and theatre dance styles, following the Imperial Society of Teachers Of Dance (ISTD) Modern Theatre Grade 3 level syllabus. Students not taking ballet should enroll in Jazz.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Beginner Adult Hip Hop
This is a great class for those new to hip hop and want to learn the basics. You'll get to start from the beginning and build skills up throughout the year.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Carlson's School of Dance
Int Acro Dance
Upbeat and high energy - acro is so much fun! Come work on developing flexibility, core strength, acro skills like cartwheels and jazz skills like leaps and turns.

Students must be taking at least two other classes, have their forward roll, backward roll and cartwheel to enroll in this class.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Intermediate Modern
This class is for Intermediate ballet students. It combines jazz, modern dance, contemporary, and theatre dance styles following the Imperial Society of Teachers Of Dance (ISTD) Modern Theatre syllabus. Dancers must take both Modern classes.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Adult Tap (All Levels)
This class is perfect for those who want to build their coordination and rhythm while using their feet as a musical instrument.

In this class, you will learn basic tap technique while incorporating some cardio for a full-body workout. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the steps and help you develop your skills, all while having fun and enjoying the music.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Intermediate Ballet
This class is for students who were previously in Grade 6 & 8 and follows the Intermediate Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) internationally accredited dance syllabus. Students must also take Sr Open on Friday and Intermediate Ballet on Thursday.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Jr/Int CPT
This class is open to students wanting more performance opportunities, who are ages 10-13, taking a minimum 5 classes which include the studio recommended ballet and modern. BONUS CLASS - CPT students will also be enrolled in Musical Theatre on Mondays FREE of charge. Wednesday classes with Miss Rachel will focus on conditioning and contemporary/lyrical performance dances.

Carlson's Performance Teams take part in a fun KICKSTART event (Sept 12) where we have a mini photoshoot and start learning competition and performance pieces. Groups perform at the Cowichan Exhibition, Downtown Duncan events and more!
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Petite/Jr Contemporary
Contemporary dance encompasses various dance disciplines; a constantly evolving style of movement that explores and gives physicality to human ideologies, behaviors and emotions, with emphasis on engaging the whole body.

This class is for ages 9+
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Petite Hip Hop
This class will use fun, age appropriate music along with imaginative exercises to help build motor skills, coordination and hip hop dance basics.

Petite Hip Hop is great for ages 8+ who have previously taken Kahari's class. Other students may be assessed to join the class.
Students new to hip hop should take Petite Hip Hop 2 on Thursdays.
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Carlson's School of Dance
Jr Hip Hop
This class will use fun, age appropriate music along with exercises to help build motor skills, coordination and hip hop dance basics.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Carlson's School of Dance
Modern Jazz 1/2
Upbeat and high energy - jazz is so much fun! This class will follow the International Society of Teachers of Dancing Grade 1 & 2 Modern Theatre syllabus

This class if for students taking Ballet 1. If you are not doing ballet you should enroll in Petite Jazz.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Sr CPT
This class is open to students wanting more performance opportunities, who are ages 14-18, taking a minimum 5 classes which include the studio recommended ballet and modern. BONUS CLASS - CPT students will also be enrolled in Musical Theatre on Mondays FREE of charge. Wednesday classes with Miss Rachel will focus on conditioning and contemporary/lyrical performance dances.

Carlson's Performance Teams take part in a fun KICKSTART event (Sept 12) where we have a mini photoshoot and start learning competition and performance pieces. Groups perform at the Cowichan Exhibition, Downtown Duncan events and more!
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Int Foundation Modern
This class is for students in Ballet 5. It combines jazz, modern dance, contemporary, and theatre dance styles following the Imperial Society of Teachers Of Dance (ISTD) Modern Theatre Intermediate level syllabus. Dancers must take all required ballet and both Modern classes.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Teen Jazz
Upbeat and high energy - jazz is so much fun! Come work on developing flexibility, core strength, and other jazz technique including turns & jumps while putting together a choreographed dance for performance.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Adult Adv Tap
This class is for dancers with a minimum of four years tap experience. Perfect for those who grew up dancing or have trained in tap as an adult.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Adult Hip Hop Crew
This is a great class for those who have dance experience and have previously taken Kahari's hip hop class. New to hip hop? Try the Tuesday class first. This class typically performs throughout the year and at recital.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Carlson's School of Dance
Teen Contemporary
Contemporary dance encompasses various dance disciplines; a constantly evolving style of movement that explores and gives physicality to human ideologies, behaviours and emotions, with emphasis on engaging the whole body.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Sassy Jazz
Sassy Jazz with Jess is suitable for all abilities and is all about empowerment and strutting your stuff.
Wednesday
7:35 PM to 8:35 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
8 Weeks Parent & Preschoolers
This class provides an opportunity children to move and explore dance. This creative movement-based class will use fun, imaginative exercises and creative play to help build basic motor skills, coordination and provide a fun activity together.
Thursday
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Adult Intermediate Tap
This class is great for all adults with a little tap experience to those that have been tapping for years, running in 8 week sessions
Thursday
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Mini Hip Hop
This class will use fun, age appropriate music along with imaginative exercises to help build motor skills, coordination and hip hop dance basics.

5 year old new to dance? Try Kinder Hip Hop first.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio A
Carlson's School of Dance
Ballet 3
This class follows the Grade 3 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) internationally accredited dance syllabus. Dancers must take both Ballet 3 classes and have completed Grade 2 or accessed by the teacher.

The RAD is the largest governing body of classical ballet in the world and is dedicated to the training of dancers, both recreational and professional. The thorough curriculum is designed to be progressively appropriate for the dancer based on age and development.
Thursday
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Int Foundation Jazz
This class is for students in Ballet 5. It combines jazz, modern dance, contemporary, and theatre dance styles following the Imperial Society of Teachers Of Dance (ISTD) Modern Theatre Intermediate level syllabus. Dancers must take all required ballet and both Modern classes.
Thursday
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Petite Hip Hop 2
This class will use fun, age appropriate music along with imaginative exercises to help build motor skills, coordination and hip hop dance basics.

Petite Hip Hop is great for ages 7+ with dance experience.
7 year olds new to dance to should register for Mini Hip Hop.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Carlson's School of Dance
Ballet 5
This class follows the Grade 5 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) internationally accredited dance syllabus. Dancers must take both Ballet 5 classes, Int Open Ballet, and have completed Grade 4 or assessed by the teacher.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Intermediate Ballet
This class is for students who were previously in Grade 6 & 8 and follows the Intermediate Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) internationally accredited dance syllabus. Students must also take Sr Open on Friday and Intermediate Ballet on Tuesday.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Kinder Hip Hop
This class will use fun, age appropriate music along with imaginative exercises to help build motor skills, coordination and hip hop dance basics.

Great for 4-6 year olds with or without dance experience.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Carlson's School of Dance
Intermediate Modern Jazz
This class is for Intermediate ballet students. It combines jazz, modern dance, contemporary, and theatre dance styles following the Imperial Society of Teachers Of Dance (ISTD) Modern Theatre syllabus. Dancers must take both classes.
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Kinder Combo
This fun class explores a combination of ballet, jazz, and hip hop dance styles.

Dress code-
Kinder Combo is a bit more open to what the kids feel comfortable in, though most will wear a pink bodysuit with tights and ballet slippers, some may wear a bodysuit with shorts and barefeet.​
Thursday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Adult Jazz
Jazz is a fast-paced and fun class for those who like to move! It includes a warm-up that develops strength, flexibility, coordination, and dance techniques specific to jazz dance.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Teen Ballet
This class is the perfect start for beginners ages 13+ or those that wish to take only one ballet class a week. Students in this class will study classical ballet technique, while increasing flexibility and improving coordination and posture.
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Adult Adv Ballet
This class is for dancers with a minimum of four years dance experience. Perfect for those who grew up dancing or have taken extensive training as an adult.
Thursday
7:35 PM to 8:35 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Petite Jazz
Upbeat and high energy - jazz is so much fun!
This class is great for ages 7-9.
Friday
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Ballet 5
This class follows the Grade 5 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) internationally accredited dance syllabus. Dancers must take both Ballet 5 classes, Int Open Ballet, and have completed Grade 4 or assessed by the teacher.
Friday
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Petite Tap (ISTD 1)
A fun and energetic class, students love wearing shoes with metal taps on heels and toes in order to create melodic sounds and rhythms.

This class is great for ages 7+ with tap experience.
7 year old new to tap? Try Mini Tap on Saturdays first.
Friday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Jr/Int Tap (ISTD 3)
A fun and energetic class, students love wearing shoes with metal taps on heels and toes in order to create melodic sounds and rhythms.

This class is for students ages 10+ with previous tap knowledge or assessment by the teacher.
Friday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Sr Open Ballet
For ballet students in Intermediate ballet, this class focuses on developing ballet technique and performing.
Friday
4:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Jr Jazz
Upbeat and high energy - jazz is so much fun! Come work on developing flexibility, core strength, and other jazz technique including turns & jumps while working on choreography for performance.
Friday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Sr Pointe
Pointe class for students in Sr Open.
Friday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Sr Tap
For students with tap experience, by recommendation.
Friday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio M
Carlson's School of Dance
Parent & Tot
This class provides an opportunity children to move and explore dance. This creative movement-based class will use fun, imaginative exercises and creative play to help build basic motor skills, coordination and provide a fun activity together.
These are 8 week sessions and run Oct-Nov, Jan-Feb, April-May
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Kinder Ballet
This class provides an intro to dance with fun, imaginative exercises to help build basic motor skills, coordination, and create a confident mover. Students should be able to attend class independently, if not try the Parent & Preschooler classes to start.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Pre-Primary Ballet
This class provides an opportunity for children to move and explore dance. This creative movement-based class will use fun, imaginative exercises and creative play to help build basic motor skills and coordination.

Class is based on the Pre-Primary in Dance syllabus from the Royal Academy of Dance.
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Mini Tap
A fun and energetic class, students love wearing shoes with metal taps on heels and toes in order to create melodic sounds and rhythms.

This class is great for 5-7 year olds and a great class for those that took Kinder Tap.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance
Primary & Grade 1 Ballet
Class is based on the Primary in Dance and Grade 1 syllabus from the Royal Academy of Dance and provides an opportunity for children to move and explore dance. The two levels of syllabus will work together at times but will also be separated into two different studios as we have both Miss Ricki and Miss Sophia teaching the class.

Primary is great for ages 7+ (6 with Pre-Primary experience)
Grade 1 is for students that have previously completed Primary Ballet (7+)

The RAD is the largest governing body of classical ballet in the world and is dedicated to the training of dancers, both recreational and professional. The thorough curriculum is designed to be progressively appropriate for the dancer based on age and development.
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio B
Carlson's School of Dance