FULL TERM 25-26

Name
Days
Location
JUNIOR ACRO
Includes contortion, tumbling, strength, balance, flexibility, and artistic movements. Classes are taught in multi level format to allow students to progress at their own pace. Participants are required to bring their own 1/2 inch thick acro mat to every class. **Mats may be left at the studio**

Participants age 8 must be approved to join this class. Competitive students from other studios are welcome to join this class.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
SR ACROBATICS
Includes contortion, tumbling, strength, balance, flexibility, and artistic movements. Classes are taught in multi level format to allow students to progress at their own pace. Participants are required to bring their own 1/2 inch thick acro mat to every class. **Mats may be left at the studio**

Participants age 11 must be approved to join this class. Competitive students from other studios are welcome to join this class.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
SR COMPETITIVE TECHNIQUE
Includes skills and drills to develop technique. Mandatory for Sr level competitive dances except hip hop and Ballet. This class will have the opportunity to perform in our Christmas recital. Competitive dancers from other local studios may not register for this class.
Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
SR JAZZ
Competitive routine. 3 local competitions and 1 travel competition required. Additional travel competition optional. This is an advanced class and acceptable previous experience is required.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 8:30 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
SR LYRICAL
Competitive routine. 3 local competitions and 1 travel competition required. Additional travel competition optional. This is an advanced class and acceptable previous experience is required.
Wednesday
8:30 PM to 9:00 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
SR CONTEMPORARY
Competitive routine. 3 local competitions and 1 travel competition required. Additional travel competition optional. This is an advanced class and acceptable previous experience is required.
Wednesday
9:00 PM to 9:30 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
SR OPEN
Competitive routine. 3 local competitions and 1 travel competition required. Additional travel competition optional. This is an advanced class and acceptable previous experience is required.
Wednesday
9:30 PM to 10:00 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
EXCLUSIVE MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION
Musical theatre production routine which will focus on telling the story of a Broadway musical. This routine requires dancers to participate in 3 local competitions and OPTIONAL two travel competitions. **Lead dancers must be willing to attend all 5 competitions**

**Dancers must be in Jr/Sr competitive levels**

Casting session will take place SUNDAY SEPT 7
4:00-5:30 - Dancers will be required to learn a short piece of choreo and perform it in a group and if asked, as a solo
Dancers will be given a 1-2 sections of music to learn and be able to lipsinc if they are in the appropriate age/level for a lead role. **This may/may not be the role that they are ultimately cast for - it is just to evaluate acting skills**

Dancers who choose not to participate in the production after casting will not receive a refund or credit for their fees paid.
Sunday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
CONTEMPORARY PRODUCTION
Competitive routine. 3 local competitions and 1 travel competition required. Additional travel competition optional. Previous foundational ballet training is required.
Sunday
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
SR TAP
Competitive routine. 3 local competitions and 1 travel competition required. Additional travel competition optional. Previous tap training is required. ***FREE FOR RETURNING COMPETITIVE DANCERS - send an email before paying and we will remove the charge**
Sunday
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
EXCLUSIVE SR MODERN ROUTINE
Advanced modern routine with guest instructor, Amey Rahey. Dancers must have 5 years previous competitive experience and be minimum age 12 by Dec 31, 2025.

Routine will be learned at a specific time/date TBA. Please ignore start date shown here. Rehearsals will be held on various Sunday evenings once choreography has been learned. Monthly schedule will be sent out with previous month newsletters. Ex - October rehearsal schedule will be sent in Sept newsletter.

Dancers are required to pay a $50 deposit to hold their spot. Dancers must be approved to participate in this routine.
Sunday
8:15 PM to 8:45 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
ADULT COMPETITIVE LYRICAL
Competitive routine. Participants must be willing to participate in 3 local competitions. Previous training required, dancers must be comfortable getting up and down from the floor.

9:15 PM to 9:45 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
MINI SPARKLERS JAZZ & BALLET
The first step into competitive dance. Mini Sparklers MUST compete in Danceabition (local) and have the option compete in l2 more ocal competitions. Includes jazz and ballet dances.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
MINI LYRICAL PRODUCTION
Combined competitive routine for all dancers age 5-11. Dancers must compete in all local competitions. **DANCERS MUST BE ENROLLED IN MINI SPARKLERS, MINI STARS 1 OR 2, OR MINI TECHNIQUE TO ENROLL**
Monday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
MINI MUSICAL THEATRE
Incorporates both acting and dancing in a broadway style routine.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
MINI TECHNIQUE
Class is mandatory for Mini Stars dancers and optional for Sparklers. Includes drills and skills to develop technical training.
Monday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
MINI STARS JAZZ & LYRICAL
Competitive class that includes both jazz and lyrical dances. Required to compete in local competitions. Dancers must have previous dance experience to enroll in this class.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
PRIMARY ENRICHMENT BALLET
Class includes both a ballet exam and dance. Dancers must have previous ballet training to enroll in this class.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
GRADE 2 BALLET
CDTA Ballet exam. Dancers must have completed grade 1 or have appropriate previous ballet training. This class is open to dancers from all studios and not part of our competitive program.
Monday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
SR BALLET DANCE
Competitive dance for Grade 2 and Grade 4 exam grades plus Sr level dancers with appropriate ballet training.
Monday
7:45 PM to 8:15 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
POINTE
Ballet performed with toe shoes. Must have previous pointe training for this class.
Monday
8:15 PM to 8:45 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
GRADE 4 BALLET
Dancers must have completed Grade 3 or Grade 3 enrichment CDTA ballet. This class is open to dancers from all studios and is not part of our competitive program.
Monday
8:45 PM to 9:30 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
MINI HIP HOP 2
COMPETITION OPTIONAL
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
GRADE 1 BALLET & DANCE
Dancers must have completed Grade Primary ballet or have appropriate previous ballet training. Class includes a choreographed dance. COMPETITION OPTIONAL. Dancers who compete under other studios may not register for this class.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
JR MODERN
Interpretive dance style exploring abstract movements and the use of the body to create shapes. Includes a competitive dance required to compete in 3 local competitions. Previous foundational ballet training required.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
JR LYRICAL PRODUCTION
Combined competitive routine for experienced dancers age 8+. 3 local competitions and 2 travel competitions required.
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
JR LYRICAL A
Competitive routine. 3 Local competitions and 1 travel competition are mandatory with others optional. Previous competitive experience is required to register in this class. **Teacher placement**
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
JR COMPETITIVE TECHNIQUE
Includes drills and skills for the development of technical training. This class is mandatory for competitive JR dancers in classes other than Hip Hop and Ballet. This class will include a performance in our Christmas recital. This class is not open to dancers who are registered in competitive programs at other studios.
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
JR JAZZ
A choreographed jazz routine. 3 local competitions are required for this class. **teacher placement**
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
CONTEMPORARY 1
Contemporary dance stresses interpretive movement, versatility and improvisation, including foundational technique from ballet and modern dance. This class requires dancers to compete in 3 local competition and one travel competition with the option to compete in additional travel competitions. Dancers must have previous foundational ballet training and previous/current modern training to join contemporary. **teacher placement**
Tuesday
8:00 PM to 8:30 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
JR LYRICAL B
Competitive routine. 3 Local competitions and 1 travel competition are mandatory with others optional. Previous competitive experience required. **teacher placement**
Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:00 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
BABY BALLET
8 Week session. This class incorporates the foundational training in Intro to Dance but includes the participation of a parent/guardian.
Wednesday
3:15 PM to 3:45 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
ITD 1
ITD is a structured and progressive program for age 3-6 incorporating ballet/jazz technique, basic terminology, stretching, songs, discipline, and creative movement. Dancers will be placed in ITD 1 or 2 depending on age and/or experience level. This class will participate in both our Christmas and June Recitals. This is a drop off class.
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
ITD 2
ITD is a structured and progressive program for age 3-6 incorporating ballet/jazz technique, basic terminology, stretching, songs, discipline, and creative movement. Dancers will be placed in ITD 1 or 2 depending on age and/or experience level. **Dancers who have completed a year of ITD 1 will move to ITD 2.

This class will participate in both our Christmas and June Recitals. This is a drop off class.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
TINY TAPPERS
Requires tap shoes. Includes a competitive routine. Danceabition required, two other local competitions optional.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
MINI ACROBATICS
Includes contortion, tumbling, strength, balance, flexibility, and artistic movements. Classes are taught in multi level format to allow students to progress at their own pace. This class does not include performances or competitions. Competitive dancers from other studios are welcome to enroll in this class.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
MINI HIP HOP 1
Mandatory to compete in one local competition with the option for 2 other local competitions.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
RECREATIONAL DANCE
Recreational dance class. Includes technical drills and skills and an opportunity to perform in both our Christmas and June recital. Open to dancers at all experience levels. Competitive dancers at other local studios are welcome to join this class.
Wednesday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
JR HIP HOP
Hip Hop class open to dancers at all experience levels. COMPETITION OPTIONAL.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
BEGINNER/INTER JAZZ
No previous training is required for this class.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 8:30 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
BEGINNER TAP
This class is for dancers who have little to no previous tap experience. Dancers may have extensive experience in other styles and still register for this class. COMPETITION OPTIONAL.
Wednesday
8:30 PM to 9:00 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
BABY BALLET
8 Week session. This class incorporates the foundational training in Intro to Dance but includes the participation of a parent/guardian.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
INTRODUCTION TO DANCE 1
ITD is a structured and progressive program for age 3-6 incorporating ballet/jazz technique, basic terminology, stretching, songs, discipline, and creative movement. Dancers will be placed in ITD 1 or 2 depending on age and/or experience level. This class will participate in both our Christmas and June Recitals. This is a drop off class.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
INTRODUCTION TO DANCE 2
ITD is a structured and progressive program for age 3-6 incorporating ballet/jazz technique, basic terminology, stretching, songs, discipline, and creative movement. Dancers will be placed in ITD 1 or 2 depending on age and/or experience level. **Dancers who have completed a year of ITD 1 will move to ITD 2.

This class will participate in both our Christmas and June Recitals. This is a drop off class.
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
RECREATIONAL DANCE
Recreational class for dancers age 7-11 who do not want to compete in any competitions. All levels of experience are welcome. Competitive dancers from other local studios are welcome to register for this class.

Dancers will have to opportunity to perform in our Christmas and June recitals.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
MINI TECHNIQUE
Mini Technique is a required class for Mini Stars, Mini Lyrical Production, Mini Musical Theatre. This is a non-competitive class that may be taken by dancers who are in our recreational classes. Dancers may only register for ONE of the class options offered (Monday or Saturday.) **Dancers in Mini Stars must be registered in the Monday Mini Technique Class**
Saturday
11:45 AM to 12:15 PM
KINGS RD MAIN
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
SATURDAY MINI SPARKLERS
Mini Sparklers may only dance in one of the two class options (Wed or Saturday.) Danceabition competition is mandatory for Sparklers. Two other local competitions will be optional. **If dancers are in their first year or not really interested in competing, we recommend registering for KIDS REC DANCE instead.
Saturday
12:15 PM to 1:00 PM
KINGS RD MAIN
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
MINI TAP
Competition is optional for this class. Dancers who choose to compete must enter Danceabition (local)
Saturday
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
KINGS RD MAIN
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
MINI ACRO
Saturday
1:30 PM to 2:15 PM
KINGS RD MAIN
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
ADULT COMPETITIVE TAP
Competitive routine. Participants must be willing to participate in 3 local competitions. This class will also have the opportunity to perform in our Christmas recital.
Sunday
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
ADULT COMPETITIVE HIP HOP
Competitive routine. All levels of experience are welcome.

Participants must be willing to participate in 3 local competitions. This class will also have the opportunity to perform in our Christmas recital.
Sunday
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
ADULT COMPETITIVE JAZZ
Competitive routine. Participants must be willing to participate in 3 local competitions. Previous training required, dancers must be comfortable getting up and down from the floor.
Sunday
8:45 PM to 9:15 PM
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO

6 WEEK FALL SESSIONS

Name
Days
Location
TUMBLING 1
6 Week session. Participants must be able to do a bridge with their arms fully extended, shoulders over wrists, as well as a handstand with straight legs, arms in line with ears.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
TUMBLING 2
6 Week session. Participants must be able to do a bridge with their arms fully extended, shoulders over wrists, as well as a handstand with straight legs, arms in line with ears.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
ADVANCED JAZZ TECHNIQUE
6 Week session. Open to dancers from all studios. Must have previous dance training. **This is not a substitute for competitive technique. Dancers may choose to take both for more technical development.
Thursday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
ADVANCED BALLET TECHNIQUE
6 Week session open to dancers from all studios. Dancers must have previous dance training. Class will include barre work and center/travelling technique. A variation will be taught with weekly progression.
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
CANDLELIT CONTEMPORARY
This class will be taught at an intermediate/advanced level and is open to dancers age 15-Adult. This class will have an expectation of previous training but beginners are welcome to try! This class will include a warmup, some traveling combos/floor work, short choreographed pieces, and optional improv to close out each class. Let go and explore movement in this vibey class.
Thursday
8:30 PM to 9:15 PM
STUDIO A
DOWNTOWN STUDIO
TURN FOUNDATIONS
For dancers beginning to explore turning. Includes pirouettes and other beginner foundational turns. **Dancers who took this class in our summer session should register for this again unless instructor suggests advancing to Intro to Adv turns.
Friday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
KINGS RD MAIN
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
INTRO TO ADVANCED TURNS
For dancers with previous turn experience who are beginning to work on fouette and turns in 2nd. **Dancers who took this class in summer session should register for this again unless advancement is recommended by instructor.
Friday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
KINGS RD MAIN
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
ADVANCED TURN TECHNIQUE
Dancers are required to have previous experience with advanced turning. Double pirouettes are required on both legs. **Dancers who were registered in Intro to advanced turns in summer session must be approved to advance by instructor.
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
KINGS RD MAIN
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
ADULT BEGINNER HIP HOP
No experience required! Let loose and have fun!
Sunday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
KINGS RD MAIN
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO
ADULT BEGINNER TAP
This is 6 week session. No previous experience is required. Participants are required to wear tap shoes to all classes.
Sunday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
KINGS RD MAIN
SYDNEY RIVER STUDIO