Foundation dance programs in Calgary

About our foundation dance programs

Foundation programs at Prestige Dance Academy are for students who want to pursue the art of dance.

Our foundation classes are the core dance disciplines that all complement each other and the growth of the dancers. The focus is on technique and nationally accredited syllabus is followed and taught by certified teachers.

Foundation classes offer the students the opportunity to be examined in each discipline. We welcome dancers to start in foundation classes without any previous experience and at any age. Learn more about our foundation programs here.

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5 Year Combo Tap & Jazz - Ages 5

These classes are for 5-year-olds to discover tap and jazz in an energetic atmosphere. This upbeat, once-a-week class is half jazz and half tap and keeps our young students engaged and excited to explore different dance styles.

Acro Dance - Ages 4+

Our Acro dance classes are a very strong technical based class which incorporates creativity, body and music awareness in an energetic and fun dance class. Our Acro classes are structured around the Acro Arts Syllabus.

Ballet - Ages 3+

Discipline and creativity are used in the ballet dance classes with an emphasis on classical technique, turnout, flexibility, musicality and strength. Our ballet classes are structured beginning with a barre warm up, with across the floor and centre floor exercises to follow.

Jazz - Ages 6+

Our jazz dance classes are a very strong technical based class which incorporates creativity, body and music awareness in an energetic and fun dance class. Our jazz classes are structured around a barre warm-up, across the floor progressions and center floor exercises.

Pre-Ballet - Ages 5

Introducing the love of ballet to our 5 year old dancers in a structured but fun learning environment! Pre-ballet introduces the pre-syllabus work while incorporating imagination activities to make the class interesting and engaging for our new ballet dancers.

Pre-School - Ages 3/4

An introduction to dance and music for every child focusing on body awareness and co­ordination. Our pre-school dance classes are a combination of tap, ballet, acro and creative movement, all in a fun and energetic 45 minute class.

Tap - Ages 6+

Rhythm development, music awareness and development through a variety of technical elements are key components to our tap program.

Tap/Jazz Combo - Ages 6-9

Our Tap & Jazz combo classes are an extension of our 5 year combo classes. They are fun and focused on the technical tap and jazz training.