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C4 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, September 8, 1999 Dance/Yoga/Pi lat es Oakville School of Dancing Classic treatment of art form ADVERTISING FEATURE Perfection and achievement in ballet are the goals of The Oakville School of Dancing and its founder Elizabeth Paterson, who opened the prestigious school in 1960. The Artistic Director and Ballet princi­ pal of the School is now no less than Paterson's daughter, Amanda Anderson, a graduate of the National Ballet. With her mother's determina­ tion, and her own expertise, she con­ tinues an Oakville tradition of excel­ lence in dance training. "I feel honoured and privileged to be part of a gifted staff of colleagues who share my enthusiasm for develop­ ing and promoting the young artists of tomorrow," says Anderson as she chats about the well-rounded abilities of the other teachers on staff. A young dancer begins his or her studies at The Oakville School of Dancing in a Pre-Ballet class at the age of four. The children are intro­ duced to simple technique in a cre­ ative, imaginative and fun environ­ ment. By the age of six, a young dancer is ready for the first assessment of the Royal Academy of Dancing. Examinations are not compulsory, but are encouraged as they "give a child a sense of achievement and self­ esteem." The eight graded levels that follow, allow the chil­ dren to progress suitably as they master the tech­ nique required. An integral part of the children's ballet training is character work, the study of n a t i o n a l i s t i c dances in a the­ atrical form. A n d e r s o n explains this component of dance is impor­ tant as most of Dancing into the millennium Oakville School of Dancing provides classes in ballet using the latest methods and techniques. dance time Dancewear & Shoes for Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Highland 4012 N ew St., (at Walkers Ln) Burlington Open Sundays, Noon-5pm from Aug. 29-Sept.l9 the well-known classical ballets, such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker include character dances in the choreography. Also, with today's trends of mod­ ernizing traditional dance becoming so powerful, such as Riverdance, charac­ ter becomes a truly exciting field to explore, as well as instilling a keen sense of rhythm, performance, presen­ tation and style. The Royal Academy of Dancing (the method of training the School mainly follows), is the largest, most recognized examining body for classi­ cal ballet in the world. The Academy requires its teachers to undergo exten­ sive training in pedagogy, history of ballet, anatomy and child psy- c h o 1 o g y . Teachers regular­ ly attend seminars to upgrade their knowledge in dance related sub­ jects. Boys and girls over the age of 10 who wish to study dance more seri­ ously, perhaps with thought of becoming a pro­ fessional dancer, 637-2662 have the option to follow the Professional Division curriculum of the School. Whether the students under Anderson's wing wish to pursue a career in dance, or take classes pure­ ly for recreational enjoyment, their training is sound. The School devel­ ops technique, strength, musicality and artistry to the individual child's full potential producing a dancer who can adapt with ease to any given dance style. Over the years many students have entered the ranks of dance companies worldwide as well as pursuing careers in music, art, teaching and physiother­ apy relating to dance. Students of The Oakville School of Dancing perform with the Oakville Ballet Company in The Nutcracker, a long standing Oakville tradition, and participate in An Evening of Dance showcased in the spring of each year. Parents are also invited to observe their child's progress three times year­ ly during Open House Weeks. The Oakville School of Dancing offers Ballet, Pointe, Repertoire, Pas de Deux, Jazz, Body Conditioning and Adult Classes. Male students of all ages are offered full scholarship at the School. For further information please visit the School at 260 Robinson Street in downtown Oakville or call 905-844- 7035. By Kym Funnell ADVERTISING FEATURE The simple philosophy at Dance Magic is "any child experiencing dance should be having ftin". "You are more likely to succeed while enjoying yourself," comment the teaching faculty and staff. Using their success as a ruler, Dance Magic has the right idea. They offer recreational and com­ petitive classes to everyone aged three years old to adult. Dance Magic has trained an exceptional dance company who have made some incredible accomplishments. One example is from last Fall, they auditioned for and received the opportunity to perform on-board the Majesty of Seas. The perfor­ mance aboard the cruise, holding 2,500 passengers, consisted of jazz, tap and lyrical routines. This was a wonderful performing opportunity for the dancers and the studio. Throughout the year, students are taught technique, as well as the­ ory, history and culture in the fol­ lowing classes: jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, lyrical, pre-dance, minid­ ance, song and dance, and acrobat­ ics. These programs are all offered with a strong emphasis on having fun. One of the new programs being offered this Fall is geared towards the boys in the community. To encourage enrollment, they have a special on right now; when the boys come in to register for one class, they receive the second class free. On board Dance Magic this year is new Artistic Director Jolenne Bradley. "We are very excited to commence the '99 dance season," commented Jolenne, "to begin our new varied programs." With a back­ ground as a fitness consultant, Jolenne is able to offer that much more to each child. She is able to measure and acknowledge the physical capabilities of each child, making their experience that much more successful. Jolenne has been with Dance Magic since June, preparing and organizing all the programs for the Fall. Dance Magic if offering renewed programs, pointing out that all their instructors are up-to-date with the various styles and techniques they offer. With an emphasis on education, staff is trained not only in the vari­ ety of dance disciplines offered, but also specifically on dance education for children. This enables them to bring that knowledge into the stu­ dio, making the connection and learning opportunities stronger. Dance Magic believes in smaller classes, ensuring personal attention for each child. It enables the instructor to focus on the learning curves o f each individual child. Their goal is to build self-confi­ dence, nurture creativity and disci­ pline in all their dancers. Aiding them in their success is their state-of-the-art facilities. "We have a beautiful facility," states Jolenne. "With two spacious stu­ dios, air conditioning, a comfort­ able waiting area and a dance wear studio on location." Dance Magic is a Registered Canadian Educational Institution established in 1987. The teachers are certified with the Canadian Dance Teachers Association, Dance Masters o f America and Dance Educators of America. 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CR CLASSICAL BALLET RAD. CECCHKTTI (Beginner to Professional Levels) POINTE REPERTOIRE - VARIATIONS SUPPORTED ADAGE - PAS DE DEUX CHARACTER - FOLK DANCE JAZZ - MODERN BODY CONDITIONING ADULT CLASSES INTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM AGES III-IK TEACHERS TRAINING PROGRAM Boys ot all a£es art* olltrtd classes at NO CHARGE Classes taught by highly qualified teachers from professional backgrounds The school is registered as an Educational Institution with Employment Ai Immigration. Canada REGISTRATION DATES: Mon., Aug. 23- Fri., Aug. 27 2:004:00 p.m. Sat., Aug. 28 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Mon., Aug. 30 - Fri., Sept. 3 2:004:00 p.m, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tues., Sept. 7 • Fri., Sept. 10 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sat., Sept. 11 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m. fffjj Classes Commence Monday Sept. 13, 1999 !(»)□ -'v" he OafcviKe School of Dancin _ fwjessional Division ^ Auditions Tuesday, September 14, 1999 Ages 10 -13 5:00 - 6:15 p.m. Ages 14 -18 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. * The Professional Division is a thorough, comprehensive classical training curriculum for gifted young dancers who wish to pursue a professional career. * Curriculum includes Ballet Technique (Royal Academy of Dancing and Cecchetti Syllabi), Pointe, Repertoire, Pas de Deux, Character, Modem and Jazz. Students are given the opportunity to perform with the Oakville Ballet Company. * Successful male applicants offered full scholarship. * The School is registered as an Educational Institution with Employment and Immigration Canada. FOR AUDITION APPLICATION PLEASE CALL (905) 844-7035 fhe Oahnile School of Daiiciiitj 260 Robinson Street Oakville L6J 1G6 Dance/Yoga/Pi lat es Classic treatment of art form Dancing into the millennium dance time 845-5914 For more information call '^Spirit of /Movement MEDITATION 7 5% off TEL.: (905) 844-7035 REGISTRATION DATES: FOR AUDITION APPLICATION PLEASE CALL 260 Robinson Street Oakville L6J 1G6