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DANCE DISTRICT’S VISION

Dance District is committed to continuing to build our Studio based on respect and integrity. We have built a reputation in the community of being Oakville’s Favourite Studio. Our main goal is to foster an environment for dancers to feel they can be themselves. It is important to us that each dancer feels that they are apart of our Dance District Family. They feel sale to express themselves through the art of dance, and encourage their hard work to become the best dancer they can be.

JAZZ

A form of dance that is built around the foundation of technique and style. Jazz showcases a dancers originality. Jazz dance is energetic, stylish and designed to increase a dancers technique through jumps, kicks and turns. To truly excel in jazz dance, a dancer needs a strong background in ballet!

HIP HOP

A form of dance that has evolved from hip hop music and culture. Hip Hop originated from break dancing and has now unfolded into multiple styles like house, popping & locking to name a few. Hip Hop is unique and allows dancers to perform with freedom of movement, adding in their own personalities. Dancers with a good sense of rhythm find Hip Hop fun and exciting.

TAP

A form of dance in which the rhythm or rhythmical variation is audibly tapped with the toe, ball or heel of the foot. Dancers wear shoes with taps on the bottoms of their shoes to create the loud and shot rhythms.

BALLET

A form of dance that is the basis of all styles. Ballet is your backbone as a dancer. Ballet develops the technique dancers require to move forward in other styles. Over the centuries, choreographers have revised the classical techniques, but the basic positions have remained the same. Ballet is structured to give all dancers a foundation that they can all relate to. Ballet is beautiful, breath taking to watch but the hardest to master.

ACRO

A form of dance that combines the technique of dance and the tricks of acrobatics. This genre is developed to strengthen dancers and help build muscle. Acro dance is an exciting style and is taught by certified teachers who are prepared to teach a variety of tricks. Acro is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics.

CONTEMPORARY

A form of dance that was developed in the mid twentieth century and has grown to be one of the most popular styles of dance within the dance world today. Contemporary dance is a style that is self expressive and combines genres like ballet, modern, jazz, and lyrical all into one. This genre connects the mind and body through a combination of fluid and static movements. Contemporary stresses improvisation and is not as structured as other styles.

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OAKVILLE’S TOP CHOICE

Thank you to everyone that took the time to vote for Dance District as the Top Choice Studio in Oakville, Ontario. Thanks to you, Dance District has been voted the Top Choice Dance Studio in Oakville for two consecutive years! We couldn’t be happier to hold this title and give back to the dance community, one dancer at a time. From everyone here at Dance District we thank you for all your continued support.

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MEET OUR FACULTY

Kate PalermoDirector/Owner

Becky CollinsDirector/Owner

Melanie AllisonRecreational Lead

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TESTIMONIALS

“Kate and Becky have created an environment where every student feels a part of the Dance District “family”. The positive environment, superior communication and outstanding instruction set Dance District apart.”

– Joni Bowman: Mother to Senior Company dancer Reave Bowman

“Dance District has a family feel that builds a community of dancers who love and support one another. My daughter feels like it is her second home where she feels welcomed and safe”

– Terri Markovic

“Thank you for your and your team’s efforts to ease Alexandra (and myself) into her new season at Dance District. So far I can see that she is challenged and enjoying every class. She tells me wonderful things and is hungry to learn and grow. I appreciate your programs and instructors’ expertise, and for providing a safe and nurturing place for her to grow. I enjoy watching her show me new steps and combos that she has learned. She gets really excited and wants to show everyone at home! My daughter is happy and for this I am thankful.”

– Nathalie de Groot: Mother to Mini Company dancer Alexandra

DANCE DISTRICT NEWS

2017 Competition Results

Dance District 2017 Competition Results RESULTS – Candance Competition – Orillia #1 Special Awards for Nikolina Wheeler’s Contemporary solo “Once More” and Senior Jazz Trio “I Call The Shots” 10th Place Senior Solo – Adrienne Windmill “With You” 8th Place Senior [...]

Summer Dance Class

Summer Classes - Every Tuesday & Thursday Night From July 4th-August 31st. 5-8 Years- 4:30-5:30 9-12 Years – 5:30-6:30 13+ - 6:30-7:30 Summer Dance Intensives JULY 17 – 20 (OPTIONAL) 4:30-9:30pm AUGUST 21-24 (FULL TIME DANCERS MANDATORY) 10am-4pm

2017 Recital

June 17th 2017 As we enter competition season we're thinking ahead to our upcoming year end recital in June, and hope all family and friends can join us! We will host our first ever recital at the beautiful Oakville Centre [...]

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