Kingston School of Dance

Introducing another NEW Lunch Class for Term 2: Gentle Moves (Adults 55+) Thursdays 12:00pm- 12:45pm As part of our Dance Movement & Wellness Series, Gentle Moves is a dance-based class that focuses on functional and creative movement for seniors. This class will explore different cultural and creative styles of dance that focus on improving functionality, postural stability, balance, coordination, and physical reactions. This class is inclusive of many different physical... abilities and will accommodate seated, supported standing, and travelling sequences. Gentle Moves is more than a fitness class. Dance promotes social, mental, and physical benefits through learned sequences, movement games, musical responsiveness, and image-based creation. Visit our website at kingstonschoolofdance.ca or contact [email protected] to register today! #dance #movement #senior #wellness #ygk

NEW for Term 2: Adult Pilates Barre Lunch Class Mondays 12:00pm- 12:45pm Interested in our Dance Movement & Wellness Series? Barre Pilates introduces signature moves that are informed by ballet conditioning and dance movements. Isometric contractions, where we hold the body in challenging poses such as plank or single-leg balances, are ideal, functional moves for men and women, at every age. These moves improve balance, our sense of mind to muscle connection, proprioception... (where the body is on space) and coordination- skills and strengths that enable strong and healthy bodies at every age, for life. Contact [email protected] to register today! #barre #Pilates #ygk

Introducing our NEW KSD Dance Movement & Wellness Series 2021 Our new series of master workshops and classes is dedicated to the promotion of dance/ movement therapy. The series combines clinical research and training with therapeutic applications, and aims to improve the overall wellbeing of individuals through the benefits of dance. Stay tuned for more class and workshop information! ... #wellness #dance #movement #newyear

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Inspiring!! Keep dancing and stay safe!!! https://www.facebook.com/bhamroyalballet/videos/223960255837199/

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Happy New Year Classes resume tomorrow via Zoom Please check your emails for links. Welcome back to Dance!!Happy New Year Classes resume tomorrow via Zoom Please check your emails for links. Welcome back to Dance!!

Kingston School of Dance wishes all our families, students and friends a most magical Holiday season!

Dance with us from home over the Holidays!! https://youtu.be/3fkKRWeN2tU

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KSD Jackets still available for a limited time only - order deadline extended to November 18! https://ksd.johnnybrown.ca/en/ourcollections/items_with_logo

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We can't wait!! Livestream tickets available by donation: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ksd-holiday-fundraising-show-ti

Wednesday! We got this!!

Registration for existing students at KSD is now open!! Register online for Term 2 Today!!Registration for existing students at KSD is now open!! Register online for Term 2 Today!!

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Once a dancer, forever a dancer... NYC Prima Ballerina with Alzheimer’s listens to Swan Lake and it all comes back Music: Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky Dance...r: Marta C. González, first dancer of the New York Ballet in the 60s. Images recorded in 2019, in Valencia. Video from Música para Despertar. They are doing an incredible job. Música para Despertar is a team of psychologists and music therapists who strive to show and extend the benefits of music in the ALZHEIMER and other dementias, as musical memory and emotions are among the last capacities to be lost. They need your help. Their mission: to raise awareness, sensitize, train and expand MUSIC as a tool and LOVE as a path, for the management of behaviors (agitation, aggression, isolation ...) that accompany dementia. Music and Love to live with Alzheimer's. More info www.musicaparadespertar.org Original link: https://www.youtube.com/watch

We are so excited to share this beautiful holiday video and to be featured in the #TogetherAtHome for the Holidays series in partnership with Visit Kingston and Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning! Join KSD's Camille Spencer and Amy Booth for a 30 minute at-home dance class for the entire family this holiday season.

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It’s almost showtime! Tune in to our KSD Holiday Fundraising Show streaming live tonight from the Baby Grand Theatre at 5:30pm on Zoom! If you purchased tickets through Eventbrite and have not received the meeting info please contact [email protected] or call 613-548-8272! #ygk #babygrandtheatre

Preparations are underway and we are so excited!! Just 1 more sleep until our Holiday Fundraising Show!! Hope to see you tomorrow!!

Last chance to buy tickets for our KSD Holiday Fundraising Show, streamed live from the Baby Grand Theatre TOMORROW at 5:30pm- 6:30pm! Tickets can be purchased by donation through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ksd-holiday-fundraising-show-ti

Tickets are still available for our KSD Holiday Fundraising Show this Thursday, November 26! We are so excited! Be sure to get yours by donation through Eventbrite today https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ksd-holiday-fundraising-show-ti

Attention Intermediate/Advanced Adult Ballet Drop-in Students In light of recent changes of Kingston's COVID status from Green to Yellow and to abide by Public Health and provincial requirements we must now limit our class sizes to 10 students. As such we will no longer be accepting drop in students for our Tuesday intermediate/ advanced adult ballet class 6:30-8:00pm Thankyou for your understanding and stay safe!!

Tett Centre Holiday Bingo is HERE! Share a picture or video of yourself dancing on Instagram and tag @kingstonschoolofdance & @tettcentre!

The Perfect Holiday Gift Available for a limited time only- order before November 8th! Reminder that this is the last week to order KSD Capezio Jackets through our Johnny Brown online boutique: https://www.kingstonschoolofdance.ca/online-dance-wear-bout

It's almost Halloween!! Remember we are closed tomorrow!! Safe trick or treating everyone!! https://www.facebook.com/18997313294/posts/10157766373773295/

REMINDER: KSD will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, October 31st. Happy Halloween!

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Halloween week at KSD!!

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It’s KSD Halloween Week! Wear your Halloween costume to dance class from Saturday, October 24th- Friday, October 30th #happyhalloween

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Kingston School of Dance is Open! Great Fall Programming for children and adults. Register Now for the Fall Term! It is so wonderful after many months of isolat...ion and uncertainty to welcome you all back to our lovely studios this Fall. Although the new norm presents many challenges and seems to fluctuate from week to week, we find something constant that remains untouched by all the new rules and regulations: the transformative power of dance to bring joy in our lives. Dance is our happy place and we are honored that we are able to deliver this great gift amid so much tumultuous change. Please see our website for high quality dance programming for children & youth in: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Jumps, Leaps & Turns, Stretch, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Parent & Child Ballet, Acro And adult classes in: Ballet, Contemporary, Salsa, Mambo/Salsa on 2, Tap For the Safety of our Dancers & Greater Community we have Implemented Physical Distancing, Dancing Squares, and Enhanced Safety & Cleaning Procedures. See video below!

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Wishing our KSD families & friends a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! Please note that the studio will be closed on Saturday & Monday

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Join us tomorrow (Saturday) at 11:00am for our new Adult Tap Class!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxhqOBczvqY

We are so excited for our new class: Adult Mambo/Salsa On 2 !! See you tonight at 8:15pm!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhfautRsP7E

Who's ready for JAZZ tonight? See you with Miss Cam in Studio B for Adult Jazz at 6:45pm! 5...6...7...8...Jazz hands everybody!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM9H1eYz-lc

Attention Adult Class Card holders !! Please call ahead (613-548-8272) or email us at [email protected] to reserve and guarantee your spot in each class. Class sizes are limited!... https://time.com/4828793/dancing-dance-aerobic-exercise/

NEW ADULT CLASS! Thursdays 8:15-9:15 pm Reserve your place today!!... Mambo/Salsa On 2 Want to learn Salsa and Mambo moves but don't have a partner? This exciting new class is for you!! Mambo/Salsa On 2 is a fast, fun and flavorful dance of Cuban origin that is taking the Latin dance world by storm! Our classes will combine fundamentals of body movement, musicality and Mambo shines and will help take your Latin dancing to the next level! The classes will be suitable for both beginner and intermediate level dancers and no partner is needed so grab your favorite pair of dance shoes (or socks) and come dance with us! Classes start on October 1st! Please email : [email protected] for more information!!

KSD presents: Safety Dance! https://youtu.be/NqYWJtRKz50

Adult Beginner Jazz Fancy a little jazz hands? Do you want to increase your flexibility and get a good cardio work-out? Our adult jazz class features a full body warm-up and stretching followed by jazz progressions and basic choreography. Discover the sizzling world of JAZZ!!!!... Wednesdays 6:45-7:45 pm Please email us at [email protected] for more information!!!

Register Now!! NEW Class ! Parent & Child Pre-Ballet Saturdays from 9:30 am-10:00am ... Beginning September 26th!! The Pre-Ballet Program introduces concepts of dance through creative movement and expression. The goal is to integrate our youngest dancers (ages 3-4) into a class setting, develop their movement skills and coordination, encourage musicality, and prepare them for more structured ballet training. In order to maintain social distancing, we ask that children in this class be accompanied by their parent. Children experience the joy of movement and engage their imaginations while mastering the motor skills they require for future dance training. Email us at: [email protected] for more information or to register!

Register today! New Adult Tap Class! 11:00am, Saturdays starting September 26th What a perfect start to the weekend than 45 minutes of tap!! Brush of your shoes and get ready to shuffle!! The class consists of fundamental tap practice followed by short choreography. ... Don't delay, email us at [email protected] for more information ! https://www.facebook.com/pbs/videos/409497826669961/

Our first week back was amazing!! Happy Friday everyone!! https://www.facebook.com/115452285639254/posts/705384913312652/?extid=uCIcvVPCcXeZ2L8n

Introducing Camille Spencer to our contemporary dance program! We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Camille Spencer to our KSD teaching Faculty : Camille's credentials and expertise in contemporary dance are impressive. She has international guest teaching experience and her community values mirror those of our school. She is an exceptional fit and is enthusiastic about building KSD's ... contemporary program, KYDE, as well as community initiatives. Her warm personality and passion for dance is contagious and will inspire our students to explore new possibilities in dance. In her own words: "I have diverse experiences dancing with and teaching for multiple levels, ages, and in world wide settings. I am originally from Utah, USA where I received my BFA in Dance, and Secondary Education degree. I have a passion for traveling and experiencing the diversity of the contemporary dance world. I have expanded my dance practices within the USA , United Kingdom and Australia . My training is rooted in Bartenieff Fundamentals, with a strong focus on traditional modern and ballet technique. I have engaged with cutting edge dance artists such as Gary Clarke (UK), Maxine Doyle (UK), Crystal Pite (CA), William Forsythe (GER), and Andrew Morrish (AU). I am most passionate about developing my own choreographic material and have choreographed works within university dance department, professional companies, independent dance collectives, high schools, festivals, and private studios. Screen dance and non conventional site specific works are of interest within my research and choreographic projects. Improvisation as a tool of creation and movement research is an important part of my practice and teaching style. Teaching is an important part of my dance practice. I love teaching young children and youth. They are discovering their creative bodies and finding those life long movement connections within themselves, each other, and their world. I love teaching beginners and advanced dancers in intense training as well as educational settings. Within these classes, we can delve into more complex sequences, experiment with wider improvisational and compositionally parameters, both physically and academically. It is a time to use kinesthetic and somatic language, within a learning environment. My other love for teaching is within the aged community. I am fully trained within the Dance for Parkinson’s teaching model and teach within the community. The positive effects towards physical and mental well-being that these classes can bring are the reasons why we dance in the first place!" We are so excited to dance with you today!!! Please see her beautiful website: https://camillemaedance.com/

Term 1 classes have begun!! Registration for the KSD Fall/ Winter term is still open Contact us to reserve your spot today!

Check KSD out in this Kingstonist article to learn more about our in-studio classes this Fall! https://www.kingstonist.com/cult/dance/local-dance-schools/

Register Now!! Break Dance Classes, Thursdays at 4:00 pm What is it? Break dancing, also called breaking and B-boying, is an energetic form of dance, fashioned and popularized by African Americans and U.S. Latinos, that includes stylized footwork and athletic moves such as back spins or head spins. Break dancing originated in New York City during the late 1960s and early 1970s, incorporating moves from a variety of sources, including martial arts and gymnastics.... A practitioner of this dance is called a b-boy, b-girl, or breaker. Although the term "breakdance" is frequently used to refer to the dance in popular culture and in the mainstream entertainment industry, "b-boying" and "breaking" are the original terms and are preferred by the majority of the pioneers and most notable practitioners. Taking break dance lessons is a great way to improve fitness levels and is a super workout!! There are still spots available! Please email us at [email protected] for more information. https://www.facebook.com/watch/

Do you or your child need new dance shoes? Our dance shoe fit kits have arrived ! Now you can try on Capezio ballet slippers for children ages 3 to adult sizes (leather and canvas) as well as Jazz shoes here at our studio, and then order them from our online dance wear store!! We have great specials and shipping is fast with free returns! Please call or email us ahead to book a fitting appointment! The online dance store is available through our website!

NEW CLASS!! REGISTER NOW!! STRETCH (Elementary/ Intermediate) Ages 10+ We are so excited to introduce a new class beginning Tuesday September 15th at 5:00pm:... STRETCH Class with Miss Jessica! Join Miss Jessica for 45 minutes of targeted flexibility increasing exercises. Flexibility will help our dancers attain their technical goals in many forms of dance, improve mobility and help prevent injuries ! Miss Jessica is certified in Modules 1 and 2 of the Alixa Flexibility Method so our students will improve their flexibility safely and correctly! We encourage all our dancers ages 10 and over to take this class!! Please email us at [email protected] for more information !!

REGISTER NOW *UPDATED* KSD Term 1 Schedule Classes begin this Saturday, September 12th!! Check out our NEW Tuesday Stretch class for Elementary/ Intermediate dancers at 5:00 pm- 5:45 pm!

Focus on Jazz Dance Do you want to really move? Then Jazz Dance is for you !! Jazz dance is an umbrella term encompassing several different styles of dance that became popular in the early 20th-century. Though jazz dance has mixed roots extending back through both African and European traditions, it's a uniquely American creation, which developed simultaneously with jazz music in New Orleans. ... Jazz dancing is a form that showcases a dancer's originality. All jazz dancers interpret and execute moves and steps in their own way. This type of dancing consists of fancy footwork, big leaps, and quick turns with an emphasis on musicality and presentation! The children's Jazz dance program is taught by our Artistic Director; Andrea Palmer. Please email us at [email protected] for more information!

Register today!!! What is Contemporary Dance? Contemporary dance emerged in the 1950's as dancers reacted against the rigid constraints of ballet technique.... Seeking to move with ease and fluidity, dancers began to experiment with manipulating their cores a thought unheard of in classical ballet schools, which taught students to maintain a rigid, upright core throughout dancing. The three most influential choreographers on the development of contemporary dance were Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, and Lester Horton. It is a style that is constantly evolving to reflect current culture. We offer all levels of Contemporary dance classes for children and adults! Please email us at: ksd@kingstonschoolofdance for more information.

Al Gilbert Syllabus Tap NEW on Saturdays ! Starting this Term, our Tap dancers will have the privilege of learning the Al Gilbert Tap system, one of many internationally recognized Tap syllabi.... It was created in 1947 by Mister Gilbert in response to what he felt was a lack of Tap teaching materials for young children at the time. He felt pedagogy and progressive movement (the teaching of Tap steps with a purposeful methodology) was necessary in teaching Tap dance, even to the youngest of dancers. Today, on the eve of its 70th anniversary, the system is world renowned, with grade work and exams available from Primary level dancers, through to the advanced tapper. Some of his previous students include Annette Funicello as well as Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. We are very proud to offer this wonderful Tap syllabus to our students! Don't delay, register today to reserve your child's spot! [email protected]