MISSION DANCE CENTRE:
Programs & Classes
Welcome to Mission Dance Centre & Company. We are dedicated to bringing the joy of dance and performance to our students through recreational and pre-professional dance classes in Kelowna.
Ballet
Available in CDTA syllabus from MDC’s Apprentice levels all the way to Senior Company levels.
Professional ballet and pointe training are also taught in Vaganova, Cechetti, and other ballet styles depending on guest teachers throughout the
year. Special care is given to injury prevention and correct technique. Body alignment and posture are taught with diligence and care. If injury does occur it is handled with special attention and associated professionals are recommended for proper recovery.
Spanish & Flamenco
Castanet work (hand castanet playing) is introduced at the youngest levels of our program as it develops an awareness of rhythm immediately. Students gain the ability to execute dance steps with the required rhythm through Spanish dance steps and techniques. Flamenco style dance of varying rhythmical forms further challenges the dance student to have the ability to perform with rhythmical acuity in any given dance form. This type of rhythmical training from a young age sets up the dancer to be able to pick up any future rhythms in any future style of their advanced dance training. Flamenco dance training also develops a strong sense of stage presence so necessary for any dance style.
Dancers Life Course
For the senior professional dancer the Life Course is focused on preparing students for all aspects of life for a career in dance and beyond. This includes
- physical and emotional health
- schedule and daily academic
- training planning
- life values
- personal financial management
- guest professional dance speakers/mentors
- goal setting – short term and long term, show time preparation, and more.
Hip Hop & Jazz
Our hip hop classes involve current styles of urban dance that include conventional moves from the 1970’s and newer video dance styles that involves group formations. Our classes are designed to teach hip hop technique and allow you to develop your own personal style. Hip Hop is fun, exciting to dance and a challenge to learn.