News and Events

 

Spring Break.

The last day of classes before the break will be Saturday, March 24. Regular classes will resume again on Monday, April 2.

 

Iyengar Yoga

 

Register now for an 8 week session of Iyengar yoga from March 8 - May 3. A Discovery class is offered on Thursdays from 9:30-10:45am and Flow class is also on Thursdays from 1:30-2:30pm. All levels of experience are welcome.

Call the office to inquire or to hold a spot!

 

Yoga Workshop

 

Not sure if Iyengar is right for you? Come on down to the studio Saturday, March 3rd and take a class for only $5! We are offering a class for kids 10+ from 12-1pm and an adult class from 1-2pm.

Call the office for more info.

 

Fairytale Dance

 

The perfect class for 3-5 year olds. Children will take part in dancing, crafts, songs and creative play. An 8 week session is available from March 8 - May 3. Thursdays from 9:30-10:45.

Call the office to enquire or hold a spot!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dance Alive

In our non-competitive studio, Dance Alive offers a venue for students to perform several times during the year and to be challenged with choreography equal to and above their level of dance.

Dance Alive is offered on Friday nights to dancers aged 7 and up. The dancer must have a minimum one-year dance experience and be studying both ballet and jazz at Invitation to Dance. Students in weekly tap and acro classes will study these genres in Dance Alive as well.

Dance Alive students generally work at an accelerated rate in class, learn the art of performance and gain confidence. Students learn independence and organizational skills as they perform at several different venues each year. Past venues include Spruce Meadows, Calaway Park and Southcentre Mall.

Lastly, Dance Theatre offers excellent value in tuition fees. For the price of a 45min class, students receive many hours of instruction per month and all costumes are provided. The dancer studying ballet, jazz, tap and acro at Invitation to Dance is eligible for Dance Alive at no charge.

Parents of Dance Alive students are required to participate in the Dance Alive meetings to help organize and volunteer at the year-end recital, as well as assisting students with costume changes at performances.

Student Commitment

It is our goal to create a fun atmosphere where the group builds strong friendships, camaraderie, and respect for one another.  This, combined with dedication, hard work and proper conduct by the student creates a positive and productive dancing environment.
Students are expected to be at EVERY class.  Choreography is difficult to learn without full attendance.  Anything less is not fair to the rest of the class.  Dance Alive must take priority over school dances, birthday parties, etc. and outside dance commitments must be communicated and approved before the year begins.  Missing more than one class prior to Christmas and more than three after Christmas will result in the student being suspended from Dance Alive for the following term.  Unexcused absence from run-throughs, dress rehearsals, shows or recitals will result also result in suspension from Dance Alive.

Calgary Dance Alive

A parent-run association called Calgary Dance Alive drives the Dance Alive performing program. Parents of Dance Alive students are automatic members and obligated to be part of the association. The purpose of Calgary Dance Alive is to further develop the student's experience and exposure to the Arts by identifying, initiating and supporting activities and projects. In the past, activities for the students have included the Triple Threat weekend workshop and viewing productions at Stagewest and the Jubilee Auditorium. The association strives to provide a variety of performance venues each year for Christmas shows and year end performances.

Dance Alive is responsible for organizing, executing and budgeting all aspects of the year-end recital, selection of performance venue and other activities throughout the year.

The Association meets 4 times a year, from September toJune, and the parent’s commitment to attend these meetings is mandatory. While these commitments are not time consuming, they do require each member to take on volunteer duties and be willing to work together as a team to benefit the students in this performing program.