Welcome to VanDance Studios. Located in Lethbridge, Alberta, we are excited to help provide high quality recreational and competition based dance programs. We offer classes for all age categories and skill levels, and with our qualified instructors, we can help you and your children get the most out of their efforts in this beautiful art form. Please take some time to browse our website and blog. We have information available to help you with registration, scheduling, staff bios and qualifications, as well as a few select pictures featuring some of our memories over the last few years. If any questions arise, please use the contact form to let us know, and we will be sure to respond as quickly as possible.

 

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 2017-2018 Registration Announcement

Our registration opens up on June 21 and 22 from 1-7 pm.  All the details are on our registration page.

We ask that you try to get in those days so we are able to accommodate any requests and know our class counts. We are once again offering PAY NO GST when registering in full at early registration. We are hoping that all pictures and videos are ready for early registration!  I will post if they aren’t ready.

I will be setting up individual parent meetings on Monday June 19 between 3 and 8 pm.  Please reply to this email if you wish to meet individually.   I have found in the past that most people ask me the same questions and therefore I will hold a group meeting on Tuesday May 20 at 7:00 pm for all parents wanting general information and wrap up the previous season.
 
NEW!!!  Friday Afternoon Afterschool Program:  This year we are  introducing an afternoon program that introduces children to many different  dance styles as well as fun activities on Friday from 1-4.  We have attached a brochure for you to look at and to forward to anyone who may be  interested.  Ages are (5-7) and (8-10)

NEW!!!  Circus Class  We are investigating offering a class that teaches silks, hoops, barre and more skills important to dancers auditioning for  cruise ships and shows.  This class will be an additional class beyond acro.  Registrations for this class will take place in fall.

New!!!  Adult classes are back at VanDance!  We will be offering 10 week session classes starting in Sept and Jan.  Registrations for this class  will take place in fall.  All disciplines but I can’t wait to tap!

Our new Incentive program! If you are a new student to VanDance, tell us who recommended our studio. We will pay it forward and credit their account  $25.00.This offer is good at early registration days only.  Please share and pass on all our registration to anyone who may have interest in dance.

I look forward to next season and hope you all have a wonderful summer!

Vanessa

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Introducing Haley Van Rijn

The Van Dance family is happy to welcome Haley Van Rijn to the organization.  Haley comes to us with a very impressive dance history and strong ties to the local area.  Please visit her Staff web page to get to know her a little better

Welcome Haley, we look forward to working with you!

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INSPIRE Dance Workshop

MOOSE JAW SK August 20-22     LETHBRIDGE AB August 23-25

           Host Studios:  Doris Sitter School of Dance Moose Jaw and VanDance Studio Lethbridge      

A dance workshop designed to Inspire young dancers to reach their dance goals through mentorship.  Work with young, professional dancers/choreographers from some of Canada’s top studios and companies.

Young, energetic instructors will Inspire you!

ADD YOURSELF TO THE INSPIRE DANCE WORKSHOP FACEBOOK PAGE TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL OF OUR INFO

Featured Artists – Reid Friedl, Tessa Tamura, Chris Knowles and Madisan Cowan

Classes in Hip Hop, Contemporary, Broadway Jazz, Street Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Contact Improv, Ballet, Acro

Registration begins May 15 with limited students accepted.

Visit vandance.ca to register.

Minis 6-8($200), Juniors 9-12, Int/Adv($300)     13+up
ARE YOU READY TO BE INSPIRED?

Attached you will find our Registration Form and the Biography of our Guest Artists

Please feel free to print out our poster and place it at your studio as well.

 To Register please fill in the form below and e-transfer payment to vandancest1@hotmail.com

Mini Dancers 6-8 years $200, Junior(9-12), Intermediate and Advanced Dancers $300

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VanDance Friday After School Program

2017-2018 Season

We are adding a Friday afternoon after school dance program to our schedule next season! These classes will be geared to recreational students who need after school supervision and want to dance. These classes will not do festival or yearend show. These classes will be a fun, exciting, introduction to dance.

 

Students will be exposed to Hip Hop, Jazz, Breakdance, Character, Musical Theatre, Acro, Yoga, Creative Movement…a wide variety of dance styles from a variety of instructors. They will also have activities, crafts, singing and guest speakers/readers.

 

There will be 2 age groups offered.

• 5-7 year olds
• 8-10 year olds

 

No dance clothes are needed. T-shirt and sweat pants only and clean light runners.

If specialty shoes are needed, we will do our best to supply.

 

Classes will run from 1-4 on Friday afternoon.

Cost is $70.00 per month + gst

(If you are already a dancer at Vandance and wish to participate, pay no gst at early registration.)

Boys and Girls Welcome

To Register, download and submit the form here

 

 

 

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Stage Makeup

Hi everyone, we’ve prepared a guide on how to apply stage makeup for your dancer.  Please visit the page below for pictures and general instructions

http://vandance.ca/index.php/stage-makeup-instructions/

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There are a lot of things dance can do for your child, please look at our page that describes what VanDance tries to offer

 

We often get questions about what the various types of dance are. To help with some of the inquiries we have prepared a guide which describes the various types of dance. You can access the document by clicking here or by contacting the studio for more information.