Due to high demand ATJ has reopened performance team opportunities in the 2009/2010 dance season. These opportunities are available for the teen (ages 12-14) and junior (ages 8-11) age groups. ATJ Performance Teams dance at the studio one night a week for 3-4 hours and compete in Dance Dance Canada (novice category) in London , Ontario next April 2010. Performance Team Dancers have the option of attending the Extreme Dance Convention in Toronto as well with the competitive teams where they would take classes from famous choreographers. For more info contact Kim or Lisa.

The cost is $84 monthly (September to May). Costumes are rented from the studio for $20 each. Performance Team Dancers are also encouraged to come to extra stretch classes throughout the week.

Junior Performance Team Schedule: Thursdays

5-6pm Ballet with Chris

6-7pm Stretch and Jumps/Leaps/Turns with Chris

7-8pm Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop with Lisa

Teen Performance Team Schedule: Wednesdays

4:30-5:15pm Tap with Lisa (optional)

5:15-6pm Hip Hop with Lisa (optional)

6-7pm Stretch with Chris

7-8pm Ballet with Chris

8-9pm Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop Choreography with Lisa

Congratulations to all the teens and seniors who came out to the dance intensive this week! Your perseverence, confidence, excellence, enthusiasm and cooperation are just a few of the many virtues that you displayed! 

Here goes… the moment you have all been waiting for:

ATJ Senior Competitive Dance Team 2009/2010

Karlee Cockburn, Stacia Pepper, Julie Bilodeau, Melissa Coleman, Dakota Wilson, Danielle Parry, Leah O’Neill, Brianna Cernanec, Meagan Bednarik

*all members will do the following numbers: lyrical, jazz, hip hop, modern, large group open

*optional number: tap

ATJ Teen Competitive Dance Team 2009/2010

Paige Glasier, Madie Furlan, Madison Hetherington, Celene Ceccacci, Mackenna Lyons, Natasha Basir, Holly Patrick, Shelby Mackness, Jocelyn Jones, Amber Frak, Dharma Glasier

*all members will do the following numbers: lyrical, jazz, tap, hip hop, large group open, modern

ATJ Teen Performance Dance Team 2009/2010 (more names to be added at a later date)

Sarah Sinclair, Emily Opiela, Rebecca Brooks, Makayla McDonald, Kendra Glassford, Rachel Smith, Chelle Harrington, Elyse Badiuk, Sierra Vellinga, Cassidy Brady, Julia Tremblay, Taylor Tremblay, Kaylee Sowers

*all members will do the following numbers: lyrical, jazz, hip hop

Selected Group Numbers:

Selected Teen/Senior Modern “Joker and the Theif” cast members: Dakota Wilson, Stacia Pepper, Leah O’Neill, Madison Hetherington, Karlee Cockburn, Brianna Cernanec, Meagan Bednarik, & Jocelyn Jones

Selected Teen/Senior Lyrical “Candlelight” cast members: Madison Hetherington, Madie Furlan, Shelby Mackness, Jocelyn Jones, Danielle Parry, Leah O’Neill, Stacia Pepper, Julie Bilodeau, Melissa Coleman, Brianna Cernanec, Karlee Cockburn

Selected Senior Lyrical “All I Want” cast members (mostly dancers in their last year): Julie Bilodeau, Melissa Coleman, Dakota Wilson, Brianna Cernanec

*Please note the coaches will review the readiness of all the dances in February 2010 and decide which dances are able to go to competition. 

Please contact the office if you have any questions and/or concerns.

Congrats dancers!!

Hey ATJ Students!

We are currently registering for fall classes! Classes are filling up fast… don’t miss out! Due upon registration: costume fee and first month’s tuition. Classes start September 14th, 2009

RETURNING STUDENTS MUST REGISTER BETWEEN July 2nd and July 24th to be guaranteed a spot in a class.
NEW STUDENTS CAN REGISTER STARTING July 27th
Classes fill up fast so register early!!

Click here for our fall schedule.

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 12 noon – 8pm or call the studio to make an appointment to register!

DON’T MISS OUR SUMMER CONCERT: “Let’s Make Some Noise!”

Sunday August 23rd, 2009 4pm Tecumseh Park

FREE ADMISSION

Bring a lawn chair and canned food item for the food bank.

DANCE INTENSIVES ARE UNDERWAY!

Interested in trying out for one of ATJ’s dance teams? Don’t miss the summer dance intensives:

Ages 12+  August 10-14    9am-4pm   Auditions: Friday August 14, 2009 2pm

Ages 5-11  August 24 – 28  9am-4pm     Auditions: Friday August 28, 2009 2pm

Come celebrate your birthday at ATJ!

First hour: dance with Miss Lisa

Second hour: party in studio 2

Costume Try-ons are optional!!

$10 per child

half hour weekly class: $22 per month + GST

45 min. weekly class: $33 per month + GST

1 hour weekly class: $44 per month + GST

Dance Team prices: Please inquire by calling Kim or Lisa at 519-351-5299

Returning students must register for fall classes between July 2nd and July 24th to be guaranteed a spot in a class. New students can register starting July 27th. Classes fill up fast so register early!!