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Barre fitness &
FUN-ctional fitness
Seymour Dance is proud to host a variety of morning classes taught by Ariyanna, geared toward mobility and balance rehabilitation, and core conditioning! These classes are geared towards adults who've had an injury or are looking to prevent injury, build community and keep fit! Classes are accessible to ages 50+, however, there is currently no ramp access to our building. Classes are roughly 60 minutes.
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What to Wear?
Wear form-fitting, secure clothing! If you have any dance shoes, feel free to bring them, but you can also wear bare feet. Please bring an athletic bag to hold your water bottle and outdoor items!
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Monday Classes
9:00-10:15am: Barre Fitness
Wednesday Classes
9:00-10:15am: Balance and Strength
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Friday Classes
Open for Hiking
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
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BARRE FIT.........Classic floor and Barre exercises that will tone you all over. No experience is necessary and you DON'T have to have any dance training. It is a fun class that is inspired by a mix of Pilates and Barre workout.
Items needed: Mat, water bottle, small towel or pillow and hand weights (optional).
It's a combination of the classic floor and Barre exercises combined with hits of Cardio. This gives the class more of a calorie burner component. Good for all levels of fitness, no experience required.
Items needed: Mat, water bottle, small pillow or towel and the option your own hand weights, (there will be ones available).
BALANCE & STRENGTH..........This is a Pilates based workout using the Stability Ball and various props. Despite this class being a longtime favorite for many, it still never fails to challenge. It will focus on utilizing the core to help maintain strength, balance and symmetry. Open to all levels. Modifications will allow newbies to participate.
Items needed: Mat, water bottle, small towel or pillow, stability ball (studio balls available) and the option of your own props.
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SESSION DATES
Our January - March session will run for "8" weeks; Monday January 20th - Wednesday March 12th.
This session will consist of 8 Mondays and 8 Wednesdays.
The school district spring break is March 17th - 28th. There will not be any classes during the break. We will resume in April.
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One class a week...........$128.00
Two class a week...........$ 230.00
If you have holiday plans please let me know so we can adjust the fee.
I recommend that you bring a water bottle, small towel, Mat, and your own stability
ball if you have one. There are extras but sometimes it is difficult finding the right size.
I can help you with sizing. (Stability Balls are used on Wednesdays)
You are welcome to bring your own weights as well.
Want to drop in or register? Contact: ariyanna@telus.net
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Tap 4-week session
Jennifer has been active in the entertainment biz for over 30 years. She is highly sought after as a coach, performer & consultant. She is the “go to” for many local theatre companies for pre-show prep for their cast members. Her diverse background in dance and theatre has provided her with a massive variety of experiences in the entertainment world. She has numerous film & TV and voice over credits as both choreographer and performer. She has performed at The Chutzpah Festival, Harmony Arts Festival, Vancouver International Dance Festival and The Vancouver Tap Festival. You may have seen her in productions at The Arts Club Theatre (Cabaret, Singin' In the Rain, West Side Story) and The Playhouse (Guys & Dolls, The Music Man), The Vogue Theatre (Godspell), Centennial Theatre (Godspell, Wizard of Oz). Her performing career has allowed her to travel across North America with percussion/dance ensemble “Rhythmatix” and as far as Taiwan as a singer with a top 40/funk band. Jennifer is co-founder of THE WEST COAST TAP DANCE COLLECTIVE and Artistic Director of THE RHYTHM ROOM. She is always grateful to be sharing the love of dance with students of all ages and levels.
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What to Wear?
Wear form-fitting, secure clothing! If you have any dance shoes, feel free to bring them, but you can also wear bare feet. Please bring an athletic bag to hold your water bottle and outdoor items!
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Wednesdays Classes
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9:30-10:30am: Beginner Tap
(no previous experience or wants to review the basics)
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10:30-11:30: Intermediate Tap
(3-5 years experience and ready to rock!)
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS​
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SESSION DATES (4 Weeks)
Wednesdays
January 29th
February 5th
February 12th
February 19th
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Exciting news for Tap dancers. Seymour Dance will be offering beginner
and intermediate Tap classes during the day.
I recommend that you bring a water bottle, small towel, and your taps.
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hip hop DROP-IN
Joshua Fernandez, began dancing at age 16. Joshua has trained in many styles including: Ballet, Contemporary, Hiphop foundations, Popping, Waacking, Afro Fusion/Choreography, Dance Hall, Choreography and Freestyle. Joshua trained under Pacific Dance Arts, A3 District, Harbour Dance Centre, TwoFourSeven Dance Company and The Room and Board based in Los Angeles. He’s currently a part of the crew Infamous, which mainly focuses on individual training, choreography and competing.
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What to Wear?
Wear loose-fitting clothing and bring clean indoor runners shoes. Please bring an athletic bag to hold your water bottle and outdoor items!
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Monday Classes
​7:30-8:30pm: Beginner Hip Hop & Grooving
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Thursday Classes
7:30-8:30: Beginner Hip Hop & Grooving
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS​
Beginner Hip Hop is a great option for those wanting to gain confidence in moving to popular music in social settings and improving their overall musicality and dance moves! A great workout while providing straight forward instructions on basic Hip Hop dance in a fun environment. ​​
ballet fitness DROP-IN
R.B.S. (T.T.C.), A.R.A.D, Faculty: Ballet
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Nicola is fully accredited in the Royal Academy of Dance and Cecchetti ballet syllabus, and is also fully certified in the Progressing Ballet Technique method. As a graduate of the teaching program at the Royal Ballet School in London, England, She covered all aspects of classical dance training including: classical ballet technique, pointe work, repertoire, and Royal Academy of Dance and Cecchetti syllabi, character, Spanish dance, music, dance history, and Benish Notation. Nicola graduated top of her class and was awarded the 1998 Dame Ninette de Valois Award for excellence in teaching.
Nicola has worked at many schools throughout the Lower Mainland. She has been on the staff at Harbour Dance Centre for the last sixteen years and has been a regular guest teacher for Ballet BC. Nicola has also enjoyed adjudicating for the Prince Albert Festival of Dance.
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What to Wear?
Wear form-fitting, secure clothing! If you have any dance shoes, feel free to bring them, but you can also wear bare feet. Please bring an athletic bag to hold your water bottle and outdoor items!
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Tuesday Classes
​8:30-9:30pm: Ballet Fitness
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS​
Ballet Fitness combines aspects of PBT (Progressive Ballet Technique) with traditional Ballet dance for a well-rounded session that improves your overall fitness and your Ballet Technique. Is comparable to Pilates or Yoga Fitness classes. ​​