Programming Options

Our programs are thoughtfully designed by our ZGD faculty and include classes for students of all ages and levels. All of our dance programs run from September to June and include a year-end performance.

At ZGD our main focus is to provide a studio where we thrive from our competitive program while also offering pre-school and recreational programs - offering something for everyone. We strive to provide a strong dance education across all programs and ages. 

Pre-School Programming

Is your little one excited to dance? Always dancing around the house? Or maybe you can’t wait to see your tiny one dance?

Our preschool programs have developed over the years to be one of the most educational classes for dance, creativity and music! Our programs provide the most imaginative story lines, as well as age-appropriate dance techniques.

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Intellidance® Tots

(Ages 2-4)

• Caregivers and tots move together.

• 10-week program.

• September and January start.

• Saturday.

• Drop-ins welcome ($20/class).

• Explore movement concepts through storytelling, songs, instruments, props, and simple choreography.

• Gain confidence, coordination and body awareness.

• Keep the same teacher when you graduate to unparented program classes below.

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Pre-School & Pre-Competitive Class Offerings

(Ages 3-6)

Tutu Cute Dance Program

  • Dancers 2.5-4yrs: great for a 1st time dancer (30 minute class)

  • Class includes a tutu & dance pal (stuffie)

  • Certificate once you complete your 10 classes

  • In-class Performance for parents on the last day of the session

  • No shoes required!

***Fall & winter session available

Blossoming Ballerinas & Ballerinos Preschool Program 

  • 3-4 yr old combo class (30 minute class)

  • Opportunity to perform in Winter Wonderland and YearEnd Recital

***full year, half year and 8-week sessions available 

Discover Dance Preschool Program 

  • 4-6yr old combo class (45min class)

  • Opportunity to perform in Winter Wonderland and YearEnd Recital

***full year, half year and 8-week sessions available 

Busy Bee HipHop 🐝

  • 3-7 year olds (30 minute class)

  • Have you heard the BUZZ?🐝

  • This HipHop class will keep the kids active but will teach skills to become the next BEE-boy & BEE-girl! Dancer skill development, balance and agility will be developed during this class. Let’s BEE ready to get moving & have fun!

***opportunity to perform in Winter Wonderland and year-end recital

Tappin’ Toes—30mins

  • 4-6 year olds

  • This Tap class is a fantastic way to keep your child active and moving to the beat while working with rhythm and music. This class will strengthen muscles, and allow the dancer to develop great balance and coordination.

***Opportunity to perform in Winter Wonderland and year-end Recital

Primary Programs

(Ages 5-7)

For PreCompetitive Dancers—the stepping stone to a festival/competitive dance experience. 

Dancers in this program will begin working on building confidence, building friendships, staying active and having fun! 

The ultimate goal of this program is to provide a positive dance experience and to begin to foster a love for dance.

Our Primary Foundations are classes focused on the core dance disciplines that all work to achieve growth in each specific style of dance. An accredited syllabus will be taught by qualified teachers. We follow the RAD ballet syllabus as well as the Acrobatic Arts syllabus for this age level. 

***Opportunity to perform in Winter Wonderland and YearEnd Recital

Primary: Ballet, Jazz & Acro Combo

(Ages 5-7)

  • 1.25 hour class includes learning the preprimary/primary RAD ballet syllabus 

  • Beginner Acrobatic Arts levels of acro

  • Basic jazz fundamentals and concepts

  • Monday & Saturday options

***Opportunity to perform 2 dances in Winter Wonderland and Year End Recital

HipHop

  • 5-7 year olds, 30 minute class

  • This HipHop class will keep the kids active but will teach skills to further their dancer skill development, balance and agility.

***opportunity to perform in Winter Wonderland and year-end recital

Tap

  • 4-6 year olds

  • This Tap class is a fantastic way to keep your child active and moving to the beat while working with rhythm and music. This class will strengthen muscles, and allow the dancer to develop great balance and coordination.

***Opportunity to perform in Winter Wonderland and year-end Recital

Enrichment Programs

Part-Time/Recreational - Ages 7 years and older

Our enrichment programs are for students who want to learn to dance and stay active. These classes are suited for students who love to have fun, exercise and socialize, but don’t want to commit to more than a couple of training hours each week. Students do not need previous dance experience to enroll in this program and can begin taking classes at any age. The enrichment program will teach students movement fundamentals and basic technique through fun, age-appropriate activities.

Level 1: Enrichment Program

  • Dancers 7-10yrs

  • Ballet (60mins) & Jazz and Acro (60mins) = 2.0 Hours

  • Two dances are taught during class time for 2 festivals and the ZGD year end show

  • Dancers may take one style separate from the other 

  • Tap can be added into program if dancer is taking ballet 

Level 2: Enrichment Program

  • Dancers 11-15yrs

  • Ballet Technique—1.0hrs—(must be at approximately grade 4 RAD level) 

  • Jazz/Lyrical Technique and Choreography —1.5hrs— technique class & 2 routines will be taught during this time

  • Contemporary Choreography — 0.5hrs* add on for dancers 12 & up — must be in ballet technique class

  • Hip Hop 8-12yrs — 30 minute technique class — this class will teach one routine to be performed at the year-end recital.

  • Tap - must also be enrolled in Ballet technique to take a competitive class

  • Acro - must also be enrolled in Ballet & Jazz

Program includes:

  • Classes September to June

  • $100.00 non refundable costume deposit Due October (per routine)

  • $50.00 non refundable competition fee deposit due October (per routine for each event)

  • 2-3 competitions/festivals

  • Dress rehearsal (February) & Studio Recital (June)

**Withdrawal is not appreciated after October 15th as the choreography has already been started and costumes have been ordered. Competition and costume fees have been paid for in full, NO refunds are given on either. All competition and costume fees are non-refundable.

Competitive Programs

Full-Time Competitive - Ages 7 years and older

This program provides a higher standard of training to the next generation of artists who are passionate about dance with commitment, dedication and focus being main components.

Students will train with certified, experienced teachers in various styles of dance, compete around central Alberta and have the opportunity to learn and dance with guest teachers. Travel opportunities are also available in this program.

Our ZGD Full Time Competitive Team requires commitment from both students and their parents.  Dancers require hard work, dedication, and a drive for self-improvement. They must have a supportive family and respect each other at the studio. Dancers in this program are required to take a set number of technique classes per week and participate in a set number of group routines.  

Every season dancers will be reassessed. A placement/audition class will allow us to ensure dancers are placed in the level that allows them the opportunity to reach their full potential. Teamwork, sportsmanship and personal hard work will help them reach their full potential and build their confidence while becoming a well-rounded team member and dancer. 

Dancers will attend 4-5 competitions from March-May and there may be a minimum of one competition that will be out of town. Dancers must attend all mandatory competitions and cannot pick and choose which competitions to attend. Dancers are also to be attending workshops and other outside training to enhance their training. ZGD may participate in a convention as a team in the the fall, but dancers may attend another convention of their choosing. All students will also dance at our dress rehearsal in February and our year end recital in June.