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Dance
MacDonald Island Park is proud to announce the creation of MacDonald Island Dance Academy under the collaborative direction of Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance Instructor Miss Katie Eustace and Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D) Instructor Dara-Jane Lake. MacDonald Island Dance Academy focuses on developing young, passionate dancers while striving to be the heart of the dance community in our region. We are committed to providing the highest quality instruction in a fun environment that welcomes dancers of all skill levels. MacDonald Island Dance Academy will focus on Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern and Ballet and will also be offering Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Exams, vocational ballet training and pointe training.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Mi Chance to Dance (Preschool Camp)
Age Group: preschool
Have a kid who just loves to dance? Try our six lesson special introduction to dance. It’s all about creativity, fantasy and, of course, FUN! It's a stress-free twice weekly program designed for your little dancer. No experience necessary, no uniform, just a t-shirt, shorts and sock feet.
Rising Star Level 1
Age Group: preschool
We develop basic movement skills like walking forward, backward and sideways. We work on running with control and awareness of space. Through our themed classes we encourage class participation, focus and confidence.
10 O’clock Class (ballet camp)
Age Group: youth
This camp is designed for students with extensive ballet background training at a vocational level. In the tradition of professional ballet companies we will start the day at 10:00 am with a full classical ballet class including: Barre, Center Practice, Adage, Pirouette, Petite Allegro, Allegro and Grand Allegro.
Ballet 1A
Age Group: child
Ballet is taught using the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Focusing on technique, strength and flexibility, ballet is the basis for all other forms of dance. Studying ballet helps individuals develop poise, posture, confidence and co-ordination.
Ballet 1B
Age Group: child
Ballet is taught using the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Focusing on technique, strength and flexibility, ballet is the basis for all other forms of dance. Studying ballet helps individuals develop poise, posture, confidence and co-ordination.
Ballet 2A
Age Group: child
Ballet is taught using the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Focusing on technique, strength and flexibility, ballet is the basis for all other forms of dance. Studying ballet helps individuals develop poise, posture, confidence and co-ordination.
Ballet 2B
Age Group: child
Ballet is taught using the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Focusing on technique, strength and flexibility, ballet is the basis for all other forms of dance. Studying ballet helps individuals develop poise, posture, confidence and co-ordination.
Ballet 3A
Age Group: child
Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. Grace, beauty, poise, balance, strength and agility are all developed by classical ballet training. We use both the Society of Russian Ballet and the Royal Academy of Dance syllabi. Students are prepared for examinations which are held every spring. Uniform required.
Ballet 5
Age Group: child
Ballet is taught using the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Focusing on technique, strength and flexibility, ballet is the basis for all other forms of dance. Studying ballet helps individuals develop poise, posture, confidence and co-ordination.
Junior Novice Tap/Musical Theatre Camp
Age Group: child
This is a high energy tap class for students who just can't stop tapping. We are including Musical Theatre into this camp to increase "Showmanship." Must have leather lace up shoes and wear black leotard, tights and dance shorts. Please bring a small dry snack and water
Power Tap Intensive (Child Camp)
Age Group: child
This is a high energy tap dance intensive for the student that wants to progress quickly. Learn solid tap technical skills through dynamic rhythms. Water bottle, hand towel and tap shoes required.
Power Tap Intensive (Youth Camp)
Age Group: youth
This is a high energy tap dance intensive for the student that wants to progress quickly. Learn solid tap technical skills through dynamic rhythms. Water bottle, hand towel and tap shoes required.
Adult Hip Hop
Join our fun Adult Hip Hop class. This is a high energy class where you can sweat and have a good time. Break down cool moves from music videos and learn to get your groove on. No experience necessary.
Hip Hop Intensive (Child Camp)
Age Group: child
This high energy Hip Hop dance intensive camp is for the student that wants to progress quickly. No experience necessary. Hair must be tied back, baggy sweat pants and indoor running shoes required.
Hip Hop Intensive (Youth Camp)
Age Group: youth
This high energy Hip Hop dance intensive camp is for the student that wants to progress quickly. No experience necessary. Hair must be tied back, baggy sweat pants and indoor running shoes required.
Hip Hop Level 1A
Age Group: child
Dance to your favorite hip hop music and learn all the current dance steps from today's popular music videos. This program is a high-energy dance experience that is fund for dancers of all ages. Hip hop teachers cover the newest Hip hhop and Street moves from L.A. to New York. Uniform required.
Hip Hop Level 1C
Age Group: child
Dance to your favorite hip hop music and learn all the current dance steps from today's popular music videos. This program is a high-energy dance experience that is fund for dancers of all ages. Hip hop teachers cover the newest Hip hhop and Street moves from L.A. to New York. Uniform required.
Hip Hop Level 2A
Age Group: child
Dance to your favorite hip hop music and learn all the current dance steps from today's popular music videos. This program is a high-energy dance experience that is fund for dancers of all ages. Hip hop teachers cover the newest Hip hop and Street moves from L.A. to New York. Uniform required.
Hip Hop Level 3
Age Group: child
Hip Hop has quickly become the latest craze but is becoming an accepted genre in dance culture with its excitement and energy. Hip hop and funky street jazz allows enhancement of natural abilities while working with the latest music and taught with the newest choreography.
Hip Hop Level 4
Age Group: child
Hip Hop has quickly become the latest craze but is becoming an accepted genre in dance culture with its excitement and energy. Hip hop and funky street jazz allows enhancement of natural abilities while working with the latest music and taught with the newest choreography.
Jazz 1A
Age Group: child
Classes begin with a structured warm-up designed to develop flexibility and build strength, followed by center technique such as kicks, leaps and pirouettes. We finish class by learning a choreographed routine. This class improves technique, strength and flexibility while learning a diverse style of dance.
Jazz 2
Age Group: child
Classes begin with a structured warm-up designed to develop flexibility and build strength, followed by center technique such as kicks, leaps and pirouettes. We finish class by learning a choreographed routine. This class improves technique, strength and flexibility while learning a diverse style of dance.
Jazz 3
Age Group: child
Classes begin with a structured warm-up designed to develop flexibility and build strength, followed by center technique such as kicks, leaps and pirouettes. We finish class by learning a choreographed routine. This class improves technique, strength and flexibility while learning a diverse style of dance.
Jazz 4
Age Group: child
Classes begin with a structured warm-up designed to develop flexibility and build strength, followed by center technique such as kicks, leaps and pirouettes. We finish class by learning a choreographed routine. This class improves technique, strength and flexibility while learning a diverse style of dance.
Jazz 5
Age Group: youth
Classes begin with a structured warm-up designed to develop flexibility and build strength, followed by center technique such as kicks, leaps and pirouettes. We finish class by learning a choreographed routine. This class improves technique, strength and flexibility while learning a diverse style of dance.
Jazz 6
Age Group: youth
Classes begin with a structured warm-up designed to develop flexibility and build strength, followed by center technique such as kicks, leaps and pirouettes. We finish class by learning a choreographed routine. This class improves technique, strength and flexibility while learning a diverse style of dance.
Jazz Camp
Age Group: child
In this fun Jazz Camp dancers will learn to showcase their individual style and originality. Every jazz dancer interprets and executes moves and steps in their own way.
Modern 1
Age Group: child
This class incorporates both contemporary and lyrical choreography. This dance style combines elements of Jazz and Ballet in an ever evolving dance form. Its elegant style and fluidity of movement teaches students’ musicality, versatility and use of space. Modern focuses on graceful movements using weight and dynamics. It also develops disciplined, highly controlled and physically powerful dancers.
Modern 2
Age Group: child
This class incorporates both contemporary and lyrical choreography. This dance style combines elements of Jazz and Ballet in an ever evolving dance form. Its elegant style and fluidity of movement teaches students’ musicality, versatility and use of space. Modern focuses on graceful movements using weight and dynamics. It also develops disciplined, highly controlled and physically powerful dancers.
Modern 3/4
Age Group: child
This class incorporates both contemporary and lyrical choreography. This dance style combines elements of Jazz and Ballet in an ever evolving dance form. Its elegant style and fluidity of movement teaches students’ musicality, versatility and use of space. Modern focuses on graceful movements using weight and dynamics. It also develops disciplined, highly controlled and physically powerful dancers.
Modern 5/6
Age Group: youth
This class incorporates both contemporary and lyrical choreography. This dance style combines elements of Jazz and Ballet in an ever evolving dance form. Its elegant style and fluidity of movement teaches students’ musicality, versatility and use of space. Modern focuses on graceful movements using weight and dynamics. It also develops disciplined, highly controlled and physically powerful dancers.
10 O’clock Class (ballet camp)
Age Group: youth
This camp is designed for students with extensive ballet background training at a vocational level. In the tradition of professional ballet companies we will start the day at 10:00 am with a full classical ballet class including: Barre, Center Practice, Adage, Pirouette, Petite Allegro, Allegro and Grand Allegro.
Festival Team Boot Camp
Age Group: youth
If you are already registered as a “Dance Unlimited Student” and are Level 3 or higher, please consider trying out for our festival team.
Hip Hop Intensive (Child Camp)
Age Group: child
This high energy Hip Hop dance intensive camp is for the student that wants to progress quickly. No experience necessary. Hair must be tied back, baggy sweat pants and indoor running shoes required.
Hip Hop Intensive (Youth Camp)
Age Group: youth
This high energy Hip Hop dance intensive camp is for the student that wants to progress quickly. No experience necessary. Hair must be tied back, baggy sweat pants and indoor running shoes required.
Jazz Camp
Age Group: child
In this fun Jazz Camp dancers will learn to showcase their individual style and originality. Every jazz dancer interprets and executes moves and steps in their own way.
Junior Novice Tap/Musical Theatre Camp
Age Group: child
This is a high energy tap class for students who just can't stop tapping. We are including Musical Theatre into this camp to increase "Showmanship." Must have leather lace up shoes and wear black leotard, tights and dance shorts. Please bring a small dry snack and water
Mi Chance to Dance (Preschool Camp)
Age Group: preschool
Have a kid who just loves to dance? Try our six lesson special introduction to dance. It’s all about creativity, fantasy and, of course, FUN! It's a stress-free twice weekly program designed for your little dancer. No experience necessary, no uniform, just a t-shirt, shorts and sock feet.
Mini Dancer Boot Camp
Age Group: child
This half day camp is designed to expose young dancers to a variety of dance styles. If you love to dance challenge yourself and learn Jazz, Ballet, Tap and Hip Hop!
Power Tap Intensive (Child Camp)
Age Group: child
This is a high energy tap dance intensive for the student that wants to progress quickly. Learn solid tap technical skills through dynamic rhythms. Water bottle, hand towel and tap shoes required.
Power Tap Intensive (Youth Camp)
Age Group: youth
This is a high energy tap dance intensive for the student that wants to progress quickly. Learn solid tap technical skills through dynamic rhythms. Water bottle, hand towel and tap shoes required.
