Adult Summer Dance
Adult Summer Dance is a four-week, twice-a-week training opportunity for dancers ages 18+ hosted by Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
Beginners through to advanced level dancers are invited to train with the world-renowned RWB School Artistic faculty during the summer. All of the RWB School’s adult programs are custom-tailored to meet the needs of the mature student and this short-term summer commitment is perfect for dancers wanting to try something new or push themselves to the next level, all in a positive and supportive environment.
Adults wanting to build on their summer dance experience are encouraged to consider enrolling in a Regular Session class running September-June.
Registration is now Open
Introduction to Ballet - With Katrin Benedictson
Monday/Wednesday 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Introduction to Ballet is geared for students who have 0-1 years of dance experience. This class will introduce and reinforce the basic technique required and is the perfect introduction and/or refresher for the ballet student.
Introduction to Ballet - With Katrin Benedictson
Tuesday/Thursday 7:35pm – 8:35pm
Introduction to Ballet is geared for students who have 0-1 years of dance experience. This class will introduce and reinforce the basic technique required and is the perfect introduction and/or refresher for the ballet student.
Foundations 1 Ballet - With Karyn Maertens
Tuesday/Thursday 6:15pm – 7:15pm
Foundations 1 Ballet is designed for students who have 1-2 years of ballet experience. This class reinforce the basics while combining movements. Students must have a good understanding of basic ballet technique and vocabulary.
Foundations 2 Ballet - With Katrin Benedictson
Monday/Wednesday 6:00pm – 7:15pm
Foundations 2 Ballet designed for students who have 3-4 years of ballet experience. Students must have a good understanding of basic ballet technique and vocabulary (including but not limited to: pirouettes, glissade, assembles, travelling waltz).
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet - With Katrin Benedictson
Tuesday/Thursday 6:00pm – 7:30pm
This class is designed for students with 5+ years of ballet experience. Students must have a strong understanding of ballet technique and vocabulary.
Introduction to Jazz - With Chelsea Humble
Monday/Wednesday 6:15pm – 7:15pm
Introduction to Jazz is geared for students who have 0-1 years of dance experience. Jazz is a diverse, powerful and dynamic dance style that improves overall coordination and flexibility.
Foundations 1/2 Jazz - With Karyn Maertens
Tuesday/Thursday 7:25pm – 8:40pm
Foundations 1/2 jazz is designed for students who have 2-4 years of jazz experience. This class will reinforce basics while combining movements. Students must have a good understanding of basic jazz technique and vocabulary.
Open Lyrical - With Karyn Maertens
Monday/Wednesday 7:25pm – 8:25pm
Open Lyrical is designed for students who have 2-3 years of jazz, lyrical and/or ballet experience. Lyrical is a style of jazz focusing on self-expression and utilizing ballet, jazz, and modern technique. Set to modern music, this class focuses on smooth movement styles and gestures that emphasize the lyrics in songs.
Open Musical Theatre - With Cheyenne Schroeder
Monday/Wednesday 7:20pm – 8:20pm
Musical Theatre introduces students to acting skills and develops their vocal abilities — all in combination with dance elements. Students round out their performance skills by rehearsing and performing excerpts from musicals. 1+ years of previous dance/movement experience is recommended but not required.
Intro/Foundations Hip Hop - With Greg McGlenning
Tuesday/Thursday 6:20pm – 7:20pm
Introduction/Foundations Hip Hop is designed for students who have 0-2 years of hip hop experience. Dancers participate in fitness exercises, hip hop technique and choreography combinations.
Intermediate Hip Hop - With Greg McGlenning
Tuesday/Thursday 7:25pm – 8:25pm
Intermediate Hip Hop is high energy street dance class designed to challenge students’ versatility. 3+ years of previous dance/movement experience is recommended but not required.
Intro/Foundations Tap - With Chelsea Humble
Monday/Wednesday 7:20pm – 8:20pm
Introduction/Foundations Tap is designed for students who have 0-2 years of tap experience. Tap dancing is one of the most popular and stylish dance forms of all time. It’s a fun way to exercise and is terrific for developing coordination, rhythm and concentration.
For more information, contact the RWB School Office at school@rwb.org or 204.957.3467.
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