Dance Classes begin September 23rd

Welcome to the 30th Season for Dance Debut!!! What an incredible year of opportunity lining up. With this special celebration year the classes have been reorganized to reflect the traditional way of teaching class with Jazz, Tap and Lyrical Jazz being specifically identified and Music in Motion staying as the mainstay for the preschoolers. The current schedule has two sessions listed for Fall and Winter, and the Spring dates will be published a little further into the year once a few special events have been confirmed. Thank you for staying tuned, thank you for your continued support of dance on Cape Breton Island, and thank you for helping to make the 30th year something special! To reserve your spot, please send an rsvp to info@dancedebut.com.

Mondays: Cape Breton Highlands Academy: School Stage
2:45 – 3:30pm Jazz Dance (6 – 10 yrs) Learn about the basics of jazz dancing including turns, jumps and kicks through combinations of steps and technical exercises. No experience necessary, but ballet slippers or jazz shoes required, as well as shorts or leggings and t-shirt, or bodysuit and tights. Cost: $80 for 8 weeks Sept 25, Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 20, Nov 27; $100 for 10 weeks: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12).

3:30 – 4:10 pm Tap Dance (6 – 10 yrs) Sharing the passion for rhythm tap, this class will be working on Tap Dance Basics, rhythm building and foot articulation. No experience necessary, but tap shoes, t-shirt and shorts or leggings required. Cost: $64 for 8 weeks Sept 25, Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 20, Nov 27; $80 for 10 weeks: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12).

4:10 – 5:10 pm Lyrical Jazz (11 yrs and older) A combination of jazz and ballet, this dance style lends itself to interpreting the lyrics in music and expressively sharing dance to the audience. No experience necessary. Dancers will need jazz shoes, leggings and a t-shirt. Cost: $96 for 8 weeks Sept 25, Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 20, Nov 27; $120 for 10 weeks: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12).

5:10 – 5:50 pm Tap Dance (Teens and Adults) Sharing the passion for rhythm tap, this class will be taking the Tap Dance Basics into rhythm combinations for fun and practice. No experience necessary, but tap shoes, t-shirt and shorts or leggings required. Cost: $72 for 8 weeks Sept 25, Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 20, Nov 27; $90 for 10 weeks: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12).

5:50 – 6:40 pm Music in Motion (3-5 yrs) With an introduction to ballet, jazz, tap and musical theatre, this class begins the love of dance through music, song and storytelling. Ballet slippers and tap shoes required, as well as t-shirt and leggings or shorts, or bodysuit and tights. Cost: $64 for 8 weeks Sept 25, Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 20, Nov 27; $80 for 10 weeks: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12).

Tuesdays:
Port Hood:
Bayview School:
2:45 – 3:30pm Jazz Dance (6 – 8 yrs) Learn about the basics of jazz dancing including turns, jumps and kicks through combinations of steps and technical exercises. No experience necessary, but ballet slippers or jazz shoes required, as well as shorts or leggings and t-shirt, or bodysuit and tights. Cost: $80 for 8 weeks Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 24, Nov 7, Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5; $100 for 10 weeks: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13).

3:30 – 4:10 pm Tap Dance (6 – 8 yrs) Sharing the passion for rhythm tap, this class will be working on Tap Dance Basics, rhythm building and foot articulation. No experience necessary, but tap shoes, t-shirt and shorts or leggings required. Cost: $64 for 8 weeks Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 24, Nov 7, Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5; $80 for 10 weeks: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13).

4:10 – 5:10 pm Lyrical Jazz (9 yrs and older) A combination of jazz and ballet, this dance style lends itself to interpreting the lyrics in music and expressively sharing dance to the audience. No experience necessary. Dancers will need jazz shoes, leggings and a t-shirt. Cost: $96 for 8 weeks Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 24, Nov 7, Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5; $120 for 10 weeks: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13).

5:10 – 5:50 pm Tap Dance (9 years to Adult) Sharing the passion for rhythm tap, this class will be taking the Tap Dance Basics into rhythm combinations for fun and practice. No experience necessary, but tap shoes, t-shirt and shorts or leggings required. Cost: $72 for 8 weeks Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 24, Nov 7, Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5; $90 for 10 weeks: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13).

5:50 – 6:40 pm Music in Motion (3-5 yrs) With an introduction to ballet, jazz, tap and musical theatre, this class begins the love of dance through music, song and storytelling. Ballet slippers and tap shoes required, as well as t-shirt and leggings or shorts, or bodysuit and tights. Cost: $64 for 8 weeks Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 24, Nov 7, Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5; $80 for 10 weeks: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13).

Mabou: The Old Manse

4:30 – 5:45 pm Dance Club (6-9 yrs) Enjoy the many aspects of dance through a special combination of tap, jazz, ballet and musical theatre. Dancers will need leggings, a t-shirt, tap shoes and ballet slippers. Cost: $96 for 8 weeks: Sept 27. Oct 4, 18, 25, Nov 1, 15, 22, 29: $120 for 10 weeks: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, 14

Fridays: Inverness School Stage

2:45 – 3:30pm Jazz Dance (6 – 10 yrs) Learn about the basics of jazz dancing including turns, jumps and kicks through combinations of steps and technical exercises. No experience necessary, but ballet slippers or jazz shoes required, as well as shorts or leggings and t-shirt, or bodysuit and tights. Cost: $80 for 8 weeks Sept 29, Oct 6, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 3, 17, 24, Dec 1; $100 for 10 weeks: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9).

3:30 – 4:10 pm Tap Dance (6 – 10 yrs) Sharing the passion for rhythm tap, this class will be working on Tap Dance Basics, rhythm building and foot articulation. No experience necessary, but tap shoes, t-shirt and shorts or leggings required. Cost: $64 for 8 weeks Sept 29, Oct 6, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 3, 17, 24, Dec 1; $80 for 10 weeks: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9.

4:10 – 5:00 pm Music in Motion (3-5 yrs) With an introduction to ballet, jazz, tap and musical theatre, this class begins the love of dance through music, song and storytelling. Ballet slippers and tap shoes required, as well as t-shirt and leggings or shorts, or bodysuit and tights. Cost: $64 for 8 weeks Sept 29, Oct 6, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 3, 17, 24, Dec 1; $80 for 10 weeks: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9.

Saturdays:
Port Hawkesbury: SAERC
9 – 9:40 am Music in Motion (3-5 yrs) With an introduction to ballet, jazz, tap and musical theatre, this class begins the love of dance through music, song and storytelling. Ballet slippers and tap shoes required, as well as t-shirt and leggings or shorts, or bodysuit and tights. Cost: $74 for 8 weeks (includes facility rental and insurance), Sept 23, 30, Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 18, 25, Dec 2; $90 for 10 weeks (includes facility rental and insurance): Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17.

9:40 – 10:20 am Jazz Dance (6-9 yrs) Learn about the basics of jazz dancing including turns, jumps and kicks through combinations of steps and technical exercises. No experience necessary, but ballet slippers or jazz shoes required, as well as shorts or leggings and t-shirt, or bodysuit and tights. Cost: $90 for 8 weeks (including facility rental and insurance), Sept 23,30 Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 18, 25, Dec 2; $110 for 10 weeks (including facility rental and insurance), Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17).

10:20 – 10:50 am Tap Dance (6-9 yrs) Sharing the passion for rhythm tap, this class will be working on Tap Dance Basics, rhythm building and foot articulation. No experience necessary, but tap shoes, t-shirt and shorts or leggings required. Cost: $66 for 8 weeks (including facility rental and insurance) Sept 23,30 Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 18, 25, Dec 2; $80 for 10 weeks (including facility rental and insurance): Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17.

10:50 – 11:50 am Lyrical Jazz (10 yrs and older) A combination of jazz and ballet, this dance style lends itself to interpreting the lyrics in music and expressively sharing dance to the audience. No experience necessary. Dancers will need jazz shoes, leggings and a t-shirt. Cost: $106 for 8 weeks (including facility rental and insurance) Sept 23,30 Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 18, 25, Dec 2; $130 for 10 weeks (including facility rental and insurance): Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17.

11:50 – 12:20 pm Tap Dance (10 years to Adult) Sharing the passion for rhythm tap, this class will be taking the Tap Dance Basics into rhythm combinations for fun and practice. No experience necessary, but tap shoes, t-shirt and shorts or leggings required. Cost: $66 for 8 weeks Sept 23,30 Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 18, 25, Dec 2; $80 for 10 weeks (including facility rental and insurance): Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17.

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