Summer Programs 2021

June 25th – 29th – ISTD Modern and Tap Syllabus Intensive

Brush up on your technique and be ready for the next exam session.

Weekly session – $80 – 45min classes. $100 – 60 min classes.

  • 9am Gr 3 Tap
  • 9.45am Gr 5 Tap
  • 10.30am Gr 1 Modern
  • 11.15am Gr 3 Modern
  • Noon Gr 4 Modern
  • 1pm Gr 5 Modern
  • 2pm Gr 6 Modern
  • 3pm Intermediate Tap
  • 4pm Advanced 1 Modern

July 5th – 9th. Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus Summer School

Some classes with Guest teacher Miss Chantelle Norris

Over her 13 years on Vancouver Island, Chantelle’s creative, award winning choreography and classical knowledge has gained her respect in the community, classroom and on the stage. Many of her students have gone on to dance full time with prestigious ballet schools such as the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada, and have received coveted top placements at international ballet competitions such as, the Youth American Grand Prix. She is currently Artistic Director of the Kirkwood Academy Pre-Professional Program, and owner of Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet.

Weekly Session – $80 – 45mins. $100 – 60mins.   $120 – 75mins

  • 9am Grade 2
  • 9.45am Grade 3
  • 10.45am Grade 4
  • 11.45am Grade 5
  • 12.30pm Intermediate Foundation (existing Gr 5’s)
  • 1.45pm Progressing Ballet Technique Conditioning (or similar)
  • 2.30pm Grade 6 OR Intermediate (existing Rep and Inter Foundations)
  • 3.45pm Grade 7

July 12th – 15th – Lyrical and Jazz Intensive with Andrea Gibson

4Days – 10am – 4pm – $200 – Ages 12 and up

Andrea is a multitalented dancer, teacher and choreographer trained in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, ballet(RAD), hip hop, tap, voice and musical theatre. She grew up on stage winning over $15,000 in personal scholarships and competing as a provincial representative. Andrea has performed in numerous stage productions as well as being cast as a principal dancer in the Warner Brothers movie Scooby Doo 2. Over the last two decades she has taught at both recreational and competitive levels with her students winning numerous high-score and choreography awards yearly.

July 16th and 17th– Booked solos with Andrea Gibson (4 max)

Enquire by emailing stepsaheadbc@gmail.com

July 19th – Aug 6th – SAPG solos, Private Coaching

Contact Ms Lorraine at stepsaheadbc@gmail.com for further information.

Aug 9th – 13th – ‘Come ‘n Dance’ Week

Weekly series of classes – $100 (Morning or Afternoon or Evening sessions)

  • 9am – Noon – Tiny Tots with Miss Julianna (Age 4-7yrs)
  • 1pm – 4pm – Acrobatics and Conditioning with Miss Cat and Miss Hayley (Age 6 – 11yrs)
  • 5pm – 8pm – Acrobatics and Conditioning with Miss Cat and Miss Hayley (Age 12 and up)
  • Please Note: Acro students may be grouped by skill level

August 16th – 20th – Make a Music Video with Miss Bryony

Weekly series of classes – $100 (morning or afternoon session)

  • 9am – Noon – Juniors – Age 6-8 yrs
  • 1pm – 4pm – Intermediates – Age 9-12yrs

Aug 23rd – 27th – Studio 2 Maintenance week

August 30th – Sept 3rd SAPG Choreography Intensive

Applications for current members will be sent out in March.

Contact Miss Cat or Miss Hayley if you wish to apply to join SAPG 2021/22 (cat@stepsaheadbc.com or hayley@stepsaheadbc.com)