Urban Kidz® (5-7 yrs)
Are you seeking a non-competitive studio where fun, fitness, and a love of dance are the top priority? Let's get funky!
Come and get your hip hop groove on in our sessional Hip Hop program, Urban Kidz®, ages 3-13 years. Urban Kidz® has been expertly developed by artistic director Jenna Brenan (BEd, AFLCA, PPNF) in collaboration with a variety of dance educators who teach hip hop programming to children of all ages and abilities. All our classes are taught by highly trained instructors who have certified in JDance® (The foundational curriculum for our Urban Kidz® program) and have a solid foundation in both dance technique and best teaching practices. Dance to your favourite kid friendly, parent approved music while learning the latest hip hop moves! In Urban Kidz®, you will explore dance concepts, gain coordination, and increase strength and flexibility.
Our program focuses on Anne Green Gilbert’s BrainDance research and her teachings on conceptual dance education, providing a strong foundation where new dance concepts will be explored monthly. Creative dance, imagination, and expression are combined with developmentally appropriate movement, music, and Hip Hop dance skills to create a class that is fun for all!
Dance is more than a series of steps. Our programs use a holistic approach that provides our young dancers with a brain compatible learning environment. Our conceptual approach to dance education ensures our students move with purpose on the dance floor and through life. Our goal is to shape each student into a Holistic Dancer who is a:
• Skilled Technician
• Critical Thinker
• Successful Collaborator
• Inventive Creator
• Effective Communicator
Each class includes: a BrainDance warm up, concept based exploration, Hip Hop skill development and choreography, a fitness based game or obstacle course and ends with a rhythm development activity. No previous dance experience necessary.
ATTIRE:
• Comfortable clothing (eg. leggings and a t-shirt)
• Indoor running shoes
• Hair pulled back
• Water bottle
Cinch Sacs/Prop Bags
For health and safety, we are no longer allowed to have prop sharing in our classes. The use of props is integral to our programming. We have worked with our suppliers to bring in enough props to make individual student bags. Prop bags will come in their own J’Adore branded cinch sac labelled with your child's name and will include the items listed below. Prop bags will be available for purchase at the time of registration and will be waiting for your child on the first day of their class. Prop bags will be sold for $30+GST.
- 2 jingle bells
- 2 dancing scarves
- 1 ribbon wand
- 2 rhythm sticks
- 1 bean bag
- 2 egg shakers
- Hand sanitizer
Registrations can be completed online or in person at the studio or over the phone (provided you already have an account with J'Adore Dance). Payment must be received at the time of registration.
Prorating: Prorating class registration fees will not begin until week 5 of the session. Registering for a class before week 5, you are eligible for 3 make-ups to be used in any of our sessional programming within the current session. Please note that prorated classes and make-up classes are subject to availability.
Registrations cancelled before the first class are subject to a $25+GST administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after the start date of the class, however, we will issue credit (minus the $25+GST administrative fee) valid for 12 months from the start date of the canceled program if the registration is canceled before the third class of the session. No refunds or credit will be granted after the start of the third class other than for serious illness or injury with medical documentation provided. Cancellation requests must be received in writing (info@jadoredance.com) and can only be processed by management. Credits are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Ethan
Instructor
Ethan Sampson is completing his Bachelor of Communications Degree from Grant MacEwan and throughout his education he has had the opportunity to take part in all aspects of the performing arts. For as long as he can remember, Ethan has been up on the stage acting, singing, and most importantly, dancing. He made his entrance into the dance world at a very young age with the Cloverdale Community Dance Program, For the Love of Dance. There, he learned Creative Movement, Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. Ethan studied with For the Love of Dance for four years before discovering his home in the Hip Hop programs at J'Adore Dance. Ethan has been with J'Adore Dance for nine years and has had the opportunity to learn under many great teachers; Jenna Brenan, Martin Cochingco, Josh Capulong and Trung Nguyen have helped to form Ethan into a precise and expressive dancer. Under J'Adore Dance, he has had the opportunity to flourish and experience the very best of the performing world. Ethan has been fortunate enough to perform at events such as the Festival of Trees, Edmonton Oil Kings, and Edmonton Stingers. Outside of dance, Ethan has found much success in both soccer and track and field where he supports his teammates both on and off the field and regularly podiums in the 1500m, javelin, and shot put events. As a teacher at J'Adore Dance, Ethan hopes to both inspire many young dancers through their journey in the performing arts and to be a positive role model for other boys in dance.
Abbie
Junior Assistant
Abbie has been dancing since before she was born! Abbie started dancing at J'Adore when she was only a few weeks old and her mom ( Ms. Liesa ) brought her to Babies classes. Abbie loves reading fantasy books, writing her own stories, bike riding with her sister and friends, golfing, and playing soccer. She has trained at J’Adore Dance her whole life training in creative dance, jazz, ballet, and hip hop. Her teachers have been Ms. Liesa, Ms. Chantel, Ms. Jenna, and Mr. Trung. Abbie looks up to both her mom, Mr. Trung, and her grandma, who is also a dance teacher! Abbie was inspired to become a Junior Assistant after watching the other Junior Assistants working at the recital last May. She also thought it would be a good learning opportunity for when she is older, and wants to become a teacher. She is excited to be a Junior Assistant for the 2024-25 dance year!