Dancin' Kidz (3-5 yrs)

Registration Closed
Day of the week: Thursday
Duration: September 14th, 2023 until December 14th, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Age: 3 years to 5 years
Spots Remaining: 0
Price: $273.00

Tap, Ballet, and Hip Hop in One Session!

Are you seeking a non-competitive studio where fun, fitness, and a love of dance are the top priority?

At J'Adore Dance our sessional Dancin' Kidz program features a combination of Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Creative Movement for ages 3-13 have been expertly programmed by artistic director Jenna Brenan, BEd, AFLCA, PPNF, PN1.  All of our classes are taught by highly trained instructors who have certified in JDance® and have a solid foundation in both dance technique and best teaching practices.

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 ballet, tap, and hip hop technique 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

ATTIRE:

  • Comfortable clothing eg. leggings and a t-shirt) or leotard
  • Tap shoes required
  • Ballet/jazz shoes, grippy socks, or bare feet
  • 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. 

Jenna

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF SESSIONAL PROGRAMMING-OWNER

Jenna Brenan has been dancing since the age of four. Her background includes Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, and Irish. Jenna not only studied and trained locally here in Edmonton, but has also trained under a variety of professionals from across Canada and the United States. She has danced on teams with the Edmonton Oilers Boomers and with Scoil Rince Clannad Ceili Club. In fact, Irish dance is where Jenna met, traveled and competed with Chantel Sampson.

Jenna has been a dance specialist teacher with Edmonton Public Schools for over 10 years. She has taught classes to a variety of ages at Victoria School of the Performing Arts, Afton School of the Arts, and Glenora School.

In 2014, Jenna was fortunate to take the Conceptual Dance Education Training with Terry Goetz from the Seattle Creative Dance Center. There, Jenna was inspired to incorporate this philosophy into her school-based dance programs. In 2016, Jenna was fortunate to study under Anne Green Gilbert, Terry Goetz, and Anna Mansbridge at the Creative Dance Center’s Summer Dance Institute in Seattle, Washington.

Jenna is also no stranger to small business. In 2014, Jenna co-founded Artists on the Gogh inc., a community-based art and dance program for children ages three to eight.

In January 2015, Jenna joined the J’Adore Dance family and instantly fell in love with being a part of the J’Adore community. In May 2016, Jenna partnered with Chantel Sampson to become the new co-owner of J’Adore Dance. Jenna and Chantel’s strengths and talents truly compliment one another and they are grateful to have found one another to create a very special duo.

Jenna also loves sharing her passion of dance with her two boys, Finn and William. 

Jenna holds certifications in the following:

  • Bachelor of Elementary Education Degree
  • Intellidance® Certified Instructor
  • AFLCA with Group Exercise and Portable Equipment
  • Fit 4 Two® Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist
  • PiYo® Live and CIZE® Live Pro Team Instructor
  • Standard First Aid and Level C CPR
  • Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach

~ Created to Create ~

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Kaylie

Instructor

Kaylie has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She spent 2 years at Sandra Gray's dance company then 13 at Shelley’s Dance Company where she has had most of her training. Some different styles that she is passionate about are ballet, lyrical, jazz, hiphop, and contemporary. One teacher that has helped her become the person and dancer she is today is Shelley Tookey, who is someone she looks up to the most when it comes to the dance world. Outside of dance, some of her hobbies are singing, soccer and skiing—Kaylie has taken singing lessons through many different places. This is Kaylie’s first year teaching at J'adore and she is very excited to be part of the team and make more memories in the dance world. Her plans outside of the studio are to audition for cruise ships and resorts to continue her dance career. 



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