Kreative Kidz® (3-5 yrs)
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 Kreative Kidz® program features a combination of Ballet, Jazz and Creative Movement for ages 3-13 have been expertly programmed by artistic director Chantel Sampson (BEd, PAHC, AFLCA, PPNF). All of our classes are taught by highly trained instructors who have certified in JDance® (The foundational program for the Kreative Kidz® Curriculum) 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 and jazz 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). They are welcome to wear a leotard and ballet skirt but it is not mandatory!
- ballet/jazz shoes or grippy socks
- 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.
Jilly
Instructor
Jilly has been dancing for 14 years and is looking forward to continuing to take after her mom, her mentor. Jilly is currently studying Culinary Arts at NAIT and recently won Silver at both the IKA Culinary Olympics in Stuttgart Germany as well as the Taste Canada Student Culinary Challenge in Toronto Ontario. Over the years Jilly danced for many studios in addition to J'Adore but found her home here as this became her family's studio. She began her teaching path as a junior class assistant 8 years ago and successfully completed the Teaching Internship program 2 years ago, loves teaching all her dancers and continues to dance in the adult programs. Jilly is grateful that she has had many opportunities to dance in events such as the Festival of Trees, Heritage Days, St. Patrick's Day shows, and halftime shows for the Edmonton Oil Kings and Edmonton Stingers. She competed in Irish Dance and won the first Feis Award when she was only 6 years old. Jillian disciplines include Irish, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary but her true love is Tap. Jilly is grateful to ahve learned from Ms. Jenna, Ms. Bridget, and Michael and Tara Toal and her mom Ms. Chantel. Jilly loves to be on as many sports teams as she can, including soccer and basketball, as well as track and field events including 800m, 1500m, and Triple Jump. She enjoys being a member of a team because she can encourage and assist others in achieving their goals. Jilly can't wait to share her passion for the arts with her young dancers.
Heidi
Junior Assistant
Heidi began her dance journey at J'Adore Dance 5 years ago. She enjoys ballet and musical theatre. Outside of dance, Heidi loves the game of sledge hockey. Heidi has trained under Ms. Liesa, Ms. Bridget, Ms. Kate, Ms. Joanna, and Ms. Chantel. Someone that Heidi really looks up to is Ms. Chantel. She is excited to be a Junior Assistant and to help all of her students in the class.