JHop 5

Come and get your hip hop groove on in our full year (September-May) JHop program for ages 3-13. This program follows a progressive curriculum in which students will perform in the recital and also have the opportunity to explore student-led choreography. JHop 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 program for the JHop Curriculum) 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 JHop, 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 foundation for a strong where new dance concepts will be explored monthly 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!

This class is part of the Performance Program and will perform in Recital.

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

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 dance previous experience necessary.

New families joining our program will need to complete the Full-Year Placement Recommendation Form to receive a class placement prior to being able to register. You will be notified via email once your class placement has been added to your account.

Full-year commitment

At J’Adore Dance we view our JHop dancers as part of our community. As a community, we expect families who enter our JHop program to be ready to commit to a full year program, including attending in-class sharings throughout the dance year (during regularly scheduled class time) and a special theatre recital (dates listed in Policy Handbook). Our theatre recital allows special friends and family members to view our dancers’ hard work and give your dancer the opportunity to perform on stage! If you are unsure if your family can make a full year commitment we highly recommend registering in one of our sessional preschool or kids programs.

Levels 1, 2 and 3: Primary JHop for ages 3-7

Our Level 1, 2 and 3 JHop classes has been designed with our primary in mind! In these levels our goal is to build confidence and body awareness, inspire creativity and expression, while developing physical literacy skills in our youngest dancers. The program focuses on Hip Hop dance with a focus on fundamental dance skills that will be the base of future hip hop technique. Dancers will explore funky kid friendly beats, images, and props to develop their dance ability. Teachers will also work with young dancers on classroom routine and etiquette, taking turns, and working with others. This program is recommended for children who have already had a positive experience in one of our parent and tot or preschool programs and are ready for a full year dance program.

Level 1: For children who will be 3 by no later than September 30

Level 2: For children who will be 4 or 5 by no later than September 30

Level 3: For children who will be 5, 6 or 7 by no later than September 30 (5 year olds may register by teacher recommendation only)

Levels 4 through 7: Senior JHop for ages 6-13:

Our levels 4 through 7 JHop classes are for kids who want the option to explore and create expressively while working on progressive hip hop dance technique. Kids in these levels will be challenged to solve movement problems, create dances using a variety choreographic structures and movement concepts, while learning developmentally appropriate hip hop skills. Dancers will explore a variety of music, images and props to develop their dance ability while learning how to collaborate and work with other children. Teachers in our program do not spend classes drilling technique or steps. The class activities and exercises have been developed to ensure dancers are able to progress their dance skills in a fun environment that keeps children engaged and excited to dance and learn. This program is recommended for children who are ready to make a full year commitment to a multifaceted dance program.

All children develop in their own time, at their own pace. As such all of our classes are leveled based on a combination of appropriate age groupings and skill level. This ensures all children are in a class where they will be suitably challenged and successful. Returning families will have received a level recommendation at the end of the previous dance season.

Level 4: For children who will be 6, 7, or 8 by no later than September 30 (6 year olds may register by teacher recommendation only)

Level 5: For children who will be 8, 9, or 10 by no later than September 30 (8 year olds may register by teacher recommendation only)

Level 6: For children who will be 9, 10, 11  by no later than September 30 (9 year olds may register by teacher recommendation only)

Level 7: For children who will be 10, 11, 12, 13  by no later than September 30 (10 & 11 year olds may register by teacher recommendation only)

Dance wear requirements:

Sweats, leggings, or dance pants, tee shirt or tank top (no crop tops please), and a pair of non-marking indoor athletics shoes.

Class Fees for the 2019-2020 Season:

A $120 administration fee (registration, costumes, programming, recital preparation) will be charged at the time of registration.

Class fee payments can be made in full at the time of registration, or can be made using our recurring credit card payment plan. There is an additional $20 fee for the payment plan. Recurring payment plan fees will be charged on August 15, September 15, October 15, and November 15. Please note: J'Adore Dance reserves the right to deny access to the payment plan. The administration fee and payment plan fee must be received at the time of registration.

Level 1 (age 3) 30min/week: $465 +administration fee (+payment plan fee*)

Level 2 (ages 4-5) 45min/week: $530 +administration fee (+payment plan fee*)

Level 3 (ages 5-7) 60min/week: $580 +administration fee (+payment plan fee*)

Level 4 (ages 6-8) 60min/week: $580 +administration fee (+payment plan fee*)

Level 5 (ages 8-10) 60min/week: $580 +administration fee (+payment plan fee*)

Level 6 (ages 9-12) 75min/week: $670 +administration fee (+payment plan fee*)

Level 7 (ages 10-13) 75min/week: $670 +administration fee (+payment plan fee*)

*Only if you choose to use the payment plan option

Please note: If the class you are interested in is listed as full please contact us to be placed on a waitlist. We do often add additional classes if we have enough demand.