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McLeod Community League

Welcome to McLeod Community League and Community Grassroots Soccer Academy

Welcome to McLeod Community League and Community Grassroots Soccer AcademyWelcome to McLeod Community League and Community Grassroots Soccer AcademyWelcome to McLeod Community League and Community Grassroots Soccer AcademyWelcome to McLeod Community League and Community Grassroots Soccer Academy

Dance

Welcome

 

Welcome to our 10th dance season! It’s hard to believe we’ve reached this incredible milestone, and we’re so grateful that you’re a part of it. Whether you’re joining us for the very first time or returning for another year, we are so excited to welcome you into our dance family. Thank you for trusting us to be a part of your dancer’s journey.


Over the past ten years, our studio has become so much more than a place to learn dance steps, it’s become a place where friendships are made, confidence grows, and memories are created that last a lifetime. Our mission is to provide a safe, positive, and encouraging environment where every dancer feels seen, supported, and celebrated. We strive to teach not only great dance technique but also kindness, respect, teamwork, perseverance, and the confidence to believe in themselves both inside and outside the studio.


At the heart of our studio is Miss Amy, our owner and teacher, whose dream and dedication have built this wonderful dance family over the last decade. She works a full-time job and still pours her heart and soul into this studio every single day. Her dedication, passion, and endless support for our community never goes unnoticed.


We are also incredibly lucky to have an amazing team of teachers who each bring their own unique talents, energy, and love for teaching. Miss Amanda, Miss Andrea, Miss Caitlyn, Miss Cassidy, Miss Jacqueline, Miss Kiley, and Miss Melissa are dedicated to helping every dancer learn, grow, and discover their own confidence while making each class fun, supportive, and inspiring. Together, our staff is committed to helping every dancer reach their full potential while feeling encouraged every step of the way.


As we begin this special 10th season, our goal is simple: to help every dancer become the very best version of themselves. We hope this season is filled with growth, laughter, new friendships, unforgettable performances, and moments that remind every dancer just how capable they are. While we celebrate achievements on stage, we believe the greatest success happens when dancers leave class feeling proud of their hard work, supported by their teammates, and excited to come back again.

Competitions & Costumes

 

Competition season is one of the most exciting parts of our dance year! It’s a wonderful opportunity for dancers to showcase their hard work, build confidence, cheer on their teammates, and make unforgettable memories together. We typically attend 2-5 competitions each season, including one out-of-town competition this year, making it an exciting adventure for our dance family.


Competition schedules are created by the event organizers, so we usually receive them 6-8 weeks before each competition. Please remember that many dance competitions take place during school hours. Unfortunately, competition schedules are set by the event organizes, and we have no control over when our dancers are scheduled to perform. As soon as we receive the information, we’ll share it with our dance families. We also hold a competition information meeting in February to review everything you need to know and answer any questions before the season begins.

Why you should dance

Dance is a fun, creative way for your child to keep active year-round. In dance classes, kids build muscle strength, increase flexibility, improve balance and coordination, learn correct posture and develop body awareness. The benefits gained extend far beyond the dance  into lifelong pursuits of sport, and a healthy, active lifestyle.

Program Coordinator & Instructor

Amy Booth is an Edmonton based dancer and choreographer whose love of dance began at the early age of three. As a dancer, she has trained in Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, and Tap.


Through the years, she has taken many workshops such as Coastal Dance Rage and Groove Street and is currently registered to complete the Team Motivate Convention in August 2017. Team Motivate is a Dance Teacher Convention sponsored by the Alberta Dance Educators Association.


Amy has won numerous choreography awards over the last few years and is looking forward to sharing her love of dance with all students and is grateful for the opportunity to work with McLeod Community League to facilitate the new dance program!


Email:      dance@mcleodcommunityleague.ca
Phone:    780-893-5151

Dance Program Options

Pre-School Program

Pre-School Program

Pre-School Program

The Pre-School program is an introduction to dance consisting of Hip-Hop and Jazz dance. This program allows children to explore movement, imagination, and musicality in a structured but upbeat setting. 

Hip-Hop Program

Pre-School Program

Pre-School Program

 A fun, energetic style focused on rhythm, musicality, coordination, and confidence. Dancers learn a variety of hip-hop movements and choreography to upbeat music. 

Jazz Program

Pre-School Program

Jazz Program

An energetic style that combines technique, musicality, sharp movements, turns, jumps, and choreography. Jazz helps dancers build strength, confidence, and performance skills.

Tap Program

Jazz Program

Tap is all about creating rhythms with your feet! Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. Special shoes with metal taps are worn. 

Ballet

An artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures.  

Lyrical

A beautiful combination of ballet, jazz, and contemporary movement. Dancers focus on musicality, emotion, expression, and storytelling through movement.



participant information

Dress Code

  • Pre-School: Any tidy exercise wear, non-marking in-door runners for Hip-Hop.
  • Ballet slippers (pink for girls, black for boys) are required for Jazz.
  • Hip-Hop: Loose, comfortable attire (no jeans), non-marking in-door runners.
  • Jazz: Any tidy exercise wear, beige jazz slip on shoes.
  • Tap: Any tidy exercise wear, beige full sole tap shoes. 

 Please have hair tied securely back for all classes 

Dance Program Guidelines

  • All students are expected to treat their instructors and fellow dancers with respect and consideration.
  • No student should be in the classroom unless enrolled in that particular class.
  • Students should be dressed and prepared to start class on time.
  • No street shoes to be worn in hall areas where dance class is held. Please change into your dance shoes in the waiting area.
  • Water bottles are acceptable in the hall, but food, gum and other drinks are not.
  • Cell phones must be turned off while dancers are in class.
  • Parents should not leave young children unattended in the waiting area before or after class. 

Attendance & Punctutality

All students are expected to attend classes regularly and on time, in consideration of the teacher and fellow dancers. Dancers who are late miss “warming up” properly which may lead to injuries. Dancers who are late may have to sit out for their own safety. Once the dancers begin to learn their routines, we start to review and add new combinations each week – consecutive absences hold the class back.  If you know your child will be absent from class, please notify the instructor in advance. 

Parent Watch Week

Parent watch week will be the last class of every month, for the last 15 minutes of each class. Parent watch week provides an excellent opportunity for parents to get a feel for how a dance class typically runs, class dynamics and to monitor their dancer’s progress. 

Festival/Recital

All dancers (except for the pre-school program) will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments at a recital in the Spring. This will be at an additional cost to the dancers. Additional information will be provided.

Dance Photos

We are looking at arranging to have dance photos done for the classes in the spring after costumes have arrived. Dance photos are an additional cost for those choosing to order.

Community Service is required for dance registration - please go here for information.


McLeod Community League would like to acknowledge the land on which we are located is Treaty 6 territory, and is a traditional meeting ground, a travelling route and home for many Indigenous peoples such as the Cree, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Metis and other Indigenous peoples.


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