Train with intention. Expand your versatility. Prepare for what comes next.
A November to May pre-professional training program in Winnipeg for advanced dancers ready to move beyond traditional competitive training. Three weekly classes in industry contemporary, advanced ballet and industry choreography, built to make you a stronger, more adaptable, industry-ready dancer.
The Academy: Industry Edition is a progressive training program for advanced dancers who are ready to start developing the versatility, maturity and professionalism today's dance industry asks for.
Running from November through May, the program brings together three classes each week that work as one: technique, artistry and the realities of working with different choreographers, on stage and on camera.
Take all three for the full experience, or build your training around one or two.
With Orielle Marcus and special guests, lineup to be announced
A rotating class with different choreographers and educators through the season. Learn to pick up choreography efficiently, retain detail, adapt to different teaching styles and perform with confidence, along with creative processes and professional expectations.
With Madison Cronk
Movement quality, musicality, intention, storytelling, improvisation and personal artistry. You'll be challenged to move beyond steps, explore your individuality and develop the maturity to communicate confidently through movement.
With Kaylah Drozda
Strong commercial and contemporary dancers still need a solid technical foundation. Alignment, strength, control, placement, coordination and movement efficiency, so you can work safely and confidently across styles.
Throughout the season, you'll build:
The Academy is more than weekly classes. Through the program, dancers may also take part in selected creative and performance opportunities:
Meaningful material for your portfolio, and practice working professionally in the studio and on camera.
Register for one, two or all three classes for the November to May session. The Full Experience is the most well-rounded, at a reduced package rate.
Build your training around one class. Choose from the three and pick your focus.
Choose two of the three weekly classes to deepen your training and broaden your versatility.
Train in all three weekly classes for a well-rounded experience. The complete Industry Edition.
All prices are plus GST. November and December are three-quarters of the monthly price because they're shorter months. Pay monthly, twice a month (on the 1st and the 15th), or the whole season up front for 5% less. Every pathway starts with a short application.
Join any of the three classes without a program commitment. No application or videos needed. Every class is taught at an advanced level, so dance experience is required.
Every pathway starts with a short application. Drop-ins don't need one. Applications are open until December 31, and the first class is Tuesday, November 17.
Film yourself dancing contemporary or jazz, about a minute each, then share each one as a link: YouTube (unlisted is fine), Google Drive or Dropbox.
Tell us why you'd like to be part of the program, and share your previous dance experience.
Your details, your two video links, your experience and why you'd like to join. We'll review it and be in touch by email.
Questions before you apply, or trouble sending the form? Email [email protected] or call (204) 500-1932.
The Academy runs November to May. The first class is Tuesday, November 17, with three classes each week.
Industry Choreography with Orielle Marcus and special guests on Tuesdays from 8:45 to 9:45 pm, Industry Contemporary with Madison Cronk on Thursdays from 8:45 to 9:45 pm, and Advanced Ballet and Tech Lab with Kaylah Drozda on Fridays from 12:00 to 1:15 pm. The guest lineup will be announced.
The Focus Edition (one class) is $105 a month, The Expanded Edition (two classes) is $195 a month, and The Full Experience (all three) is $265 a month. November and December are shorter months, so they're three-quarters of that: $78.75, $146.25 or $198.75. You can pay monthly, twice a month on the 1st and the 15th ($53, $98 or $133, and $39.75, $73.50 or $99.75 in November and December), or the whole season up front for 5% less: $648, $1,204 or $1,636. All prices are plus GST.
Your November payment covers your start in the program and isn't refundable. You can withdraw by Friday, December 4, after the third week of classes, by letting us know in writing, and you won't owe any further payments. December's payment comes out on December 5, so it's never taken before that date. If you continue past December 4, you're committed to the remaining payments through May. We'll consider exceptions for serious injury, illness or exceptional circumstances, and we may be able to release you if your spot is filled. Drop-ins are refunded if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class.
Yes. Any of the three classes can be taken as a drop-in for $28 plus GST, with no application or videos. Every class is taught at an advanced level, so dance experience is required. Book a drop-in online any day, any time, up to 15 minutes before the class starts.
Advanced dancers 18 and up who are ready to move beyond traditional competitive training and start pre-professional training: the versatility and professionalism the dance industry expects.
Send links to two videos of yourself dancing contemporary or jazz, about a minute each, a short paragraph on why you'd like to join, and your previous dance experience, using the application form on this page. Applications are open until December 31, and the first class is Tuesday, November 17.
At The Dance Method, 714 Watt St, Winnipeg, Manitoba (East Kildonan).
Email [email protected] or call (204) 500-1932.
Train with intention, expand your versatility and prepare for what comes next. Classes start Tuesday, November 17.
Pathways from $105 a month + GST · November to May · 714 Watt St, Winnipeg