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Your Dancer Grows Here

Dance Classes at TDC

Where Every Step Builds Confidence and Creativity

 

From tiny twirls to powerful performances, at Tamalyn's Dance Centre, there's something for every age and experience level. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to advance their technique, our classes are designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and skill development in a supportive environment.

 

We offer a diverse range of styles, including:

 

  • Twinkle Toes – A fun and imaginative introduction to movement for our youngest dancers

  • Ballet – The foundation of technique, grace, and discipline

  • Rhythm Tap – Bringing musicality and precision to every step

  • Contemporary – Expressive and fluid movement grounded in strong technique

  • Jazz – High-energy style with sharp, stylized movement

  • Hip Hop – Dynamic choreography inspired by today’s top dance trends

  • Acrobatic Dance – A blend of tumbling, strength, and dance artistry

  • Private lessons are also available by request for students seeking one-on-one instruction or choreography support. 

  • For adults looking to stay active or reconnect with their love of dance, we offer Adult Tap and Hip Hop/Jazz classes in a welcoming, upbeat environment.

Students are thoughtfully placed based on age, maturity, and skill level to ensure the best learning experience. Not sure which class is right for your child? We’re happy to help—just email us at tamalynsdancecentre@gmail.com or message us on social media.

Come find your rhythm, express yourself, and grow with us at Tamalyn’s Dance Centre!

Twinkle Toes

This is the perfect introduction to dance for the 2.5-3 year old student! Students wear traditional dance attire with soft ballet shoes for this fun, creative 30 minute class. Ballet and tap style movements are taught, along with basic tumbling. Students also learn basic classroom etiquette, such as "wait for your turn", " follow directions", "stand in one spot". 

Tuesday, 3:45pm-4:15pm (CLASS FULL)

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Rhythm Tap

Tap dance uses shoes with metal plates on the heel and toe to create percussive sounds by striking the floor. Dancers use specialized steps and overall body movement to create a rhythmic, visual, and auditory experience.

Pre-tap: Monday, 3:45pm-4:15pm;

Tuesday, 5:15pm-5:45pm

Primary Tap: Wednesday, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Tap 1A/B: Monday, 6:15pm - 7:00pm 
(CLASS FULL)
Tap 2: Tuesday, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Tap 3: Tuesday, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Tap 4: Tuesday, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Tap 5: Monday, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Adult Tap: Monday, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

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Ballet Classes

Pre-Ballet

This level provides our 3 and 4 year old students their 1st ballet class! Our young dancers learn beginning ballet movement.  It is designed to inspire creativity and instill the love of dance as well as teach cooperation and classroom skills.

Ages: 3 to 4 years old

Monday, 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Tuesday,  5:50pm - 6:20pm 
(CLASS FULL)

Primary Ballet

This level of ballet teaches the foundation techniques for dance and choreography, in a fun environment. Students begin learning the French terms used for Ballet, worldwide.

Ages: Returning 4 year old and beginning 5 year olds.

Wednesday, 4:30pm - 5:15pm (CLASS FULL)

Saturday, 10:00am - 10:45am

Ballet 1A & 1B

Level 1 continues to build on basic technique as our young dancers mature. Dancers learn ballet steps through a combination of floor and barre work for the 1st time.

Ages: 6 and up

Ballet 1A: Monday, 5:10pm - 6:00pm (CLASS FULL)

Ballet 1B: Monday, 4:15pm - 5:10pm

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Ballet 2A and 2B

In these levels, students will continue to develop ballet skills, and focus heavily on technique. The class is a combination of floor and barre work. Young students who hope to dance en pointe one day are recommended to take the two ballet classes a week, which is first offered at the 2A Level.

Ages: 7 and up.

Note: Pointe training is introduced to 2B students who are physically and technically ready.

Ballet 2A: Monday, 5:15pm - 6:15pm,

Tuesday, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Ballet 2B: Monday, 4:30pm - 5:30pm,

Thursday, 6:15pm - 7:45pm

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Ballet 3-5

These levels are for our intermediate and advanced ballet students, with the permission of the instructor. Classes are taken 2-4 times per week.

Ballet 3A/3B: Tuesday, 4:20pm - 5:50pm; Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Ballet 4: Monday, 6:00pm - 7:20pm; Thursday, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Ballet 5: Monday, 6:00pm - 7:20pm;

Thursday, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Ballet 4/5: Tuesday, 6:20pm - 8:00pm

Pre-Pointe

Pre-pointe teaches the beginning foundation for pointe work. This class must be combined with two ballet classes per week.

Pre-Pointe 2B: Monday, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Pointe

Pointe classes are for intermediate and advanced ballet students and require permission from their instructor. To maintain proper training levels, a minimum of two ballet technique classes must be taken each week, in addition to pointe class.

Pointe 3A/3B: Wednesday, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Pointe 4: Monday, 7:20pm - 8:20pm;

Thursday, 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Pointe 5: Tuesday, 7:20pm - 8:20pm

Thursday, Thursday, 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Contemporary

Contemporary dance focuses on natural body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment as well as an increased focus on personal interpretation, self-expression, awareness of space and a strong use of established Modern Dance technique.  Classes start with a comprehensive warm-up and gradually build up to more elaborate movement sequences.


Contemporary 1/2: Wednesday, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Contemporary 3: Wednesday, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Contemporary 4: Wednesday, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Contemporary 5: Wednesday, 
5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Jazz

Jazz dance is a vibrant, energetic style emphasizing individuality, unique moves, intricate footwork, expansive leaps, and rapid turns. A strong ballet foundation is crucial for grace and balance. We're integrating Musical Theater into our Jazz curriculum, applying jazz technique to distinct Broadway choreographic styles.

Jazz 2/3: Tuesday 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Jazz 4/5: Tuesday, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Adult Jazz/Hip Hop: Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Hip Hop

This dynamic class is a fusion of classical dance technique with the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering. It is based in flexibility, contortion, and strength. You may recognize common acro skills such as handstands, bridges, walkovers, or aerial cartwheels.

Hip-Hop 1: Tuesday, 6:15pm - 7:00pm

Hip-Hop 2: Wednesday, 5:15pm - 6:00pm (CLASS FULL)

Hip-Hop 3: Thursday, 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Hip-Hop 4/5: Thursday, 7:30pm - 8:30pm (CLASS FULL)

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Acrobatic Dance

This dynamic class is a fusion of classical dance technique with the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering. It is based in flexibility, contortion, and strength. You may recognize common acro skills such as handstands, bridges, walkovers, or aerial cartwheels.

Acrobatic Arts 1: Tuesday, 5:15pm - 6:15pm (CLASS FULL)

Acrobatic Arts 2: Wednesday, 4:15pm - 5:15pm (CLASS FULL)

Acrobatic Arts 3: Thursday, 4:15pm - 5:15pm (CLASS FULL)

Acrobatic Arts 4/5: Thursday, 6:15pm - 7:30pm

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