Dance Disciplines
Dance Disciplines
Explore the Disciplines We Offer
At Dance Discovery, we’re proud to offer a wide variety of dance styles taught by experienced and passionate instructors. Whether your child is new to dance or advancing their training, our programs help dancers grow in skill, confidence, and creativity. Not sure which style is right for your dancer? Browse our descriptions below to learn more about each discipline offered at our South Edmonton dance studio.
Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles. It teaches students discipline, posture, alignment, core strength, coordination, and flexibility. Dancers develop strong techniques that enhance their performance across all genres.
- We follow the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus
- Dancers are offered RAD examination opportunities
- Students may progress to pointe work when they demonstrate the required strength and readiness
- Ballet is strongly recommended for dancers in other disciplines to support long-term growth
Tap
Tap is all about rhythm and musicality! Dancers wear special tap shoes with metal plates to create sound and “play” with the beat, developing precise footwork and timing.
- Dance Discovery follows the Al Gilbert tap syllabus
- Great for building rhythm, timing, and coordination
- A fun and energizing class for dancers who love making music with their feet!
Jazz
Jazz is an upbeat, high-energy dance style that includes jumps, turns, kicks, floor work, and isolations. It builds core strength, body coordination, and flexibility, making it a dynamic and exciting style for all ages.
- Great for building stamina and stage presence
- Often performed to upbeat, commercial music
- Frequently featured in both recreational and competitive performances
Hip Hop
Hip hop is a powerful and expressive dance style incorporating freestyle, popping, locking, and breaking. Known for its energy and creativity, hip hop gives dancers the freedom to move with style and attitude.
- Taught to current R&B, pop, and hip hop music
- Evolving style — no two classes are ever the same!
- Perfect for kids and teens who want to dance with confidence and individuality
Lyrical / Contemporary
Lyrical and contemporary dance blend ballet and jazz techniques with expressive, fluid movement that tells a story. This discipline focuses on emotion, dynamics, and musical interpretation, helping dancers connect with choreography on a deeper level.
- Ideal for dancers with a strong foundation in ballet and jazz
- Explores storytelling through movement and emotion
- Popular among competitive and performance-focused students
Acrobatics & Tumbling (Acro)
Acro dance combines gymnastics, jazz, balancing, flexibility, and tumbling into one thrilling discipline. Dancers develop precision, control, and strength through solo and partnered acrobatic tricks.
- Focuses on moves like cartwheels, walkovers, aerials, elbow stands, and more
- No stage performances — this is a technique-only program
- Progress is tracked through personal goal-setting and sticker charts
- Examinations available once dancers reach required skill levels