Intensive Training Program (ITP)
Admission to Maritime Dance Academy ITP is by audition or a teacher's
recommendation ONLY. Generally, dancers from our children's program
feed into ITP 1, after completing their P2 Ballet Badge.
We run classes from September until June, with a break in Dec/Jan.
Summer dance camp is available for those interested. We have two main
showcases a year: a parent viewing showcase in Jan/Feb and our year end
recital at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in June.
Course Descriptions
Ballet
Students take classes of styles of ballet such as
Russian, Cecchetti and Canadian Dance Teacher's Association (CDTA).
Classes develop strength, proper form, flexibility and coordination. A
student who is strong enough to study En Pointe will be advised.
Generally, this is not until ITP 5 or 6.
Jazz/Technique
Jazz is an energetic, physical and up-tempo
dance form. Classes are a combination of current dance trends and stage
dance. The emphasis is on polish and technique, while improving
flexibility. Students are examined by CDTA when ready.
Modern
Modern dance draws from many forms of dance, but
emphasizes exploring the full range of movements the body can make. It
uses the body as an expressive instrument moving in space.
Tap
The emphasis in tap classes is correct rhythms and clarity of sound. Students are examined by CDTA when ready.
Body Conditioning
This class focuses on stretching and strengthening the body, as well as improving cardiovascular fitness.
Class Levels
ITP runs on a nine level system, but most of the upper levels (5-9)
take more than one year to complete. Numerical information below is
approximate.
ITP 1-3
These students are generally between 8-11 years old,
with between 2 and 6 years of dance experience. Students in these
levels are dancing between 3 and 3.5 hours a week, taking classes in
jazz, technique, ballet and tap.
ITP 4-5
These students are generally between 10-14 years
old, with between 4 and 8 years of dance experience. Students in these
levels are dancing about 5 hours a week, taking classes in jazz,
modern, ballet and tap.
ITP 6-9
These students are generally between 13-22 years
old, with between 8 or 9 years of dance experience. Students in these
levels are dancing between 6 and 8.25 hours a week, taking classes in
jazz, modern, body conditioning, ballet and tap.
TEACHING ASSISTANTS
ITP 4 + may assist in the children's
program as a teaching assistant. Please see the office if you are
interested. The opportunity to take your teacher's exam in ITP 9 exists
if you have taken all of your dance exams and have sufficient teaching
experience.
PERFORMANCE GROUP
Maritime Dance Performance Group holds
auditions in September of each year if you are a student in ITP 6+ who
would like more performing opportunities. We have a link to their
website in the right column.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Girls Proper black tank style bodysuits and
ballerina pink tights are required for dance exams. You may also need
black tights as a costume base and/or for exams. ITP 3+ may wear the
navy blue suit to class. Ballet slippers are needed for all ballet
classes and may be worn to jazz/technique class until the student has
jazz shoes. Dancers need jazz shoes by ITP 4. Tap shoes are required
for all tap classes. ITP 2+ needs TelTone taps. No t-shirts are
permitted in technical classes and hair MUST be pulled back off the
face (in a bun for ballet).
Boys
Boys require a fitted white t-shirt, black tights and black slippers. Other footwear requirements are the same as girls.
POLICY FOR MISSED CLASSES
Students are entitled to do a make
up class for any missed classes, with the exception of those classes
which have already been taken into consideration when pro-rating the
payments. Please see the office for make up class times.
PAYMENT OF FEES
Students enrolled in full ITP receive a
discounted tuition rate. ITP students pay a pro-rated amount, due the
first of every month, based on the total number of hours they will
dance during the year. Most people find it easiest to leave post-dated
cheques at the office to avoid the $5 charge on overdue payments. Call
any of our three studios today to register or for more information.
Maritime Dance Academy Ltd.
1595 Bedford Highway, Suite 233
Bedford, NS
B4A 3Y4
Phone & Fax (902) 835-5776
226 Waverley Road
Dartmouth, NS
B2X 2C4
Phone & Fax (902) 435-5123
Clayton Park Shopping Center
Halifax, NS
B3P 2N3
Phone (902) 443-3144
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