Preliminary 1 (P1)

Overview

A one hour and fifteen minute combination class for 5 and 6 year olds who will have already completed the Returning Dancer level. Students will continue to dance tap, jazz and ballet each week while working to improve their skills and technique. This level participates in a holiday performance in November/December at a local Senior Citizen’s home and the end of year June recital. Students will also be examined by the Performing Arts Educators of Canada in February by taking a short ballet exam.

 

Schedule 2024-2025

Bedford
Friday 4:00-5:15 (Kaitlyn)
Saturday 10:00-11:15 (Marlee) 
Saturday 11:00-12:15 (Kaitlyn) 
Saturday 2:15-3:30 (Marlee)
Sunday 10:00-11:15 (Layla)
Sunday 12:00-1:15 (Kaylan) 

Halifax
Tuesday 5:00-6:15 (Taylor) 
Saturday 10:00-11:15 (Julia/Olivia) 
Saturday 11:00-12:15 (Kaylan)
Saturday 12:30-1:45 (Leafaith)

Registration

Our Classes run from early September until mid June when we present our annual recitals. Registration for the dance year begins late April/early May and will continue throughout the summer months. We also offer on-going registration for new students throughout the year.  

How to register

Details and registration forms available on the Registration page, under the Classes tab.

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Program Information

  • Make- up classes are very important for exam students so that they do not fall behind on exam material.
  • Classes will run from early September until mid-June with a break for Christmas and New Years in Dec/Jan. We hold special classes for March Break as we have found that most students are able to attend a class during this week.
  • Your child’s first performance will be an in-class demonstration for the parents during the last class before Christmas break.
  • A recital will be held in June at which time your child will perform on stage. Your costume rental fee is charged with your first payment for the costume used for recital and picture day.
  • If you have any questions please do not hesitate to talk to your instructor or contact the office, we are here to help!

    Tuition and Costs

    Children’s Program classes run September to June, tuition fees are paid 10 weeks at a time. There are typically three 10 week payments, and one final 11 or 12 week payment for a student who is enrolled from September to June. The number of weeks in the final payment will be determined by the date of the June recital. If a student enrolls part way through the year, we will calculate the number of weeks remaining in the payment cycle.

    1.25 hour class – $16.20 + tax per week paid in installments of $186.30/10 weeks
    Annual registration fee – $30.00 +tax
    Annual costume rental fee – $50.00 +tax

    Payment Information

    All dance payments are made in installments throughout the year, every 10 weeks. Payments are due August , October/November,  January and March (11-12 weeks adjusted to year end). You may provide us with your credit card number and we will automatically process the appropriate amount on these dates.  If you choose to pay fees using automatic payment, it is your responsibility to provide Maritime Dance Academy with updated credit card information. There is a $10.00 + tax late charge for late payments after the 1st week and each additional week not paid. The registration fee and costume rental fee are non-refundable once your child is registered for the class.

    Children’s Program Dress Code

    Our school uniform is a lavender bodysuit and ballerina pink tights for younger children. Boys wear black pants and white T-shirts.  Please no loose sweaters during class; it makes it difficult for the teacher to make body alignment corrections. You can purchase all required dancewear at your Maritime Dance Studio, please come in to be sized. Hair should be styled so that it is back off the shoulders and neck for all dance classes and performances. (A bun is great!)

    Footwear

    All children’s classes are required to have leather ballet slippers and tap shoes.  Exam classes are not permitted to wear Payless or Wal-Mart ballet slippers because the sole of the shoe is too hard and the students cannot point and flex their feet properly. Boys wear black slippers and black tap shoes. These items may be purchased at your Maritime Dance Academy studio.  Hip hop students are required to wear clean indoor sneakers for class.