Whats Coming Up

URBAN MINXXX 6 WEEK PROGRESSIVE: MAY 6TH - JUNE 10TH - REGISTER NOW!

  • Always wanted to learn how to dance like the girls in the music videos??? This is the class for you! This INTRO level class is a fusion of burlesque and street jazz. It takes the sexy, fun spirit of burlesque, and incorporates it with the foundations of classical jazz and hip hop. Get ready to sweat, and work that booty out! “Learn Street Burlesque and Unleash You Inner Diva!” * Call to pre-register, space is limited!

BREAKIN' PROGRESSIVE WITH JHAYMEE HIZON (N.O.N. CREW)

  • DDC is pleased to be offering a 6 WEEK BEGINNER BREAKIN' PROGRESSIVE for ages 12 & up. Sessions will commence May 24th & run until jUNE 28TH, EVERY SATURDAY from 3:30-4:30PM. Call in to pre-register 604.762.4232

DANCE INSTRUCTOR NEEDED

  • We are a school that is dedicated to teaching the passion and creativity of dance, providing performance opportunities for our students and striving to think “outside of the box”. Come and join our exciting team of teachers who promote confidence, passion and the Spirit of Dance. We are located in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
  • We are seeking a creative dance instructor for the following disciplines: Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern, Jazz and/or Kinder Dance (ages 3-5). Competitive and recreational choreography needed. Individual must be GREAT with kids, have choreography experience and a passion to teach.
  • Please send resume and black & white headshot to:
  • spiritofdancetbay@yahoo.ca -Attn: Lori Ann & Amy OR
  • Spirit of Dance- Attn: Lori Ann & Amy
  • 977 Alloy Dr, Unit #9
  • Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5Z8
  • Please include your dance history, previous dance employment, references and your desired wage.
  • WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

REGISTER NOW FOR BEGINNER Hoodies & Heels Progressive: MAY 8TH - JUNE 12TH! NEW TIME SLOT!!

  • There will be a new session of 'Beginner Hoodies & Heels 6 Week Progressive' WITH A NEW TIME SLOT! Classes will commence on MAY 8TH (THURSDAYS: 6 - 7pm) and run through until JUNE 12TH. Cost is $75 and there will be no refunds on missed classes. This session is a hair tossin' good time, see you at the next one!!!

Join us for the INCREDIBLE workshops!

DREXEL UNIVERSITY HIP HOP INTENSIVE IN PHILADELPHIA!

  • June 23rd-27th, 2008
  • Drexel University invites you to our Hip-Hop Summer Dance Intensive. This intensive is a unique one-week program of technique, theory and foundations for teaching Hip-Hop dance. The Program Director and creator Moncell Durden will be joined by master instructors Sabela Grimes and DeAndre Carol who will be teaching styles ranging from Hip-Hop social party dances, 70's social party dances, locking, top rocking, to popping, house, African, Latin and authentic social Jazz. The curriculum is both strenuous and rewarding, challenging dancers to refine technique and increase knowledge.
  • They welcome mature high school students, at least 16 years old, who have completed their sophomore year by July 2008. We encourage all enthusiastic students to apply. The application deadline is June 15th, 2008. Please check our website for registration forms/details: www.drexel.edu/westphal/dance
  • * For further details click on the events link at the top of the page

Great Classes to Check Out!

Classes for ALL Levels @ DDC

  • Drive Dance Centre offers many OPEN LEVEL classes through out the week. These classes are for EVERYONE equally. All will leave with a greater understanding of the style or technique at the end of class, no matter what your level.

EVENING CONTACT IMPROVISATION WITH MONICA STREHLKE FROM EDAM!

  • We are excited to be offering an EVENING CONTACT IMPROVISATION CLASS STARTING in JANUARY 2008. This class will occur every TUESDAY NIGHT from 5:30-7PM. Looking forward to having contact improv in our space, so we hope to see you all there!

Special Events and Featured Sponsors

PULSE - May 9th & 10th (friday & saturday)

  • Pulse is a contemporary dance performance, assisted by The Dance Centre, featuring creations by Sarah Coffin, Megan Walker - Straight, and Reece Terris.
  • Dancers featured include Krista Adamic, Shallom Johnson, Jacinte Armstrong, Susanne Chui, Elise Vanderborght, Katie Brownhill, Janessa Stobbs, & Gwendal Castellan.
  • Performance begins at 8pm at The Scotia Bank Dance Centre (677 Davie Street, Vancouver BC). Tickets are $18/$15 for sutdents, seniors & dance centre members. FOr more information or to purchase tickets you can go to ticketmaster.ca, sinsdance.com, or call 604.600.6400

DRIVE DANCE CENTRE MAILING ADDRESS

  • Grandview RPO 78030 - 1755 E. Broadway, Vancouver BC v5n 5w1

WANT TO BE THE NEXT BURLESQUE BEAUTY?? HERE'S THE SHOW INFO!

  • ARE YOU THE NEXT BURLESQUE BEAUTY?
  • This is a live competition sponsored by Drive Dance Centre to see which one of these beautiful and talented young women will become the next Burlesque Beauty!
  • Come and see these lovely ladies perform
  • ****Each guest who attends will be given one vote to cast for the potential Burlesque Beauty of their choice!***
  • Not only will you see these girls work their sassy-ness on the dance floor but you will also have a guest appearance from the Burlesque Beauties themselves!
  • Come watch the show and vote online at info@burlesquebeauties.com for your new favorite hopeful!
  • *** From this event we will be choosing 3 girls to perform at the Edgewater Casino in the "Chick-A-Boom Room" show and from there we will be casting the new Burlesque Beauty!**
  • The new Burlesque Beauty will receive the following...
  • - Photoshoot with Karolina Turek
  • - Two plane tickets to Vegas
  • - A chance to go to L.A. with the Burlesque Beauties to perform at a secret high profile location!
  • - And of course will be the new cast member of the Burlesque Beauties
  • Come and enjoy the show and vote your favorite Beauty!!!