Drop In Classes at Harbour Dance Centre

Drop in classes fit your schedule

Progressive Workshops

Are you a new dance beginner?

If you are new to dance classes, but are unsure about which class to sign up for, try our easy 3-class sampler. For only $30 you can try three one hour classes, and save 30%. See our 3-class saver page for more information...

Want to try some more intensive classes? Try our 3 for $40 promotion. Same deal, but for one and a half hour classes like Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary and modern. See our 1.5hr promotion page for details.

Helps to build a strong base, clean technique and proper alignment, all of which are essential for any kind of dance. Barre exercises, combinations across the floor and adagio are taught to live piano accompaniment.

To take Ballet classes, see our BALLET schedule

Also considered commercial contemporary or contemporary jazz, these classes focus on a lead an follow warm-up with stretch, strength and release exercises followed by a choreography combination set to music that interprets the lyrics of a song or a concept. Depending on the instructor improvisation may be incorporated into the choreography.

To take Jazz classes, see our JAZZ schedule

Broadway Jazz is technical, classic jazz that emphasizes style and performance quality.  Also known as theatrical jazz, every step has purpose and meaning and the choreography typically involves a story line in order to give students the atmosphere of being in a company, performing in a show.  The style is Bob Fosse-based, performance-oriented, sharp and jazzy with music expanding beyond the typical Broadway genre.

To take Broadway Jazz classes, see our Broadway JAZZ schedule

"Street Jazz and Jazz Funk classes at Harbour Dance cover a wide range of styles: some are more hip hop-influenced and some are more rooted in jazz technique.

Typically, these classes blend hip-hop musicality and movement quality with jazz-y shapes."

To take Street Jazz classes, see our Street JAZZ schedule

Modern Dance Class – Sundays at 10:00 – 11:30 am with Barbara Bourget

Barbara’s class focuses on building a strong dance technique with an emphasis on alignment, agility, and core strength. Exercises are geared to a complete understanding of ‘the moving body’ and are challenging and enjoyable.

To take Modern classes, see our MODERN schedule

A funky dance class filled with the latest popular dance steps and music that you'd see on Much Music or MTV.
(Please bring clean runners to class. Street shoes are not allowed)

To take Hip Hop classes, see our HIP HOP schedule

Finally, a refreshing new take on a dance program to bring out the flirtatiousness in you. Learn stylish moves inspired by the latest music videos. It is optional to slip on those shoes for a sassy, sexy, and seriously fun workout.

.

To take PussyCat Dolls PCD classes, see our PussyCat Dolls schedule

Grooving is a hip hop based class that teaches you musicality and the basic movements of hip hop without a lot of intricate choreography.  Great for beginners and those wanted to feel more comfortable with the movements. There is a lot of repetition of the steps so you get it in your body.  Great class!

To take Grooving classes, see our Grooving schedule

Bboying, commonly known as breakdancing, is the original dance style of hip hop.  Created in the early 70’s by inner city youth inhabiting the ghettos of the Bronx, NY, bboying has become an underground global phenomenon. Its a dynamic art-form of physical movement with foundations on toprock (2 step, apache, Brooklyn rock), footwork (6 step, 3 step, Russian taps), power moves (windmill, swipes, flares) and freezes (baby, chair, Nike). Personality, individuality and creativity is highly portrayed in this dance.

To take Breakdance classes, see our Breakdance schedule

In Los Angeles, California, Don Campbell, also known as Don Cambellock, originated the dance form "locking." Trying to imitate a local dance called the "funky chicken," Don Campbell added an effect of locking of the joints of his arms and body which became known as his signature dance. He then formed a group named "The Lockers," who all eventually shared in the development of this dance. The steps and moves created by these pioneers were named and cataloged. Some of these include: the lock, points, skeeters, scooby doos, stop n'go, which-away and the fancies. Certain members of The Lockers" incorporated flips, tucks, dives and other aerial moves reminiscent of the legendary Nicholas Brothers. The main structure of the dance combines sharp, linear limb extensions and elastic-like movement.

To take Locking classes, see our Locking schedule

In 1976, The Electronic Boogaloo Lockers was formed in Fresno, California by Sam "Boogaloo Sam" Soloman, Nate "Slide" Johnson and Joe "Slim" Thomas. Some of Sam's early inspirations were Chubby Checker's "Twist;" a James Brown dance called "the Popcorn;" "the Jerk;" cartoon animation and the idiosyncrasies of everyday people. From these many influences, Sam combined incredible steps and moves conceiving a dance form which he named "Boogaloo." This form includes isolated sharp angles, hip rotations and the use of every part of the body. Sam's brother, Timothy "Popin' Pete" Soloman, described Boogaloo as a dance which was done by moving the body continuously in different directions.

Originally, "popping" was a term used to describe a sudden muscle contraction executed with the triceps, forearms, neck, chest and legs. These contractions accented the dancer's movement causing a quick, jolting effect. Sam's creation, popping, also became known as the unauthorized umbrella title to various forms within the dance, past and present. Some of these forms include: boogaloo, strut, dime stop, wave, tick, twisto-flex and slides. The transitions between steps, forms, and moves were fluid, unpredictable, precise, and delivered with character and finesse.

To take Poppin' classes, see our Poppin' schedule

A very high energy step class that lets your feet play the music. In this class, basic rhythms to tricky steps and choreography are worked upon.

There are many styles of Tap,  from Broadway style to Street Style, 

Think  42 nd street  and

To take Tap classes, see our Tap schedule

This is a fun, graceful and sensual modern version of belly dance. It involves travelling turn and combos, with shimmies, pops, locks and sways. All to the Oriental sounds of Middle Eastern music and popular beats. Excellent workout for the whole body (lots of firming and toning).

To take Egyptian Belly Dance classes, see our Egyptian Belly Dance schedule

This class consists of Ballet Barre excercises and floor work to establish proper alignment and increased range of motion.  You will make the conenction with muscles you didn't know you had!   Strength, stabelization and condition through the use of thera bands ( supplied by the instructor) provide an excellent workout. 

Teacher:  Tiffany Bilodeau 

To take Barre classes, see our Barre schedule

Power Yoga is a unique mind/body workout based on a form of astanga yoga. Students are led through a series of postures that help to strengthen and stretch the muscles while focusing on breathing. Once learned and properly practiced, it can help reduce your level of stress, make you stronger and more flexible, and prevent sport and dance injuries.

To take power yoga classes, see our Power Yoga schedule

Avant-garde and rigorous Japanese modern dance that includes world beat aerobics, zen training and other eclectic approaches to moving the body and focussing the mind.

To take Butoh Zen Jazz classes, see our Butoh Zen Jazz schedule

House music arose from the ashes of disco in the mid-80's and began as a relatively small faction of club culture at underground functions. The genre of dance that developed is a stylized footwork oriented movement known as "house dancing". While house dancing is highly reminicent of it's early dance predecessors like swing, lindy hop, jazz and tap, it is a genre of dance infused with Latin American and West African cultural influences.

To take house dance classes, see our House Dance schedule