Recreational Program

The recreational program at Spotlight DanceWorks provides a stimulating and fun dance environment for male and female students of all ages. At Spotlight DanceWorks all you have to do is love to dance! Whether for fun or fitness, recreational students receive quality dance instruction in all forms of dance from professional and enthusiastic dance teachers. We are committed to creating a fun and friendly environment where students gain team building and confidence. All recreational students will have the chance to showcase their talent at the annual dance recital — an exciting night for everyone!

Competitive Program

The Spotlight DanceWorks’ Competitive Team offers a balance between the fun of dance and the challenge to excel in our craft. Students can compete in solos, duets, trios and groups. Being a member of the team requires hard work and dedication but it is also rewarding! The competitive team is expected to train 2 to 3 times a week and will participate in approximately 4 competitions across Southern Ontario. All students are welcome to audition for the team, however, only those accepted will be notified.

Awards Day

Every year Spotlight DanceWorks marks the success of another dance season with our annual awards ceremony. Our students work hard during the year and we look forward to celebrating the achievements of both our recreational and competitive dancers. Family and friends are welcome to join us. Go to the What’s New! page for more details closer to the end of May

Annual Showcase

Dance classes run from September to June, culminating in our annual recital. This is the opportunity for both our recreational and competitive students to shine and to share the results of hard work during the year. The year’s annual showcase is “Dance Into the Spotlight!” The recital is usually held at the end of May or early June and is held at a local venue in the area. Go to the What’s New! page for more details closer to this time.

Summer Programs

Spotlight DanceWorks will be offering summer workshops and camp programs running in July and August. Students will have the opportunity to spend extra time on technique and explore the world of drama and music as well as crafts and games. Go to the What’s New! page for more details closer to the end of May.

Dress Code

For us to provide the best possible training for our students it is important for the students to dress properly for each class. Hair is to be tied back in all classes and proper foot wear is to be worn. Each style of dancing has a different dress code. Please see below for the correct dress code for your child.

Acro

Fitted clothing that is easy to move in. Body suits, dance pants, shorts, tights etc. are permitted. Footwear – Bare Feet

Ballet & Pre-Dance

Girls – Body suit with pink tights and pink split-sole ballet shoes. Chiffon or see-through skirts and warm-ups are optional.
Boys – fitted black pants, t-shirts and black ballet shoes.

Ballet/Jazz Combo Class

Girls – Body suit with pink tights and pink split-sole ballet shoes. Chiffon or see-through skirts and warm-ups are optional.
Boys – fitted black pants, t-shirts and black ballet shoes.

Cheer

Fitted clothing that is easy to move in. Body suits, skirts, shorts, tights etc. are permitted and clean white sneakers (bought specifically for dancing)

Contemporary/Lyrical

Fitted clothing that is easy to move in. Body suits, dance top & pants, shorts, tights etc. are permitted and Foot Paws.

Highland

Girls – black body suit
Boys – shorts or athletic pants and t-shirt and black highland shoes or black jazz shoes. Skirts/kilts/white knee socks are optional.

Hip Hop

Comfortable clothing and clean black sneakers (bought specifically for dancing) No street shoes allowed or Jeans.

Jazz

Fitted clothing that is easy to move in. Body suits, dance pants, shorts, tights etc. are permitted and Beige Half Soles.

Triple Threat

Fitted clothing that is easy to move in. Body suits, dance pants, shorts, tights etc. are permitted.
Footwear – Bare feet

Straps & Aerial Arts

Fitted clothing that is easy to move in. Body suits, dance pants, shorts, tights (legs should be covered) etc. are permitted.
Footwear – Bare feet

Tap

Fitted clothing that is easy to move in. Body suits, dance pants, shorts, tights etc. are permitted and black Intro Tap Shoes

Exams

Girls – black body suit MUST be worn for exams. Pink tights are required for ballet exams. Beige tights are required for acro & jazz exams. Black Jazz pants are required for tap exams.
Boys – fitted black pants, white or black t-shirt. All Shoes must match and must be appropriate to the exam.

All Shoes & Dancewear can be purchased through the studio at registration and during the year. We work our hardest to keep affordable pricing and the convenience of purchasing all your dancewear needs in one location.