Saol Program
Saol means life!
Dance is ageless, and everyone who dances in their hearts can dance with their bodies. Our Saol program is meant for the 55+ dancer or dancers with physical limitations.We hold dear to our hearts the love of movement and how it can feed our souls.
FALL REGISTRATION OPEN AUGUST 18th - MARCH 1st.
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All Classes Drop-In friendly until spring break, after spring break a portion of performance classes will be dedicated to rehearsal, drop-ins accepted as long as practical.
Saol Contemporary 55+
Contemporary class for the Senior dancer. Gently wake up your body's pathways, awareness of core strength and balance. Dance with your own expression as you follow structured guidance in contemporary dance choreography. Class starts on the floor with a short and soft release section and progresses to standing movement and some pathway dance across the floor. A short choreographic section to finish — with room for your own interpretation. No jumping in this class.
Saol 1: Beginner Contemporary 55+
Kathy holds dear to her heart the love of movement and how it can feed our souls. Dance is ageless, and everyone who dances in their hearts can dance with their bodies.
Gently wake up your body's pathways, awareness of core strength and balance. Dance with your own expression as you follow structured guidance in contemporary dance choreography. Class starts on the floor with a short and soft release section and progresses to standing movement and some pathway dance across the floor. A short choreographic section to finish — with room for your own interpretation. No jumping in this class.
This class is offered as a sessional or Drop-In only and is not part of full-year registration.
THURSDAYS 3:30-4:45PM with KATHY
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SESSIONALS
FALL: Sep 11 - Dec 18 (15 weeks) - $300 +GST
WINTER: Jan 8 - Mar 12 (10 weeks) - $230 +GST
SPRING: Mar 26 - May 28 (10 weeks) - $230 +GST
SAOL 2: INTERMEDIATE performance
Minimum 3 years of dance experience required, should be able to sit on floor and navigate standing and soft across-floor work. This class is for movers who have some dance vocabulary and are able to execute some patterning. This is a progressive class from September to June ending with a performance. Drop-in friendly til Spring Break, after spring break a portion of class will be dedicated to Rehearsal, drop-ins accepted as long as practical. Note* while this class has performed in the past, there will be class discussion in Sept to determine the desire for performance
MONDAYS 3:30-4:45PM with KATHY
FRIDAYS 9:30-10:45AM with KATHY
SAOL 3: ADVANCED performance
Minimum 5 years of dance experience required. No jumping or complex floor work. This class is for experienced movers who have a stronger base of dance vocabulary, are able to execute more complex patterning and concepts. Consideration for the older dancers is still the base of the course structure while allowing deeper challenge for the more experienced dancer. Please email the studio if you have concerns and wonder if Saol 3 or Saol 2 may be right for you.
Drop-in friendly until Spring Break, after spring break a portion of class will be dedicated to Rehearsal, drop-ins accepted as long as practical.
Note: a second Saol 3 Contemporary may be offered as studio vacancy permits
WEDNESDAYS 3:30-4:45PM with KATHY
SEATED BEATS with Miyouki Jego
LEVEL: BEGINNER (Wheelchair Accessible)
This new course is an extension of our EVERYONE DANCES “SAOL” PROGRAM. This class is a fun, one hour, seated dance class accessible for anyone who wants to boogie their body safely but needs the support of a chair.
TUESDAYS NOON-1:00PM with MIYOUKI JEGO
LOCATION: SEDA DANCE ARTS - BEGBIE STUDIO
DATES: OCT 28; NOV 4, 18 & 25
4 CLASS SESSION: $70 + GST / $20 DROP IN