Sessional Classes
SEDA Dance is excited to offer rotating sessional courses, keeping you moving throughout the year. Sessionals are separate from full-year registration and priced individually. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Intro to Ballet
You always wanted to! Strength, flexibility, and grace will lead this ballet technique class as we learn the basic positions and structure of ballet technique. You will be guided through our ballet barre, creative centre practice, strength-building jumps, and classical choreography. Ballet is a beautiful moving art form that can take years to perfect. This short commitment intro to ballet technique offers you a taste — how to be in a ballet class, basic positions, a feel for the style.
This class is offered as a sessional or Drop-In only and is not part of full-year registration. Dancers from this intro class may choose to join the beginner courses after this session.
SATURDAYS 3:50-4:50PM with MIYOUKI
SESSIONALS
FALL: Sep 13 - Nov 22 (11 weeks) - $247.50 +GST
WINTER: Jan 10 - Mar 14 (10 weeks) - $230 +GST
SPRING: Mar 28 - May 30 (10 weeks) - $230 +GST
Beginner 1: Intro to Contemporary
An introductory level class for the true beginner. From floor to flying! A class of dynamic and organic movement based on the fusion of contemporary techniques using weight, path, and space. We will take you through the basic patterns of a contemporary class including floor work, patterns across the floor and engaging movement exploration. Get ready to dance, sweat and laugh! We will offer basic concepts and exciting choreography. A great class for those who want to reinforce the basics.
This class will be offered as a sessional mid-year and is not part of full-year registration. Dancers wishing to start Contemporary in the fall should take one of our beginner level classes. Dancers from this intro class may choose to join other beginner classes after this sessional.
PRE-POINTE
Level: Intermediate or above
Start your Pointe journey with this introductory class for dancers with intermediate and above ballet level. Most of class will be at the barre, developing strength, posture & technique. Dancers will begin the course in soft shoes and are expected to support their training with 2+ ballet classes per week and regular at-home practice. Dancers wishing to progress to Pointe shoes must first be evaluated for strength by Kathy or Miyouki. This class is offered as a sessional or Drop-In only and is not part of full-year registration.
WEDNESDAYS 6:30-7:00PM with MIYOUKI (Drop-In $15)
SESSIONALS
FALL: Sep 10 - Dec 17 (15 weeks) - $175 +GST
WINTER: Jan 7 - Mar 11 (10 weeks) - $115 +GST
SPRING: Mar 25 – May 27 (10 weeks) - $115 +GST
POINTE
Level: Intermediate 2 or above, attending 2+ ballet classes per week.
Increase your strength and placement in this pointe class for dancers with minimum 3 years experience on pointe. Most of class will be at the barre, developing strength with options given to those who can support center practice. This is a progressive class from September to June ending with a Performance - required attendance of twice a week for performance. After spring break a portion of class will be dedicated to rehearsal. Drop-ins will be accepted as long as practical.
WEDNESDAYS 8:30-9:15PM with MIYOUKI - DROP IN $15/ 45 mins
SATURDAYS 11:00-11:45AM with KATHY - DROP IN $15/ 45 mins
FULL YEAR REGISTRATION - For purposes of registration both classes will count as one class.
SESSIONALS
FALL: Sep 10 - Dec 17 (14.5 weeks) - $295 +GST
- WED only (15 weeks) $175 +GST / SAT only (14 weeks) $165 +GST
WINTER: Jan 7 - Mar 14 (10 weeks) - $230 +GST
- WED only $115 +GST / SAT only $115 +GST
SPRING: Mar 25 – Jun 20 (13 weeks) - $280 +GST
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 Ballet 55+
Saol means life! Join us for this graceful ballet class for the older dancer. Our Saol program is for the 55+ dancer body, who may need a gentler approach or softer pace than other courses. We will start at the ballet barre, focusing on ballet vocabulary and skills, then move into the centre for some light and graceful choreography. Float away! No jumping in this class.
TUESDAYS 11:00-NOON with Miyouki
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SESSIONALS
FALL: Sep 9 - Dec 16 (15 weeks) - $300 +GST
WINTER: Jan 6 - Mar 10 (10 weeks) - $230 +GST
SPRING: Mar 24 - Jun 16 (13 weeks) - $280 +GST
CONTACT IMPROV
Join us for a workshop that welcomes dancers of all levels to enhance their improvisational skills! We’ll explore the fundamentals of contact and release through sensitivity, deep listening, and body awareness. The session includes a guided individual warm-up and progressive levels of touch and ends with the creation of a group score. Dive into dynamic movement exploration and play in a supportive and creative environment. All are welcome!
FRIDAYS 6:00-7:30PM with STACEY HORTON
DATES: OCT 10 & 24; NOV 14 & 28; DEC 12
5 CLASS SESSIONAL: $115 + GST
IMPROVISATION DANCE
Join us for a class that welcomes dancers of all levels to enhance their improvisational skills! We’ll explore the fundamentals of sensitivity, deep listening, and body awareness. Learning to listen to your body and allow movement impulse to create dance exploration. The session includes a guided individual warm-up, movement goals and prompts all guided by a creative and supportive teacher. Dive into dynamic movement exploration and play in a supportive and creative environment. All are welcome!
MONDAYS 11:00-NOON with STACEY HORTON
SESSIONAL
FALL: Oct 6 - Dec 8 (10 weeks) - $230 +GST
CHOREOGRAPHIC MENTORSHIP
Discover your inner choreographer with Kathy Lang’s Choreographic Mentorship program. These courses are offered throughout the year at various times to provide additional creative experiences.
CHOREOGRAPHY PROJECTS
Seda Dance is pleased to be able to offer additional Choreographic Projects throughout the year. Get Involved with the creation and performance of a Contemporary dance piece created by one of Seda Dance’s Teachers or Guest Choreographers.