Student Workshops

• Your name, school, contact phone number and email
• Dates and times of your requested booking
• Style(s) of dance/fitness you are interested in (for workshop descriptions, see below)
• How many students/classes will be participating

All fit2dance student workshops:

1) address the elementary or Ontario secondary curriculum expectations (Dance/Drama and HPE; grades 1-12)

2) provide handouts, assessment tools, next steps, accommodations and suggestions for performances and/or concerts

3) are led by qualified educators, certified fitness instructors or professional dancers

STUDENT CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Intro to Hip Hop Dance is one of the most popular dance workshops we offer! Students will learn moves from the coolest street dance styles like krumping and popping set to today's popular (and appropriate) music! Style, technique, history and evolution of hip hop dance will be emphasized. Suitable for grades 4-12

Curriculum Dance Connections make the curriculum literally come alive through dance and movement! These workshops bridge the social studies, history or language curriculum expectations with dance. Suitable for grades 1-12.

Sample workshops include:

Grade 2 Traditions and Celebrations - swing or cultural folk dance (ie. african, hawaiian, salsa, bhangra)

Grade 4 Heritage and Citizenship (Medieval Studies) -  Renaissance or Medieval dance

Grade 7 History - Minuet Dance

Grade 11 Spanish - Dances of Latin America (salsa, merengue, mambo, cha cha, samba)

From the Stage to the Classroom will teach students dance routines from musicals like Grease, Seussical, High School Musical, West Side Story, Hairspray, Footloose, Chicago and more! Students will also learn the importance of characterization, performance qualities, as well as a brief synopsis of the show they are dancing from! Also very suitable for the drama classroom. Suitable for grades 4-12.

CONTACT US to inquire about our rates and availability for the 08-09 school year!

Fit2dance inc offers schools:

• Group Dance Workshops (see Our Classes for descriptions)

• Group Fitness Classes

• Choreography for dance teams or musical theatre productions

• DPA ideas and lessons that are practical and fun for all ages

• Professional Development for teachers through Master Classes 

Fitness Workshops for Educators!

Michelle Hillier & Skye Bowen

September 08 - Dates TBD

1) Experience innovative workouts designed for both male & female HPE classes

2) Learn the basic techniques and strategies for teaching & motivating students

4) Recognize how to select appropriate music, equipment and movements

5) Most importantly…….have fun and get a great workout!

As certified fitness instructors, Michelle and Skye together bring 20+ years of experience teaching all forms of fitness.

You don’t want to miss this!

Contact us now to book!

"Michelle was fantastic! She is very energetic and motivating. The students (boys & girls) gained a new appreciation for dance and couldn't wait to come to class. She has a unique way of teaching and reaching out to all students to get the best out of them. Her enthusiasum and knowledge of dance and fitness is displayed in her teaching. Michelle will definitely spice up any program!"

Jennifer Tune, Grade 6-8 Physical Education Teacher, Peel District School Board