Centre of Dance
for the International Performing Arts
Celebrating 25 years as BC's premier dance school!
DANCE STYLES
2024/25 Season offerings
Contemporary
Ages 8 to Adult
with Director Amadea
An extremely athletic style of dance, Contemporary training at XBa is an umbrella term which encompasses Ballet technique, Modern, Lyrical and Acro, all fused with XBa's unique and one-of-a-kind choreography.
Dance Improvisation classes are also offered under the Contemporary umbrella.
Class Schedule:
Mondays 4-5:30pm
Senior / Intermediate Contemporary - ages 12-17 - FULL
Mondays 5:30-6:30pm
Dance Improvisation - ages 12-17 - FULL
Mondays 6:30-7:30pm
Beginner / Intermediate Adult Contemporary - ages 18+ - FULL
Tuesdays 4-5:30pm
Junior / Intermediate Contemporary - ages 8-11 - FULL
Thursdays 4-5:30pm
Senior Contemporary - ages 13-17 - FULL
Thursdays 6:30-8pm
Intermediate / Advanced Adult Contemporary - ages 18+ - FULL
Ballet
Ages 5 to 17
with Instructor Miss Maria
The base of all dance training, Ballet at XBa allows students to indulge in the pure beauty of this dance style. With no pressure of exams, students can experience the full spectrum of this gorgeous dance style.
Ballet at XBa supplements students' training with the development of strength, flexibility and endurance needed to maintain a proper dance form.
Class Schedule:
Wednesdays 4-5pm
Early-Age Ballet - ages 5-7 - FULL
Wednesdays 5-6pm
Junior Ballet - ages 8-11 - FULL
Wednesdays 6-7pm
Senior / Intermediate Ballet - ages 12-17 - FULL
Pointe
Ages 13 to 17
with Instructor Miss Maria
For the 2024/25 Season, Pointe will be open to Recreational dancers ages 13-17 with a minimum of 2 years of previous experience in Contemporary and/or Ballet. Pointe is one of the most physically difficult and mentally demanding dance styles, the class is by admission only.
Recreational dancers admitted into Pointe must also register for the Senior / Intermediate Ballet class in order to properly maintain their dance training. Registration in additional Contemporary classes is strongly recommended.
Class Schedule:
Wednesdays 6-7pm
Senior / Intermediate Ballet - ages 12-17 - FULL
Wednesdays 7-8pm
Senior Pointe - FULL
Street Dance & Breaking
Ages 5 to Adult
with Instructors Yarra & Emma
Street Dance training at XBa encompasses all traditional styles, from its roots in Harlem in the 1970s as a social dance, to old and new school, to locking, popping, tutting and waacking.
Breaking (Breakdance) is an energetic and acrobatic form of Street Dance, typically involving 4 main elements: toprock, downrock, power moves and freezes. Students are taught proper terminology and technique to prevent injuries. Breaking was officially inducted into the Olympics, and made its debut in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Instructor Emma is a Youth Olympian and a member of Team Canada!
Class Schedule:
Fridays 4-5pm
Junior Breaking - ages 8-11 - FULL
Fridays 5-6pm
Senior Breaking - ages 12-17 - FULL
Fridays 6-7pm
Senior Street Dance - ages 12-17 - FULL
Saturdays 12-1pm
Early-Age Street Dance - ages 5-7 - FULL
Saturdays 1-2pm
Junior Street Dance - ages 8-11 - FULL
