About Our Studio
AT Art in Motion WE take Pride in our Focus
On dance as an art form.
At Art in Motion, we aim is to share our passion and wealth of knowledge in dance and to bring more opportunities to the dance community in Thunder Bay. Our school is committed to providing all of our students with a high quality of dance education and instruction in an environment that stimulates growth, creativity and opportunities to succeed.
Our Facility:
Our school offers a bright, newly renovated facility. With three waiting areas, a large change room, four studios spaces, and a storefront, our clean environment is perfect for all dancers and parents. Art in Motion strives to create a dancing environment where everyone feels safe, encouraged and welcome.
Benefits of Dance:
Children who participate in dance class can benefit in many different ways. Dance can help children grow, giving them a sense of achievement while building teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills. Dance fosters the development of self-confidence, focus, improved motor-skills, creativity and musicality.
Through dance, students not only learn and progress in their technique, they also develop an appreciation and understanding for the art form.
Why Dance at Art in Motion?
•High standards in training and instruction for our students
•Age-appropriate music, costumes and choreography
•Focus on fostering creativity
•Encourage growth and development in all students
•Safe and welcoming environment for all dancers and parents
DIVISIONS:
Competitive Dancing
Our competitive program is for dancers who wish to train more extensively and participate in competitions. Dancers must have previous dance experience to join the competitive team. Competitive dancers compete in mandatory local competitions and a mandatory out of town competition (junior age group and above out of town). Students on the competitive team must take required ballet and jazz classes, and adhere to our attendance policies (please see our registration package for policies and procedures). Taking the required classes and having good attendance will help students to progress more rapidly in all dance forms.
Pre Competitive Dancing
Pre Competitive dancing is a program for our younger dancers to develop basic technique and skills. This program is designed for ages 3-6 and focuses on gross motor skills, quality of movement, developing musicality, body awareness and an introduction to dance technique and terminology. The mini movers, Creative Movement, and primary Ballet, jazz/tap and acro classes are fun for all dancers and allows them the opportunity to perform in the Art in Motion year-end recital.
Recreational Dancing
Recreational classes are offered for students looking to join a fun activity with lower costs and commitment involved. These classes are offered based on interest and enrollment. Students will work on skills and combinations throughout the year and participate in the art in motion year-end recital.
