Dance Programs
Children's Program: Recreational
The children's program of JWSD Cross Park focuses on building a solid foundation in creative movement, dance technique, rhythm, musicality, and artistry. Classes focus on development of strong ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop technique with an emphasis on proper placement and safe progressions of movement while remaining sensitive to the developmental needs of younger dancers. Classes promote learning in a fun and creative environment that dancers of all ages, experience-levels, and abilities will enjoy!
Recommended for children who are under the age of 12 .
Teen and Adult Classes
Our studio offers some Beginner/Intermediate level teen and adult classes. If you are looking for a class that we do not offer, feel free to reach out!
Intermediate to advanced dancers ages 10 and up should email registration@jwsdcrosspark.com to discuss options for joining in the pre-professional dance company's technique classes as non-company members. Certain class requirements may apply.
Intermediate Youth Program: Sparks
Our Sparks intermediate program is designed to ignite the flame that inspires dancers! This program enables students to progress towards a stronger relationship with movement, their body, and the dance community. Our Sparks receive top-quality technical training in ballet, tap and jazz with some of our best instructors who nurture the students' love for dance.
Sparks focus on one performance piece for the year and showcases that piece in multiple performances.
Dancers ages 6-8 are welcome to join Sparks!
Pre-Professional Program: Body Talk Dance Company
The Pre-Professional Program at JWSD Cross Park is a dance training program for students aged 7 and up. Established in 1985 in Windsor Park, Body Talk exposes dancers to the pre-professional world of dance with competitions, conventions, full-length productions, community performances and strong technical and performance training. The company formed on the belief that dance should be an accessible dream for all, not just the privileged few. Students thrive in an atmosphere dedicated to the success of each individual student.
This program is highly recommended for serious dancers ages 7-18. We find that the sooner a dancer joins the easier their progression will be. Come join us and let us take your dancing to the next level!!!