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ABOUT US
The ACDA Philosophy
ACDA provides quality, affordable dance instruction in a
non-competitive, inclusive program. While dance increases fitness and
coordination, the benefits dance instruction offers students extends
well beyond the physical. The child who dances is involved in creating,
imagining, sharing, expressing, and cooperating. The process of learning
a dance involves counting, remembering, and visualizing. Performing for
an audience develops individual discipline, poise and confidence, as
well as the satisfaction of creation through commitment and
collaboration with a group. The program is designed to allow for all
levels of experience and ability, and to promote excellence, while
accommodating anyone with a desire to dance.
StFXU and ACDA
Since its incorporation as a non-profit, charitable organization in
1977, ACDA has had close ties to the campus community. The founding
members of the organization were faculty and/or their family members.
Most of our classes take place in rented facilities on StFXU campus.
University students with qualification often teach classes for ACDA.
In 2004, ACDA initiated the first StFXU Dance Team, which has continued
to provide competitive level dancers the opportunity to perform at
athletic events and compete regionally.
Opportunities for all
Whether a
student dreams of seriously pursuing a career in dance, or simply loves
to move to music and wants to take a class with friends for fun, ACDA
has a wide range of choices in many disciplines and for every age group.
Traditional
Step dance is part of the living culture of our area, and continues to.
be a popular choice for children and adults
The articulate grace of ballet has always attracted young students who
wish to explore this beautiful art form. Many dancers who have not
started training early, or have taken jazz or other forms are
discovering an urge to expand their technique and commitment to dance by
joining ballet in their teens. If you are one of these, be assured: it’s
not too late! Please ask for possible entry level ballet classes.
The popularity of Hip Hop is not showing any signs of diminishing.
Formerly offered by ACDA only to teens, we now have hip hop classes for
kids starting at age 10, and younger students jazz classes also
incorporate the styling and energy of hip hop, while assuring exposure
to basic alignment and movement basics.
Do you know someone, or are you a person who likes to make up
your own dances? Each year, creative young dancers look forward to the
very rewarding experience of choreographing a dance for the February
Student Choreography Showcase. This is an informal and non-competitive
showcase that brings out the talents of students from 8 to 18 years old.
ACDA is committed to making dance available to everyone, there for with
the help of the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program many children who whose
families might not have the means to enroll them have received help to
be part of the program.

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