Welcome to The Dance Connection! We are in our 25th seasons of award-winning, dance education and offer ballet, tap, jazz,
acro, hip-hop, kinderdance and kinderarco lessons. We have a dance-style for everyone, from the beginner to the competitive
dancer, we are highly focused on each student, with an emphasis on fun!
We are pleased to offer a dedicated community space with workshops and regular sessions for anyone wishing to learn and rehearse
the art of dance and offer a supportive and encouraging environment for students of all levels in their dance skills. Don’t hesitate
to click below and learn everything about us! We look forward to hearing from you!
A life-long dancer with full membership status to the Canadian Dance Teachers Association and three decades as the proud
owner and Director of the Dance Connection. Recognized for her outstanding choreography, enthusiasm and knowledge, Kim brings
a world of experience and love to the dance scene. Click below to learn more about Kim.
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When it comes to learning dance and more about the Dance Connection, naturally, clients have many questions before they’re ready
to register for class and starting off on a fun-filled adventure. Here at the Dance Connection, we welcome the opportunity to be
of service and ready to provide answers to all of your questions. Don’t hesitate to click below for more details.
The Dance Connection takes your online privacy, very seriously. Rest assured that your private details will remain safe with
us and that we take extra steps to ensure its security. To learn more about how we protect you and your personal information,
click below.
Our online registration form is a simple document used to register yourself or your child to participate in an event, program, or
activity offered by the Dance Connection. To get started, click below, fill in our registration form and press the submit button.
Periodically, the Dance Connection course offerings available for the current registration period is published in our Schedule of Classes,
with information such as meeting dates, times, location, instructors, and more. Registration for courses will take place through
our registration portal, the student-self-service application. Note that our schedule is subject to change.
We’ve outlined our Service Terms and Conditions right here, on our website, in easy to understand language.
Don’t hesitate to familiarize yourself with them and if you have questions, by all means let us know.
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The Dance Connection is pleased to maintain strong-working relationships, as part of our core-values, with our clients,
suppliers and associates. We have an excellent track record of repeat and happy students doting the Ontario region.
You will find many positive reviews and testimonials here on our website and quite a few around the Internet. Click
below to learn more and read some of our inspirational reviews.
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Our dance classes involve a combination of technical exercises and learning choreography to a specific song, following a
structure of warm-up, technique drills, and choreography breakdown, with variations depending on the dance style. For a
complete dance-class overview, click below for more.
Arco is a fascinating dance style which combines elements from gymnastics, jazz, ballet, and modern dance,
arco dance focuses on strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Dancers perform highly impressive tricks,
such as handstands, cartwheels, and aerials, all while maintaining the fluidity and expression of this modern style.
Wish to learn more? Click below.
Hip Hop is a fascinating style of street dance, primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of the hip-hop culture.
It is influenced by a wide-range of styles that were created in the early 70’s and made popular by dance crews in the United States.
To learn more, click below.
The Dance Connection is pleased to offer Jazz dance classes for all ages. Jazz dance is a social dance style
that emerged at the turn of the 20th century with African American dancers began blending traditional African
steps with European style movements. Wish to learn more? Click below!
Our Kinderdance program, specifically designed for kids aged 3-5 is a fun, creative, play-based introduction to the world of dance.
Your child will immerse him/herself into the world of dance, taught by highly experienced dance faculty.
Lyrical dance, as instructed by our wonderful team, embodies various aspects of ballet, jazz, acrobatics, and modern dance.
The style combined ballet technique, with the freedom and musicality of jazz and contemporary. If you wish to learn more, click below.
The Dance Connection is pleased to offer musical theatre in its line-up of classes. Musical Theater is a form of
theatrical performance that combined songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. They story and emotional content of a
musical – pathos, humor, anger, love – are communicated through words, music, movement and technical aspects of the
entertainment as an integrated whole.
Here at the Dance Connection, we love to tap dance. Tap is a great way to get youngsters or beginner dancers involved
in the artform. The style uses metal plated shoed to create complicated clicking noises. Regardless of age, you can
become an amazing tap dancer with the right training and practice. Before starting your classes, click below to learn more.
Our tumbling for dancers class focuses on mastering a number of key skills required to further develop as
skillful dancer. Front and back walkovers, one-handed walkovers, running side aerials, as well as cartwheel
and walkover progressions will be part of our curriculum. Click below to learn more.
Our technique classes focuses around mastering the foundational principles of movement, such as posture, alignment, execution of steps,
building strength and flexibility to perform complex choreography safely and effectively. Click below to learn more.
The Dance Connection is strategically located in Beeton, Ontario and we are proud to be service throughout our many,
.closely knitted communities. If you or someone you know wishes to learn the art of dance, and are located in near proximity,
you are welcome to visit our studios or reach out to us for a quick chat – we would love to hear from you. We welcome learners
of all ages from the following communities. Click below for more.
The Dance Connection is strategically located in Beeton, Ontario and we are proud to be service throughout our many,
closely knitted communities. If you or someone you know wishes to learn the art of dance, and are located in near proximity,
you are welcome to visit our studios or reach out to us for a quick chat – we would love to hear from you. We welcome learners
of all ages from the following communities. Click below for more.
Here at the Dance Connection, we welcome students from the township of Bolton, on a daily basis. A are a mere twenty minute
drive and have plenty of parking, rest assured that your experience with us will be well worth a short commute to our
learning center and studios. Click below to learn more.
Are you an inspiring dance artist in Brantford? Here at the Dance Connection, we welcome students from the township of Bradford,
on a daily basis. We are a mere eighteen-minute drive from you and have plenty of parking. Rest assured that your experience with
us will be well worth a short commute to our learning center and studios. Click below to learn more.
Are you an inspiring dance artist in Everett, or wish to register a family member in dance classes? Here at the Dance Connection,
we welcome students from the township of Everett, on a daily basis. We are a mere twenty-one-minute drive from you and have plenty
of parking. Rest assured that your experience with us will be well worth a short commute to our learning center and studios.
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Are you an upcoming, inspiring dance artist in New Tecumseth, or do you have a young boy or girl and wish to register them
in a life-lasting experience? Here at the Dance Connection, we welcome students or all ages from the township of New Tecumseth, on
a daily basis. We are a mere twenty-two-minute drive from you and have ample parking. Rest assured, your experience with us will be
well worth a short trip to our center and studios. Click below to learn more.
The Dance Connection proudly servers quite a few inspiring young dancers from the township of Nicolston, which is a brief, ten minute drive
from our dance studio in Beeton. If you, a family member, or someone you know wishes to learn the art of dance, we would love to hear from you.
We welcome all learners, regardless of age! Click below for further details.
The Dance Connection proudly servers quite a few inspiring young dancers from the township of Nobleton, which is a brief,
twenty-five minute drive from our dance studio in Beeton. If you, a family member, or someone you know wishes to learn the
art of dance, we would love to hear from you. We welcome all learners, regardless of age! Click below for further details.
Do you have an inspiring, young artist in the home? Are you located in Rosemont and wish to further develop
your young talent with some of the finest instructors and coaches in the industry? Rosemont is a short, twenty-minute
drive from the Dance Connection and our studio. We have ample parking available and look forward to discussing how
we can help. Don’t hesitate to click below for further detail.
Do you have an inspiring, young artist in the home? Are you located in Schomberg and wish to further develop your young
talent with some of the finest instructors and coaches in the industry? Schomberg is a short, fifteen-minute drive from
the Dance Connection and our studio. We have ample parking available and look forward to discussing how we can help. Don’t
hesitate to click below for further detail.
The Dance Connection is strategically located in Beeton, Ontario and we are proud to be service throughout our many, closely knitted
communities. If you or someone you know wishes to learn the art of dance, and are located in near proximity, you are welcome to visit
our studios or reach out to us for a quick chat – we would love to hear from you. We welcome learners of all ages from Thorton and
surrounding area. Click below to learn more.
The Dance Connection is pleased to offer experienced and passionate dance instructors, coaching, and loads
of fun for all ages! We are a short, nine minute drive from Tottenham and have plenty of parking available.
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Let’s look at some facts! Social Media, has quickly become a critical part of our everyday routine, across continents and office space.
It’s a highly effective way of how work gets done, from Government to Corporations, it seems that we all use it some extent or another.
Reflecting on how important it has become, the Dance Connection has made the personal decision, to be made available through a number of
social media platforms. Click below for more.
We are pleased to be available on a number of social media platforms, including Facebook, for your convenience. Facebook is a
great spot for real people who love to propel their curiosity. Whether you’re thrifting gear, showing reels to that group who
gets it, or sharing laughs over fun images reimagined by the user base, don’t hesitate to join us on Facebook! Click below for more.
In addition to sharing some of our video creations on Facebook and Instagram, we are also pleased to share our video
on YouTube which is a great place to express ourselves, grow our audience and create awareness with the right audience,
boosting reach and engagement. Click below for more.
Instagram is a perfect platform for sharing images and video content. If offers us an opportunity to connect with users in a visual way
and helps build strong relationships between our business and new or existing customers. Don’t hesitate to click below and learn more
about the Dance Connection on Instagram.
Our image gallery is a great place to get started looking for pictures related to specific styles of dance. You will find young
people showcasing their talents and various forms of dance-art including images from our studio, competitions, events and so much more.
Don’t hesitate to click below for more.
We are pleased to present our group images to create lasting visual memories, celebrate connections, and represent unity,
professionalism, and cultures, and for personal professional branding. Don’t hesitate to click below and learn more.
We have an excellent variety of student and instructor images from our studio space and various events from our local community.
Don’t hesitate to view by clicking below. If you wish to share some of your own images with us, please submit them for consideration
in our image gallery.
Don’t hesitate to review our collection of diverse, unrelated and varied images that don’t quite fit into a single, specific category. Click below for more.
Connecting with the Dance Connection is a real breeze. In fact, we have a number of very easy to use contact methods to make
your busy life a little easier. We do want to hear from you so don’t hesitate to click below to learn more about our various
contact options and choose a method that works best for you.
For the past twenty-seven years, our dance studio has been a place where passion, creativity, and community come together.
What started as a dream has grown into a thriving home for dancers of all ages and levels, built on dedication, artistry,
and a love for the performing arts. For over three decades, we’ve had the privilege of watching countless students
discover their potential, build confidence, and form lifelong friendships, both in the studio and on stage.
Our commitment to excellence, family values, and nurturing each dancer’s unique journey has allowed us to create not just
a studio, but a legacy - one that continues to inspire new generations year after year.
About Dance and the Arts
All of us here at the Dance Connection can tell you that
dance is an ancient and universal art form in which the body is used as medium for artistic expression and we love to pass on this knowledge
to our students. It is deeply connected to all other forms of art, and its practice offers physical and psychological benefits. From ancient
rituals to contemporary performances, dance has continually evolved to reflect and influence the societies in which it exists.
History and Evolution
Ancient origins:
The earliest evidence of dance dates back to cave paintings from around 8000 BCE in India, and
Egyptian tomb paintings from 3300 BCE. In early human societies, dance was likely used for religious rituals, storytelling,
and communication before written language existed.
Medieval and Renaissance courts:
In Europe, formal court dances emerged during the Middle Ages as a sign of refinement and social status. This led to
the development of ballet in the Italian and French royal courts during the Renaissance.
Modern and contemporary dance: The 20th century saw a rebellion against the strict conventions of ballet, giving
rise to modern and contemporary dance. Pioneers like Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham sought more expressive, natural forms
of movement.
Contemporary fusions: Today, dance continues to evolve by blending styles, drawing inspiration
from different cultural traditions, and incorporating new technology.
Relationships Between Dance and Other Arts
Dance interacts with other artistic disciplines, sometimes using them as accompaniment and other times inspiring them.
Music:From early synchronized drumming to the complex scores of modern music, dance and music have been created
alongside each other. Tap and gumboot dancing even provide their own rhythmic, audible accompaniment.
Visual arts: The relationship between dance and visual arts has a long history, with dancers inspiring visual
artists from Edgar Degas in the 19th century to avant-garde artists in the 20th century.
Theater and literature: Ballet and Indian classical dance often tell stories through emotional, choreographed movements.
In the 20th century, Merce Cunningham challenged this narrative tradition by creating abstract works that focused on the movement
itself.
Performance art: While performing arts typically use the body as a tool for storytelling, performance art often uses
the artist's body as the subject and object of the art itself.
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Major Dance Forms
The world of dance includes a vast array of forms and styles, each with its own history and cultural significance.
Ballet: A highly technical, classical form of dance known for its elegant, precise movements and storytelling.
Ballroom and social dance: These partner dances, including the waltz, tango, and foxtrot, are popular in both competitive and social settings.
Contemporary and modern: These expressive dance styles developed in the 20th century, emphasizing individual interpretation and movement that is less restricted than classical forms.
Hip-hop: An energetic style that grew from African American street dance culture in the 1970s, incorporating styles like breaking, locking, and popping.
Folk and ethnic dance: Traditional dances, such as Irish step dancing, Indian Bharatanatyam, and Spanish flamenco, are specific to a particular culture or region and reflect its history and values.
Societal impact
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, dance serves as a powerful force for communication, cultural exchange, and social transformation.
Reflecting and challenging society: Dance can reflect a society's values, rituals, and norms, and can also be used as a medium for social commentary and advocacy.
Building community: Traditional and social dances are important for strengthening social ties, providing a communal activity that unites people across different backgrounds.
Promoting social change: Dance has been used as a tool for advocacy, raising awareness for social justice, human rights, and other important issues.
Therapeutic benefits: Dance education and dance movement therapy can improve mental and emotional well-being by reducing stress, improving self-esteem, and enhancing cognitive function.
Image Gallery Overview
Discover our amazing image galleries with photos from events, our dance studio’s, public appearances and our students having a great time at the Dance Connection!
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