A division of the Quinte Ballet School of Canada, the Umbrella Dance Programme, offers dance classes to the Quinte area for students ages 4 to adult. Our classes include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballroom as well as other dance disciplines.

The staff of the Umbrella Dance Programme is a dedicated group of individuals, who have studied all types of dance. They are eager to pass on their experience and knowledge of the art of dance. We strive to help our students have a positive and rewarding experience, whether they are aiming for a professional career or dancing for the pure fun and enjoyment that it brings.

Having an opportunity to perform is an important element of the programs provided by the Umbrella Dance Programme. Each year, students enrolled in the School have the opportunity to show family and friends what they've learned, as they take part in our year end "Festival" performance at Centennial Secondary School. Our students have also been involved in various community presentations throughout the area.

The Umbrella Dance Prigramme and the Quinte Ballet School of Canada are located at 196 Palmer Road, beside Centennial Secondary School. The 20,000 square foot building offers the most up to date dance facilities including six large, climate controlled studios, a lounge area and change rooms for students of the Umbrella Dance Programme. All Ballet classes are accompanied by an accomplished pianist and our state of the art sound system makes Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop a blast!

Information about our programs, including a brief description of each class, a calendar of events, dress code and a fee schedule is included below. If you have any questions about the UDP, please contact us at 613-962-9274 extension 23 or email us at udp@qbsc.ca.

We hope that you will join us for an exciting year of dance!

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

CLASSES OFFERED

EARLY DANCE: This class is designed for 3-6 year olds and is a one or two year program. The children explore movement through music rhythm, sounds and speech. They travel a path of exploration and development using their bodies as their tool. Our goal is to help introduce movement skills, body control, spatial awareness and creative expression. We are gradually laying the groundwork for dance or any other related discipline that requires coordination, focus, social interaction and creativity.

EARLY DANCE I: 3-4 years old
CLASS LENGTH - 45 mins

EARLY DANCE II: 5-6 years old
CLASS LENGTH 45 mins

BALLET, ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE: Three aspects of dance, Classical Ballet, Character Dance and Free Movement combine to give the young dancers a thorough understanding of the first principals of dance. Classical Ballet places its emphasis on the development of ballet technique, Character Dance teaches the dancers about the intricacies of Hungarian and Russian dance, while Free Movement develops the freedom which comes with spatial awareness and physical control. Two ballet classes per week are required for all students participating in exams. 

Primary Level - Ages 6 to 8
Class Length - 60 mins

Level 1-2 - Ages 7 to 11
Class Length - 60 mins

Level 3-4 - Ages 10 to 14
Class Length - 75 mins

Level 5-6 - Ages 13 & up

Class Length - 90 mins

POINTE: A beginner and advanced class are offered to students who have reached the qualifying level of ballet, are taking two classes per week, and have consulted with their teacher first.

Level - Pointe I - Class length is 45 minutes
Level - Point II - Class length is 60 minutes

JAZZ: The class focuses on the development of technique through the ADAPT syllabus.  This program is designed to develop the dancer's ease of movement, posture, placement, flexibility and coordination. 

Pre Jazz  -  Ages 4 to 5

Class Length - 45 mins

Level 1-4 - Ages 6 to 15

Class Length - 60 mins

Level 5 - Ages 14 & up

Class Length - 75 mins

TAP: Our tap class is geared towards learning to use your body as an instrument. Classes are designed to develop basic coordination and rhythms. As you advance through the years, the knowledge you gain will allow you to develop sound quality and clarity to your tapping.

Pre Tap - Ages 5 to 6

Class Length - 45 mins

Level 1 - Ages 7 to 9
Class Length - 60 minutes

Levels 2-3 - Ages 8 to 13
Class Length - 60 minutes

Levels 4-5 - Ages 12 & up

Class Length - 60 mins

LYRICAL:  This class is a combination of Ballet, Modern, Jazz and stretch.  The student gains knowledge of how their body moves using body contractions and gravity.  An emphasis is placed on posture, alignment, emotional development and flexibility.   

Age - 12 and up

Class Length - 60 mins

CONTEMPORARY: This class is based on teaching the principals of modern dance. It is a style of theatrical dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favours movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling. A very useful tool for students hoping to carry on with dance or theatre arts.

Age - 13 and up

Class Length - 60 mins

HIP HOP: This class focuses on the present dance craze. Today's music and environment has helped Hip Hop become a dance style all its own. Different styles of Hip Hop will be introduced. Little or no dance experience is needed to participate in these classes.

Age - 13 & up
Class Length - 60 mins

BALLROOM DANCING: This refers collectively to a set of partner dances which originated in the western world and are now enjoyed both socially and competitively around the globe.  Its performance and entertainment aspects are also widely enjoyed on stage, in film and on television. 

SPANISH:  This class is based on traditional flamenco dancing.  Spanish is characterized by its' audible footwork.

ADULT CLASSES: Our adult program is offered to those wishing to improve their posture, flexibility and stamina, and provide themselves with an overall sense of well being and energy. The classes focus on body awareness, balance and coordination. Each class allows you to work at your level and makes allowances for both beginners and those with experience.

BALLET 75 mins
JAZZ 60 mins
TAP 60 mins

OUR STAFF

VALERIE SCANNURA, Principal: has had over twenty years of teaching and performing experience.  Valerie spent her formative years in Sudbury Ontario studying ballet with Helene Skakoon (A.R.A.D. former dancer with the Alberta Ballet and Ballet BC).  At the age of 13, she was the youngest member of the Arts Guild Dance Company and danced in their professional division.  Ms. Scunnura is a graduate of the National Ballet School's Teacher Training Program.  She established the first Cecchetti exams in Sudbury before returning to Toronto to focus on flamenco.  In Toronto she was exposed to flamenco dance and studied with Paula Moreno and Esmeralda Enrique.  She formed her own school and company Ritmon Flamenco in 1995 with husband Roger Scannura.  She is presntly Artistic Director/Choreographer/performer/teacher of Ritmo Flamenco Dance and Music Ensemble in Toronto.

Ritmo Flamenco Music and Dance Ensemble

The company of dancers and musicians led by music director Roger Scannura have been creating works together in concert and have toured Canada, the US and Europe. They have received critical acclaim by several prominent arts critics in North America and Europe.

Recent Achievements

Valerie recently danced in the Bravofact dance video titled ‘Triple Booked’, a dance collaboration with flamenco, modern, danced by Brenda Little from TDT and break dance by Peggy Lau,  produced by Andrea Burridge and Jocelyn Snowdon. The video was premiered at the Festival of Moving Pictures in the fall of 2004 and is currently showing on Bravo!  She has also been guest teachers for various performing arts high

schools in the Toronto area and since 2007 has been on the faculty of York University and the Quinte Ballet School of Canada where she is also the Principal of the Umbrella Dance Program.

DESIRÉE PORTER, Vice-Principal, A.I.S.T.D (Cecchetti)

is a graduate of the Quinte Ballet School of Canada's professional school as well as their Teacher Training programme. She currently holds her associate with the Cecchetti society. While with the Quinte Ballet School of Canada, Desirée danced various roles and assisted many choreographers who have set pieces on the students of the Quinte Ballet School of Canada. She has taught for the Community Dance Division as well as the Kingston School of Dance. Desirée also teaches within the Quinte Ballet School of Canada's professional programme.

CRYSTAL WHYTE, R.A.D (TC), A.I.S.T.D, N.B.S TTP (Dip): is a graduate of the National Ballet School's Teacher Training program. While there, she obtained her Royal Academy of Dance Teaching Certificate. She also holds Associates with the Cecchetti and National divisions of the I.S.T.D and A.D.A.P.T for jazz and tap. Crystal has performed in the Mirvish Production "Crazy for You" and has appeared in various special events, commercials and industrial projects. She has adjudicated at various dance competitions and guest teaches throughout Ontario. Crystal also teaches within the Quinte Ballet School's professional programme.

TINA FUSHELL: Tina Fushell is a graduate of the Quinte Ballet School of Canada and The School of Toronto Dance Theatre. She is the Co-Artistic Director of Ambitious Enterprises (AE) with Kate Franklin who together produced the "At the Wrecking Ball" series. Tina has had her work presented at numerous professional venues.  As a dancer, she has had the pleasure of working for numerous choreographers. 

The Umbrella Dance Programme FEE SCHEDULE 2009 - 2010

Fees for Classes from September, 2009 to June, 2010

Term one: September 14th, 2009 - January 31st, 2010
Term two: February 8th, 2010 - June 19th, 2010

Registration Fee: Non-refundable annual fee of $25.00 per family is payable at the time of registration.

# of classes per week	Term One	Term Two
one class 45 mins	$190.00	$190.00
one class 60 mins	$205.00	$205.00
one class 75 mins	$235.00	$235.00
one class 90 mins	$255.00	$255.00

Discounts are available to students taking 3 or more classes.

All taxes are included in our prices.

Special exception: Ballroom is being offered as an 8 week course for $300.00 per couple plus registration fee.

End of Year Performance Fee: The fee covers all performance related activities including make up, hair, costume construction and auditorium rental. Your payment can be postdated or the beginning of the second term - February 1st, 2010. The performance fee is refundable if notice of non-performance is given before March 1, 2010.

Prices of performance fees will be available before the start of the second term.  All performance fees will will be due with second term payments.

METHOD OF PAYMENT

Payment is by Visa, Mastercard, cash or cheque made payable to "Quinte Ballet School of Canada."

If postdating your cheques, please date them:

FIRST TERM:	September 14th, 2009
SECOND TERM:	February 8th, 2010

REFUND POLICY

Fees for the Umbrella Dance Programme are non-refundable except with a medical certificate. There will be a $25.00 administrative fee deducted from all refunds.

NSF cheques are subject to a $25.00 NSF fee.

The Umbrella Dance Programme reserves the right to cancel of combine classes due to insifficient registration.

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2009 - 2010

MONDAY

Lyrical                           5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

Ballet 5/6                      7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Ballroom                       7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Pointe 2                        8:30 - 9:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

Early Dance 1               5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Ballet 2                         5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Jazz 4                           6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Jazz 3                           7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Ballet 4                         7:00 - 8:15 p.m.

Contemporary              7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Adult Tap 2                   8:15 - 9:15 p.m.

Pointe 1                        8:30 - 9:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Early Dance 2               5:00 - 5:45 p.m.

Tap 2                            5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Ballet 1                         5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

Jazz 1                           5:45 - 6:45 p.m.                         

Tap 3                            6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Jazz 2                           6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

Ballet  6                        6:45 - 8:15 p.m.

Tap 4                            7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Jazz 5                           8:15 - 9:30 p.m.

Adult Ballet                   8:15 - 9:30 p.m.

THURSDAY

Ballet 3                         5:15 - 6:30 p.m.

Primary Ballet               5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

Ballet 4                         7:00 - 8:15 p.m.

Ballet 5                         6:45 - 8:00 p.m.

FRIDAY

Spanish                        7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Adult Jazz                     7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Adult Hip Hop                8:00 - 9:15 p.m.

SATURDAY

Primary                          9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Early Dance 1               10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

Ballet 1                         10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Jr. Hip Hop                    10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Early Dance 2               10:45 - 11:30 a.m.

Sr. Hip Hop                   11:45 - 12:45 p.m.

Ballet 2                         11:45 - 12:45 p.m.

Ballet 3                         12:45 - 2:00 p.m.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE