Class Descriptions
WEE FOLK Sessional Dance classes (2-4 years old)
(Misty & Neeve)
Wee Folk sessions are 6-week classes specially designed for the tiniest dancers. Rooted in Creative Dance, these sessions use rhyme and story to conjure up imaginative dance play. Teacher-guided and filled with child-inspired imaginary adventures, the classes focus on physical exploration and creative expression.
Unlike the full-year structure of other FadaDance classes, Wee Folk Sessions are short-term, offering a unique and playful introduction to dance.
One session is offered in the fall and one session is offered in the spring.
The ages are as follows:
Wee Folk: 2 & 3 years old (Accompanied by a parent / caregiver)
This 6-week session invites children to play through the art of creative dance, guided by the teacher and inspired by their imaginations. With a focus on physical exploration, the class weaves seasonal songs, stories, rhythm, and rhyme to spark joyful movement and expression. It’s a delightful reminder of the joy and freedom that comes with creative play.
3 & 4 years old (Able to attend class without parent/caregiver)
This 6-week session invites little ones to play and explore through the artform of creative dance. Guided by the teacher and sparked by each child’s imagination, classes are rooted in creative dance exploration. Songs, storytelling, rhythm, and rhyme create a rich and welcoming world of creative expression— offering a gentle, joyful transition for those just beginning to find their way in a larger creative landscape.
Fall - 6 weeks: Sep 26; Oct 3, 17, 24, 31; Nov 7
Spring - 6 weeks: Mar: 6, 13, 20 April 3, 10, 17 (Mar 27- Spring break - no class)
CREATIVE DANCE (4-7 years old)
Young movers embark on a playful journey of self-expression in a safe, supportive space. Through storytelling, rhythm, music, and art, dancers explore their natural movement while learning fundamental concepts like levels, pathways, tempo, rhythm, shape, and balance. Classes build body awareness, alignment, and a growing movement vocabulary through contemporary and creative dance.
4 year-olds
Children develop skills of body awareness, locomotor movement, cooperating with others, and following directions. The material is presented in a fun-filled, constructive atmosphere.
Dance 4 willl culminate in a year end performance on May 14 (dress rehearsal) & May 15, 2026 (matinee) at Riddell Centre Theatre.
(Please note that children must be toilet trained to enter these classes.)
5-7 year-olds
As young dancers progress, they continue to explore, experiment, and problem-solve with movement, gaining a better sense of themselves as dancers. Dancers will dive into creating dances through led explorations where they will blend and sequence an array of dance movements. With a focus on exploring the elements of dance they learn basic dance concepts and choreography rooted in age appropriate themes and concepts. These sessions support dancers developing their skills both independently and collaboratively.
The “levels” of these creative dance classes correspond with a dancer’s age.
For example: Dance 6 & Dance 6B are for 6-year-olds. Dancers must be the correct age by October 31st of each year to be eligible for the class.
These classes will culminate in a year end performance on May 14 (dress rehearsal) & May 15, 2026 (matinee) at Riddell Centre Theatre.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE (8-18 years-old)
Contemporary dance reflects the spirit of our current world, drawing from evolving movement philosophies and the dynamic relationship between body and mind. In these classes for dancers aged 8 and up, students explore a broad range of contemporary techniques and creative approaches.
Blending structured choreography, compositional exploration, and improvisation, dancers are encouraged to expand their artistic perspectives and develop a personal movement vocabulary. Improvisation plays a central role, sparking innovation and fostering a deep connection to the creative process.
While nurturing individual expression and creativity, the class also emphasizes technical growth, helping dancers strengthen their skills, refine alignment, and build fluency in contemporary movement. This is a space for discovery, self-expression, and the joyful pursuit of artistic development through dance.
TECHNIQUE FOR THE YOUNG DANCER
Youth Technique classes emphasize strength, flexibility, coordination, good posture, muscle toning, and musicality. Barre, floor barre, center work, and movement combinations are used to develop a strong foundation in contemporary dance technique. Technique class incorporates various approaches to dance conditioning to improve strength, flexibility, and alignment.
Classes are offered in a relaxed and supportive learning environment, nurturing a personal sense of well-being.
For ages 8-10 Technique is strongly advised and completely encouraged.
For ages 11 and older Technique is ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY in addition to a dancers’ contemporary class.
Current students are informed of their level of Technique Class to take. For new students, please contact Misty at misty@fadadance.ca or Heather at heather@fadadance.ca to discuss what level of Technique Class is appropriate for your child.
ADULT CLASSES (18 +)
YOUNG ADULT - Advanced (Belle)
A class for students transitioning from Youth Contemporary to Adult classes and other young adults interested in dance. Focus is placed on fine-tuning dance technique, exploration of quality and style of movement and pushing the development of phrasing and combinations. Students are encouraged to contribute to the creative process and must feel comfortable in a performing atmosphere. A strong commitment to attending class regularly is a must.
OPEN MOVEMENT LAB (SESSIONAL) - Beginner/Intermediate (Isabella)
Open Movement Lab is a 10-week dance session for adults eager to perform and expand their movement comfort zone. Dancers will have the opportunity to perform at the Fada Christmas Party (Dec 19, 2026) and the Fada Year-End Performance (June 14 & 15, 2027). Each class begins with guided improvisation, cardio, and floorwork to warm up and explore movement. From there, dancers will learn phrases, collaborate in groups, and build choreography that evolves into a performance piece. All levels of movers and shakers are welcome—just bring commitment, curiosity, and a desire to perform!
Sessional dates - Fall 2026:
Oct: 16, 23, 30; Nov: 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec: 4, 11, 18
Sessional dates - Spring 2027:
Apr: 9, 16, 23, 30; May: 7, 14, 21, 28; Jun: 4, 11
UNO - Beginner/Intermediate (Heather)
This class delves into basic contemporary dance technique while exploring the creative intricacies of movement quality, style, improvisation, and crafting phrasing and combinations. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves by contributing to the creative process and engaging in performance opportunities. A strong commitment to attending class regularly is a must.
ADULT ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY- Advanced (Belle & Isabella)
This is a class that moves with momentum.
Designed for experienced dancers, the work unfolds quickly—warm-up sequences build with complexity, and movement phrases arrive layered, intricate, and demanding. Dancers are expected to listen sharply, respond instinctively, and trust the depth of their training as they move through material at pace. Within this rigour, there is artistry. Dancers will engage with established repertoire while also stepping into the role of creator—shaping, refining, and performing new work. The studio becomes a place of both discipline and discovery, where precision meets expression.
This class is for those who are hungry for the stage—who are willing to commit fully, show up consistently, and invest in the details that bring powerful work to life.
FADAMASC - All Levels (Fran & Heather)
FadaMasc is a contemporary dance sessional for adults who identify with a more masculine way of moving in the world. The class combines strength training, basic contemporary dance technique, improvisation and collaborative choreography. This class runs as an 8 week session in the fall, culminating in a performance at the annual FadaDance Christmas Party. A strong commitment to attending class regularly is a must.
BLANK LAB - Intermediate/Advanced (Fran)
Formerly Adult Tech, Blank Lab is a class that draws from a myriad of physical practices. Every semester is a new bag of exploration. Training has included everything from sprinting and skipping to weight training and yoga. The conditioning is complimented with contemporary dance phrasing. Students must be prepared for a highly physical class and quick-moving repertoire.
TGIF STEP Class Sessional - (Fran)
Wanna end the week/start the weekend off on a high note? Ditch the end of your work day and sweat for one hour in this high-energy STEP aerobics class. Not your classic step class, this one steers towards a more choreographed approach and we will generally learn one or two short bursts of STEP phrases in a class. This class is an 8 week sessional class.
Sessional Dates: NEW THIS YEAR - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FOR ALL SESSIONS WHEN REGISTRATION OPENS FOR ALL OTHER CLASSES.
FALL 2026: Oct 30; Nov 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec 4, 11, 18
WINTER 2027: Feb 5, 19, 26; Mar 5, 12, 19; Apr 2, 9
SPRING 2027: Apr 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28; Jun 4, 11
* Steps are provided, however, we could accommodate more students if some have their own steps. If you do have your own steps, please let us know by leaving a note in the "Notes" section of your registration.
It'll be funnnnnnnn!!!!
INTERMEDIATE KATHAK - Intermediate/Advanced (Misty)
This class will offer a comprehensive introduction into all the facets of the Kathak form. These include basic knowledge of the north Indian rhythmic systems (taal), body vocabulary (ang), spoken language (bol) and recitation (padhant). Traditional compositions, introduction to Sanksrit Sloka, poetics such as Kavita, and songs rendered in narrative gesture are also explored. Work will be rooted within the kathak form, as well as be infused with Misty’s evolving body of kathak infused contemporary dance. This class is for students with intermediate to advanced dance experience, but students can be new to Kathak.
The Instructor for this class is Misty Wensel. Misty is a student of Joanna de Souza of M-Do Toronto. (www.kathaktoronto.com)
CONTINUUM CONTEMPORARY - Advanced (Misty & Kendra)
Contemporary Continuum is a contemporary dance class designed for advanced dancers aged 40+ who bring a lifetime of experience into the studio. This class honours that depth—while recognizing that bodies, timing, and learning processes evolve. The work will move with intention. While the choreography itself is not necessarily slow, the pace of the class allows space: time to absorb phrasing, to revisit and refine material, and to fully embody movement. Dancers are invited to deepen their connection to technique, artistry, and creative voice without the pressure to rush. Each class will weave together contemporary technique, improvisation, and choreographic exploration. There is a strong emphasis on creation—developing movement, shaping ideas, and synthesizing material over time. As the season progresses, the group will work collaboratively toward building choreography with the option of sharing this work in performance.