:: Dance classes for ages 12-17

Introduction to Contemporary Dance

You’re between 12 and 17 and you want to dance? In its artistically stimulating setting, LADMMI will initiate you to contemporary dance. We’re located in downtown Montréal, just across the street from MusiquePlus. Live music every night!

Hurry and sign up: there are only 25 places available each night!

Courses outline

Would you like to express your feelings, free your energy without the formal style of classical dance and explore all the possibilities of your body in movement? Contemporary dance is definitely for you! With a wide range of structured exercises, stretching and dance phrases, you will get good exercise; develop flexibility and muscles, while expressing yourself through dance. Each course is taught by dynamic professional from LADMMI’s teaching staff and is accompanied by a musician.

Introduction to contemporary dance 1
Trainer: Audrey Bergeron

Thursday  5:45 to 7:45 p.m.    
This course dedicated to teenagers aged between 12 and 17 years old consists of a 90-minute technique class followed by 30 minutes of choreography, the result of which will be performed at the end of the semester for guests of your choice. The entire class’ work will be filmed and a DVD copy will be given to each student participant!
NO PREREQUISITE

NEW! Introduction to contemporary dance 2
Trainer: Mellisha Richard Dawe

Monday  5:45 to 7:45 p.m. and Wednesday 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. 
You enjoyed your experience at LADMMI and you want to continue to explore contemporary dance? In order to help you to progress more quickly and to deepen your contemporary dance experience LADMMI now offers a second level in the following format: 2 nights per week, 4 hours of dance including 2 choreographic workshops. There will be an informal presentation of this choreographic work at the end of the session.
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to contemporary dance 1
 
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Schedule and rates

FALL 2009 SESSION: 12 weeks
September 14 – December 7, 2009
Registration before September 18

WINTER 2010 SESSION: 14 weeks
January 11 – April 15, 2010
Registration before January 15

Introduction to contemporary dance 1:  Thursday  5:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Introduction to contemporary dance 2:  Monday  5:45 to 7:45 p.m. and Wednesday 5:45 to 7:45 p.m.

IMPORTANT: You must arrive at LADMMI 15 minutes before the beginning of each class. Please note that no classes are held on statutory holidays. The course schedule has already been adjusted accordingly.

Fall – 12 weeks
1 class/week: $260/semester
2 classes/week: $470/semester (tax included)

Winter – 14 weeks
1 class/week: $300/semester
2 classes/week: $550/semester (tax included)

À la carte lessons are also offered, and cost $23.50 each.

SPECIAL SAVINGS
10% discount for early registration for the fall session (before August 21, 2009)
10% discount for early registration for the winter session (before December 15, 2009)
15% discount on year-long registrations

PAYMENT TERMS
Registration deadline: the date of the first class

Refunds: Registration fees will only be refunded in the case of illness or injury (upon presentation of a doctor’s certificate) or job relocation (upon presentation of a letter from the employer), subject to administrative fees of $25.
All refund requests must be addressed in writing to LADMMI.

Payment methods: cash, certified cheque (payable to LADMMI) or debit.
Administrative fees of $15 apply in the case of payments returned for insufficient funds.

To register, print and complete this registration form and take it to the LADMMI reception desk.

INFORMATION
372 Sainte-Catherine Street West, Suite 211, Montréal, Québec H3B 1A2
Telephone: 514 866-9814 admission@ladmmi.com www.ladmmi.com

FAQ

Are there any prerequisites for these classes? I’ve never done contemporary dance. Will I be able to keep up with the group? All beginner classes are designed to gradually introduce students to dance techniques.

Who teaches the courses? The courses are taught by trainers who work in professional dance.  

How many students do you accept? The classes are held if at least 12 people register. We accept up to 25 people per class.

How should I dress? What type of shoes should I wear? We suggest that you wear appropriate dance attire that allows your body to move freely. There are lockers where you can leave your clothing. Students are bare-foot during the classes. You might want to bring sandals or shoes for walking about between the studios.

Do you have musicians? What type of music is used for the classes? The musical accompaniment is mainly provided by a professional percussionist in the studio. The musical styles vary depending on the class, and some classes may use recordings.

What is the deadline for registration? You have until the end of the first week of classes to register.

Will I receive a diploma or certificate? The recreational classes focus on the pleasure of training through dance. It is not possible to fail a class and no certificate is awarded at the end of the session.

If I take only one class per week, will I be able to keep up with the group? Can I be reimbursed for the total cost? The program is designed to allow the participants to take the number of classes they want. When you register for two or more classes per week, the rate is designed to ensure that you save money over the cost per unit.

Do we put on a performance at the end of the session? Yes! Each class includes one choreographic workshops, the fruits of which will be performed at the end of the semester for guests of your choice. The entire class’ work will be filmed and a DVD copy will be given to each student participant! 

How is the class given? Is there a warm-up period at the start? The class is designed so that you warm up gradually while dancing. It is, however, recommended that you show up 15 minutes ahead of time.