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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, September 4, 2013 | 12 Fall Registration If your kids love running, adventures in the great outdoors and getting muddy, Adventure Running Kids (ARK) might be the perfect fit. New to Oakville this fall, ARK is a running and training program for boys and girls aged six to 14. ARK has already been established in five other southern Ontario communities with more than 500 participants this past spring. In Oakville's eight-week introductory session, ARK coaches will focus on map reading, agility, speed training and endurance. ARK combines trail running, New training program for kids offers adventures on the run night running, navigation, cross country running, obstacles and winter snowshoe running to create a fun, challenging eco-adventure. Coaches and leaders not only challenge and teach kids to be stronger, tougher and faster runners while having an appreciation and respect for the environment, but they also coach kids on the problem solving skills necessary in training, racing and life. ARK will be held Monday evenings between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. at a location to be announced. Weekly sessions focus on a theme such as running agility, speed training, route finding, running power and terrain running. Each child participates at his or her own comfort level. The only gear required is loose fitting, lightweight, easily-washable clothing with layers necessary as the temperature drops. Trail running shoes are recommended.Practices run every week unless there are weather alerts or the temperature dips to -15 degrees Celsius. As the daylight shortens, kids will be running Advertorial with the use of headlamps ­ one of the highlights of the fall session for participants; exercises may be modified in the dark but the emphasis is still on fun. Registration is open for the September 9 start. Cost is $40 with a $10 deposit required for a pinnie. As ARK Oakville is volunteer-based, organizers are looking for parents to help with coaching.To register or sign up as a volunteer, email ark-oakville@dontgetlost.caFor more information about ARK, visit www. adventurerunningkids.ca. Challenge kids to run stronger and faster while developing appreciation for the natural environment A unique approach to dance Dancers' dreams are sure to come true at Oakville's newest dance school, Live To Dance Academy. Headed by owner and artistic director Nadine Villa Reguidel, the studio offers programming for tots aged 18-months, all the way through to adults at both the recreational and competitive levels. With something for everyone, registrants can choose from dance programs including jazz, tap, acro, hip hop, lyrical/contemporary, and the exclusive Royal Academy of Dance Ballet program, which is only offered at three other schools in Oakville. The team of fully accredited and professional faculty is armed with a unique approach to dance education and offer more than 15 years of dance experience. They've created a warm, welcoming environment designed for students to express their passion, challenge themselves and achieve their personal goals while developing self esteem, self confidence, creativity, poise and a love for dance. Classes will be taught in the 5,000 square foot state-of-the-art dance space, which includes three spacious, climatecontrolled studios, each outfitted with full length mirrors, 12-foot ceilings, professionally sprung floors, anchored barres and a top-of-the-line sound system, as well as a large viewing window. Students and parents will also enjoy the Academy's spacious change rooms, a welcoming reception area, lunchroom/homework room, free Wi-Fi and TV. Classes start the week of September 16 and an open house/grand opening event will be held on Sunday, September 22. To register for classes, or for more information, call 905-827-7771, go to www.livetodanceacademy.ca or visit Live To Dance Academy at 2210 Speers Rd., Units 1 and 2. OAKVILLE'S NEWEST DANCE STUDIO!!!!! Fall Season Starts Monday September 9th monday evenings 6:30 - 7:30 pm for 8wks contact ark-oakville@dontgetlost.ca (between 3rd line & Bronte Rd) LIVE TO DANCE ACADEMY OFFERS CLASSES TO RECREATIONAL & COMPETITIVE STUDENTS IN 2210 Speers Road "WHERE DANCERS' DREAMS COME TRUE" Jazz Tap RAD Ballet Hip Hop Acro Lyrical Contemporary Little Wiggles Creative Starz adventure confidence training agility hills mud Fall Registration Dates: Sept. 4th, 5th, 6th 4:00pm-8:00pm · Sept. 7th 12:00pm-4:00pm REGISTER TODAY FOR FALL CLASSES!!! Classes are available to ages 1.5- Adult and taught by fully accredited and professional faculty. w w w. A d v e n t u r e R u n n i n g K i d s . c a Register before September 15th and receive one month free!! www.livetodanceacademy.ca For more information on our studio and exciting programs, contact our Artistic Director at info@livetodanceacademy.ca or call (905) 827-7771