www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, September 5, 2012 · 14 Fall Registration Recreational & Competitive Dance Ages 3+ Oakville School of Dance makes ballet history The Oakville School of Dance was founded in 1960 by Elizabeth Paterson, former Graded and Vocational Graded Examiner for the Royal Academy of Dance. After offering her expertise for many years, and building a landmark for Classical Ballet training in southern Ontario, Elizabeth retired and handed the reins to her daughter, Amanda Paterson-Bayliss. Amanda, a graduate of Canada's National Ballet School has raised the standard and quality of dance training even higher for her students. The School's graduates are continually being offered professional contracts in the dance world. In fact, many of its graduates are now dancing in the U.K., the United States, Europe, across Canada and even as far away as Israel! "The OSD provides exceptional ballet training for beginners to professional students. Our classes offer a young child from the age of three and up the opportunity to grow in self-confidence, coordination, flexibility, strength, musicality, artistry and creativity," says Bayliss. The friendly nurturing atmosphere exposes each child's creative talent and incorporates this into the art of ballet. Alongside a very strong base with the Royal Academy of Dance, the OSD is proud to include the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 8 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child Advertorial Ballet | Jazz | Tap | Hip Hop | Lyrical | Acro Open for Registration ALL summer Mon,Wed,Thurs (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.),Tues (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.) Saturday, September 8th (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) 2210 Speers Rd (west of 3rd Line) 905-815-9239 allegrodance.ca Laura Dacyshyn, Director - former dancer with the National Ballet of Canada Young People's Theatre for the GTA & Southwestern Ontario Great Big Theatre Company Acting Classes Fall/Winter/Spring 2012-13 For Ages 6 to 13 Nine-week Sessions Oakville Children's Music Theatre The only children's program in Oakville that is dedicated exclusively to Musical Theatre development. The ABT Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality training to dance students of all ages and skill levels. This past June, the OSD became the first school in Canada to present students for American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum Examinations! "The students were honoured to have Franco De Vita (Principal of the JKO school of American Ballet Theatre) visit the OSD and adjudicate their exams! Mr. De Vita was thrilled with the standard of the OSD and awarded students marks of Honours and High Honours." The OSD believes when selecting a ballet school, much consideration should be taken. "You are placing your child's emotional and physical development into the hands of an instructor. Only a truly experienced professional teacher can guide a young dancer through the careful and gradual process of their training. The young artist, whether pursuing a career in dance or enjoying classes as an extracurricular activity, deserves only the finest and most proper instruction. Why settle for anything less?" An outstanding faculty of dance professionals with extensive performing and teaching backgrounds form the core of the OSD. The OSD's faculty under the Artistic Directorship of Amanda Bayliss provide classes in which the children are eager to learn and are proud of their accomplishments. Recognized by the Government of Canada for working creatively with children in their pursuit of excellence in Musical Theatre since 1995. Level One: JK to Grade 2 · Level Two: Grades 3, 4 and 5 · Level Three: Grades 6, 7 and 8 All classes culminate in a full "Broadway Style" showcase in June City Parent Magazines Reader's Choice 2011 & 2012 BEST DRAMA SCHOOL All teachers have University / College degrees and are sensitive to the individual requirements of our students. Student teacher ratio 5 to 1. Self Esteem · Confidence · Teamwork 905·842·9535 www.ocmt.on.ca A great confidence and skill building experience! onstage@gbtc.com · www.gbtc.com 1-866-864-4282 (TOLL-FREE)