Donita also directs the school's extensive ballet program. Her training is compiled from such prestigious international dance companies as L'Opera de Strasbourg in France, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, The Canadian Opera, Canadian Silent Players, The Fifteen and The National Ballet of Canada. For over 30 years now she has maintained a strong dance organization training her dancers with impeccable technique. Her personalized corrections and hours of dedication are what make the school stand out among competing dance studios. For years Donita Ballet School won countless gold medals during competitions proving the unique quality of the school. Under Donita's direction, her school and her dancers have always had a strong undying love for the art of classical ballet. Donita has also been an adjudicator in various competitions in Canada and a choreographer for year end recitals of several dance schools.
We are committed to providing an excellent dance education in a family oriented environment. Our diverse, professional faculty offers an exciting variety of classes for beginning through advanced dancers. Building self-esteem and self-confidence as well as developing important life skills, such as discipline, dedication, perseverance, respect and team work are all a part of the Dance Extension experience.
At Favorite Dance Studio we offer group and private classes in Ballroom and Latin Dancing. We provide professional instruction for any level of experience, from beginners to advanced, for adults, teens, and children. Whether you have always wanted to take Ballroom or Latin dance lessons, or are getting ready for that special day, we have something for everyone. Learn: Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, and more! We'll prepare you for any dancing occasion whether it's social, competitive, wedding, health, or just for fun!
The core of Kaeja d'Dance is driven by the creation of new and original dance through the interconnected mediums of live performance, educational/community programming and dance on film. Led by Karen and Allen, our work addresses universal qualities of life and investigates the power of dance to elevate and unite the human spirit against physical, social and environmental obstacles. We remain committed to social and artistic exploration, and utilize the language of choreography - and the interrelated tributaries of performance, education and film - to incite a passion for movement and to nurture a new appreciation for the richness of the human experience. Our vigorous commitment to the profession and community of dance is inspired from the relentless core of passionate joy, stimulating ideas and intrigue that Karen and Allen Kaeja inhabit. This is reflected in our consistent search within ourselves to inform and invigorate the Company vision and the future of dance and dance audiences through educational projects for youth, professional dancers and educators, and through outreach activities for new and current audiences.
MOVE promises to bring dancers, studio directors, teachers and parents a young, fresh and exciting dance competition like no other. We are constantly on the MOVE to bring a dance competition experience to life like no other! MOVE is professional, determined and motivated – we partner with only the best in the business. We will provide top, professional judges along with cutting edge scoring technology. We connect and consult with suppliers that know the dance business, ensuring a professionally run competition. MOVE is run by two professional directors – Shawn Desman and Beatriz Leonardo. Our passions,MOVE awards cash prizes to each studio in attendance, along with our Spotlight Award winners and our MOVE Champions. We are continuously on the MOVE to find partners and sponsors that will help to bring in great rewards for our top performers. Last year, we gave away more than $10,000 in cash prizes and scholarships at each location! Wow! combined with our expertise will surpass every dance competition experience you have had to-date