Programs

Since 1999, Groove has been a performing arts highlight for the Allenby Forest Hill community. Parents looking for a structured, professional atmosphere built around fun have found that here at Groove. Without emphasis on competition the focus on high positive nature is what keeps this company growing. Groove projects a real family atmosphere, whether it be the home-made costumes or the warm loving teachers who make sure each child feels like the individuals they are. Groove is also one of the first dance studios that encourages children with special needs. Over the years children with autism, downs syndrome, and visual and hearing impairment have danced as well. Led by Angela Williams, Artistic Director of Groove School of Dance and Co-owner of Zodiactors Musical Theatre Company, Angela’s portfolio includes over 15 years of experience in jazz, ballet, gymnastics, hip hop, musical theatre and acro.

www.grooveschoolofdance.com
Angela Williams
(416) 919-2914

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North Toronto Karate School has been serving the North Toronto community for nine years. We have top quality Black Belt instructors with a combined 20 years of instruction experience certified to promote students to all levels. NTKS combines traditional philosophy with modern day techniques in the teaching of Karate. We believe that learning practical martial arts skills can be combined with physical exercise to create a great experience for all ages.

Classes run Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings

www.northtorontokarate.com
Sensei Michael Palitti
(416) 875-9820

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An exhilarating workout of energizing and awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! Our routines feature fast and slow rhythms and resistance training, combined to tone and sculpt your body all while burning fat. Zumba has spread like wild-fire as the single most influential movement in the industry of fitness.

For Tuesday & Thursday morning classes contact:
Tracy
For Monday morning and Thursday lunch classes contact:
Angela
(416) 919-2914
For Monday night & Saturday morning classes with Ken contact:
Angela
(416) 919-2914

www.zumba.com

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Cheerleading

This fun and challenging sport combines elements of dance, tumbling and stunting. Students are introduced to the basics of competitive cheerleading and by the end of the session, are able to perform a short competitive routine.

Classes are Wednesdays from 5:15 - 6:30 PM

Jenny Kurtz
(416) 831-9278

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Sports With Jay programs are unique because they work on developing children’s gross motor skills, physical strength and over all coordination which ultimately will enhance their confidence and self–esteem. All Sports With Jay programs are taught in a safe, non-competitive, structured and fun environment suitable for ages 3 + years. We realize that not all children are at the same level; therefore, our non-competitive format ensures that each child will benefit from the programs at his/her own pace. With many years of programming experience, Sports With Jay continues to offer a variety of programs including: Physical Education, Cooperative Games, Multi-Sports, Sports Clinics and Martial Arts all of which are suitable for Morning Programs, Lunch Programs and/or After School Programs. Sports With Jay also provides programs for Camps both during the school year and summer, Special Events, Birthday Parties and Seminars for teachers.

For all Sports With Jay Programs, safe, age appropriate equipment is provided. All Sports With Jay coaches are trained in our unique format and ensure that while the programs are fun and exciting that safety remains a priority and focus while working with the children at all times.

Classes are Monday 10-11 am for ages 5-6 and 10:45 – 11:45 am for ages 3-4.

www.sportswithjay.com
Jay
(905) 237-3438 or (416) 418-2044

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At Bonnie’s School of Speech and Drama, we offer several programs for various ages. Drama Kids and Drama Teens provide a structured curriculum designed to improve public speaking and oral communication skills, increase confidence, improve self-expression, and teach students on-stage theatre performance skills. It is designed for children ages 6 and over to young adult. Drama Tots is designed to give young children an opportunity to learn performance skills and to enhance communication skills

Classes are Mondays from 2:45 - 5:15 PM

www.dramakids.ca
Bonnie Laurie
(416) 489-4236

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The Art of Dance

The Art of Dance Program, under the direction of former Royal Winnipeg Ballet soloist Kathleen Duffy, offers specialty training in ballet for dancers 13 yrs + who are working at the intermediate RAD level and up. The program's emphasis is on balancing technique, artistry and performing skills of young dancers.

Director: Kathleen Duffy, RT RAD, Grad. Royal Winnipeg Ballet Professional School, Soloist, Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 PM

dancers@ica.net
(905) 820-5082

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Get ready to "funk it up-" hip hop styles!! The Spicy Hip Hop class consists of a heart-pumping warm-up with body isolations to get the mind and body moving and grooving to some popular beats. We then sweat to top 40 music including Hip Hop, R & B and Reggae as we learn a fun and spicy choreographed routine! This session is great for those women who are looking for a cardio workout that is different, fun and spicy!

Classes are Tuesdays from 8:30 - 9:30 PM

www.divagirlfitness.com
oxana@divagirlfitness.com

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Meet your inner Doll! Sophie's "Pussycat Dolls" class teaches the PCD style of dance - sexy, feminine and tons of fun! This style takes inspiration from several dance disciplines including pop, jazz, hip hop and burlesque. Our classes include a warm-up, conditioning, isolations and choreography. The "Pussycat Dolls" class is designed for every woman; no dance experience needed - attitude is everything!

Classes are Wednesdays from 7:30 - 8:30 PM and
Thursdays from 1:30 - 2:30 PM

www.sophieluxton.com
Sophie Luxton
(416) 873-9469

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Mark Weinstock is an award-winning songwriter, educator and international performer who began his career writing poems for his teacher in fifth grade. Get rock-star ready with his innovative program that lets your child write, compose and record their very own music. Join the band at Groove School of Rock or let the little ones sing their hearts out at Groovy Music, where they’ll learn songs and activities that have been designed to stimulate language development.

Groove School of Rock classes are held on Wednesday evenings
Groovy Music is held on Monday afternoons and Tuesday mornings

www.grooveschoolofdance.com
Angela Williams
(416) 919-2914

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Oxford uses cognitive learning techniques to help children develop more effective ways of thinking, concentrating, listening and remembering. We teach children how to mentally organize new information so that it makes sense. This is the critical first step toward good grades. Your child becomes an independent learner, better equipped to take in and retain new information on his or her own.

Classes are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday from 4-6pm.

www.oxfordlearning.com
rosedale@oxfordlearning.com
(416) 710-1858

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Fluid Yoga combines poses, movements and sequences to encourage increased tone & suppleness throughout the body, while developing greater awareness of breath, focus and the flow of prana (energy). We offer a path for returning to our natural rhythms, a sense of balance and a freeing of the body's tension.

Classes are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00-10:00 AM

www.fluidyoga.com
Janice Skinner
(416) 485-5211

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With the little ones snuggled into baby carriers, new moms learn basic steps to popular Latin Dances, while babies shake maracas and bounce along to the Salsa beat.

Salsa Babies offers a great workout, a chance to socialize with other parents, and an opportunity to introduce one's child to music and movement. Not to mention, it's perfect for people who have always wanted to learn to dance, but could never convince their partner to take lessons!

Classes are appropriate for babies approximately 6-8 weeks of age and up, as long as you are comfortable supporting your baby in a carrier for the duration of the class. All levels of fitness and dance experience are welcome.

Classes are Thursdays from 10:30-11:15 AM

Salsa TOTS - Latin Groove for Kids on the Move!
Designed for older babies who have outgrown the carrier and are ready to dance on their own two feet! Featuring original music by renowned Latin artist, Ricky Franco, Salsa Tots combines movement and play with lively rhythms that parents and kids can both enjoy!

Classes are Thursdays from 9:30-10:15 AM

www.salsababies.com
Maria Dorado
(416) 782-1510

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Miss*Ng Star Academy of the Arts - Glee & Triple Threat Training

Jessica Ng is a triple threat, whose talent has taken her to renowned stages and festivals across North America. She is a sought-after vocal coach, specializing in school programs and private lessons in the GTA. Currently completing her Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance at York University, she has been teaching for over seven years. She is incredibly passionate about performance and can’t wait to share her enthusiasm and knowledge with you!

Class Options:

Junior Glee Club (9-12 yrs)
Based on the new TV show, selections from contemporary musical theatre and pop/rock repertoire will be paired with jazz, ballet and hip hop choreography. This class is great for anyone from the budding beginner to the triple threat! Includes a special Parents Day presentation on March 27, 2010. Classes are Saturdays from 3-4 PM

Senior Glee Club (13-16 yrs)
Based on the new TV show selections from contemporary musical theatre and pop/rock repertoire will be paired with jazz, ballet and hip hop choreography. This class is great for anyone from the budding beginner to the triple threat! Includes a special Parents Day presentation on March 27, 2010. Classes are Saturdays from 4-5 PM

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS & ACTING COACHING (all ages welcome)
Lessons vary in duration (30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour). Please contact Jessica Ng prior to registration for lessons. Music lessons available in: Voice (any genre), Beginner Piano, Violin, Viola, Theory & Harmony studies.

missingstar@gmail.com

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Our classes introduce your children to the wonderful world of the Whimz Live Animals and include movement, storytelling, crafts and songs. Children in our classes have the opportunity to meet three to four different Whimz Animals each week. Besides learning how to hold the animals, the participants will learn about both their natural habitat and about the animals in captivity. This is a VIBRANT program that encourages gentleness and understanding of animals, while giving your kids room to move and groove!!!

Classes are Wednesdays from 2:30 - 3:30 PM

www.whimzonline.com
whimz@whimzonline.com
(416) 656-7894

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Get Fit. Feel Sexy. Have fun. Boost your mood, balance your core, and shake off stress with our new hula hoop dance fitness classes. Hoop Toronto classes are focused on interaction, creativity and guided performance providing a heart-pumping cardio workout. Our class tones your core without crunches while increasing strength, balance, flexibility and alignment.
Join the ‘hooping’ revolution!

Classes are held Tuesdays at 8:30pm and Wednesdays at 2:15pm.

www.hooptoronto.com
Sadie Yancey
(416) 879-9060

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Kids love to crank up the music, shake, wiggle and have a blast with their friends so why not get fit while they're at it? Zumbatronics fuses the Zumba program's exciting formula with the psychology and physiology relevant to kids and maxes out on fun and fitness at the same time! Designed for ages 4-12 and/or families.

Classes are held on Friday evenings.

www.zumbatomic.com
Angela Williams
(416) 919-2914

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Daddy and Baby Rockin' roll

Are you a Daddy who loves to jam? Come join us for Sonshine and Broccoli’s first ever daddy and baby music class. It’s time to put Barney on pause and get down with tunes from the Beatles, Stones, Dylan and more. Give mommy some time off while daddy and baby rock out with Sonshine and Broccoli. All instruments are welcome. Ages: 0-3 years. Cost is $106.

Classes are Sundays from 3:30 to 4:00 PM, October 10th to November 21st

Movin’ and Groovin’ (drop off)

Sundays are for singing. For the first time ever, Sonshine and Broccoli are offering a fun-filled afternoon drop-off class filled with singing, dancing, theatre games, and more. Share the music, meet new friends and have a good time. Sign up today and let Sonshine and Broccoli help start the week off right. First come, first serve (max 20 kids). Suitable for ages 3-6 years. Cost is $110

Classes are Sundays from 2:30 to 3:10 PM, October 10th to November 21st

"Broadway Kids"

Calling all broadway kids. This is your chance to shine. By popular demand, Sonshine and Broccoli are hosting their first-ever musical theatre kids workshop. Introduce your kids to the wonderful worlds of song, drama and dance. Running for seven weeks, each class will be both fun and educational. Every two weeks, children will learn, practice and perform a different song from a popular musical, leading up to a grand finale, “Broadway Review,” performed in front of a live audience. Let’s sing, dance, and share our songs with the world. At the beginning of each session, each kid will receive their own "Broadway Review" CD, and lyrics to accompany the music. Suitable for ages 6-12 years. Cost is $118

Classes are Sundays from 4:15 to 5:30 PM, October 10th to November 21st

Mommy and Baby Classes

ASinging with Sonshine and Broccoli is a fun filled, interactive music class for mom’s and tots. Sonshine and Broccoli will keep your kids hopping, bopping, and humming their favorite tunes all week long. Each session is an engaging, energetic, and exciting half hour of music, for both moms and kids. Children as young as 3 months are welcome. Cost is $128. (Minimum class size is 8)

Classes are Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, September 29th to November 24th

www.sonshineandbroccoli.com
Lisa Sonshine
(647) 898-8799

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