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4 DOVERCOURT RECREATION CENTRE WINTER 2020 PROGRAMS
DOG TRAINING Dog Training Presented by Carol Upton – carolthedogtrainer.ca
DOG TRAINING BASICS FOR POOCHES AND PUPS (Level 1 Beginner) Positive reinforcement training for dogs of all ages. Have fun teaching your dog the basic commands: sit, pay attention, leave it, come when called, and walk-nicely-on-aleash. The goal is to have a strong bond with your new dog as well as a safe, wellsocialized pet and a happy home environment. Open to dogs and puppies of all ages and skill levels. • Wed 6:30-7:15pm, Jan 8 – Feb 12, 20WDOG1 – $199 Mar 4 – Apr 8, 20WDOG2 – $199
PUPPY PRIMER Bring your pup for some quality play time in a safe environment, meet a new friend, and chat about “life with a pup”. Address some of the most common puppy issues like nipping, jumping, walking on a leash. This seminar is a prequel to Basic for Pooches and Pups (level 1) and is appropriate for pups from 2-6 months with a minimum of 1 set of immunization. • Wed 7:30-8:15pm, Jan 15 – Feb 5, 20WDOG3 – $135
LEASH MANNERS FOR DOGS Too much pulling? Jumping? Lunging? Is your daily walk becoming a bit too stressful? Learn some new skills and techniques that will make your walk with Fido more enjoyable for both of you. Have your dog keep the leash loose while walking and not eat everything in sight, walk by other dogs and other distractions without a commotion, and have a reliable “leave it” command. Open to all non-reactive dogs of all ages and skill levels. Weather permitting, some classes will be held outdoors in the neighborhood. • Wed 6:30-7:15pm, Mar 11 – Apr 1, 20WDOG4 – $135
DOVERCOURT DANCE SCHOOL Dovercourt Dance School teaches dance classes in ballet, creative movement, hip hop and contemporary jazz fusion with an instructional style that encourages creative expression and movement in a pressure free atmosphere. Students develop an appreciation for the art of dance as well as the physical skills and techniques specific to each dance genre. CREATIVE MOVEMENT (2-3yrs) Children will be introduced to moving freely and naturally to different types of music. Preschoolers will create their own moves while developing coordination, body-awareness and self-confidence. • Fri 10:30-11:00am, Jan 17 – Jun 12, $160.56 • Sat 8:45-9:15am, Jan 18 – Jun 13, $160.56 • Sun 8:45-9:15am, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $160.56 HIP HOP HURRAY! (3-4yrs) A fun and bouncy introduction to hip hop and break-dancing moves geared toward your preschooler. With fun moves and today’s hottest music, dancers will be engaged in rhythmic movement through games and songs. • Sun 9:30-10:00am, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $160.56
HIP HOP
Dancers learn hip hop and funk moves, terminology, and dance combinations. Students will enhance their creative skills while grooving to cool music. 4-5YRS • Sun 10:15-11:00am, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $241.02
6-8YRS • Sun 12:00-1:00pm, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $321.30 9-12YRS • Sun 11:00am-12:00pm, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $321.30 PRE-BALLET (3-4yrs) An introductory class focused on learning basic, traditional ballet steps and body awareness. Young dancers will gain a love for music and movement in a fun and encouraging environment. • Fri 11:00-11:30am, Jan 17 – Jun 12, $160.56 • Sat 8:45-9:15am, Jan 18 – Jun 13, $160.56 • Sun 8:30-9:00am, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $160.56
BALLET
Develop body awareness, strength and flexibility through ballet technique. This class will focus on fun, creativity and technique. 4-5YRS • Sat 9:30-10:15am, Jan 18 – Jun 13, $241.02 • Sun 10:15-11:00am, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $241.02 6-8YRS • Sat 10:30-11:30am, Jan 18 – Jun 13, $321.30 • Sun 9:15-10:15am, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $321.30
The Annual Dovercourt Dance Recital is the Highlight of our Dance year! The recital will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Notre Dame High School Auditorium. The session fee includes the class (January to June 2019), recital registration, and costume. Recital tickets go on sale in May. There will be a dress rehearsal on the morning of the recital at Notre Dame. Professional photos will be taken and will be available for purchase on the afternoon of the recital.