Recreational classes for our 2025-26 season. These are 10month dance classes running Sept 2025 to June 2026 and will participate in two recital shows at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre in June 2026. Scroll to the bottom to see the list of 6 week program options
AGES 3-4YRS
Dance 4yrs Mon 5.00-5.30pm
Dance 4yrs Tues 9.30-10.15am
Acro 3-4yrs Tues 10.15-10.45am
Dance 3yrs Tues 10.45-11.15am
Hip hop 3-4yrs Tues 11.15-11.45am
Dance 4yrs Wed 10-10.45am
Tap 3-4yrs Wed 10.45-11.15am
Dance 3yrs Wed 11.15-11.45am
Acro 3-4yr Thurs 1.30-2pm
Dance 4yrs Thurs 2-2.45pm
Dance 4yrs Sat 9.15-10.00am
Tap 3-4yrs Sat 10.00-10.30am
Dance 3yrs Sat 9.30-10.00am
Acro 3-4yrs Sat 10.00-10.30am
AGES 5-7YRS
Acro 5-7yrs Mon 2.45-3.30pm
Hip hop 5-7yrs Mon 2.45-3.30pm
Acro 5-7yrs Mon 5.45-6.30pm
Ballet 5-7yrs Wed 4.15-5.00pm
Ballet 5-7yrs Thurs 2.45-3.30pm
Tap 5-7yrs Thurs 3.30-4.15pm
Ballet 5-7yrs Fri 2.45-3.30pm
Tap 5-7yrs Fri 3.30-4.15pm
Acro 5-7yrs Fri 4.15-5pm
Jazz 5-7yrs Fri 5.00-5.45pm
Acro 5-7yrs Fri 6.00-6.45pm
Hip hop 5-6yrs Sat 9.00-9.45am
Jazz 5-6yrs Sat 9.45-10.30am
Ballet 5-6yrs Sat 10.30-11.15am
Acro 5-6yrs Sat 11.15-12noon
Tap 5-6yrs Sat 12-12.45pm
AGES 7-12YRS
Acro 7-10yrs Sat 12-12.45pm
Acro 8-10yrs Mon 5.00-5.45 (experienced)
Acro 10yrs+ Mon 6.30-7.15
Acro 8-10yrs Mon 3.30-4.15 (beginner)
Breakdance 8yrs+ Sat 11.15-12.15pm
Ballet 7-8yrs Thurs 6-6.45pm
Ballet 7-8yrs Wed 3.30-4.30pm
Ballet 8-9yrs Thurs 4.30-5.30pm
Ballet 8-11yrs Fri 3.30-4.15pm
Ballet 11yrs+ Fri 5.45-6.30pm
Hip hop 8-10yrs Mon 5.15-6.00pm
Hip hop 10-12yrs Tues 7.30-8.15pm
Hip hop 7-10yrs Sat 10.30-11.15am
Jazz 7-9yrs Wed 5.00-5.45pm
Jazz 10-12yrs Wed 7.15-8.00pm
Jazz 8yrs+ Fri 6.30-7.15pm
Jazz 7-10yrs Sat 10.30-11.15am
Jazz 8-10yrs Mon 4.15-5.00pm
Lyrical 7-9yrs Wed 5.45-6.30pm
Lyrical 10.12yrs Wed 6.30-7.15pm
Tap 8yrs+ Sat 1115-12noon
Tap 8yrs+ Thurs 4.15-5.00pm
AGES 13YRS
Hip hop 13yrs+ Mon 7.00-7.45pm
Lyrical 13yrs + Mon 7.45-8.30pm
Ballet 11yrs+ Fri 5.45-6.30pm
Acro 10yrs+ Mon 6.30-7.15
Tap 8yrs+ Thurs 4.15-5.00pm
Breakdance 8yrs+ Sat 11.15-12.15pm
BOYS ONLY
Hip hop 5-10yrs Wed 3.15-3.45pm
SESSIONAL PROGRAMS (no recital)
Come Dance With Me 1-3yrs Tuesdays 9.00-9.30
Twos in Tutus 2yrs Wed 9.00-9.30am
Twos in Tutus 2yrs (independent) Wed 9.30-10.00am
Dance 3-4yrs Thurs 1.30-2pm
Dance 3-4yrs Fri 1.00-1.30pm
Dance 3-4yrs Wed 11.45-12.15pm
Hip hop 3-4yrs Tues 11.15-11.45am
Dance 5-7yrs Sat 9-9.30am
Aerial & Acro 8yrs+ Sat 1.00-1.45pm (beginner)
Aerial & Acro 10yrs+ Sat 1.45-2.45pm (experienced)
REGISTRATION is online at www.acreativeoutlet.com or in person 4-8pm Tues & Wed throughout July & August.
The Creative Outlet is home to the Footsteps Dance Program, offering a variety of program options that will suit every family budget and schedule. Choose recreational classes in the 10 month dance program and perform as part of our year end recital… or dabble in different styles with our Little Steps workshop series that run 6 week sessions in the fall, winter, spring and summer.
The Creative Outlet is proud to follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet program. Students study a set curriculum under the guidance of certified RAD Ballet teachers, and can undertake exams to gauge their development. The ballet program does not compete, but the class does include choreography and participates in the year end recital. Our Acro classes use the world recognized and respected Acrobatic Arts Acro Syllabus. Teachers are certified to teach fundamental through advanced acro skills for all ages.
Dancers wanting more intensified training can audition to be part of the CO Dance Team. Competition starts at age 5yrs with the Mini Development Program. Once dancers are 7yr they have the options of the full or demi-competitive level of the dance team. Competition dance is just an option, dancers can continue to grow and learn in the recreational program too!
Dance Styles
RAD or Open Ballet
Ballet training program that follows strict guidelines and syllabus as set out by the Royal Academy of Dance, London, England Dancers study in class twice a week under certified RAD teachers and may be recommended for annual graded exams. Syllabus includes Classical, Free Movement and Character work. More information is available in a separate RAD pamphlet.
Acro
A unique blending of jazz and ballet with acrobatics and gymnastics. In addition to dance turns, leaps and kicks, dancers also learn and incorporate somersaults, back arches, walkovers and more into their routines.
Discover Dance
An introductory dance program for our 2yr, 3yr and 4yr old dancers. Little feet, bodies and minds are introduced to movement and rhythm and the most basic elements of ballet, jazz and tap through imagination and music. Classes learn choreography and perform on stage as part of the year-end recital.
Jazz
A technical form of dance characterized by jumps, kicks, leaps and turns. Often a fast-paced song with high energy choreography.
Tap
When your feet make the music. Rhythm and timing is especially important. Taps on the heels and toes are used in various combinations and ways on the floor to create sounds and rhythms.
Lyrical
Faster than ballet, slower than jazz. A smooth flowing dance with grace and emotion. Typically, movements are used to interpret a song’s lyrics.
Musical Theatre or Stage
Usually a jazz-style dance routine, but with lip-syncing or definite characterization from the dancers. Often songs from Broadway musicals.
Technique
Required as standard training for all competitive dance team members. No routine is performed at the recital. Concentration is on developing and strengthening flexibility and technical ability.
Breakdance
An element of hip hop dance said to have originated from New York during the early 70’s, breakdance is always evolving. B-boys and b-girls use toprock, uprock, footwork and power moves like freezes and stalls to create new and exciting moves and develop their style, sometimes influenced by acro, martial arts and gymnastics.
Hip Hop
Born in the streets of New York. Characterized by moves that accentuate the beat of the music. May sub-forms have developed, including break dancing, popping, locking, etc.
Modern/Contemporary
An expressive form of ballet where the dancer is free from “restrictions” of classical ballet and able to use more movement to express thoughts and ideas. Dancers move with the music, rather than with the lyrics as in lyrical.
Dress Code
Dress code for all competitive level dancers is mandatory. Hair must always be up. Bodysuit for ballet; unitard or bodysuit with dance shorts for acro; sweatpants and runners for hip hop; tight fitting clothing for all other classes. No bra tops, no socked feet.
