MOVE through BALLET

Dates: TBA

Time: day time

Location: 70 Huron Street, Toronto

Experience: all levels of dance experience, blind/low vision and sighted people

Fee: TBA according to number of classes

Attire: Wear comfortable clothes that feel good, with indoor foot wear of your choice which could include sneakers, sketchers, socks, bare feet, ballet slippers or jazz shoes.

Class includes learning a gentle whole body exercise that helps you build basic coordination, making ballet fundamentals easier. Through fun guided dance improvisations, we’ll find out how dance technique can feel and how to develop self-expression, just like experienced dancers. Finally, we’ll step into one of the famous story ballets, using adapted dance, drama, and mime to bring it to life.

This class is perfect for anyone looking for a steady-paced, descriptive ballet experience, with plenty of group and individual attention. Whether you’re new to ballet or simply curious about exploring dance in a different way. People who are blind or have low vision are especially welcome, and we’re here to make sure you feel fully included every step of the way. Let’s explore the beauty of dance together!

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SILVER SWANS SHY

Dates: November 17 - December 15

Time: 1:15PM to 2:30PM

Location: 70 Huron Street, Toronto, ON 

Experience: beginner

Fee: Series $150+tax= $169.50

Attire: Wear comfortable clothes that feel good, with indoor foot wear of your choice which could include sneakers, sketchers, socks, bare feet, ballet slippers or jazz shoes.

Class will cover the basics of ballet for those who are new to ballet, those who want a steady pace ballet class in a positive atmosphere, those who are experienced and wish to enjoy extra practice, or those recovering from injury or surgery.

Nancy says, ‘I always look forward to my ballet classes taught by Annemarie Cabri, because they are fun and stress free. It’s wonderful to try something new and get a sense of accomplishment each time, even though I did not take ballet, when I was a child. Annemarie offers modifications for those who have more fitness challenges, while offering an encouraging and inclusive program, and a window into the world of imagination, grace and beauty.’

I look forward to dancing with you!

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SILVER SWANS SHY & GLIDING 

Dates: Early FALL, FALL, WINTER/SPRING

Time: Wednesdays, 11AM to 12PM EST

Location: Zoom across Canada

Experience: all levels of dance

Fee: Single class $30 + tax = $33.90

Series of EARLY FALL classes = $199.96

Series of FALL classes = $149.97

Attire: Wear comfortable clothes that feel good, with indoor foot wear of your choice which could include sneakers, sketchers, socks, barefeet, ballet slippers or jazz shoes.

Class has developed since 2019 into a community of those who love dance from across this land. Silver Swans find a computer or tablet, and have the ability to log on to Zoom either at 8AM on the Pacific coast to 1PM on the east coast of Canada. With a sturdy chair preferably with high back, and a smooth dance space approximately 6 feet by 6 feet the class starts with seated coordination movements. Then we stand up for ballet barre, some centre pratice, and an adapted piece of choreography from the vast ballet repertoire.

Anne says, ‘Annemarie pitches the class to our interests and circumstances: fresh exercises every term, background of featured ballets, adapted choreography. Not “dumbed down for seniors”, rather “enhanced for seniors.’

I look forward to dancing with you!

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SILVER SWANS COMBO

Dates: On-going

(no classes Oct 17 & 24)

Time: Fridays 10:45PM to 12:45PM 

Location: upper level, 1980 St. Clair W., Toronto

Experience: some prior dance class

Fee: Ballet & Limon $45 or e-transfer + tax = $50.85

Ballet Only $30 or e-transfer + tax = $33.90

Attire: Wear comfortable clothes, dance or full on ballet attire, something that feels good, with indoor foot wear of your choice which could include sneakers, sketchers, socks, bare feet, ballet slippers or jazz shoes.

Classes include a full-body coordination exercise series, Silver Swans Ballet class at the barre, center, and an adapted choreography from classical ballet repertoire. After a short break we re-align ourselves for the concepts found in José Limón's dance technique which include fall and recovery, suspension, rebound, and the body’s natural movements and relationship to gravity.

Find joyful movement in a community of dance enthusiasts.

There is an option for ballet class only *

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