About Ballet
Ballet begins by experiencing the joy of ballet while learning the early preparation techniques needed in subsequent levels. Exam classes as well as recreational classes are offered.
The R.A.D. syllabus is taught by Mrs. Anita Steele. Anita has been dancing for many years, and is a former student of Peter Stanton School of Dance. Anita has been teaching for Peter since September of 1998, when she graduated from Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts. She then continued to study under Peter, and earned her membership as an Associate of the B.A.T.D. Anita has done further study since then, and achieved registered teaching status with R.A.D. She currently teaches Musical Theatre and Ballet.
Anita finds teaching an incredibly rewarding experience, and fully supports the philosophy of the school. Anita believes in fostering the joy of dance, while encouraging students to excel.
About Musical Theatre
The Triple Threat Class!
Musical theatre encompasses three art forms; singing, acting and dancing. Unlike most schools who lip sync, our students perform, SINGING LIVE at recitals and competitions. Our musical theatre program is designed to teach students to be confident in all three areas, through vocal technique, acting and improvisation, and dance training. It is a fun way to enjoy all three forms of artistry in one class.
About Social Ballroom
The social ballroom classes are taught by Peter and Annette Stanton.
They are designed for fun. We teach regular people how to enjoy themselves in normal dance settings. The dance steps and partnering skills are easy to learn and fun to do. The session is 10 weeks in length during which time we cover the following four dances: Merengue, Waltz, Fox Trot and Jive/Swing.
The classes are offered on Sunday evenings from
7:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Classes start in September and January.
These classes are very popular and fill quickly.
There is a maximum limit of 15 couples per session.
Bellydancing classes are all about fun. Students will learn the four components of bellydance as well as the various styles with an emphasis on both technique and improvisation. Classes are held in a relaxed atmosphere where lessons are adaptable to students special needs. All ages and sizes are welcome and no previous dance experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing that shows your body line and bring a scarf to tie around your hips. Bellydancing classes are taught by Ilona Muraca.
Ilona began her Middle Eastern Dance training with Kanitra in 1998. Her immediate love of the movements and music led her to study and experience the many styles of bellydance including Raks Sharki, Raks el Assaya, Finger Cymbals, Veil, Melaya, Westernized Nightclub and Turkish Karsilama. In 2001 she joined Arabesque Dance Company and performed in productions such as Isis, Descent of Ishtar, Ffida and Dance Ontario Weekend. Currently Ilona performs as a soloist and teaches in various locations around York Region.
About Tap
Let your feet make
the music!
Be as soft or as loud as you can. Our goal is for the dancer to develop a natural rhythmic instinct.
About Modern-Interpretive
Our award-winning Modern Choreography is always an in-demand favourite! Modern-Interpretive style of dance builds upon Jazz and Ballet technique in an extremely creative and expressive way using a wide variety of music from around the world.
About Jazz
An upbeat creative and physical expression, this wild and funky dance style is fun, and challenging for all levels of ability using a variety of contemporary music.
Miss Emily Gould
Emily Gould began dancing at age 5 at The Peter Stanton School of Dance. She continued her training in jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, modern, lyrical and social ballroom at the Studio until age 18. In addition to her many awards earned at competition, she was certified as an Associate of the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (B.A.T.D) in 2003, and as a Member of the B.A.T.D. in 2005. She worked as an assistant teacher with Peter from 1999-2003 in ballet.
After graduating from Huron Heights Secondary School with an Arts Diploma, Emily continued her dancing career and expanded her knowledge at Queen’s University where she continued to take and teach dance classes for 4 years while earning her Bachelor of Science Honours (BScH) degree with distinction, in Life Science.
Peter’s spirit is reflected in Emily’s love of teaching and creating a positive and fun learning environment for students of all ages – from pre-schoolers to senior citizens. Emily’s choreography is creative, challenging and showcases her students at their very best.
About Hip Hop
The Hip Hop classes are taught by Radley August. Radley was born and raised in Zimbabwe and moved to Newmarket as a young adult. His passion is Street Hip Hop, an often-misunderstood form of dance that channels into more emotional, mental and physical aspects than expected.
It’s a great way to express your angst!
Prepare to challenge yourself! Rule #1, Just Let Go!!
