| Serving the Lower Mainland with our unique and one of a kind programmes: "Grow up SmART Programme" incoporating the Brain Dance "The Artist Within" "AnyBODY Can Dance Programme" & "Dangerous Curves Burlesque Troupe" Read about our programmes on our About Us Page We are located at: 3198 St. John's Street Across the street from Dairy Queen Port Moody, B.C, V3H 2C7 Phone: 604-461-3388 Fax: 604-461-3390 Please call the studio today at 604-461-3388 to book an appointment to come view the facilities and have a private consultation about how we can fulfill your dance dreams. We want to know why you want to dance! For a Welcome Package to be emailed to you please visit our services page. Please include your address if you would like us to mail you our package and to receive a surprise gift! |
| Classes Offered : All Ages: 6 months-Adult Grow Up SmART Programme: Creative Dance Dance Samplers: Ballet, Tap & Creative NEW ! Budding Babies Brain Dance Classes for Mom/Dad and Babies 6-Pre-Walking NEW ! Little Sprouts Brain Dance Classes for Mom/Dad and Toddlers - Walking to 2 years Kreative Kidz Ballet (Royal Academy of Dance) Jazz Lyrical Jazz Hip Hop Breaking NEW ! Poppin/Locking Tap - CDTA (Canadian Dance Teachers Association) Musical Theatre Acting Modern Ballroom- Adult & Teen NEW ! Bollywood Burlesque Pilates Baton Twirling AnyBODY Can Dance Programme Adult Beginner & Experienced Daytime & Evening Classes with Special Punch card rates ** We are one of the only studios in the Tri-City area that has adult classes Come check us out ! |
| What You Can Expect as a valued Prism Client: Students: Caring, well trained and professional teachers Sense of belonging to a family Positive & Nurturing Environment, with plenty of individual attention Treated with respect for the individual's needs Teaching methodology incorporating the theory of Multiple Intelligences ( meaning we will use any and all methods to help you learn your way ) Festival and Exam participation for those interested Parents: Professionally run studio with full time receptionists available during studio hours Parents treated with courtesy and respect Differing degrees of parent involvement welcomed Good communication with monthly newsletters Report Cards for tracking student progress Many parent views weeks Easy fee payments: EFT, VISA and Mastercard Clear and transparent fee calculations Many Performance Opportunities: Our annual Christmas party Festival Competitions Every two months we have in studio informal performances for all the classes to share what they are working on. Spring Showcase- Festival & Exam participants Community performances, such as Golden Spike Days, Teddy Bears Picnic, Seniors Retirement Homes Our annual year end Recital in June Facilities: Convenient location in the heart of Port Moody Parking on 2 levels 3 studios with sprung floors, including one comparable in size to larger theatres (1950 sq feet) Tastefully decorated studios Fully air conditioned studios Mirrors Wall-mounted barres Large, bright and comfortable lobby for parents Change rooms with private changing cubicles Concession, student fridge and microwave Tea and Water |
| We do Birthday & Stagette Parties! Dance Themed Birthday Parties for all ages We can host a Party at the studio or we come to your home ! Choose from any dance form: Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern Musical Theatre,Bellydance, Burlesque (good for those 40 and fabulous parties) Call early to a book ahead and avoid disappointment: 604-461-3388 You could even have an 80's nostalgia dance to remember your youth ! You can come learn "Thriller" and "Like a Virgin" |
| How to Choose a Dance School With so many studios out there, it can be overwhelming for a parent to decide where they should enrol their child. One way to make sure that you make the best informed decision, is to empower yourself with the knowledge of what questions to ask. This can prevent disappointments over the course of the year and ensure that you and your child have the best possible dancing experience. 1)What is the studio’s philosophy and what teaching methods do they use? It is important that the studio philosophy be clearly outlined for prospective clients and that you are in agreement with the studio philosophy. There are many different approaches to the teaching of dance, from the purely recreational through to the tough pre-professional training. Be sure that the goals you have for your child are in balance with the outlook and focus of the studio. Be sure that you are clear on how your child will be treated and taught. All children have different needs and different learning styles. It is important that your child is taught with the skills and flexibility required to reach all types of learners. Please see our information on the website at about the theory of Multiple Intelligences. 2) Are the facilities appropriate and is the location convenient? Ideally have a studio tour to see that the facilities are sufficient, safe and comfortable. Check to see that the floors are proper dance floors, including being a sprung or floating floor and a proper dance surface. The only proper surface that allows a necessary degree of slidability required in dance, but not slippage, is a Marley floor. Typical linoleum and tile is an unsafe dance surface as it is too slippery. Also check to see if there is sufficient room for you, the parent, to comfortably be in the lobby while class is running and that there is a private and comfortable changing room for the dancers. Is there an area and supplies (crayons and colouring,etc. ) for young dancers/siblings. Check that there is sufficient parking and don’t forget the convenience factor of location. 3) What qualifications do the teaching staff have? The teacher your child has will have a great influence on the experience your child has and the skills that he/she will acquire. Teachers should be qualified and have experience teaching a variety of ages. Older teenage dancers may become good teachers in time, but should not be in charge of molding young dancers’ minds and bodies. There are many respected training methods that dance teachers can go through that will help lend credibility to their teaching skills, such as the Royal Academy of Dance. Ask to see the teaching philosophy of the studio and the individual teachers. 4)How is class placement achieved? The studio should have the availability within the schedule to accommodate all ages and abilities. It is imperative that a student be in a class of appropriate level, so that learning can be easily facilitated. A student placed in too low a level is not being challenged sufficiently and time will feel wasted. Conversely, a student overly- challenged will become frustrated and demoralized. 5) How do students perform in festivals and exams? If the studio does exams and competitions, how well do they do? Exam results are a good gauge of the quality of instruction. Dance festivals ideally should be entered by those students who can be prepared in time. Festivals are valuable tools to gain performance experience and set goals. However, be wary of a studio full of trophies. This can be an indication that class time is spent primarily on the learning and polishing of a single dance for competition, rather than the overall learning of dance. 6) What sort of customer service will you be provided with and how are services priced? As a dance parent you will have many questions and many interactions with the studio, especially around recital time. Be sure to see whether there is a reception/office staff available during the regular class times to handle all of your questions. Ask the studio what sort of communication with parents is used. Is it up to the parents to be informed or is there a monthly newsletter? How will you know how your child is progressing? Are watching days scheduled or report cards given out each term? As for pricing, ask the studio all questions you have. They should be able to clear and transparent in all the answers. Fees should be easy to figure out and fully disclosed. Ask whether you pay for holidays? Is there a different amount paid because of all the missed classes on a holiday Monday for example? If they tell you that it all balances out in the end, they are incorrect: it does not. What are the methods of payment? Is it easy to pay? Do they have options like debit, VISA and MasterCard? What is the policy on withdrawal from classes? |
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| What parents are saying about Prism: I just wanted to tell you how pleased I was with Tuesday's class. Rhiannon really enjoyed herself and I was delighted to see the fun and relaxed atmosphere and at the same time impressed with the variety and quality of the content of the class! We are very pleased to have found such a wonderful dance environment! Diane Sirkia, psychologist My two and a half year old daughter had her first "Brain Dance" lesson at Prism Dance School last week. I was very impressed with how easily she warmed up to the teacher, other children, and the movements being taught. Not only did she find the class easy to follow, she also had a lot of fun. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing her laughter and seeing her eager eyes search for me to confirm her pride. This is not just another toddler class; this is the start of a journey into a world where she can experience movement and dance in a positive way with new friends and her family. C.A. Halmarick What students are saying about Prism I look forward to the Ladies Jazz class at Prism every week. I returned to dance after many years and have discovered that I’m still able to learn and grow. Mariah-Jane provides a supportive and non-threatening environment, and has amazing energy and a passion for dance that’s contagious. The group is welcoming and friendly, and we have a lot of fun together. I’d definitely recommend this class . . . it’s been a very fulfilling experience. Deirdre Porreca |
| Festival Policies At Prism Dance Centre we respect and accept everyone's motives for dancing. Some students may wish to attend dance competitions and they will have the option. Each class will need to make a group decision about whether they wish to attend festival. At this time, all members of the class, both parents and students will need to sign a commitment contract. It is imperative that all members understand the year-long requirements of being part of a festival group. Prior to signing the students up to festival a discussion is important to be sure that the expectations and motivations for participating in festival are in keeping with the values of Prism Dance Centre and beneficial to the students. The desire to compete with the sole purpose of wanting to win will not provide the students with a healthy festival experience, even if they do in fact win. Prism believes that festival participation is about goal setting as a group and an individual, performance experience, gaining valuable feedback, meeting other dancers and feeling part of the group. |
| RAD Ballet Exams Pre-Primary to Advanced For the more serious ballet student we offer RAD Ballet exams. These students will need to attend a minimum of 2 classes a week in order to fully prepare. Exams generally take place in the end of April or beginning of May, with results coming in 4-6 weeks. The decision to enter an exam is made after an assessment in January and discussion between the teacher, parent and student. Only fully certified ballet teachers can enter students for exams. (be sure to check accreditation and history). The parents and the students need to be aware of the requirements for participation in a ballet exam. Commitment to some home practice is absolutely vital, as is parental involvement. Understanding of the marking system is also important to understanding the progress of your child. The RAD is worldwide ballet syllabus that is taught and examined in over 80 countries around the world. Examiners come from around the globe to assess students and students are assessed on as objective a standard as is possible when dealing with a performing art. Achieving success in ballet exams is now recognized in the high schools for up to 8 credits. Reaching a certain level, along with the appropriate exams is required to become to a dance teacher. |
Prism Dance Centre's Philosophy The staff of Prism is dedicated to the training of dance in a wholistic manner. We see each student as a person first, and a body second. The training of the body is done in conjunction with deep learning utilizing the full brain and a nurturing of each individual's spirit. Dance is often damaging to a student's self esteem and body confidence due the often extreme judgemental nature of strict training that deals only with the body, often being unaccepting of perceived limitations. Founder Mariah-Jane Thies, has worked hard and stayed true to her vision that dance can and should be only beneficial to the body, mind and spirit of everyone who entrusts us with their training. We take this responsibility seriously and have searched continually for teaching methodology and skills that would enhance our abilities to stay true to our mission. We believe we have these skills, most especially with the incorporation of the Brain Dance within all classes. See link for more information on the Brain Dance. Thank you for visiting our website. If our philosophy feels appropriate to you and in alignment with training that you would like for yourself or your child, please be sure to visit the contact us page. We will be happy to hear from you, find out what you want out of your participation in dance and how we can help you to achieve these goals. |
| Prism Dance Centre "Transforming the Mind & Body" |
| Classes in a variety of dance forms age 6 months and up |
| Our facilities are spacious and comfortable. Prism is the largest completely open space studio in the Tri-Cities, giving you room to move, with a specially sprung floor making it safe for your body to dance hour after hour, week after week without injury. Call for an appointment to book your studio tour. |
| Celebrating our 10 year Anniversary! |
| A little bit about our policies.... |
| Up coming Events Corner: Spring Break FREE Day 1-2 Dance Class for 3-4 year olds 2-3 Magic Show with Martin DominiO 3-4 Dance Class for 5-7 year olds Come down for a FREE class and entertainment and take a studio tour! |
| Save the Planet: Go Green 2 pm Show Sunday June 7, 2009 ACT I Opening Speech Mahalia Baturin What a Wonderful World Senior Lyrical Walking on Sunshine Teen Jazz Raindrops Gr. 1 Ballet March of the Penguins Sat 3-4 D. S. Paved Paradise Adult Musical Theatre White Swan Erin Ballet Solo Living in an Age of Globalization Pre-Pri Hip Hop Garden Scene: How my Garden Grows Grade 3 Ballet Beautiful Flowers Mon 3-4 D.S. Waltz of the Flowers Gr. 2 & Int. Ballet Bee Waggle Dance Creative Dance I Love Bugs Tues 3-4 D.S. Ugly Bug Ball Alyssa Tap Solo Battle of the Recyclers Breaker I/II Hershey Kisses Scene Taylor & Sophia 3’R: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Jr. Jazz Environmentalist vs Capitalist Adult Hip Hop Tree Hugger Scene Adult Mus. Th. Sad Seahorses Mon 6-7 D. S. The Lion Sleeps Tonight Jr. Modern Venus Burlesque Wind Power Gr. 5 Ballet Black Out Int. Ballet ACT II Guest Performers: Timeless Space Poppin &Locking If I Could Talk to the Animals Jr Musical Th. Cierra Ballet Solo Cierra Bal. Solo Don’t Follow in our Footsteps Int. Hip Hop Me and My Shadow Joyce & Tobey Don’t Stop Thinking about Tomorrow Gr. 4 Tap If you litter, you’ll be on my radar Teen Hip Hop Let it Be Stephanie Solo Planting Seeds that change our Future Pri. Hip Hop SOS Teen B Jazz WWF Speech Stephanie Playful Pandas Primary Ballet I Just Can’t Wait to be King Cierra Tap Solo Heal the World Int. Modern Recycling Fairies Creative Dance Toliet Paper Scene Kayla & Chelsea Recycle & Reuse Jr. Hip Hop It’s a Small World Fri. 3-4 D.S. Wasting Water Scene Lauren Closing Speech Mahalia Waiting on the World to Change Ladies Jazz Mariah-Jane’s Speech Finale: I’d like to teach the world to sing Everyone! Mini-Break Don’t Tell Mama Burlesque Hanky Panky Burlesque |