Welcome to School of Groove.
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School Of Groove is a dance training and mentorship program dedicated to nurturing strong and confident young female dancers. We act as a bridge – connecting dancers to like minded peers, mentors and the larger dance community. Our mission lies in giving emerging talent a holistic approach to the learning experience and the tools they need in order to refine their practice and find success on their personal dance journey.
For all the ladies in the place with style and grace …
This one’s for you. Our programs use urban and commercial dance techniques as a means to provide you with the skills and mindset to help you accomplish your personal dance goals, all while keeping the female voice in mind. Our school-of-thought focuses on an in-depth understanding and application of the SOG pillars:
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Upcoming Programs
Summer Intensive 2019
"SOG Tier 1"
July 22-26 | 9:30am-4:30pm
Early Acceptance Deadline: May 15, 2019 (Save $75)
Final Deadline: June 15, 2019
The SOG summer intensive runs July 22-26, 2019 from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Participants have a choice of two streams depending on their training needs and goals. The original SOG program (Tier 1) consists of:
- A structured curriculum that takes you from theory to application (focusing on musicality and movement techniques)
- Lessons designed to help you refine your class experience and get more from your training
- Guest workshops with an all-star, all-female faculty (working professional dancers)
- Artistic and professional development (including portfolio building)
- A professionally filmed concept video (check out @schoolofgroove on Instagram to view some of our past projects)
The Tier 1 program acts as a stand alone urban/commercial dance program or a stepping stone to SOG Tier 2 (offered next in Fall 2019). The Tier 1 program is open to new applicants only and is limited to 20 dancers to ensure a quality training experience. Guest mentors to be announced! Fee: $499 +hst. Apply before May 15 to be eligible for the early bird discount.
Summer Intensive 2019
"SOG Extra Credit"
July 22-26 | 9:30am-4:30pm
Early Acceptance Deadline: May 15, 2019 (Save $75)
Final Deadline: June 15, 2019
The SOG summer intensive runs July 22-26, 2019 from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Participants have a choice of two streams depending on their training needs and goals. The Extra Credit program consists of:
- Technique and skill based workshops in a range of urban/commercial dance forms, including SOG’s signature style. Facilitated by an all-female faculty and line up of guest mentors/industry professionals
- Workshops centred around movement exploration, the creative process, building a personal movement style & building confidence/authenticity in your performance
- The chance to put your new knowledge to work through a guided/collaborative creation lab (choreography)!
The Extra Credit program is a stand alone program, outside of SOG’s graduated system (Tier 1, 2, 3) and is open to new applicants, as well as, SOG grads looking to expand their training during the summer. The program is limited to 20 dancers to ensure a quality learning experience. Guest mentors to be announced! Fee: $499 +hst. Apply before May 15 to be eligible for the early bird discount.
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Summer Session:
July 22-26, 2019.
Tier 1 – Sessions run everyday from 9:30am-4:30pm
Extra Credit – Sessions run everyday from 9:30am-4:30pm
SOG runs out of Danceology, located at 2700 Dufferin St. (Unit 3), Toronto. Free parking available.
Fees: $499 (+HST)
Early Bird Discount: $75 off (Apply before May 15, 2019 to be eligible)
*Registration information and payment policies will be included in your acceptance package.
*You may also want to check if you are eligible for the SOG scholarship program.
The program is open to female dancers, ages 15-30 years old. Prior dance training, formal or informal is an asset (experience in urban forms is not a requirement). We are looking for young women who are driven, committed and ready to take their dancing to the next level. Apply now!
Our application process is open for Summer 2019 (Tier 1 & Extra Credit Programs)! Apply by filling out our application form and sending a 1 minute submission video.
Early acceptance deadline:
May 15, 2019 (11:59pm). Successful applicants will be awarded the chance to secure their spot early and be eligible for a $75 discount.
Final deadline for online application:
June 15, 2019 (11:59pm). All applicants will be notified of acceptance with in 5 days of application.
If you have completed Tier 1 you do not need to apply again for upper level programs. Please contact us for a registration form.
YES! We offer condensed programming in both workshop and week long intensive formats. Please contact us for more information.
“Kelly and Queenie are a dream team. It’s easy enough to say that they are expert dancers but their true talent is their unique ability to work effectively with youth. Their instincts for using dance as a way engage and inspire young people is something that cannot be taught. They focus on practical skills like team building, communication, problem-solving and self-awareness. On top of that they create really fun, safe spaces for youth to express themselves.”
I would highly recommend SOG to everyone because nothing is better than learning from people that are passionate and excited to be there. It takes one teacher who believes and encourages a student to make a difference.
I have owned my studio for 23 years, and have worked with many young teachers and Kelly and Queenie are among the best! Their amazing energy, age appropriate music choices and choreography are like a breath of fresh air. They are always prepared, flexible and positive, and their work is challenging and fun! Both of these young ladies are welcome to teach at my studio for as long as they would like to!
GROOVE: an infectious feeling of rightness in the rhythm, of being perfectly centered.