OUTREACH PROGRAMS
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Dancing is especially great for young people. It helps in gaining confidence, learning how to express oneself through movement, learning about other cultures and overall physical health, among many other things. At DMD we offer various programming for Elementary and Secondary Schools for these very reasons. And also because dancing is really, really fun!
We have a number of workshops and activities we like to bring to schools but are always willing, and interested, in adapting a program to fit your class or school's needs. We choose our music carefully, making sure to use music, old and new, that is appropriate, in language and in content, for young listeners.
One-Day & Multi-Day Dance Workshops
How it started: Intro to Hip-Hop Culture & Dance
(History & Culture lesson, Party Groove/Hip-Hop Steps tutorial & Combo) 45min -75min
How it started Part 2: Culture & Community - Freestyle Edition
(History & Culture lesson expanded, Hip-Hop & Breaking/Breakdance Steps tutorial - How to Freestyle & Dance Battles) 45min -75min
Intro to Hip-Hop: Steps & Dance Combo
(Warm up & Choreo/Dance Combo Tutorial) 45 min to 1hr (Can also be Intro to: Breaking, Popping, Locking, Litefeet, Salsa) 45min -75min This can be scaled up to more experienced dancers.
Creativity & Culture: Group Creation & Presentation
Class splits up into groups to create sequences/choreography with (Hip-Hop/Breaking/Popping/Locking) dance moves they've learned over the course of their workshops. Or, if a one time workshop: Half of time is step introduction, second half is group creation and presentation. 45min - 75min / Or over 2 - 3 sessions
Curriculum-Based/Grade Specific Dance Workshops
With knowledge of the Ontario Arts Curriculum in Dance, our instructors will work on the elements of dance corresponding to grade expectations.
(Exploration of the Elements of Dance through Hip-Hop Movement, Creative Movement)
Choreography Creation
Hip-Hop team? Check. Samba Squad? On it. School Play? All over it. Flashmob at Graduation? Got that too. At DMD We have created original choreography for Music videos, musicals, competitive dance teams, and more. If you're looking for choreography or help in creating some, we've got you covered.
(For dance teams, special events, flashmobs etc.)
COMING JAN 2026
ADAPTIVE DANCE
Our staff are currently being trained in adaptive dance instruction, where they will build upon their skills in teaching Hip-Hop and Street Dance to provide accessible, adaptive programming in our community.
YOUTH PERFORMANCE CREW
Our Youth Performance Crew connects our community to Hip-Hop and Street Dance through showcase performances during community events, festivals and fundraisers. It is an introduction for youth Hip-Hop and Street Dancers to build community, train with various emerging and established choreographers, and have opportunities to perform outside of the competitive dance scene. This program aims to foster a connection to the community, provide mentorship to youth dancers, connect to the culture of street dance, and build upon performance skills.