SportsLife 2015, issue 3 | Page 13

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School launches new program in 2015/16 Harlequin The Dancers Store By RWB, Photo by Amy Simoes Introducing ExplorAbility for Youth The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School’s Recreational Division is proud to launch ExplorAbility for Youth in the 2015/16 school season. The program is designed for children ages 13-17 years (and can extend to older individuals currently enrolled in senior high programs) with different abilities who wish to experience the joy of movement and self-expression. Classes are focused on developing body awareness, selfexpression, posture and alignment, all in a creative and supportive environment. Dancers will explore dance techniques as well as various movement qualities. Exercises and activities are designed to encourage individual development as well as interaction between dancers and assistants/ respite workers. A variety of music ExplorAbility for Youth 15/16 Session Dates: from classical to pop will be used in class. Wheelchairs, walkers and other devices are welcome. Participants are guided by RWB faculty member, Jacqui Ladwig, through a customized exploration of dance and selfexpression that includes individual and group exercises. During the classes, they experience many forms of movement, patterning and music in a fun and supportive environment. After the success of ExporAbility for Adults which was introduced in the 2010/11 school year, the RWB School saw an opportunity to open up the program for youth. ExplorAbility for Youth and ExplorAbility for Adults classes are offered once per week, in blocks of 10-week sessions, in the RWB’s state-of-the-art studio facilities at 380 Graham Avenue. Learn more about RWB School’s ExporAbility programs at rwb.org/ school. Register at 204.957.3467 or [email protected]. l ExplorAbility for Adults 15/16 Session Dates: Cost per session $90 Cost per session $90 SESSION 1 OCT 03 to DEC 05 / 2015 SESSION 1 SEPT 30 to DEC 09 / 2015 SESSION 2 JAN 16 to MAR 19 / 2016 SESSION 2 JAN 13 to MAR 16 / 2016 SESSION 3 APR 09 to JUN 18 / 2016 SESSION 3 APR 06 to JUN 08 / 2016 Harlequin Costume & Dance 375 Hargrave Street 1 ½ blocks north of the MTS Centre 204-943-6400 1549 St. Marys Road at Meadowood 204-220-6480 harlequincostume.com sportslife / 13