Harbour Dance Centre HDC

Angles, shapes, illusions—let’s get into it. 📐🤩 Explore the intricate world of Tutting with Kevin Li! This open-level progressive workshop will break down the foundations while giving you space to build coordination, creativity, and your own approach to the style.

Tutting (open-level) with Kevin Li⁠
Thursdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm⁠
Sep 10 - Oct 8 (5 weeks)⁠
$105⁠

📲 Sign up on the app or online at HarbourDance.com.

What to expect:

Tutting is a type of modern dance wherein body and arm movements are based on mathematical and/or geometric angles and shapes. This street dance style is also said to be interpretative in nature and some movements, especially those of the arms, are taken from hieroglyphics, or ancient Egyptian wall writings. The movements involved in tutting are done to mimic various angles and shapes and these are done along with the specific music beat or rhythm, making the whole dance routine somewhat robotic. It was in the early part of 1980s when tutting became popular on the streets of the US, especially among youngsters. Tutting moves can be considered “big moves” wherein the whole body is involved in forming various angles and shapes. But tutting can also be done in “small” ways, particularly in doing what people call “finger tuts”.

NEW SEASON, NEW SCHEDULE 💥

Fresh classes, new teachers + time changes are hitting our drop-in schedule starting this week and into September!

Swipe through to see what’s new 👀✨

📲 Check the app or HarbourDance.com for the full schedule + book your classes.

Build your ballet foundation one week at a time. 🩰 Whether you’ve taken a few classes before or are ready to strengthen the basics, join Charlotte Lane for 8 weeks of focused, supportive training designed to help you grow your technique and confidence.

Beg. Ballet with Charlotte Lane⁠
Fridays 5:15pm - 6:15pm⁠
Sep 11 - Oct 30 (8 weeks)⁠
$168⁠

📲 Sign up on the app or online at HarbourDance.com.

What to expect:

Perfect for those brand new to ballet or looking to revisit the fundamentals. This class introduces the basics of ballet technique in a supportive and encouraging environment—no prior experience needed. You'll work on posture, alignment, coordination, and clean technique, helping to build a strong foundation not only for ballet, but for all styles of dance.

👞 Ready to make some noise?

Spend your Tuesday evening tapping it out with Jordyn Lemire. Good grooves, great music, and lots of rhythm included. 🎶

Jordyn Lemire - Pre-Intm. Tap
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Aug 25 & Sep 1
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📲 Sign up on the app or at HarbourDance.com.⁠

Bio:

Jordyn Lemire is a Vancouver-based artist specializing in tap dance as a performer, choreographer, and educator. She has studied with Leah Silva's Reverb Tap Company, Tasha Lawson's Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble, the Vancouver Tap Dance Society, and is an alumnus of the Tap Dance Program at the School at Jacob's Pillow directed by Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards and Derick K. Grant. Jordyn is consistently recognized by the West Coast Tap Collective, and has performed across North America and into Europe. In 2024, Jordyn was successfully granted a residency through Decidedly Jazz Danceworks that culminated in the production of her first full-length tap dance concert, Paying the Dues. This performance was presented in Vancouver and Calgary, and an excerpt was brought to the Orange County Tap Festival where Jordyn was featured as the Artist in Residence. Jordyn recently co-produced “The Flowers” with her partner Nicolas Le Souchu, which will be presented at the upcoming Innovate Dance Film Showcase in Vancouver. Alongside her creative practice, Jordyn is a dedicated educator, teaching students from the ages of 7 to 87. Her history of competitive dance allows her to integrate various mediums of dance into her tap dance choreography and teaching. Jordyn is committed to honouring the form’s rich history, and intends to create more opportunities for tap dancers in Canada.

Ready to make some noise? 👞✨ Start from the basics and build your tap skills week by week with Tamara Kiyama! This 8-week progressive workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn the foundations, find their rhythm, and get those feet moving.

Beg. Tap with Tamara Kiyama⁠
Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm⁠
Sep 8 - Oct 27 (8 weeks)⁠
$168⁠

📲 Sign up on the app or online at HarbourDance.com.

What to expect:

A very high-energy step class that lets your feet play the music. In this class, basic rhythms to tricky steps and choreography are worked upon.

Strike a pose, hit the beat, and find your groove! ✨ Learn the foundations of W*acking with Muse in this 5-week progressive workshop. Build your technique, musicality, and confidence while exploring what makes this style so dynamic and expressive.

Beg. W*acking with Muse⁠ (Katria McKinnon)
Thursdays 5:45pm - 7:00pm⁠
Sep 10 - Oct 8 (5 weeks)⁠
$115⁠

📲 Sign up on the app or online at HarbourDance.com.

What to expect:

Whacking/W*acking originated in the gay clubs of L.A. in the 70s, birthed from the Black, Latino and Asian community. The underground nature of these dance spaces allowed for q***r folx to express themselves without fear of discrimination. This dance can be categorized by: arm pathways, posing, musicality, intricacy, precision, fluidity and storytelling.

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Step into your heels and turn up the confidence. 👠🔥 Join Hannah Kohlman for 5 weeks of Heels designed for beginners! Build your foundations, explore movement and performance, and put it all together with a filmed video to finish off the workshop.

Beg. Heels with Hannah Kohlman⁠
Fridays 8:00pm - 9:15pm⁠
Sep 11 - Oct 9 (5 weeks)⁠
$125 *with filmed video⁠

📲 Sign up on the app or online at HarbourDance.com.

What to expect:

This five-week workshop is designed for dancers who are new to heels or looking to revisit their foundational technique. Each class opens with a warm-up focused on injury prevention and balance, followed by the basics of walking in a heel, weight transitions, and technical drills for body awareness and control. Choreography builds progressively over the four weeks, with the final class filmed by a videographer.

Come for the energy of a drop-in class and leave with the technical development of a progressive workshop.

Kneepads, heels and form-fitting clothes are recommended.

Lock it in! 🔒⚡ Learn the foundations of Locking in this 5-week progressive workshop with Julian Lucila. Build your grooves, get comfortable with the fundamentals, and explore the style in a fun and welcoming space made for beginners.

Beg. Locking with Julian Lucila⁠
Wednesdays 5:45pm - 6:45pm⁠
Sep 9 - Oct 7 (5 weeks)⁠
$105⁠

📲 Sign up on the app or online at HarbourDance.com.

What to expect:

Originating from the SOUL TRAIN era in the 70s, this dance style blends funky social dances with energetic characteristic movements like stopping and freezing in place. Locking is fun, funky, energetic and danced to upbeat funky music. This class welcomes beginner lockers!