GET TO KNOW US
All about ZGDC
Hello! My name is Shauntell Schwartz, Owner and Director of Zero Gravity Dance Company. I am thrilled to be bringing over 20 years of experience in the recreational and competitive dance world to the Goderich community, and look forward to helping all local dancers reach their goals. I have owned and operated Zero Gravity Dance Company in Goderich since 2017.
At ZGDC, we offer all types of dance in recreational, pre-competitive and competitive programs, centered in a safe and encouraging environment. We provide dancers with a place to build confidence, strength, and to assist with their desire to be the best that they can be.
Our Studio
Take a tour!
New to the area? Interested in becoming a student at our studio? Want to know what our studios are like on the inside? We would love to meet you and give you a tour of our studio. We have a facility with 4 spacious studios, changing areas, a dance wear shop, and family-friendly waiting areas.
What we offer.
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A dance form that combines acrobatics and gymnastics with dance. Dancers will explore acrobatic movements and how to confidently execute those movements. Acro encourages coordination, spatial awareness, and fine & gross motor skills. Students will increase their strength and flexibility while learning a variety of tumbling and gymnastics skills.
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Aerial dance seamlessly blends athleticism and creative expression, offering a comprehensive full-body workout. Through the use of low-hanging trapeze, aerial silks, and aerial slings, participants are able to immerse themselves in the grace and beauty of this captivating art form. Not only does aerial dance provide a unique and enjoyable experience, but it also helps individuals develop strength and endurance.
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Ballet technique classes are the foundation for training and focus on developing a solid ballet foundation with emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body (epaulement), and use of arms (port de bras).
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Contemporary dance is a dynamic form of interpretive movement that thrives on innovation, seamlessly integrating techniques from a diverse range of genres such as classical ballet, jazz, modern dance, and lyrical dance.
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A high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today’s top video choreographers. Hip hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles including breaking, popping, locking, turning, jerkin, krumping, and often incorporates elements of freestyle.
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Jazz dance combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz also has its own movement vocabulary ranging from the isolation of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body to accent the musical rhythems. Jazz dance can take on many different characteristics and styles including street jazz, percussive, broadway, contemporary, and lyrical with an emphasis on energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style.
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The rhythm and movement of tap, created by the metal taps on the heels and toes of a dancer’s shoes, transforms the dancer into a percussive musician. Tap dance emphasizes the flow of movement by teaching the dancer to find rhythms and beats not only in music but in their bodies. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds and having fun.
Dress
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MANDATORY DRESS CODE
General attire:
Girls: Black bodysuit with tan tights OR black sports bra with black high waisted leggings/shorts
Boys: black shorts, white sports shirt
Class specific attire:
Dance Combo Ages 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7:
Girls: ballet shoes, beige tights, black bodysuit
Boys: black ballet shoes, black shorts, white tshirt
Dance Combo Ages 8+:
Ballet shoes or footpaws, beige tights, black bodysuit OR black crop top with black leggings.
May also use jazz shoes.
Ballet: Girls: pink ballet shoes, black bodysuit, pink tights
Ballet: Boys: black ballet shoes, black shorts, white tshirt
Hip Hop: Indoor sneakers, loose black shorts or sweats, white tshirt
Aerial: Girls: Black leggings with sports bra or bodysuit. No loose clothing
Aerial: Boys: Athletic wear, slim jogger recommended
Class specific footwear:
Jazz: black jazz shoes
Tap: black tap shoes
Acro: bare feet
Aerial: bare feet
2023/24 Season Awards
Dream to Dance — Competitive Top Studio Winner and Pre-Competitive Top Studio Runner Up;
Dance Canada — Senior Dance Canada Cup Champions;
Xtreme Dance Champions — Top 5 Studio;
Shooting Stars — Pre-Competitive and Competitive Top Studio Winner
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ZGDC has a studio boutique that stocks bodysuits, tights and ballet shoes! We also have ZGDC apparel, pop sockets, koozie cups and more!