Child/Youth program

Full Year and Sessional classes

Inspiring dance through integrative dance training in a nurturing environment.


Our comprehensive Child and Youth Program offers young dancers training in both the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (I.S.T.D.) and the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) methods of Ballet training, providing the student with a solid understanding of classical technique. Along with their Ballet classes students participate in high-energy Jazz/Modern classes, which explore the diverse styles of Jazz and Modern techniques, incorporating the I.S.T.D. Modern Syllabus to help students develop a firm foundation for safe and fun movement. Additional classes offered for our Child and Youth dancers include Tap and Acro. Technical elements, rhythmical footwork and creative choreography are taught in our upbeat Tap classes. Acro is a fusion of dance and acrobatic movement and is a great way for dancers to learn how to utilize their upper bodies, learn weight-bearing exercises, partnering skills and flexibility training. Our Acro classes focus on technique and safety, always ensuring students are working at an appropriate level. 

  • CLASSICAL BALLET

    (5YRS - PRE-PROFESSIONAL) 

    *FUll year classes

    I.S.T.D. (All grades) & R.A.D. (Vocational levels)


    Our comprehensive program uses both the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (I.S.T.D.) and the Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.) methods of Ballet training to provide the student with a solid understanding of classical technique. Ballet exams are offered for students who are deemed ready by their instructor, and additional classes are required in preparation for examinations.

  • JAZZ/MODERN

    (6YRS - PRE-PROFESSIONAL)

    *FULL YEAR CLASSES

    Pre-Junior 1 - Vocational 3/4


    These high energy classes explore the diverse styles of Jazz and Modern, incorporating the I.S.T.D. Modern Syllabus to help students develop a firm foundation for safe and fun movement.

  • MODERN/CONTEMPORARY

    (12YRS - PRE-PROFESSIONAL)

    *fULL YEAR CLASSES

    Junior 2 - Vocational 3/4


    Aspects of Modern dance include use of the torso, space, weight and the development of a strong grounded sense of movement. Students will explore the many styles of Modern dance (Limon, Horton, Graham, and Release). 


    *Ballet is a co-requisite for classes starting at the Vocational 1 level.

  • TAP

    (5YRS - TEEN)

    *FULL YEAR CLASSES

    Students develop a repertoire of technical elements, rhythmical footwork and creative choreography in this upbeat class. Great for coordination, fun and fitness.

  • ACRO Dance

    (5YRS - TEEN)

    *FULL YEAR CLASSES

    Acro is a fusion of dance and acrobatic movement and is a great way for dancers to learn how to utilize their upper bodies and begin weight-bearing exercises on their hands. Acro class includes balance training, roll training, partner skills, back flexibility training and conditioning.

  • Musical theatre

    (8-12 yrs)

    *FULL YEAR CLASSES


  • strength & conditioning

    *fuLL YEAR CLASSES

    Research has repeatedly shown that dance training alone does not provide the required strength, power, speed and endurance necessary for dancers. Injuries are reduced and performance increases when dancers engage in regular strength/resistance training.  This dance specific conditioning class will establish a strength and endurance foundation on which to further build technique and artistry.