Annual Classes

Schedule & Fees

Annual classes run from September to May with our full year tuition broken into nine monthly instalments as low as $56 per month. Individual dancer fees are calculated during registration and are based on the number of dancers in a family and their hours spent in the studio per week with discounts as more dance hours are added. Contact us for more information and your personalized fee schedule. 


Depending on class, additional student costs may include costumes, pictures, recital tickets, festival entry fees and travel fees. 


Our full year program offers multiple on stage performances for our dancers that include our local Festival of Trees, Winter Wonderland recital in December, Zirka Dance Challenge in April and our year end dance recital in May as well as performing at community events.


View our online Calendar for more information, including upcoming camps and events.

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  • Acrobatic Arts

    Child, Preteen and Teen | Ages 3 & up


    Prerequisite: 

    Students must be enrolled in ballet or jazz or in a sessional of same


    Acrobatic Arts is a style of dance that combines classical techniques with acrobatic elements. While all dance is physical, this form is particularly athletic and has unique choreography due to its use of acrobatics in a dance environment. AcroDance classes will not only work to improve your child's confidence and coordination, but they also have serious strength-building properties; flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering & tumbling. AcroDance performance qualities include expressive presentation and musicality.  Simple, thoughtful, progressions take the beginner preschool level dancer from log rolls and summersaults to the advanced dancer tumbling effortlessly across the stage!


    Students are instructed using the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus.  

  • Ballet

    Preschool, Child, Preteen and Teen | Ages 3 & up


    Ballet is the foundation for all dance programs and each child entering into dance is encouraged to participate in this program. Ballet is a physical art form that teaches musical awareness, flexibility, body coordination, mental quickness, personal confidence and self-discipline.  Our studio follows the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) training technique.


  • Contemporary

    Child, Preteen and Teen | Ages 8 & up


    Prerequisite: 

    Students must be registered in Ballet


    Contemporary dance is characterized by its versatility; it can be danced to almost any style of music or united with other dance forms to create new styles of movement. Contemporary classes teach dancers to work with the natural alignment of the body while allowing experienced students to push new boundaries of their body’s movement. 


  • Hip Hop

    Preschool, Child, Preteen and Teen | Ages 3 & up


    Hip Hop is a funky, energetic and fun dance style that incorporates the latest dance moves with modern dance music. This high-energy class improves physical fitness, rhythm, freestyle movement, and self-confidence. This class will be to upbeat popular clean music.

  • Jazz

    Child, Preteen and Teen | Ages 3 & up


    Jazz is a fun, upbeat style of dance that stems from ballet and combines today's stylish moves with energetic, popular, age-appropriate music. These high-energy classes offer students an exciting way to enjoy the benefits and discipline of dance training. Classes include a full-body warm-up, center work, transitions across the floor and combinations. Our studio follows the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT) training technique.

  • Lyrical

    Child, Preteen and Teen | Ages 5 & up


    Prerequisite: 

    Students must be registered in Ballet or Jazz


    Lyrical dance is a highly technical dance style that blends ballet and jazz to show the meaning of music. This style challenges students to use movement and emotion to tell a story. Choreography is often emotional, gripping and delicate at the same time while allowing the Dancer’s spirit to lead.

  • Modern

    Child, Preteen and Teen | Ages 6 & up


    Prerequisite: 

    Students must be registered in Ballet


    One of the most expressive yet abstract forms of dance, Modern explores weight changes, dynamics and improvisation. Integrating Graham, Horton and Limon styles, students in this class will explore contractions of spine, flatbacks and floor work. 

  • Musical Theatre **NEW**

    Child to Preteen | Ages 6 - 10


    Step into the spotlight! Our Musical Theatre program blends dance, drama, and storytelling for a fun, high-energy class where kids can sing (if they want to), act, and dance their hearts out. It’s the perfect way to build confidence, spark creativity, and bring big characters to life on stage!

  • Tap

    Preschool, Child, Preteen and Teen | Ages 3 & up


    Tap is a high-energy class that combines the rhythm of footwork with elements of other forms of dance in a style that is enjoyed by all ages. Dancers learn rhythm, speed, and precision to various styles of music with classes beginning with a warmup followed by across the floor patterns and finishing with combinations. Our studio follows the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (ADAPT) training technique.

AFDS COMPANY

Our competitive program is unlike any other competitive dance program!


We focus on empowering and nurturing our dancers while giving them the technical training required to perform at a competitive level.  We also offer opportunities such as photo shoots, team bonding, guest choreography, community events, extra groups, NUVO Dance Convention and 1820 Dance Convention just to name a few, giving dancers memories to last a lifetime and a forever dance family!


Competitive dancers are taught by a professional team of educators and choreographers that help to inspire and develop their technique, self-expression, conditioning, versatility and overall talent.


If you have a dancer that is looking for that extra push technically, and have had a full year of ballet and jazz, our program has opportunities that will enhance their dance technique in addition to their foundational classes.  Our program runs during the week, giving dancers their weekends to enjoy their families and friends.


Classes not required to have ballet or jazz to compete are Hip-Hop and Tap.  Hip-Hop and Tap are on an audition basis.

Company Mini Team


New this year is our Company Mini Team.  Offered to students ages 5-6 that are not ready for our full competitive program, the Company Mini Team is designed for students with current dance experience who are looking to increase their time commitment and put their best foot forward on the path towards competitive dance. The program will have a stronger focus on increasing vocabulary, technique and presentation while preparing students for a future competitive environment.


Students in the Company Mini Team program will showcase their achievements in routines performed at the Year End Recital as well as attending two local and 1 out of town dance festivals.  In addition, students may have the opportunity to perform a solo.


PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS


  • Students are required to have a minimum of one year of completed training in each discipline of Ballet and/or Jazz.
  • Students in the program have a mandatory requirement of attending one Ballet class, one Jazz class each week and participate in one large group.


Not currently a member of the studio? Contact us today to learn more or to apply!


Schedule & Fees


Being a member of AFDS Company is both a time and financial commitment. Fees for choreography, instruction and rehearsals vary by studio and instructor time required and number of dancers per team. Competition costs are dependent on the dancer's age, the size of the group performing, and the number of dances the dancer is participating in. Additional AFDS Company costs include costumes and travel fees. Please contact us directly for an estimate. 


Dancers on the AFDS Company team can expect to participate in 2 to 3 out-of-town competitions and 1 to 2 local festivals each year. These competitions are held between March and May each year.

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5 Week Sessions



If you want to give dance a whirl but aren’t ready for a full-year commitment, our five week sessions are a fun and engaging way to learn and practice dance.  We offer a diverse selection of  dance classes for children ages 1+.  Students enrolled in the 5 week sessional programs do not perform in our year end recital.

Tiny Dancers Sessions - Ages 1 to 2

Do you have a Toddler that just can't stop dancing when the music comes on? Join us Saturday mornings for Tiny Dancers!

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  • Tiny Dancers

    Toddler | Ages 1 & 2


    Schedule:

    Saturday  9:45 am - 10:15 am 


    5 Week Fall Session Starts: 

    September 6, 2025


    Cost: 

    $55 per session, per child


    Enhance your toddler's muscle strength, coordination, and balance through an engaging class blending music and movement. Our sessions focus on refining motor skills, fostering balance, and enhancing coordination in a gentle, fun, and stimulating environment. Using various music styles and props, toddlers are encouraged to unleash their imagination and explore their creativity.


    Dress Code:


    While your tiny dancer doesn’t need to wear specific dance clothing, do dress comfortably – a leotard or T–shirt with a pair of sweat pants is ideal for girls with either ballet slippers or barefeet.  Boys can wear a T-shirt with comfortable pants or shorts and barefeet.  

Watch Me Grow Sessions - Ages 3 to 5

Our five week Watch Me Grow dance classes are offered in a variety of styles that are sure to bring a smile to your preschooler’s face and a spring to their step. These sessions help develop physical literacy through the fundamentals of dance while following a curriculum that prepares them for entry into ballet and/or hip-hop levels.


Check back regularly for upcoming session dates.

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  • Ballet

    Pre-School | Ages 3 to 5 


    Schedule: 

    Saturdays 10:00 am-10:30 am


    5 Week Fall Session Starts:

    September 6, 2025


    Cost: 

    $55 per session, per child


    Our classes are age and developmentally appropriate.  All dance skill development at this age is grounded in play-inspired movements, imagination, exploration and musicality! We encourage dancers to come back for multiple or repeated sessions as children will grow in confidence, independence and skills each time they come!


    Dress Code:


    Any solid colored bodysuit, pink tights and pink full sole leather ballet slippers.  Boys can wear a T-shirt with comfortable pants or shorts and barefeet.  Girls must have their hair pulled back in a bun for ballet.

  • Mini Hip-Hop

    Pre-School | Ages 3 to 5 


    Schedule: 

    Saturdays 11:00 am - 11:30 am


    5 Week Fall Session Starts:

    September 6, 2025


    Cost: 

    $55 per session, per child 


    Keep your preschooler grooving and moving with this upbeat class. This blended style combines the freedom of hip hop with the self-expression of jazz to teach young dancers to follow the beat of the music through creative instruction that builds self-confidence. 


    Dress Code:


    Loose clothing and street shoe runners with non-marking soles (no outside shoes).  Girls must have their hair pulled back in a ponytail.

Shooting Stars Child Sessions - Ages 5 to 7

These child and pre-teen sessions offer the perfect opportunity for current dancers to try out a new dance style, or for new students to learn fundamental dance movements while practicing self expression. Each session follows a curriculum that prepares students for entry into syllabus level classes.


Check back regularly for upcoming session dates.

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  • Acro/Jazz Combo

    Child | Ages 5 to 7


    Schedule: 

    Saturdays 10:15 am - 11:00 am


    5 Week Fall Session Starts:

    September 6, 2025


    Cost: 

    $70 per session, per child


    This fun and energetic class introduces young dancers to the basics of both jazz and acro. Perfect for beginners, it blends  the upbeat rhythms of jazz while incorporating acro technique, helping students build a strong foundation in technique, coordination, and musicality. Through creative exercises and age-appropriate choreography, dancers will develop balance, flexibility, and confidence, all while having a blast in a supportive, encouraging environment. Ideal for kids looking to explore two exciting dance styles in one dynamic class!


    Dress Code:


    Any solid colored bodysuit, jazz capri pants or black shorts are Optional (please ensure capris and shorts are fitted dance or fitness wear). No shoe requirements.


    Boys can wear a T-shirt with comfortable pants or shorts and barefeet.  Girls must have their hair pulled back in a ponytail.

  • Hip-Hop

    Child | Ages 5 to 7


    Schedule: 

    Saturdays 11:30-12:15 pm


    5 Week Fall Session Starts:

    September 6, 2025


    Cost: 

    $70 per session, per child


    Get ready to groove! This upbeat and energetic class introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of hip-hop through fun choreography, basic footwork, and freestyle moves. With a focus on rhythm, confidence, and style, dancers will have a blast expressing themselves in a positive and encouraging environment.


    Dress Code:


    Loose clothing and street shoe runners with non-marking soles (no outside shoes).  Girls must have their hair pulled back in a ponytail.

Shooting Stars Child Sessions - Ages 7 to 11

These pre-teen sessions offer the perfect opportunity for current dancers to try out a new dance style, or for new students to learn fundamental dance movements while practicing self expression. Each session follows a curriculum that prepares students for entry into syllabus level classes.


Check back regularly for upcoming session dates.


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  • Jazz/Lyrical Combo Class

    Child | Ages 7 to 11


    Schedule: 

    Saturdays 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm


    5 Week Fall Session Starts:

    September 6, 2025


    Cost: 

    $80 per session, per child


    A fun mix of jazz’s upbeat moves and lyrical’s graceful style! Dancers build skills, strength, and confidence while learning to express themselves through movement.


    Dress Code:


    Any solid colored bodysuit, jazz capri pants or black shorts are Optional (please ensure capris and shorts are fitted dance or fitness wear). No shoe requirements.


    Boys can wear a T-shirt with comfortable pants or shorts and barefeet.  Girls must have their hair pulled back in a ponytail.