You’ll find your second home at Joy of Dance Centre. We offer the best teen dance classes with the best teachers in Toronto. We have Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Jazz and more. You’ll learn technique, style and choreography from our qualified teachers. Our teachers will teach you, push you and inspire you to go for it.
We are closed for Easter Sunday, Monday April 4 & 5 and Victoria Day Sunday, Monday May 23 & 24.
Our Spring Showcase is on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the John Bassett Theatre in Metro Convention Centre.
Our 2020 Summer Dance Intensive was a huge success!
Stay tuned for Summer 2021.
Joy of Dance is thrilled to offer Teen ballet classes for recreational students as well as more serious dancers. We welcome all dancers who are new to dancing or have up to 5 years of experience. The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is an internationally recognized organization which trains ballet teachers, provides a fantastic syllabus for students to learn and offers exams to help promote goal setting, motivation and personal achievement in students. Our Ballet teachers are all registered teachers with the RAD and offer the chance for our Teen students to take part in this fantastic system of training.
TEEN Ballet is a year long program. Showcase performance is in June.
Teacher: Emily Tench
Once/week Recreational Class: Thursday 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. (Full year September – June)
No Prerequisite.
Course will include: Foundational ballet training for beginner students who want to experience ballet. Vocabulary based on the RAD Grades 1-3 syllabi. There is no exam at this level as we feel students need time to develop their strengths without the pressure of an exam. This course develops the skills necessary to proceed into Level 2 after a full year. Students will perform in the June Showcase.
Fees: $110 for 8-week virtual term + HST. No discount available. (Showcase costume fee $60-$80)
You can sign up for this class here on the Upcoming Class Schedule by choosing the first day of class from the calendar.
Joy of Dance is thrilled to offer Teen ballet classes for recreational students as well as more serious dancers. We welcome all dancers who are new to dancing or have up to 5 years of experience. The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is an internationally recognized organization which trains ballet teachers, provides a fantastic syllabus for students to learn and offers exams to help promote goal setting, motivation and personal achievement in students. Our Ballet teachers are all registered teachers with the RAD and offer the chance for our Teen students to take part in this fantastic system of training.
TEEN Ballet is a year long program. Showcase performance is in June.
EXAM TRACK: Twice a week students can choose between recreational or exam track. Exam Track dancers work towards presenting the syllabus work for an external examiner. There will be two mandatory mock exams in preparation for the RAD exam. Private lessons are available to students at a reduce rate. We want all students to feel prepared for their exams.
Teacher: Naya Valdellon
Prerequisite: Teen Ballet Level 1 or equivalent.
Rec Course will include: Ballet training at the RAD Grade 4 level developing strength, flexibility, technical ability and artistry. Students will perform in the June Showcase.
RAD Exam Course will include: Ballet training at the RAD Grade 4 level developing strength, flexibility, technical ability and artistry with the goal of presenting the syllabus work in an exam with an external examiner. Students will be required to attend two Mock Exams and are strongly suggested to take private coaching lessons. Students will perform in the June Showcase.
Pointe Classes: Available to recreational and exam students who are taking two classes per week and have been given permission to join.
FEES: $110 for 8-week virtual term + HST. No discount available. (Showcase costume fee $60-$80)
Please Note: It is our goal at Joy of Dance to prepare each teen to the best of their ability for their exam. If a student progress has been delayed we will contact the family and discuss a plan to ensure that student’s best option for success. Solutions might include private lessons, or a decision to not take the exam that year. This will be a collective decision.
Joy of Dance is thrilled to offer Teen ballet classes for recreational students as well as more serious dancers. We welcome all dancers who are new to dancing or have up to 5 years of experience. The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is an internationally recognized organization which trains ballet teachers, provides a fantastic syllabus for students to learn and offers exams to help promote goal setting, motivation and personal achievement in students. Our Ballet teachers are all registered teachers with the RAD and offer the chance for our Teen students to take part in this fantastic system of training.
TEEN Ballet is a year long program. Showcase performance is in June.
EXAM TRACK: Twice a week students can choose between recreational or exam track. Exam Track dancers work towards presenting the syllabus work for an external examiner. There will be two mandatory mock exams in preparation for the RAD exam. Private lessons are available to students at a reduce rate. We want all students to feel prepared for their exams.
Teachers: Emily Tench and Emma Wooley
R.A.D. Exam Track dancers must register for Monday and Saturday classes. (Pointe is not required for the exam.)
Prerequisite: Teen Ballet Level 2 once-a-week for 2 years OR twice-a-week for 1 year or equivalent training.
Rec Course will include: Ballet training at the RAD Intermediate Foundation level developing strength, flexibility, technical ability and artistry. All students will perform in the June 2019 Showcase.
RAD Exam Course includes: Ballet training at the RAD Intermediate Foundation level developing strength, flexibility, technique and artistry with the goal of presenting the syllabus work in an exam with an external examiner provided by the RAD. Students will be required to attend two Mock Exams and are strongly suggested to take private coaching lessons. Students will perform in the June Showcase.
Pointe Classes: Available to recreational and exam students who are taking two classes per week and have been given permission to join.
FEES: No discount available. (Showcase costume fee $60-$80)
EXAMS: Depending on the RAD Grade level entered the price for each student will be between $150 – $160. CASH ONLY. This fee will be due in March 1 of the exam year.
Please Note: It is our goal at Joy of Dance to prepare each teen to the best of their ability for their exam. If a student progress has been delayed we will contact the family and discuss a plan to ensure that student’s best option for success. Solutions might include private lessons, or a decision to not take the exam that year. This will be a collective decision.
*Required for all twice a week Level 2 students
**Optional for Levels 2 and 3, twice a week ladies
Joy of Dance is thrilled to offer Teen ballet classes for recreational students as well as more serious dancers. We welcome all dancers who are new to dancing or have up to 5 years of experience. The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is an internationally recognized organization which trains ballet teachers, provides a fantastic syllabus for students to learn and offers exams to help promote goal setting, motivation and personal achievement in students. Our Ballet teachers are all registered teachers with the RAD and offer the chance for our Teen students to take part in this fantastic system of training.
TEEN Ballet is a year long program. Showcase performance is in June.
Teachers: Emily Tench
Prerequisite: Grade 5 or Intermediate Foundation level training.
Rec Course will include: Ballet training at the RAD Intermediate level developing strength, flexibility, technical ability and artistry. All students will perform in the June Showcase.
Pointe Classes: Available to recreational students who are taking two ballet classes (the second one can be a level 3 or adult jump in class) per week and have been given permission to join.
FEES: $110 for 8-week virtual term + HST. No discount available. (Showcase costume fee $60-$80)
**Optional for Levels 2, 3 and 4, once/twice a week ladies
Ballroom has a special magic that can’t be explained. Our kids class helps students gain confidence, posture and character all while having fun. Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing…students will learn a wide variety of dances.
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Our competitive contemporary dance program is for students who are reaching for a higher level of dance and are committed to performing routines at a competitive level at Provincial championships in the spring. For the past four years the Teams have won top awards at each competition.
Full year program September 2020-June 2021
Class Time: Saturdays 9-11 a.m.
Choreographer: Lee Jong
Cost: $160 + HST for 8-week virtual term
Program includes:
Auditions: tba
Our competitive hip hop dance program is for students who are reaching for a higher level of dance and are committed to performing routines at a competitive level at Provincial championships in the spring. For the past four years the Teams have won top awards at each competition.
Full year program September 2020-June 2021
Class Time: Sundays 9:15-11:15a.m.
Choreographer: Shameka Blake (temporary sub: Jendayl Dyer)
Cost: $160 + HST for 8-week virtual term
Program includes:
Auditions: tba
Students will learn “real” hip hop urban style choreography. Shameka is one of Toronto’s top choreographers and producers of urban dance. Students at both Level 1 and 2 will be challenged with intricate urban Hip Hop classes for a fun and exciting flare of experience.
*Students must be approved by the teacher to register for Level 2 classes.
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The Broadway stage shows Riverdance and Lord of the Dance took the world by storm – making traditional reels and jigs mainstream. Now everyone can join the fun of the toe-tapping rhythms of Ireland with our teen dance lessons.
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Kim’s teen dance lessons are a dynamic style of urban jazz. Whether it’s swag or a fierce pop performance routine, students learn the moves and technique while dancing it out and “leaving it on the dance floor.”
*Students must be approved by the teacher to register for Level 2 classes.
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The lyrical contemporary dance classes for teens are definitely something to be experienced. In these classes Lianne and Lee use their strong Contemporary backgrounds for teaching technique and the fundamentals. They have a unique and captivating way of choreographing movements to give expression to lyrics and music.
*Students must be approved by the teacher to register for Level 2 classes.
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Musical Theatre combines it all. Our kids class gets them to work on their triple threat – dance, sing & act. Broadway is brought to Broadview. Students will learn to develop their performance skills as they learn choreography and lyrics to a popular musical production. It’s fun and entertaining. (Lip sync singing – all are welcome)
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CDF Certified in Ballroom: American, Tap, and Musical Theatre
Irish Step Dancing
Teen and Adult Ballet Program Director
Ballet & Barre Fitness
Hip Hop, Lyrical, Jazz
Hip Hop & Contemporary
Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop
Lyrical Hip Hop, Hip Hop
CDF Certified in Ballroom: American, Night Club dances and Certification faculty member
Hip Hop, Lyrical, Competitive and Performance
Ballet
We have created a schedule that we thought best suits the ages and levels of students. The small studios will only have 10 students enrolled and the bigger studios will have 12.
Pandemic arrangements: If there is a second wave of the virus and the government shuts us down, we will do our best to transition into virtual classes but cannot guarantee that all classes will be provided virtually. No refunds or credits will be provided for government cancelled classes. If you register for class you are agreeing to take this risk.
Note: Ages 3-7 $95 | 7-Teen $110 | COMP $160
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