Kids Dance Classes
for Ages 10-12
Fall Term 2021/2022: September 11 - January 28
COVID credits for Winter Term 2020 expire on September 30, 2021
About Our Dance Classes
Joy of Dance offers fun and energetic dance classes for kids in the GTA. Kids learn the FUNdamentals of dance, stress release and how to build self-esteem. Qualified dance instructors teach all our kids dance classes in an age-appropriate setting. From Hip Hop and Jazz to Lyrical, Ballroom and Ballet, we are sure to have the perfect class for your children to experience the joy of dance. Come visit us anytime to see how you will feel at home here.
New COVID-19 Requirements for Class
* All students must bring their own water bottles
* Students and staff must wear face masks
* We are doing staggered starts for class to minimize hallway traffic
* There will be 15 mins between classes to clean and move students in and out of class safely
* Students cannot linger at the studio. They must arrive a few minutes before and leave right after class.
Scheduling Note:
We are closed for Sunday Oct. 10 – Monday Oct. 11 and for the Winter Holidays, Tuesday Dec. 21 – Saturday Jan. 1.
Dance Showcase
Our Fall/Winter Showcase will be a video showcase. Our Winter/Spring Showcase will be on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the John Bassett Theatre in the Metro Convention Centre.
Available Classes
Ballet 10-12
Ballet dance classes for kids 10-12 offer those students who like a more traditional movement the opportunity to establish technique, positions, turns and more.
Ballet Attire
Girls
Shoes (canvas or leather ballet slippers in ballet pink or skin tone) Tights: ballet pink or skin tone, Body Suit: any colour, Skirt: if desired. Hair: tidy, preferably in a bun
BOYS
Shoes: (canvas or leather ballet slippers black or white), Pants: Fitted or loose athletic shorts or black or navy fitted legging, Top: white fitted t-shirt, Hair: out of the face.
Looking for next term? Flip ahead using the calendar below or contact us.
*When signing up your children, please make sure they are within the specified age group. Note that your child may need to be moved to another class otherwise.
*Signing up your child – please use your child’s name in the account that you create and your name for the billing information only.
Signing up for more than one child – call the front desk for assistance for the first time only so we can set up the relationship and payment options between children and parents properly so it is easier the next time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Competitive Lyrical 12-Teens
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 TBA
Class Time: TBA
Choreographer: Lee Jong
Program includes:
- 2 hour Competitive class and Teen Lyrical 1.5 or Ballet
- 4 competitions
- Costume
- Teamwear
Auditions: tba
*When signing up your children, please make sure they are within the specified age group. Note that your child may need to be moved to another class otherwise.
Competitive Hip Hop 10-Teen
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 TBA
Class Time: TBA
Choreographer: Shameka Blake
Program includes:
- 2 hour competition class and one compulsory class
- 4 competitions
- Costume
- Team wear
Auditions: tba
*When signing up your children, please make sure they are within the specified age group. Note that your child may need to be moved to another class otherwise.
Hip Hop 10-12
Hip Hop dance classes for kids 10-12 are the expression of Urban culture through dance. They are fun, funky and age appropriate.
Attire for Boys and Girls
Clothes: loose fitting e.g. long/short sleeved tops and short/legging/sweatpant bottoms, Shoes: indoor sneakers, preferably not black soled, Hair: anything that helps keep it out of their face.
*Students must be approved by the teacher to register for Level 2 classes.
Looking for next term? Flip ahead using the calendar below or contact us.
*When signing up your children, please make sure they are within the specified age group. Note that your child may need to be moved to another class otherwise.
*Signing up your child – please use your child’s name in the account that you create and your name for the billing information only.
Signing up for more than one child – call the front desk for assistance for the first time only so we can set up the relationship and payment options between children and parents properly so it is easier the next time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Jazz 10-12
The Joy of Dance offers some of the most fun and energetic dance classes for kids in Toronto. Kids learn the FUNdamentals of dance, stress release and building self-esteem. Qualified dance instructors teach all of our kids dance classes in an age-appropriate setting.
Attire for Boys and Girls
Clothes: loose fitting e.g. long/short sleeved tops and short/legging/sweatpant bottoms, Shoes: socks or bare-feet, Hair: anything that helps keep it out of their face.
Looking for next term? Flip ahead using the calendar below or contact us.
*When signing up your children, please make sure they are within the specified age group. Note that your child may need to be moved to another class otherwise.
*Signing up your child – please use your child’s name in the account that you create and your name for the billing information only.
Signing up for more than one child – call the front desk for assistance for the first time only so we can set up the relationship and payment options between children and parents properly so it is easier the next time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Irish Dancing 5-12
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 kids class.
Looking for next term? Flip ahead using the calendar below or contact us.
*When signing up your children, please make sure they are within the specified age group. Note that your child may need to be moved to another class otherwise.
*Signing up your child – please use your child’s name in the account that you create and your name for the billing information only.
Signing up for more than one child – call the front desk for assistance for the first time only so we can set up the relationship and payment options between children and parents properly so it is easier the next time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Lyrical 10-12
Contemporary Lyrical dance classes allow for fluid dance expression, ability, technique creativity, and discipline.
Attire for Boys and Girls
Clothes: loose fitting e.g. long/short sleeved tops and short/legging/sweatpant bottoms, Shoes: barefeet or socks, Hair: anything that helps keep it out of their face.
*Students must be approved by the teacher to register for Level 2 classes.
Looking for next term? Flip ahead using the calendar below or contact us.
*When signing up your children, please make sure they are within the specified age group. Note that your child may need to be moved to another class otherwise.
*Signing up your child – please use your child’s name in the account that you create and your name for the billing information only.
Signing up for more than one child – call the front desk for assistance for the first time only so we can set up the relationship and payment options between children and parents properly so it is easier the next time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Musical Theatre 10-12
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)
Looking for next term? Flip ahead using the calendar below or contact us.
*When signing up your children, please make sure they are within the specified age group. Note that your child may need to be moved to another class otherwise.
*Signing up your child – please use your child’s name in the account that you create and your name for the billing information only.
Signing up for more than one child – call the front desk for assistance for the first time only so we can set up the relationship and payment options between children and parents properly so it is easier the next time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Performance Team for 10-12
We have created this new team to recognize the talents in our younger dancers. We want passionate and driven dancers in this performance training group.
Class: TBA
Ages: 10-12
Audition Date: tba
Prerequisite: Audition
Term: TBA
Choreographer: Kimberly Pilc
Instructors
Arpad Raymon
CDF Certified in Ballroom: American, Tap, and Musical Theatre
Irene Yacoub
Ballet & Barre Fitness
Kimberly Pilc
Hip Hop, Lyrical, Jazz
Lee Jong
Hip Hop & Contemporary
Mark Read
CDF Certified in Ballroom: American and International, Night Club dances and Certification faculty member
Lorenz Perez Banlawi
Hip Hop
Shameka Blake
Hip Hop, Lyrical, Competitive and Performance
Mark Brenyo
Irish Step Dancing
Registration Note:
We have created a schedule that we thought best suits the ages and levels of students. The small studios will only have 12 students enrolled and the bigger studios will have 14.
GOVERNMENT CLOSURES POLICY: If there is another 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..
CLASS FEE PER AGE GROUP
$342/$380/$420
plus HST
per term
Note: Ages 3-7 $342 | 7-12 $380 | TEEN $420
Signing Up Is Easy
Step 1
Create your profile and a profile for your child
Step 2
Register yourself or your child into class
Step 3
Pay online or by phone
Experience the joy of dance with us