Kids Dance Classes
for Ages 3-5
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, concept of body awareness/wellness, body coordination, or social skills, (making friends) and how to build self-esteem. Qualified dance instructors teach all our kids dance classes in an age-appropriate setting. Students and parents are welcome to visit us to view our kid-friendly classes and facilities.
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:
FALL TERM 2021 We are closed for Thanksgiving – Sunday Oct. 10 – Monday Oct. 11
and for the Winter Holidays, Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021- Saturday Jan. 1, 2022
Dance Showcase
Our Fall Showcase is on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the John Bassett Theatre in the Metro Convention Centre.
Available Classes
Ballet 3-5
Ballet dance classes for kids 3 to 5 are a blend of creative movement and early Ballet. Developing balance, expression, and coordination is achieved through a playful approach that includes running, jumping, twirling and skipping. We make it fun by storytelling through movement and music.
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.
Hip Hop 3-5
In our Kids Hip Hop classes they will learn the FUNdamentals and latest moves now popular in music videos. Age-appropriate choreography.
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.
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.
Instructors
Irene Yacoub
Ballet
Kimberly Pilc
Hip Hop, Lyrical, Jazz
Naya Valdellon
Ballet
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