Quick Start GuideGIVING YOU AND YOUR CHILD A GREAT START IN DANCEBoys & Girls • JK to Gr. 6danceK I D S C A N A D A
About Dance KidsOUR GOAL is to give every child a chance to dance.OUR MISSION is to make dance education affordable for all families, as wellas accessible to every child. It's about more than just dancing; it's aboutbuilding character, and enhancing lives!OUR PHILOSOPHIES include taking special care with our newest dancers,insuring they get a happy and healthy introduction to the art. Our classes arestructured for their success. We believe that a child's first years in dance arethe most important in forming a healthy self image and strong appreciationfor learning the arts.Some other character building attributes your child will develop throughdance include cooperation, attentiveness, an open mind, encouragement,respect, self discipline, commitment, confidence, friendship, and leadership.Remember, dancing is fun. It is endorsed by the Canadian Government as anappropriate physical fitness activity for children. It improves posture, balanceand flexibility. Dance builds character, confidence and teamwork. Dance isappreciated throughout the world and embraced by many cultures.www.dancekids.ca • 416-880-6521 • hello@dancekids.ca
Since 2002, Dance Kids has been offering danceeducation to children. Our commitment goes beyondthe dance floor; it's about fostering a love formovement, creativity, and growth in every child wehave the privilege of teaching.We understand the significance of these early years inyour child's life, and we are committed to makingthem special, filled with laughter, growth, and the joyof dance.Welcome to Dance Kids – where we dance, learn,and grow together. We look forward to being part ofyour child's exciting dance journey and creatingbeautiful memories with your family.Miss AmandaFounder, Dance Kids CanadaHellothere!www.dancekids.ca • 416-880-6521 • hello@dancekids.caWelcome to you and your little one,
KeyBenefits123A Proven Teaching MethodExperience peace of mind as yourchild engages with our dynamicproprietary dance curriculum,thoughtfully crafted to feature"school-safe" or "kid-safe" music!Local & Convenient LocationsDiscover our conveniently locateddance classes right in yourcommunity! We make it easy for youto get home swiftly and safely afterthe program, helping you steer clearof traffic hassles.Parents Watch All Classes Be a part of an inclusive andtransparent dance class, ensuring younever miss a step! Parents have theopportunity to stay in the danceroom, witnessing every graceful tip-toe and twirl that becomes acherished part of your child's journey.
4567Exceptional ValueEnjoy saving money with Dance Kids.As a proud Not-For-Profitorganization, we prioritize deliveringhigh-quality programming whileoffering affordable rates by securingadditional outsourced funding.Character Building Witness valuable life lessons unfold,including the importance of takingturns, following instructions, sharing,caring, and much more! It’s aboutmore than dance, it’s about buildingcharacter and enhancing lives. All-inclusive Recital Get a hassle-free, approach to therecital. Crafted to make the daymemorable, stress-free, and budget-friendly. No costly costumes orunexpected fees – we've got youcovered!Money Back GuaranteeDance with confidence; if our classesaren't the perfect fit within the firsttwo weeks, we'll refund your tuition, no questions asked. Enjoy a risk-freeopportunity to let your child’s danceadventure begin!
How it works - Part 1 Guided by our trained and certified instructors, your child will navigate aprogressive and rewarding curriculum carefully designed to nurture their dancejourney. At our school, we take pride in presenting a high-quality dance programenriched with online learning tools and classroom props, ensuring an engagingand enjoyable learning experience for both our students and their parents.Ballet & Hip Hop Ballet & Hip HopContemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop & TapContemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop & Tap Each “class” meets once per week and is 30 minutes long. 4 weeks makes one monthly “tuition” payment.16 weeks in a “session” with 4 monthly payments.4 sessions in a “level” and each level takes 2 years to “graduate”.Each session (16 weeks) ends with a “recital” on-stage.Each recital requires a “participation fee”.Participation fee includes: rented costume, medal/trophy, and certificate.Students invite friends and family to buy tickets and sit in the “audience” towitness, support and celebrate your child’s achievement.
How it works - Part 2 The dance industry is experiencing a national shortage of qualified danceinstructors and camp leaders.Recognizing that it takes a village to raise a child, our aim is to build a supportivecommunity of educators and mentors committed to nurturing the artisticdevelopment and aspirations of young dancers.Dance Kids Canada and REC • DANCE • PRO are dedicated to providingcertification opportunities that lead students on a path to part-time employment.We are committed to helping dance studio owners, community centres directorsand camps administrators recruit top notch, trained and certified staff. If you're aware of someone with a background in dance and who loves children, kindly inform them that we are currently offering training and certificationprograms for both assistants and teachers. Our aim is to assist individuals indiscovering fulfilling part-time employment opportunities. For additional details,please visit www.recdancepro.com.Grades 7-10Earn volunteer hours & experienceGrades 9-12Earn $22 per hour as a camp leaderGrade 11-AdultsEarn $50-$75as a dance teacherAdults 21yrs+Enjoy a lucrativecareer in dance
Financial CommitmentYEAR 2024AutoPay Charges to your Credit/Debit CardYEAR 2025AutoPay Charges to your Credit/Debit CardDue upon RegistrationHold My Spot: $25Automatically EnrolledNo Hold My Spot feesSeptember 20, 2024Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48September 20, 2025Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48October 20, 2024Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48October 20, 2025Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48November 10, 2024Recital Participation: $45Recital Date: Jan. 18 & 19, 2025November 10, 2025Recital Participation: $45Recitals: Jan. 17 & 18, 2026November 20, 2024Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48November 20, 2025Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48December 20, 2024Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48December 20, 2025Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48January 2025Recital Tickets: $20 eachMin. of 2 tickets • Limit of 30 tickets January 2026Recital Tickets: $20 eachMin. of 2 tickets • Limit of 30 tickets ----- End of Lilac Term ----- ----- End of Pink Term ----- February 20, 2025Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48February 20, 2026Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48March 20, 2025Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48March 20, 2026Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48April 10, 2025Recital Participation: $45Recital Date: Jun. 7 & 8, 2025April 10, 2026Recital Participation: $45Recitals: Jun. 6 & 7, 2026April 20, 2025Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48April 20, 2026Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48May 20, 2025Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48May 20, 2026Ballet: $48 • Hip Hop: $48June 2025Recital Tickets: $20 eachMin. of 2 tickets • Limit of 30 tickets June 2026Recital Tickets: $20 eachMin. of 2 tickets • Limit of 30 tickets ----- End of Teal Term ----- ----- End of Blue Term ----- Your child will enter the program based on their current grade at school.You only need to enrol and pay the registration fee once.Your child will stay enrolled until you withdraw via our withdrawal page.Your tuition rate is “price protected” for as long as you stay enrolled. Recital fees are not price protected and are subject to periodic increasesbased on venue, medal and trophy fees and overhead expenses.
Grade 1 to Grade 6Boys & Girls7 yrs. to 10 yrs. LEVEL 2LEVEL 2JR. Kinder to Grade 2 Boys & Girls4 yrs. to 6 yrs.LEVEL 1LEVEL 1Starts: Sep. 16, 2024 Recital: Jan. 18, 2025TUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYCarmine StefanoMPR BLEVEL 2 (A)Miss AmandaGr. 3 to Gr. 612 Spots Left Hip Hop • 4:15-4:45Carmine StefanoMPR BLEVEL 1 Miss AmandaJK to Grade 2 12 Spots LeftBallet • 4:45-5:15 Hip Hop • 5:15-5:45Domenico DiLucaROOM 2 LEVEL 2 (A)Miss AmandaGr. 1 & Gr. 23 Spots LeftBallet • 4:45-5:15 Hip Hop • 5:15-5:45Domenico DiLucaROOM 3LEVEL 2 (B)Miss StellaGr. 3 to Gr. 66 Spots LeftBallet • 4:45-5:15 Hip Hop • 5:15-5:45St. John Evangelist GYM LEVEL 1Miss KimberlyJK to Grade 210 Spots LeftBallet • 6:15-6:45 Hip Hop • 6:45-7:15 St. NorbertGYMLEVEL 1 Miss KaylaJK to Grade 212 Spots LeftBallet • 6:15-6:45 Hip Hop • 6:45-7:15NorthwoodBANQUET HALLLEVEL 1 Miss Jazel JK to Grade 28 Spots LeftBallet • 6:30-7:00 Hip Hop • 7:00-7:30St. BernardGYMLEVEL 1 Miss Zonnia JK to Grade 28 Spots LeftBallet • 6:15-6:45 Hip Hop • 6:45-7:15Immaculate ConceptionGYMLEVEL 1 Miss KaylaJK to Grade 212 Spots LeftBallet • 6:15-6:45 Hip Hop • 6:45-7:15Domenico DiLucaROOM 2 LEVEL 1Miss KimberlyJK & SK5 Spots LeftBallet • 5:45-6:15Hip Hop • 6:15-6:45 St. Raphael GYMLEVEL 1Miss AmandaJK & SK13 Spots LeftBallet • 6:15-6:45 Hip Hop • 6:45-7:15 St. ConradMPRLEVEL 2 (A)Miss StellaGr. 1 & Gr. 211 Spots LeftHip Hop • 6:30-7:00 Ballet • 7:00-7:30St. SimonMPRLEVEL 1 Miss AmandaJK to Grade 26 Spots LeftBallet • 6:15-6:45 Hip Hop • 6:45-7:15St. AndreMPRLEVEL 2 (A)Miss ChloeJK to Grade 211 Spots LeftBallet • 6:30-7:00 Hip Hop • 7:00 - 7:30St. MargheritaGYMLEVEL 1 Miss AmandaJK & SK20 Spots LeftBallet • 6:15-6:45 Hip Hop • 6:45-7:15St. MargheritaLIBRARYLEVEL 2 (A)Miss StellaGr. 1 & Gr. 26 Spots LeftBallet • 6:15 - 6:45 Hip Hop • 6:45 - 7:15St. RaphaelGYMLEVEL 2 (B)Miss AmandaGr. 3 to Gr. 611 Spots LeftHip Hop • 7:15-7:45Ballet • 7:45-8:15St. SimonMPRLEVEL 2 (B)Miss AmandaGr. 3 to Gr. 614 Spots LeftHip Hop • 7:15-7:45Ballet • 7:45-8:15St. MargheritaGYMLEVEL 2 (B)Miss AmandaGr. 3 to Gr. 62 Spots LeftHip Hop • 7:15-7:45Ballet • 7:45-8:15
FAQ'sThis fee confirms your commitment to the program.Ballet, Yes! - (leotard, skirt, tights, ballet slippers)Hip Hop, No - (any t-shirt, comfortable pants & indoor runners)It is the fee associated with being a part of the recital performace. Includes: report cards, medals/trophies, and costume rental.$12/class; $48/month for ballet - 4 classes per payment.$12/class; $48/month for hip hop - 4 classes per payment. 4 monthly payments and 16 classes per session.Everyone 2 years old and up needs a ticket.Your dancer/performer does not need a recital ticket.Being a part of our program is your choice. You can withdraw at any time. Your payments stop the day you submityour request on our withdrawal webpage. There are no refunds after our 14-Day Money Back Guarantee.
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Dress for Success!Level 1 Pink LeotardPink SkirtPink TightsPink Ballet SlippersLevel 1 Lilac LeotardLilac SkirtPink TightsPink Ballet SlippersLevel 2 Maroon LeotardMaroon SkirtPink TightsPink Ballet SlippersChoreo 1 & 2 Navy LeotardNavy SkirtPink TightsPink Ballet SlippersNow that you have decided to dance with us, it’s time to prepare your child forsuccess in the classroom by purchasing appropriate dancewear. Skaters need skates,swimmers need swimsuits, musicians need an instrument, dancers need dancewear.Dancewear is an integral part of every dancer’s life. While parents may wish to buydancewear that allows some growing room and lesser quality materials for a morecost-effective purchase, this is not advisable.Dance clothing is intended to be ‘fitted’, and have a three-way stretch as part of thefunctions. There is a safety aspect, too. For example, if leotards are too big andbaggy, the teacher cannot see any postural problems. Slippers that are too largecreate an unsupported foot and not to mention, a trip hazard! Finally, uniforms are a way of adjustment and discipline, as well as representing theschool spirit and communculture.Everyone wearing the same clothing prepares students for a structured environmentof formal behaviour. Dancewear discipline is required at Dance Kids.
See Our Curriculum What you'll see:Goodbye & Thank youProgression chart View medals and trophies www.dancekids.ca • 416-880-6521 • hello@dancekids.caRecital Prep & ChoreographyImprovisation, Mime, Dance CircleAcross the Floor & Travelling StepsSkills & TechniqueWelcome & Warm Up
www.dancekids.ca • 416-880-6521 • hello@dancekids.caOur DirectorsOur ParentsOur TeachersOur StudentsOur Dance CommunityTreat you with kindness and respect.Provide a quality and affordableprivate school experience.Create an environment that embraces,supports and encourages all students.Offer fair and reasonable pricing,terms, agreements and policies.Bring a wealth of knowledge in danceeducation, recital production, theatreand business.Produce a family centred andaffordable recital experience.Give you and your child a joyful recitaland performance based school.Greet every parent and student with awarm smile.Make a sincere effort to learn yourname.Are prepared, well rested and on time.Are dressed in approved dance attire.Create an energized learningenvironment.Dance full out with our students often.Follow a high quality dance curriculum.Rarely engage in electronic devices.Strives to be excellent role models.Give everyone a life-long love ofdance.Sign-up for AutoPay with a credit cardupon registration.Commit to the recital early.Maintain a quiet and respectful waitingroom.Are supportive adult role models foreveryone.Encourage children to be the beststudent they can be.Take their child to the bathroom beforeclass.Keep snack and drinks until the end ofclass.Keep and stay informed.Share in our mission, vision and values.Arrive to class early or on time.Attend lessons each week.Are always dressed appropriately intheir dance uniform.Never use electronics during class.Alway pay attention.Avoid socializing during class.Team up to clean up.Label everything.Treat equipment and props withrespect.Use manners at all times.Dance their hearts out at every class.Understand the benefits of commitmentand hard work.
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BOOK A TRIAL CLASS REGISTER NOWWe are so confident that this period is keyto giving our families an outstanding studioexperience, that we offer a guarantee! You have until midnight on 14th day afterthe start of the dance session to request afull refund of tuition paid.(Registration fee/hold my spot fee is non-refundadable) Now is the perfect time to secure your child's spot in our dance classes! Byregistering today, you ensure they embark on a journey of creativity, skilldevelopment, and joy. Take advantage of early enrollment benefits, guaranteeing their place in ourpositive and inclusive dance community. Don't wait – register now and watchyour child flourish on the dance floor!Let's Get Started!www.dancekids.ca • 416-880-6521 • hello@dancekids.ca