Welcome to the North Shore Academy of Dancing
Dance for All Ages & Levels
We provide a rich environment where a wide range of learning opportunities are available to all age groups, from pre-school to adult, at levels ranging from our general program classes to our audition-only, performance classes and our half-day program.
Current Events
Dance Power Whistler May 14-17: click here for the schedule
Summer Camp Registration: click here
INMOTION Year End Recital: Mark your calendars: dress rehearsals on Thursday June 18th, dress rehearsals on Friday June 19th/show at 6PM and dress rehearsals on Saturday June 20th/shows at 12PM and 6PM.
Dance Classes
At North Shore Academy of Dancing, we offer a wide range of dance genres and many different classes throughout the week. Our dancers have the opportunity to choose the styles of dance that suit them best.
From ages 3 to adult and from beginner to advanced level, students can choose a wide range of classes from within seven programs:
- Preschool Program (classes for ages 3 – 5 years)
- General Program (all non-competitive dance classes)
- Performance Program (various genres of dance that compete in local dance competitions)
- Solo, Duo & Trio Program (for individuals to gain more performance and competition experience)
- Examination Program (RAD Ballet and ISTD Modern with examination opportunities in the Spring)
- Apprentice Programs (Bonus Round Hip Hop for Grades 10+)
- Advanced Contemporary (Program for Grades 10+)
- Half-Day Program (for high school aged dancers beginning at 1:45pm Monday – Friday).
Acro
Unique blend of dance technique and acrobatics.
Ballet
Develops poise, flexibility & strength, while being a critical foundation for all other dance forms.
Boys
General, & Performance Class Programs, along with our “Boys Only” Hip Hop, & Jazz Technique classes.
Broadway
Exciting, & lively techniques, based on the style of dance typically found in Broadway musicals.
Contemporary
A free & expressive style of dance, that is ever evolving, drawing on the technique of ballet.
Hip Hop
Dance that is an inspired art form, set to popular, modern hip hop music.
Jazz
Fast paced, energetic, & fun style of dance, that draws on the variations of modern dance, & ballet.
Lyrical
Modern dance with both the elegance of ballet, & the rhythms of jazz.
Modern
A syllabus developed in London, England, that reflects the most current trends in modern dance.
Preschool
Inspire your preschooler with a comprehensive program that includes ballet, creative dance, broadway jazz, & hip hop.