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Pre-School Dance Program

Our Pre-School classes incorporate dance, music, and mime through storytelling and locomotor movement, gradually introducing discipline with an emphasis on fun. As children progress to the Pre-Primary level, classes become more structured and technical. Coordination, listening, and socialization skills become more apparent as children mature.

Classes available for Pre-School: Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Acro Dance, Jazz and Tumble 

As a performance opportunity, Pre-School Dance Program students are highly encouraged to participate in the annual year-end performance which is the “Spring Festival of Dance.”

Why should your child learn dance early?

  • To experience the enjoyment of movement to music.
  • To build self-confidence.
  • To nurture and develop imagination.
  • To improve fitness through activity and exercise.
  • To establish new friendships while having fun learning.

What will your child learn in our pre-school dance classes?

  • They will learn to follow instructions.
  • They will gain a sense of discipline through learning with a group.
  • They will learn co-ordination, balance, and how to control their bodies.
  • They will become comfortable performing before groups.

*NOTE: Children in these classes must bring a back-up dance outfit with them to the studio for class in the case of an accident. We ask that parents take their children to the restroom before dropping them off for class to avoid accidents.

**NOTE: Children in these classes should be potty-trained. A potty-trained child is a child who can do the following:

  • Be able to TELL the adult that they have to go potty BEFORE they have to go. They must be able to say the words “I have to go potty” BEFORE they have to go.
  • Be able to pull down their underwear and pants and get them back up without assistance.
  • Be able to wipe themselves after using the toilet.
  • Be able to get off the potty by themselves.
  • Be able to wash and dry hands.
  • Be able to go directly back to the room without directions.
  • Be able to postpone going if they must wait for someone who is in the bathroom, etc.
  • Parents: Please have a back-up dance outfit in the case of an accident during class. We ask that you take children to the restroom before dropping them off for class to help avoid accidents.

Check Out the 2026-2027 Schedule

Tiny Tots Classes (3 years old)
Kinder Classes (4 years old)
Pre-Primary 1 Classes (5 years old)
Pre-Primary 2 Classes (6 years old)
Seasonal Classes (3-7 years old; Begins January 2027)

Class Descriptions

Tap - builds rhythm and coordination through the movement and sound of tap shoes. HIGHLY ENCOURAGE taking Ballet together with Tap classes.

Tumble - similar to Acrobatic Arts and gymnastics, but taught with music and coordination. We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE students to take RAD Pre-Primary Ballet together with Tumble for Pre-Primary.

PreSchool Acro Dance - designed for students to learn basic dance fundamentals and tumbling skills as well as skills that will focus on improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Skills of focus include Rolls, Gallops, Skipping, etc.

PreSchool Jazz - Jazz movements and technique appropriate for the little ones

RAD Pre-Primary Ballet - This class develops the student’s physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression and musicality. The knowledge and skills gained through successful completion of this level provides a basis for progression to the next level in ballet.

How to Enroll

NEW Coastal Dance Centre Students:

  • Fill up this REGISTRATION FORM and within the form, add the classes your dancer would like to attend.

RETURNING Coastal Dance Centre Students:

  • All returning CDC students can register for the next level through the PARENT PORTAL.

We can’t wait to dance with your child this dance year! Please contact us with any questions you may have. We’re happy to help!

Essential Informations

Uniform and Dress Code
Tuition Rate

Interested in having your child take dance classes? Want to know if it’s the right class for him/her?
Come schedule a Trial Class with us.

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Uniform and Dress Code

All Coastal Dance Centre dance classes have a specified uniform attire. Parents/guardians must purchase the required leotards with the Coastal Dance Centre logo at the Front Office. It is important for students to abide by a dress code policy for the following reasons:

● A neat and tidy appearance sets an attitude of attentiveness and respect for students, teachers, and the art of dance.
● Teachers must be able to see the dancer’s body outline clearly in order to make proper corrections on posture, alignment, etc.
● A uniform ensures that the dancer’s clothing is not a distraction during class which helps to keep the dancer more engaged.
● No costumes are allowed in class unless a dress-up day is announced by the teachers.
● Only small stud earrings are allowed; no loose nor dangling earrings; no necklaces nor bracelets.
● Hair must be properly secured and tied up off of the face and neck for all styles of dance.
            GIRLS: Hair must be pulled back out of eyes into a neat and secure bun and secured tightly
with a hair net and bobby pins. Ponytails are acceptable in jazz and tap classes.
            BOYS: Hair groomed and kept neatly out of the eyes.
● Older students are required to wear the proper undergarments (dance trunks, dance bras or
camisole-style leotards, dance belts) with the appropriate clothing designated for the class.
● No warm-up shirts, skirts, leg warmers, sweatpants, or shorts may be worn during class unless
prior approval is obtained from the teacher.
● When coming to and going from the studio, all students must wear outer clothing, i.e., pants, skirt,
sweater, over their dance attire.
● No dance shoes are to be worn outside of the studio under any condition.
● All clothing and shoes must be marked with the student’s full name.
● Dancewear is to be kept laundered and in good repair.
● If a Conservatory Student is enrolled in a recreational class program, they must purchase the
required recreational uniform and vice versa.

Uniform Order Forms:

CONSERVATORY Program Students Uniform
RECREATIONAL Program Students Uniform
PRESCHOOL Program Students Uniform

 

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2026-27 Tuition Rate & Fees

2024-25 WINTER-2 Adult Dance Schedule

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Adult BALLET – Beginner [Day]
11:00am – 12:00pm
Deville Studio
Starts: 3-4-25
Ends: 4-3-25
Adult BALLET – Adv Beginner & Int
7:15pm – 8:15pm
Howard Studio
Starts: 3-2-25
Ends: 4-1-25
Adult TAP – Beginner
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Howard Studio
Starts: 3-1-25
Ends: 3-31-25
Adult TAP – Adv Beginner
7:15pm – 8:15pm
Howard Studio
Starts: 3-2-25
Ends: 4-1-25
Adult TAP – Intermediate
7:15pm – 8:15pm
Deville Studio
Starts: 3-4-25
Ends: 4-3-25
Holiday Break, NO CLASSES, on weeks of December 16th to January 3rd

2025-26 Level 5 Recommended Classes

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
OPEN BALLET Technique for Levels 3 to 5
10:00am – 11:30am
JAZZ for RAD Levels 4 & 5
4:15pm – 5:15pm
Broadway JAZZ 2
5:15pm – 6:15pm
OPEN BALLET Technique for Levels 3 to 5
5:00pm – 6:30pm
ACRO 2 for RAD Ballet
5:15pm – 6:15pm
RAD BALLET Level 5
(2 of 2)
6:30pm – 8:00pm
LYRICAL for RAD Level 4 & 5
6:15pm – 7:15pm
RAD BALLET Level 5
(1 of 2)
7:00pm – 8:30pm

2025-26 Level 4 Recommended Classes

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
OPEN BALLET Technique for Levels 3 to 5
10:00am – 11:30am
JAZZ for RAD Levels 4 & 5
4:15pm – 5:15pm
TAP for RAD Levels 2, 3 & 4
4:15pm – 5:15pm
RAD BALLET Level 4
5:30pm – 7:00pm
RAD BALLET Level 4
5:30pm – 7:00pm
ACRO 2 for RAD Ballet
5:15pm – 6:15pm
OPEN BALLET Technique for Levels 3 to 5
5:00pm – 6:30pm
LYRICAL for RAD Level 4 & 5
6:15pm – 7:15pm

2025-26 Level 3 Recommended Classes

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
OPEN BALLET Technique for Levels 3 to 5
10:00am – 11:30pm
RAD BALLET Level 3
4:00pm – 5:30pm
RAD BALLET Level 3
4:00pm – 5:30pm
TAP for RAD Levels 2,3 & 4
4:15pm – 5:15pm
JAZZ for RAD Levels 2 & 3
5:30pm – 6:30pm
LYRICAL for RAD Levels 2 & 3
5:30pm – 6:30pm
ACRO for Level 3 to 5
5:15pm – 6:15pm
OPEN BALLET Technique for Levels 3 to 5
5:00pm – 6:30pm

2025-26 Level 2 Recommended Classes

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
RAD BALLET Level 2
4:00pm – 5:30pm
ACRO 1 for RAD Ballet
4:15pm – 5:15pm
RAD BALLET Level 2
4:00pm – 5:30pm
TAP for RAD Levels 2, 3 & 4
4:15pm – 5:15pm
JAZZ for RAD Levels 2 & 3
5:30pm – 6:30pm
LYRICAL for RAD Levels 2 & 3
5:30pm – 6:30pm

2025-26 Tuition Fee Rate

Class Duration Per Week Session Fee (based on 4 week schedule) Class Duration Per Week Session Fee (based on 4 week schedule)
45 min $89.00 3 hours $192.00
1 hour $89.00 4 hours $238.00
1.5 hour $111.00 5 hours $278.00
1.75 hours $128.00 6 hours $306.00
2 hours $145.00 7 hours $329.00
2.25 hours $163.00 8 hours $352.00
2.5 hours $174.00 9 hours $375.00
2.75 hours $185.00 10 hours+ $398.00

The tuition for each session is based upon the number of class hours in which a student is enrolled per week. It is highly encouraged to take more than an hour per week to take advantage of reduced tuition rates (per hour) subsequently. 

The tuition rate per session stays the same regardless of attendance, school closures, or closures due to weather. Tuition is non-refundable, non-transferable, and not prorated for partial attendance.

Annual tuition is payable in ten (10) monthly sessions. Students are not charged for the weeks the studio is closed for winter and spring break. These three weeks that there are no classes are omitted from the tuition calendar.

Registration fee and tuition are due upon registration of each student.

If a student registers in the last week of a session, payment will be due for the next monthly session as well.

Classes missed are considered forfeited. Credit WILL NOT be given for classes missed due to illness, vacation, school closings, or acts of nature such as inclement weather.

There is a $49.00 registration fee and a $39.00 registration fee for each additional family member. “Family member’ meaning – living in the same household.

Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Registration fee is due at the time of registration. This is valid from August 19, 2024 through the 2025 Summer Session. New students registering for Summer 2025 will be charged a fee of $25.