2024/25 Season Registration

Dance City is pleased to offer 3 Days a Week, 2 Days a Week and 1 Day a Week class options! Choose the schedule that works for you! Classes run from 9:15am – 11:45 am, begin September 10, 2024 and run until Graduation on June 1, 2025.

Our 2024/25 Fine Arts Academy classes are full! Join our waitlist below!

Waitlist

2024/25 Season

Join the waitlist for Saturday class & other classes at capacity!

 The Fine Arts Academy Preschool is a diverse, all-inclusive program for children ages 2-5 years. It’s fun and active curriculum allows children to develop social skills and talents at a young age. Each day children will participate in dance, yoga and fitness classes while enjoying music, art and drama lessons filled with imagination and creativity. The goal of the program is to enhance each child’s overall development by advancing gross and fine motor skills and improving social, cognitive and emotional awareness. 

Note: Tuition listed is the monthly payment amount and is subject to GST.

Dress Code:

Apparel

• Comfortable clothing that they can move and do crafts in! Dancewear is not recommended.

Shoes

• Light soled runners (with socks) or slippers. No bare feet please.

Mini Movers (ages 2-3)

Allow your child to start off on the right foot moving and grooving, while learning the alphabet, numbers and letters. Mini Movers is a fun and active fine arts program that allows children to develop social skills and talents at a young age. Children will participate in dance, yoga and fitness classes while enjoying music, art and drama lessons. Each week the students will enjoy a theme such as animals, seasons, feelings, manners, healthy foods, sports, Canada and much more! Students will have five classes each day filled with imagination and creativity. We interact and teach our students every moment of every day. Come join the fun!

Kinder Movers (ages 4-5)

Kinder Movers is your child’s opportunity to explore the fine arts and develop talents, skills and confidence at a young age. Children 4-5 years of age will be inspired through dance, yoga, fitness, music, art and drama while making learning fun. This academy designed exclusively for Kindergarten-aged students will work on refining movement, expanding cognitive skills and developing artistic abilities. We understand the psychology of learning and child development. Using project-based curriculum, which is an emergent method that allows children to take responsibility for their learning, we integrate math, science, literacy, social awareness and physical movement into the fine arts.

Our integrated approach to learning will bring themes to real life, as we believe that children learn through experience. Children will be able to experience learning through their bodies so they can remember it in their minds. Allow your child to explore the many benefits our Fine Arts Academy has to offer.

All students are assessed during the second and third weeks of class. If appropriate, recommendations may be made to transfer to another level. The goal is to ensure that each child has the best and most positive experience possible.

Fitness

Obstacle courses, gymnastic skills and active games are incorporated to keep children moving and gooving. A focus on fitness will improve their coordination, body awareness and muscle memory.

Drama

Students learn through their imagination and will experience shadow play, expressing emotions, puppet theatre and dress up days. Creativity is encouraged through drama games and activities. 

Official Fine Arts Club Licensed Affiliate

Dance City is pleased to be an official licensed affiliate of the Fine Arts Club program. This program was created by early childhood experts, and is delivered at our studio by certified childhood educators and dance teachers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect from the program?
An experience that is active, educational and creative. It will build self-esteem and social skills in a positive and encouraging environment.

How is your Fine Arts Academy different from a preschool or daycare?
Our Fine Arts Academy is a fun and active program that allows children to develop social skills and talents at a young age. Children participate in dance, yoga, and fitness classes while enjoying drama, art and music lessons. Each week the students will enjoy a theme such as animals, seasons or feelings and will learn alphabet, numbers and letters.

What should my child bring to class?
Please pack a change of clothes, extra diaper if needed, and soft-soled footwear such as indoor runners. Students also need a nut-free snack in a lunch bag with their name on it. Please put your child’s name on all backpacks, lunch bags, diapers and reusable cups.

How old does my child need to be?

Mini Movers: ages 2-3 (must be at least 2 years old the first day of program)
Mini Movers is the perfect class for all 2 and 3 year olds that are new to non-parented programs.

Little Movers: ages 3-4 (must be at least 3 years old the first day of program)
Little Movers builds on skills learned in Mini Movers and is appropriate for children at least 3 years of age with experience (at least 6 months) in a non-parented setting. We suggest that children are fully potty trained or working towards being potty trained.

Kinder Movers: ages 4-5 (must be at least 4 years old the first day of program) Kinder Movers builds on skills learned in Little Movers and is appropriate for children at least 4 years of age with significant experience in a non-parented setting. Children must be fully potty trained. 

Please note that we assess all of our students during the first few weeks and may make recommendations to transfer between levels, if appropriate. Our goal is to ensure your child has the best and most positive experience possible.

Do I drop my child off or is this a parented class?
This is not a parented class – you will drop off your child for the duration of the class. Parents are invited to watch during designated parent viewing weeks. (Viewing dates will be announced for each class.)

What can I expect during drop-off? Am I able to stay?
Our teachers are trained in child development and know how to deal with separation anxiety. You will be encouraged to say your goodbyes and allow the teachers to take your child to class. If this is your child’s first time in a non-parented setting, it will definitely take time for them to feel secure and comfortable. It is common for children to cry anywhere from 5-20 minutes for the first 4-6 weeks. Our goal is to ensure your child feels safe, confident and inspired and we have outlined our integration policy below. 

• First class: Parents are invited to attend the first 30-40 minutes of class. If your child has siblings, they are more than welcome to attend as well. Children feed off their parent’s energy – when the parent is relaxed, the child is more likely to be relaxed.  Teachers will lead a 15-30 minute welcome orientation and connect with the parents and collect all personal profiles. This is your opportunity to get to know the teachers and connect with them.  After the orientation is complete, parents will be kindly asked to leave and children will explore and interact with one another. The goal is to set your child up for success and build trust and confidence.
• Second class: Parents are welcome to come in the room for the first 15 minutes to help their child settle. After 15 minutes we kindly ask that all parents say goodbye to their child and leave the studio. This will allow us to build trust with your child.
• Third class: Parents are welcome to bring the child into the classroom and have free play with their child for 5 minutes.
• Fourth class: Parents say goodbye in the lobby area and teachers bring the students back into the room. If your child cries, it is best to leave them with us so we can redirect and build rapport with them. If your child is still unsettled after 30 minutes, we will call you and provide you with an update. At this time, we can come up with a suitable plan.

What if my child has separation anxiety?
It’s perfectly normal for children to have anxiety and separation issues when they first begin. Our teachers are prepared to help your child adjust to this new dynamic of leaving mom or dad at the door. In the beginning, we give your child approximately 30 minutes to ease into the class. 

Our teachers are well trained in comforting your child and easing them into the class. If your child is still upset and feeling scared, our teachers will call you. Usually within 3-4 drop offs, your child will understand the routine and will be comfortable with attending class independently. 

Does my child need to be potty trained?
If your child is not potty trained, we ask that you are on stand by throughout the class as we will give you a call to come and change their diaper if required during the class. 

How many children are in the class?
We accept 12 students in each class, and we have two certified teachers working with the children. Our standard ratio is one teacher for every 7-8 children. 

What is the background of the teachers?
All of our teachers have experience working with children ages 2-5. They all possess unique certifications, degrees and diplomas, and are passionate about working with this age group!

Is there a discount for registering for more than one day?
Yes! Participants that attend more than one day a week will receive a lower rate.

What if my child does not like the class, can I get a refund?
Due to the limit of space in each program, we do not offer refunds.

Can I make up a class if I miss one?
As all of our classes are full and at a capacity we are unable to allow children to make up classes. Refunds and credits are not provided for missed classes.

10 Month Classes (September to June) Cancellation Policy

• A parent/guardian must complete a cancellation form provided by Dance City Fine Arts Academy one month in advance of your child’s withdrawal from a class or classes. 
• After this notification in writing you are responsible for one additional month’s payment (i.e. if you submit cancellation form to Dance City Fine Arts Academy on November 1st, you will pay for the November classes and your child will withdraw at the end of November) and the automatic monthly credit card charges will be canceled for subsequent months.
• The 7th of the month is the cut-off date to notify of withdrawal. Any notification after the 7th of a month will hold you responsible for that month’s payment and the following month’s payment ( i.e. if you submit cancellation form to Dance City Fine Arts Academy on November 8th you are still responsible for your November payment as well as your December payment even if it is your intention to withdraw your child(ren) at the end of November.)
• Cancellations are not accepted for any classes after March 1st, NO REFUNDS will be given for the remaining months.
• Registration fees and deposits are non refundable.
• Refunds are not provided for any missed classes.

Our Cancellation Form can be found HERE