2025/26 Season Registration
Opens February 1, 2025

Dance City is pleased to offer 3 Days a Week, 2 Days a Week and 1 Day a Week class options!
Classes run from 9:15am – 11:45am, begin September 9, 2025 and run until Graduation on May 31, 2026.

1 Day a Week

Wednesday OR Sunday

Non-refundable deposit of
$100 due upon registration

Monthly Tuition: $160.00 +GST
(Sept – May // 9 installments)

Register here on February 1, 2025 at 12 noon:

Please Note: The “tuition” listed on the classes below is the Non-Refundable Registration Deposit. This deposit goes toward your first month’s tuition and registration fee and is non-refundable if you choose to withdrawal from class(es). See above for the monthly tuition fee.

Our 2024/25 Fine Arts Academy classes are full!

Join our Waitlist!

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. 

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.

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. 

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 pull-up 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, pull-ups and reusable cups/ water bottle.

How old does my child need to be?
Fine Arts Academy Preschool students must be 2 years old by the first class in September.

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 to connect with the parents and students. 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 their 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 pull-up if required during the class. 

How many children are in the class?
We accept 12 students in each class, and we have two 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!

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