Foundations

Recital Classes

Ages 3 years to 6 years

Foundations Recital classes run from September to June. Our professionally designed curriculum is theme-based and progresses from month to month; each month students will take home a skill chart that outlines all of the steps that were focused on that month. Students have in-class parent showcases throughout the year and finish the season in June performing in our annual Year-End Recital at the Conexus Arts Centre. Parents can also watch weekly classes online through our live stream service!

Registration for our 2026/27 Season is NOW OPEN!

Recital Classes Overview

Ages 3 – 4

Toddler Tots

  • Ballet & Tap
  • Performs in Recital

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  • Session classes do not participate in Recital

Ages 4 – 5

Tiny Tots

  • Ballet & Tap
  • Performs in Recital

Hip Hop Tots

  • Performs in Recital
  • Can be added on if enrolled in Tiny Tots

Ages 5 – 6

Kinder Stars

  • Ballet & Tap
  • Performs in Recital

Hip Hop Tots

  • Performs in Recital
  • Can be added on if enrolled in Kinder Stars

Ages 6 – 7

Rising Stars

  • Tap, Jazz & Acro
  • Performs in Recital

Competitive Pre-Primary Ballet

  • Competes at two local  Competitions
  • Performs in Recital
  • Can be added on if enrolled in Rising Stars

Hip Hop Stars

  • Performs in Recital
  • Can be added on if enrolled in Rising Stars & Pre-Primary Ballet

Class Details & Registration:

Toddler Tots, Tiny Tots & Kinder Stars

Ages 3 to 6 years // Ballet & Tap Recital Class
Classes run from September to June
Dancers perform in our Matinee Recital on June 12, 2027 at 1:00pm

Foundations Toddler Tots, Tiny Tots and Kinder Stars focus on movement and music in Pre-Ballet and Tap. Our professionally designed curriculum is theme-based and progresses from month to month; each month students will take home a skill chart that outlines all of the steps that were focused on that month. Students have in-class parent showcases throughout the year and finish the season in June performing in our annual Year-End Recital at the Conexus Arts Centre. Our Foundations program is perfect for new and experienced dancers! Parents can also watch weekly classes online through our live stream service.

Toddler Tots

Ballet & Tap
Ages 3 to 4 years

  • Toddler Tots is for students born Nov 1, 2022 – Oct 31, 2023
  • Performs in our Matinee Recital on June 12, 2027 at 1:00pm

Tiny Tots

Ballet & Tap
Ages 4 to 5 years

  • Tiny Tots is for students born Nov 1, 2021 – Oct 31, 2022
  • Performs in our Matinee Recital on June 12, 2027 at 1:00pm

Kinder Stars

Ballet & Tap
Ages 5 to 6 years

  • Kinder Stars is for students born Nov 1, 2020 – Oct 31, 2021
  • Performs in our Matinee Recital on June 12, 2027 at 1:00pm

Dress Code: Girls

Apparel (Purchase at Dance City)

  • “Pink” Weissman Tank Dress (#D12300)
  • “Pink” Weissman Tights (#W990C or #W900C)

Shoes (Purchase at Dance Store)

  • Pink Leather Full-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)
  • Black Patent or Black Leather Mary Jane Tap Shoes (Bloch or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face in bun or ponytail

Dress Code: Boys

Apparel

  • Black Shorts (or Sweat Pants for Tap)
  • White Fitted T-shirt
  • Black Socks

Shoes (Purchase at Dance Store)

  • Black Full-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)
  • Black Boys Lace-Up Tap Shoes (Bloch or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face

Girls Shoes:

Boys Shoes:

Toddler Tots, Tiny Tots and Kinder Stars Tuition for the season is divided into four (4) equal payments and will be paid: Upon registration ($221.00), November 1 ($221.00), January 1 ($221.00) and March 1 ($221.00) and are subject to GST. PST will also be charged on dancer’s recital costume.
Tuition Includes: Dance classes from September – June, Dancer’s Year-End Recital Costume, and Recital Fees.

Fees listed do not include $40 +GST registration fee and 2% credit card surcharge

Toddler Tots (Ages 3-4) Class Times:

Toddler Tots is for students born Nov 1, 2022 – Oct 31, 2023
Choose the class time that works for you:

Tiny Tots (Ages 4-5) Class Times:

Tiny Tots is for students born Nov 1, 2021 – Oct 31, 2022
Choose the class time that works for you:

Kinder Stars (Ages 5-6) Class Times:

Kinder Stars is for students born Nov 1, 2020 – Oct 31, 2021
Choose the class time that works for you:

ADD ON Hip Hop Tots 

Ages 4 to 5 years // Hip Hop Recital Class
This class is specifically for students enrolling in Tiny Tots OR Kinder Stars
Classes run from September to June
Dancers perform in our Matinee Recital on June 12, 2027 at 1:00pm

ADD ON a Hip Hop Tots class that also performs in our Year-End Recital! Hip Hop Tots can be ADDED ON if your dancer is also enrolled in Tiny Tots OR Kinder Stars.  Students MUST be enrolled in Foundations Tiny Tots OR Kinder Stars to enroll in Hip Hop Tots.

Hip Hop Tots Dress Code:
  • Comfortable Clothing
  • Indoor all white runners
  • Hair pulled off the face / in a bun or ponytail

Hip Hop Tots Tuition for the season is divided into four (4) equal payments and will be paid: Upon registration ($202.00), November 1 ($202.00), January 1 ($202.00) and March 1 ($202.00) and are subject to GST. PST will also be charged on dancer’s recital costume.
Tuition Includes: Dance classes from September – June, Dancer’s Year-End Recital Costume, and Recital Fees.

Fees listed do not include $40 +GST registration fee and 2% credit card surcharge

Hip Hop Tots (Ages 4-5) Class Time:

Hip Hop Tots is for students born Nov 1, 2020 – Oct 31, 2022

Rising Stars

Ages 6 to 7 years // Tap, Jazz & Acro Recital Class
Classes run from September to June
Dancers perform in our Matinee Recital on June 12, 2027 at 1:00pm

Our Foundations Rising Stars class includes tap, jazz and acrobatics and is a 1.25 hour class once a week. The professionally designed curriculum for this class is theme-based and progresses from month to month, and each month students will take home a skill chart that outlines all of the steps that were focused on that month. Students have in-class parent showcases throughout the year and finish the season in June performing in our annual Year-End Recital at the Conexus Arts Centre. Parents can also watch weekly classes online through our live stream service!

At this level, it is recommended that dancers also take Competitive Pre-Primary Ballet AND Foundations Hip Hop Stars in addition to Rising Stars – see below. 

Rising Stars Dress Code: Girls

Apparel (Purchase at Dance City)

  • “Pink” Weissman Tank Bodysuit (#MT12456)
  • “Pink” Weissman Skirt with Bow (#S9010) (Optional)
  • “Pink” Weissman Convertible Tights (#W900C or #W900)

Shoes (Purchase at Dance Store)

  • Pink Leather Full-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)
  • Beige Leather Low-Heel Tap Shoes (Bloch Mary Jane or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face in bun on ponytail
Rising Stars Dress Code: Boys

Apparel

  • Black Shorts (or fitted sweat pants for Tap)
  • White Fitted T-shirt
  • White Socks

Shoes (Purchase at Dance Store)

  • White Full-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)
  • Black Boys Lace-Up Tap Shoes (Bloch or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face

Girls Shoes:

Boys Shoes:

Rising Stars Tuition for the season is divided into four (4) equal payments and will be paid: Upon registration ($249.75), November 1 ($249.75), January 1 ($249.75) and March 1 ($249.75) and are subject to GST. PST will also be charged on dancer’s recital costume.
Tuition Includes: Dance classes from September – June, Dancer’s Year-End Recital Costume, and Recital Fees.

Fees listed do not include $40 +GST registration fee and 2% credit card surcharge

Rising Stars (Ages 6-7) Class Times:

Rising Stars is for students born Nov 1, 2019 – Oct 31, 2020
Choose the class time that works for you:

ADD ON Competitive Pre-Primary Ballet

Ages 6 to 7 years // Ballet Competition and Recital Class
Classes run from September to June
Dancers perform in two local competitions in Spring 2027 and perform in our Matinee recital on June 12, 2027 at 1:00pm

Competitive Pre-Primary Ballet is the perfect introduction to the world of competition, a HIGHLIGHT of our dancer’s year! We have carefully designed our Rising Stars and Pre-Primary Ballet classes to set dancers up for success in their future dance exams. They will learn important skills in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz which are the future exams that our competitive dancers take year-to-year.

Students attend two local competitions in Spring and finish the season in June performing in our annual Year-End Recital at the Conexus Arts Centre. Students MUST be enrolled in Foundations Rising Stars to enroll in Competitive Pre-Primary Ballet.

At this level, it is recommended that dancers also take Foundations Hip Hop Stars in addition to Rising Stars and Competitive Ballet Pre-Primary – see below.

Competitive Ballet Pre-Primary students are required to attend:

  • Easter Week: March 29 – April 2, 2027
  • Competition Dress Rehearsal: April 3 & 4, 2027
  • Competition #1: Candance Regina – April 22-25, 2027
  • Competition #2: TBD – likely beginning of May, 2027

Competitive students are required to attend all of the above dates – no exceptions

 

Pre-Primary Ballet Dress Code: Girls

Apparel (Purchase at Dance City)

  • “Pink” Weissman Tank Bodysuit (#MT12456)
  • “Pink” Weissman Skirt with Bow (#S9010)
  • “Pink” Weissman Convertible Tights (#W900C or #W900)

Shoes (Purchase at Dance Store)

  • Pink Leather Full-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face in bun on ponytail
Pre-Primary Ballet Dress Code: Boys

Apparel

  • Black Shorts (or fitted sweat pants for Tap)
  • White Fitted T-shirt
  • White Socks

Shoes (Purchase at Dance Store)

  • White Full-Sole Ballet Slippers (Bloch or Capezio)

Hair

  • Pulled off the face

Girls Shoes:

Boys Shoes:

Pre-Primary Ballet Tuition for the season is divided into four (4) equal payments and will be paid: Upon registration ($274.28), November 1 ($274.28), January 1 ($274.28) and March 1 ($274.28) and are subject to GST. PST will also be charged on dancer’s recital costume.
Tuition Includes: Dance classes from September – June, Dancer’s Year-End Recital Costume, Competition Fees and Recital Fees.

Fees listed do not include $40 +GST registration fee and 2% credit card surcharge

Competitive Pre-Primary Ballet (Ages 6-7) Class Time:

Pre-Primary Ballet is for students born Nov 1, 2019 – Oct 31, 2020

ADD ON Hip Hop Stars 

Ages 6 to 7 years // Hip Hop Recital Class
This class is specifically for students enrolling in Rising Stars AND Pre-Primary Ballet
Classes run from September to June
Dancers perform in our Matinee Recital on June 12, 2027 at 1:00pm

ADD ON a Hip Hop Stars class that also performs in our Year-End Recital! Hip Hop Stars can be ADDED ON if your dancer is also enrolled in Rising Stars AND Pre-Primary Ballet.  Students MUST be enrolled in Rising Stars AND Pre-Primary Ballet to enroll in Hip Hop Stars.

Hip Hop Stars Dress Code:
  • Comfortable Clothing
  • Indoor all white runners
  • Hair pulled off the face / in a bun or ponytail

Hip Hop Stars Tuition for the season is divided into four (4) equal payments and will be paid: Upon registration ($202.00), November 1 ($202.00), January 1 ($202.00) and March 1 ($202.00) and are subject to GST. PST will also be charged on dancer’s recital costume.
Tuition Includes: Dance classes from September – June, Dancer’s Year-End Recital Costume, and Recital Fees.

Fees listed do not include $40 +GST registration fee and 2% credit card surcharge

Hip Hop Stars (Ages 5-6) Class Time:

Hip Hop Tots is for students born Nov 1, 2019 – Oct 31, 2020

 WITHDRAWAL POLICY 10 MONTH PROGRAM // SEPTEMBER TO JUNE // FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM, PROGRESSIONS PROGRAM ALUMNI & ADULT PROGRAM

  • A parent/guardian must complete a cancellation form provided by Dance City prior to the next installment pay period (Prior to November 1, January 1, March 1).
  • Credits and/or refunds are not offered if cancellation form is not filled out before the next installment pay period (Prior to November 1, January 1, March 1).
  • If lessons are canceled prior to March 1, costume becomes the property of Dance City.  No refunds or credits provided.
  • Costumes are property of Dance City until your account is paid in full.
  • Costumes are property of Dance City if they are not picked up by June 15 (including costumes not picked up from quick change).
  • Tuition fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • 1st installment paid upon registration is also non-refundable, even if classes have not begun.
  • Costume fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • Registration fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • Recital fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • Refunds are not provided for any missed classes.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY 10 MONTH PROGRAM // SEPTEMBER TO JUNE // COMPETITIVE PRE-PRIMARY BALLET

  • A parent/guardian must complete a cancellation form provided by Dance City prior to the next tuition pay period (Prior to November 1, January 1, March 1).
  • Credits and/or refunds are not offered if cancellation form is not filled out before the next installment pay period (Prior to November 1, January 1, March 1).
  • If lessons are canceled prior to November 1, costume becomes the property of Dance City. No refunds or credits provided.
    Costumes are property of Dance City until your account is paid in full.
  • Costumes are property of Dance City if they are not picked up by June 15 (including costumes not picked up from quick change).
  • Any cancellations after October 31 will be charged the full competition fees (all remaining installments and tax).
  • Any cancellations after October 31 will be charged the full costume fee (all remaining installments and tax).
  • Tuition fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • 1st installment upon registration is also non-refundable
  • Registration fees are non-refundable.
  • Costume fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • Competition fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • Recital fees / installments are non-refundable.
  • Refunds are not provided for any missed classes.

Our Cancellation Form can be found HERE